Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau:

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Apr - Sep

From £4,460pp

Cruise-only

12 Nights

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Brown bears and salmon Chichagof Island Alaska

Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska

Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Take a 12-night scenic journey between Washington and Alaska, traveling from Seattle to Juneau through Canada’s Inside Passage. Stop in the San Juan Islands, cruise past Desolation Sound, search for spirit bears on the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest and spend two full days in Glacier Bay National Park. This itinerary sails on multiple vessels, so you can choose the ship that best fits your needs.

Itinerary highlights

Spend the day exploring Seattle before departing out of Ballard

Explore Sucia Island Marine State Park, accessible only by boat

Cruise through Canada's Inside Passage, including the Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound

Search for spirit bears along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest

Spend two full days in Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Itinerary highlights

Spend the day exploring Seattle before departing out of Ballard

Explore Sucia Island Marine State Park, accessible only by boat

Cruise through Canada's Inside Passage, including the Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound

Search for spirit bears along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest

Spend two full days in Glacier Bay National Park

Day 1

Seattle, Washington

Welcome to the Emerald City. Board your ship at Fishermen’s Terminal and meet your captain, crew, and fellow adventurers. Settle into your floating home for the next 13 days as you pass through the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and begin your journey north. A welcome cocktail and Champagne toast in the lounge set the tone for the adventure ahead. Grab the binoculars waiting in your cabin and scan the horizon for wildlife as the city slips behind you.

Day 2

Sucia Island

Accessible only by boat, Sucia Island is a secluded gem of the Pacific Northwest, remote, rugged, and magical. Sculpted sandstone formations rise from emerald waters, while winding trails lead through lush forests and quiet coves. Whether you explore tidepools, walk the gorgeous beaches, hike to scenic overlooks, or simply soak in the solitude, this island rewards adventurers with beauty, bragging rights, and a true sense of escape.

Day 3

Canada's Inside Passage

As we sail north, we enter Canada’s Inside Passage, a winding network of forested islands, narrow channels, and remote anchorages. Keep an eye out from the bridge for whales and seabirds. Today’s pace is easy and exploratory, with time to settle into the rhythm of life at sea. Expect a naturalist presentation, stargazing on deck, and the kind of quiet that only open water can provide.

Day 4

Canada's Inside Passage

Start your day with coffee on the bow. Watch bald eagles follow the ship from treetop to treetop. On one side is rugged mainland. On the other, the islands stretch west toward the open Pacific. Depending on conditions, we may stop to kayak in a protected bay or launch skiffs for a coastal exploration. Evenings bring stunning sunsets and a chef-prepared dinner.

Day 5

Canada's Inside Passage

Today is about slowing down and savoring the journey. We travel intricate waterways, witnessing seascapes that define the Pacific Northwest coast. Expect a mix of wildlife sightings, onboard enrichment, and quiet moments on deck as you sail deeper into the wild.

Day 6

Misty Fjords National Monument

Some places do not just take your breath away; they leave you speechless. Misty Fjords is one of them. Sheer 3,000-foot cliffs, glacially carved valleys, and rainforest-cloaked slopes cradle every paddle and skiff ride. Explore Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay by water during an open paddle, skiff, or even (if the conditions are just right) a long-drop paddle where you’ll enjoy the experience of feeling truly left in the wilds of Alaska, or float quietly and take it all in.

Day 7

Ketchikan, Alaska

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s First City. Here, you will connect with the vibrant Tlingit culture. Tribal leader and storyteller Joe Williams (KaXeshX’e) guides a walking tour steeped in tradition and local history. The stories, like the landscape, run deep.

Day 8

Thomas Bay and Wrangell Narrows

Glacially carved Thomas Bay is a mosaic of moraines, muskegs, and shimmering mudflats. Enjoy an open paddle over glassy waters where fjord walls reflect like mirrors, exploring at your own pace. Or join a skiff tour over these waters or a waterfall hike or bushwhack to marvel at the retreating Baird Glacier. This is the Alaska most people only dream about—and you’re in the middle of it. Later, cruise through Wrangell Narrows, a 22-mile stretch known as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its red and green navigational markers.

Day 9

Chichagof Island

Today, we explore the wild coastline of Chichagof Island in search of the elusive coastal brown bear. Cruise by skiff through quiet, uninhabited inlets and keep your cameras at the ready. Whether bears are fishing for salmon, foraging on the beach, or simply napping in the tall grass, the encounters here are unforgettable. Between wildlife outings, there is time for kayaking, paddleboarding, or a guided nature hike through old-growth rainforest draped in moss.

Day 10

Icy Strait

Ease into the day with sunrise stretches on deck and a strong cup of coffee as your expedition team scouts the best opportunities for exploration. Today is all about flexibility and immersion, with options to kayak at your own pace, join an all-day paddle, set out on a shore walk, or venture deeper on a bushwhack hike that reveals the raw textures of Alaska’s wild landscapes. Skiff rides open access to otherwise unreachable stretches of coastline, while open paddles and yak-and-walk combinations let you shape the day moment by moment alongside your naturalist guides, who bring the region’s ecology, geology, and sense of place to life.

Day 11

Glacier Bay National Park

Spanning 3.3 million acres, just shy of the size of Connecticut, Glacier Bay National Park is vast, wild, and mostly unexplored. But you are not most visitors. Today, you venture deep into the park where you can kayak, skiff, hike glacial ridges, moraine walks, or even all-day paddle. Watch for mountain goats, sea lions, puffins, and, if you are lucky, the crack and thunder of calving ice. A Park Service ranger joins the ship, offering insight into this protected wilderness.

Day 12

Glacier Bay National Park

Start your morning with a deep breath of glacier-fresh air. Your second day in Glacier Bay means more time to explore, paddle, and absorb. Whether you revisit a favorite cove or push deeper into new territory, the National Park delivers again. The farewell dinner tonight is bittersweet, a celebration of shared adventure and new friendships forged in wild places. As the ship charts its course toward Juneau, reflect on two weeks of wonder.

Day 13

Juneau, Alaska

Arrive in Juneau and enjoy a final breakfast with new friends before disembarking. Say farewell to the crew who guided you through some of the most beautiful and remote places on Earth. Whether you are heading home or continuing your Alaska adventure, you leave with a deeper connection to the wild.

What's Included

All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages including a selection of wines and spirits
All shore excursions and activities
Use of adventure equipment including kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling gear
Transfers between vessel and airport/hotel on embarkation and disembarkation days

What's Included

All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages including a selection of wines and spirits
All shore excursions and activities
Use of adventure equipment including kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling gear
Transfers between vessel and airport/hotel on embarkation and disembarkation days

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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle to Juneau:

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Alaska

Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Itinerary highlights

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Itinerary highlights

What's Included

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