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Alaska Inside Passage Tours in 2026

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Explore the pristine wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage on our 20 captivating Cruises for 2026. Nestled along the rugged coastline of Southeast Alaska, our Cruises offer a unique journey that seamlessly blends breathtaking scenery, wildlife encounters, and cultural insights, providing an unforgettable exploration of this remote region. Over 5 to 16 days, you will have the opportunity to witness the towering glaciers, lush temperate rainforests, and charming coastal towns that define the Inside Passage. With opportunities for whale watching, kayaking, hiking, and native village visits, each day promises new adventures and enriching experiences. Starting at $2,972 to $113,390, embark on a journey that unveils the magic of Alaska's diverse landscapes and wildlife. To join us on a cruise that will leave you in awe of the natural beauty of the Inside Passage, contact one of Adventure Life's Alaska specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
$2,972
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Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Juneau
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day cruise to explore Alaska on an active expedition to see the region’s iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in a compact timeframe. Enjoy hikes on world-class trails through forests of towering trees, kayak deep into glacially-carved fjords, …
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Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.
$13,000
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Remote Alaska Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Adventure on flight-safari tours
  • Stay in comfortable cabins
  • Spot a variety of wildlife
  • Adventure on foot, by kayak, or ski
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Skiing, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Ultima Thule Lodge combines the wild adventure of an Alaska wilderness lodge with all the creature comforts expected with high-end hotels. Add in the daily plane safari adventures and the customized experiences for groups of just two people, and you will find yourself feeling like family at this …
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Ridge hike
$6,916
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Alaska Backcountry Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Wrangell-St. Elias Park
  • Basecamp in an alpine magic-land
  • Walk and ice climb Root Glacier
  • Stay in the historic Kennicott town
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Land, Wilderness Lodge
Activity Level:
Moderate
Hike the Wrangell - St. Elias backcountry on this Alaska hiking tour. This region is one of the most expansive tracts of wilderness remaining in North America and offers the avid hiker a playground of options for exploring. Travel by bush plane to a remote area with your private guide. Set up your …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$8,965
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Experience Inside Passage
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Haines
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise to and from Juneau aboard the American Constellation. Discover historical sites, breathtaking scenery, and vibrant ports on this Southern Alaska and Inside Passage adventure. Admire the wonders of nature as you cruise to Mendenhall Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord's …
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
$6,545
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Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover a unique, immersive style of travel as you explore Southeast Alaska on this unrivaled expedition. The National Geographic Quest is fully equipped with tools for exploration that enable you to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of coastal Alaska. This voyage brings ample wildlife viewing …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$6,223
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Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness - Westbound

Juneau - Sitka - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day expedition from Juneau to Sitka. Experience an extraordinary visit to Alaska. Take advantage of a sighting of a pod of orcas or linger on shore to watch a brown bear sow and her cubs forage. Explore under the guidance of an …
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
$6,290
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Southeast Alaska Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Juneau
  • Discover Haines
  • Experience Glacier Bay
  • Enjoy Petersburg
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Alaskan adventure roundtrip Juneau aboard the American Constellation, offering personalized exploration of unique ports, vibrant culture, and abundant wildlife—cruise through the scenic Inside Passage, visiting beautiful and historic destinations—Marvel at Glacier Bay …
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Brown Bear sow with cubs fishing for pink salmon.
$4,080
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Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell, and the Misty Fjords - Southbound

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Witness glaciers up close
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a transformative cruise adventure through the untouched beauty of Alaska. Visit the colossal Juneau Icefield before. Cruise to LeConte Bay or Tracy Arm, where you'll capture breathtaking photographs of the active LeConte Glacier and learn expert photography tips. Navigate Sumner …
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Ultimate Alaska
$9,961
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Ultimate Alaska

14 Day Itinerary
  • Hike & camp Alaska's backcountry
  • Kayak & camp near Columbia Glacier
  • Walk and ice climb on Root Glacier
  • Raft down the Kennicott River
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Challenging
This two week Alaska trip is designed for the avid adventurer desiring to minimize transit time and maximize remote active experiences while on vacation in Alaska. Hike Alaska's remote and unspoiled wilderness area of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park on a multi-day basecamp and hiking tour. …
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A bear catches a fish as it swims upstream
$5,901
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Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Kayak across Great Bear
  • Look our for Kermode bears
  • Swim at hot spring pools
  • Experience unique landscapes
Starts / Ends:
Ketchikan / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail into northern British Columbia's tiny, meandering fjords and enter the domain of the endangered Spirit Bear. Also known as a Kermode bear, it is a subspecies of the North American black bear that is found exclusively in the Great Bear Rainforest's pristine wildness. The forest is …
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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
$8,542
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii - Northbound

Vancouver - Sitka - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
Starts / Ends:
Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day adventure between Sitka, Alaska, and Vancouver, exploring three of the most appealing wild regions in the Pacific Northwest: Alaska’s Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii. Sail into mist-shrouded fjords and past crashing glaciers, see brown bears …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$10,620
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Experience Skagway
  • Witness Glacier Bay National Park
  • Discover Haines
  • Explore Juneau
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Seattle
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard the American Constellation. Traverse the serene waters of the iconic Inside Passage, passing through a vast array of picturesque islands from Puget Sound in Washington to Alaska's southeastern panhandle. Delve into captivating history, marvel at scenic wonders, …
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
$9,802
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
Starts / Ends:
Seattle / Sitka
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Variable
Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. Take advantage of a sighting of a pod of orcas or linger …
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Cruising the arctic waters
$3,962
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Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau or reverse - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Juneau
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape Cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard National Geographic Sea Bird. Explore Alaska on an active, exciting expedition to see the region’s iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in the compact timeframe of one work week. Take long hikes on world-class trails through …
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Bald eagles resting
$10,777
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the National Geographic Quest on a 14-day in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska. Linger in the temperate rain forests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to discover the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast …
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Brown Bear sow with cubs fishing for pink salmon.
$4,125
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Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell & the Misty Fjords

Juneau - Ketchikan - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Witness glaciers up close
  • Observe wildlife
  • Explore waterways and fjords
  • Learn about Tlingit Culture
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Ketchikan
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a transformative cruise adventure through the untouched beauty of Alaska. Visit the colossal Juneau Icefield. Cruise to LeConte Bay or Tracy Arm, where you'll capture breathtaking photographs of the active LeConte Glacier and learn expert photography tips. Navigate Sumner Strait, …
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Traveler on a glacier tour of Alaska.
$10,649
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii - Northbound

15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day adventure between Sitka, Alaska and Seattle, Washington, exploring three of the most appealing wild regions in the Pacific Northwest: Alaska’s Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii. Sail into mist-shrouded fjords and past crashing glaciers, see brown …
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
$8,965
Savings
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise

Juneau Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Explore Juneau
  • Experience Inside Passage
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Explore Haines
Starts / Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise to and from Juneau aboard the American Constitution. Discover historical sites, breathtaking scenery, and vibrant ports on this Southern Alaska and Inside Passage adventure. Admire the wonders of nature as you cruise to Mendenhall Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord's majestic …
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