Get settled in your hotel and head downtown to explore Juneau. Browse shops filled with local crafts and souvenirs. Visit the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and the Alaska State Museum to learn about the history and culture of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples.

Settle in after embarkation and watch the horizon as the ship departs—these waters are known for frequent whale sightings. Unpack in your spacious stateroom and take advantage of onboard activities. Enjoy cocktail hour and evening entertainment.

Hidden between the towering peaks of the Chilkat Range and the deep blue waters of the Lynn Canal, Haines is a picturesque town known for its stunning natural beauty and extensive history. Once a trading post for the Tlingit people and later a key site during the Klondike Gold Rush, Haines offers a unique glimpse into Alaska’s past. The expert guides will help you navigate this port and unveil its history. We’ll also escort you through the “Valley of the Eagles” where you can see Chilkoot Valley’s active wildlife.

Valley of the Eagles Nature & Wildlife Expedition - Complimentary Excursion
Knowledgeable and experienced local naturalists will guide you through the "Valley of the Eagles" to take in Alaska's nature and wildlife in six different wildlife habitats: ocean, estuary, river, lake, muskeg, and rainforest. Nestled between rugged glaciers and snow-capped mountains, the fertile Chilkoot Valley provides you with the potential to observe a wide variety of wildlife including brown bears, bald eagles, whales, seals, and river otters.
Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

Haines Local Loop- Complimentary Excursion
This convenient shuttle will transport you from the ship to the center of Haines and back. At your leisure, explore the rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant culture of this enchanting Alaskan town. This daily shuttle runs on a continuous loop.  
Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

Step into the profound beauty of Glacier Bay National Park, spanning 3.3 million acres. As your small ship glides through the 60-mile bay, cozy up with a warm cup of cocoa from our signature hot chocolate bar and be awed by the towering glaciers framing the snow-capped Fairweather Mountain Range.

American Cruise Lines is among the privileged few granted access to this extraordinary place. Enjoy the serene landscape with seals lounging on floating icebergs and the thrilling spectacle of glacier calving, where colossal ice chunks crash into the water. An onboard presenter will enrich your experience with engaging stories and fascinating facts about this remarkable region. Glacier Bay National Park is truly a spectacle unlike any other.

Interpretive Glacier Bay Program - Complimentary Excursion
The marine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is like no place else on Earth. The park includes magnificent glaciers, towering snow-capped mountains, abundant wildlife, and miles of pristine coastline. Experience all of Glacier Bay’s beauty from the comfort of the American Constellation. A National Park Service Ranger will board the ship for the day and will provide expert narration as we cruise through Glacier Bay, identifying wildlife including orcas, humpback whales, brown bears, and bald eagles. Your tour will include a stop at a majestic tidewater glacier where you may hear the sounds of a calving glacier. American Cruise Lines has also made special arrangements to have an Huna Tlingit Cultural Interpreter join us on board who will share with you the fascinating human history and family stories of Glacier Bay’s native clans and people.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

Explore Bartlett Cove – Complimentary Excursion
Nestled within Glacier Bay National Park, Bartlett Cove serves as a stunning gateway to the breathtaking wilderness of the area. Stretch your legs and go for a morning hike along the forest trails of this serene cove. View wildlife including seals, sea lions, and diverse bird species as you enjoy a picturesque backdrop of towering mountains and lush forests. Visit the Glacier Bay Lodge and have a bite to eat or explore the bookstore and second-floor exhibits depicting the natural and cultural wonders of Glacier Bay.  
Activity Level: Low | ADA Accessible: Partial

Wake up to the misty beauty of Alaska from your private veranda. Enjoy expert-led talks, workshops, and marine life sightings, all while our attentive crew ensures your comfort. Relax in spacious lounges, watching landscapes shift, or spot wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, and bears onshore. Let the journey unfold.

Discover this unique Alaskan town that ascends beautifully up the hillside, with a harbor ornamented with lovely islands. Local museums feature artifacts and exhibits about the area’s long and rich history as an ancestral home of the Tlingit natives, the capital for Russia’s fur-trading enterprise, and the site of the formal transfer from the Russian empire to the United States on October 18, 1867. 

Choose from dozens of attractions listed on the National Register of Historic Places, seven of which are National Historic Landmarks. Surrounded by rainforest, mountains, and sea frames, this island community is teeming with wildlife, including brown bears, bald eagles, and all five species of Pacific salmon.

After several days of thrilling adventures, take a day to unwind and rejuvenate as you cruise through Alaska's stunning landscapes. Glide through fjords carved by glaciers, flanked by mountains that tower over 15,000 feet, creating a dramatic and unforgettable backdrop. Pass by countless islands, each draped in dense, emerald forests right down to the shoreline. Every second is a postcard-worthy moment along the Inside Passage and Frederick Sound.

Your captain will skillfully navigate the ship to offer the best close-up views of the abundant marine life, including whales, sea lions, seals, porpoises, and puffins. As you cruise along this calm waterway, its wildlife becomes a part of your journey.

Known as "Little Norway," Petersburg is a charming town on Mitkof Island with a long Norwegian history and a bustling fishing industry. The town's harbor is packed with commercial fishing vessels, processing the freshest salmon, halibut, and crab you'll ever taste. Surrounded by the lush Tongass National Forest, Petersburg offers stunning natural beauty with its dense spruce and hemlock trees. You can spot humpback whales breaching in the nearby waters and bald eagles swooping down to catch fish right in front of you.

Petersburg Dock Walk - Complimentary Excursion
Petersburg’s location is in the heart of southeast Alaska, making it ideal for major industry commercial fishing. Led by local fishermen and fishery biologists, enjoy a one-hour narrated dock walk through Petersburg’s boat harbors. Enjoy a discussion of various fishing boats, methods of fishing, permits, processing and more.
Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

Petersburg Shuttle - Complimentary
This convenient shuttle allows you to discover Petersburg independently as you shop and stroll through this charming fishing town. At your leisure, explore this island community which continues to make a living from the sea. Running daily on a continuous loop.
Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

Established in 1834 as a Russian trading post, it is one of the oldest non-Native settlements in Alaska, with a rich history reflected in sites like the Chief Shakes Tribal House and Petroglyph Beach, where ancient rock carvings tell stories of the Tlingit people. Surrounded by the pristine waters of the Inside Passage and thick forests, the landscape is dominated by the stunning Stikine River, North America's fastest free-flowing navigable river. Adventure awaits with opportunities for a jet boat ride on the Stikine River and exploring the untouched beauty of the Anan Wildlife Observatory, where you can watch as black and brown bears feast on salmon.

Wrangell Experience - Complimentary Excursion
Discover the highlights of this truly Alaskan town and see its colorful history and native culture come to life while visiting the Petroglyph State Historic Site and the Wrangell Museum with its 5,000+ historic photos, native artifacts, Tlingit Petroglyphs, and fishing, mining and logging displays.
Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

 

Feast your eyes on awe-inspiring glaciers, cascading waterfalls that shimmer like silver threads, and a rich tapestry of wildlife, including playful marine mammals and a variety of shorebirds and seabirds.

Tracy Arm Fjord’s 25-mile passage features towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. Seals rest on ice floes near the twin Sawyer Glaciers. The crew serves hot chocolate as you glide through this wilderness, "shut in by sublime cliffs, nobly sculptured," as John Muir described.

You’ve seen some of Alaska’s most remarkable landmarks on this journey. When you arrive back in Juneau, join us for one last breakfast on board.