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Our Alaska adventure vacations and small ship cruises view wildlife in luxury

50 Tours of a Lifetime - National GeographicHike and kayak right from the boat on our active Alaska Small Ship and Yacht Cruises aboard intimate vessels carrying only 6-100 people.  Naturalist guides lead wilderness excursions by day while you enjoy fine accommodations and delicious cuisine overnight. 

Compliment your small ship cruise with a land based Wilderness Adventures based from elegant back country lodges. Call to speak with expedition leaders who have lived, worked, guided and traveled extensively throughout the state.

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Denali Backcountry Explorer

Experience Denali National Park in style from a remote wilderness lodge located 90 miles inside the park. Your up close exploration is enhanced by a trip aboard the historic Alaska railroad, two nights in Anchorage and an optional scenic flight over Mt McKinley. Our Denali Backcountry Explorer is a great compliment to any Alaska small ship cruise.


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6 days

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$1695

Kenai and Denali Journey

Explore Denali National Park and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on this Alaska adventure travel tour. Begin in Anchorage Alaska, raft the Kenai River, stay at the Kenai Backcountry Lodge, then proceed to Denali for backcountry hikes from the Kantishna Roadhouse. After exploring Denali, depart on the Alaska railroad for a scenic ride back to Anchorage through Alaska's wilderness.


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6 days

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$3295

Alaska Grand Journeys 9 or 11 Day

These exciting overland travel adventures combine the Kenai Peninsula and Denali National Park. These trips are designed to complement any coastal cruise or make the most of only a week away from home. Venture by raft, hike in Denali, and ride the Alaska Railroad.


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11 days

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$4895

Brown Bears of Katmai

Experience one of Alaska’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the Brown Bears of Brooks River. Katmai National Park and Brooks River feature one of the most famous congregations of Brown Bears in the world. Our package includes hotel accommodations in downtown Anchorage and two nights in a rustic cabin at Brooks Camp, airfare from Anchorage to Katmai and meals at Brooks Camp.


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5 days

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$1835

Glacier Bay Adventure

View glaciers, whales, bears and more on our up close exploration of Glacier Bay National Park. Stay in style at our exclusive wilderness lodge in the nearby homestead community of Gustavus. Enjoy glacier cruising, a whale watching adventure, trekking over a glacier and sea kayaking in Glacier Bay National Park.


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7 days

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$2945

Active Inside Passage

Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage aboard the Catalyst - a 75' historic wooden research yacht lovingly restored to cruise Alaska in style. 12 guests actively explore by yacht, on foot and by kayak in search of glaciers, whales and abundant wildlife. Private yacht charters are available. As seen in National Geographic Traveler Magazine's October 2006 Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime.


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Yacht
7 days

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$3860

Active Prince William Sound Discovery

Cruise Alaska with Alaskans aboard the Discovery - a 65' classic working yacht accommodating only 12 guests. Expect the finest blend of luxury, comfort and utility with active and personalized exploration of Prince William Sound's glaciers, fjords and abundant wildlife. Cruise, hike and kayak daily. Private yacht charters can be arranged.


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Yacht
8 days

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$3800

Active Alaska Sundance Cruise

Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage up close your own pace aboard the Schooner yacht Sundance. Travel in the company of lifelong Alaskans with over 45 years experience in these waters. Intimate explorations aboard the Sundance are available by charter only for 4-12 guests. Enjoy an authentic alternative to other Alaskan cruises.


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Yacht
7 days

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$3450

Alaska Safari Spirit - Juneau to Petersburg

The luxurious and intimate 12 passenger Safari Spirit Alaska cruise offers a flexible itinerary of unhurried exploration among the famed Inside Passage. Each day offers a new chance to explore up close. Experienced travelers appreciate the superior service, fine cuisine and intimate experience an Alaskan cruise aboard the Safari Spirit offers.


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Yacht
8 days

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$5495



Alaska Safari Escape - Juneau to Prince Rupert

Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage in luxury aboard the 12 passenger Safari Escape. Combine the comforts of an elegant yacht, exceptional service and unsurpassed cuisine with active exploration on foot, by kayak and small craft. Visit Juneau, Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Frederick Sound, Misty Fjords, Saxman village and Prince Rupert, British Columbia.


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Yacht
9 days

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$4695



Alaska Safari Quest - Juneau to Sitka

Spend two full days in Glacier Bay National Park aboard the luxurious 22 passenger Safari Quest. Combine the comfort of elegant yacht cruising with up close exploration of Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage. Aboard this Alaskan cruise expect excellent service, exquisite meals, an up-scale yet casual atmosphere with ample opportunities for learning, relaxing and adventure.


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Yacht
8 days

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$4995



Alaska Safari Explorer - Juneau to Juneau

Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska's Inside Passage and Admiralty Island on this adventure travel cruise aboard the 39 guest Alaska Safari Explorer. Hike, kayak and whale-watch right from our small, luxurious vessel with expert naturalist guides.


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Yacht
8 days

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$5395



Glacier Bay Highlights

The perfect shorter Alaska cruise including Glacier Bay National Park. The 102-guest Spirit of Glacier Bay offers comfort, service and easy exploration. Experience whale watching, eagles soaring and glaciers calving up close. 4-5 day cruise are perfect to combine with Denali National Park, add a wilderness lodge or world class fishing.


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Small Ship
5 days

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$1499



Glaciers of Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound is a breathtaking maze of forested islands, glacier-carved fjords and wildlife-filled waterways. Explore this region in style aboard the 78-passenger Spirit of Columbia. 4-5 day cruise are perfect to combine with Denali National Park or Katmai bear viewing.


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Small Ship
5 days

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$1149



Alaska Whales and Wilderness

Enjoy this Inside Passage cruise exploring Alaska's nature and wildlife at a relaxed and comfortable pace. Embark in Juneau visiting the ABC Islands, Tracy Arm, Icy Straight and Glacier Bay National Park. See eagles, whales, calving glaciers and more incredible wildlife. This cruise trades busy ports for up close wilderness adventure.


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Small Ship
9 days

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$3849



Classic Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

A perfect blend of wildlife, nature and culture. Enjoy Inside Passage cruising and exciting port calls as you experience the grandeur of Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Sitka, Petersburg, Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay National Park, Misty Fjords and Ketchikan. Easy, cruising on the 96-102 guest Spirit of Endeavour and Spirit of 98 with top service and comfort. The classic small ship Alaska cruise.


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Small Ship
9 days

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$3999



Exploring Alaskas Coastal Wilderness

Simply the finest small ship expedition cruise in Alaska. Expect naturalists and expedition leaders who are professional experts in their field. Watch eagles soaring and whales breaching. Listen to the thunder of calving glaciers. Walk in a spruce forest and kayak and Zodiac in protected fjords. Cruise in complete comfort through Alaskan wilderness.


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Small Ship
8 days

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$5390



Alaska Grand Voyages

Our Grand Voyages are exceptional cruises that span from the shorelines of British Columbia to the vast and awe-inspiring reaches of the Bering Sea. Cruise on the Spirit of Oceanus, our most spacious and luxurious small ship oceangoing vessel.


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Small Ship
13 days

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$8049



Gold Rush Inside Passage

Cruise the original gold-rush route from Seattle to Juneau and save a bundle in the process!These special nine-night cruises feature the beautiful coastlines of both Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages plus Washington’s Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands and British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Along the way we stop at colorful ports like Ketchikan and San Juan Island’s Friday Harbor. These cruises allow you to travel over 1,200 miles along one of the world’s most scenic cruise routes at a phenomenal price.


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Small Ship
11 days

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$3899



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 Adventure Name/HighlightsActivities
Trip Level
Family
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip Dates
Price
Denali National Park
Kantishna
Alaska Railroad
Anchorage
Mt Mckinley
and more...
Bird Watching
Hiking
Natural History
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
6
Departs Daily Upon Requestfrom $1695
Denali National Park and Preserve
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Chugach National Forest
Anchorage
Talkeetna
Alaska Railroad
Bird Watching
Conservation
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Coming Soon!
6
Jun 14-Jun 19,2009
Jun 28-Jul 03,2009
Jul 12-Jul 17,2009
Jul 26-Jul 31,2009
Aug 09-Aug 14,2009
and more...
from $3295
Denali National Park and Preserve
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Chugach National Forest
Anchorage
Talkeetna
and more...
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
11
May 31-Jun 08,2009
Jun 02-Jun 12,2009
Jun 14-Jun 22,2009
Jun 16-Jun 26,2009
Jun 28-Jul 06,2009
and more...
from $4895
Katmai National Park
King Salmon
Brooks Falls
Anchorage
Natural History
Photography
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
5
Departs Daily May-Septemberfrom $1835
Juneau
Glacier Bay
Glacier Trekking
Sea Kayaking
Whale Watching
and more...
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
7
Upon Requestfrom $2945
 Adventure Name/HighlightsActivitiesTrip LevelFamily
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip DatesPrice

cruise comparison

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 Cruise Name/HighlightsActivities
Trip Level
Family
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip Dates
Price
Juneau
Frederick Sound
Ford's Terror
Endicott Arm
Petersburg
and more...
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
yes
Yacht
7
May 10-May 16,2009
May 17-May 23,2009
May 24-May 30,2009
May 31-Jun 06,2009
Jun 07-Jun 13,2009
and more...
from $3860
Anchorage
Whittier
Prince William Sound
College Fjord
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Yacht
8
May 02-May 14,2009
May 04-Jun 11,2009
May 22-May 29,2009
May 29-Jun 05,2009
Jun 10-Jun 17,2009
and more...
from $3800
Juneau
Sitka
Tracy Arm
Endicott Arm
Warm Springs Bay
and more...
Bird Watching
Cave Explorations
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
and more...
easy
no
Yacht
7
May 19-Jun 01,2009
Jun 04-Jun 11,2009
Jun 13-Jun 19,2009
Jun 21-Jun 27,2009
Jun 29-Jul 04,2009
and more...
from $3450
Juneau
Tenakee Springs
Admiralty Island
Frederick Sound
Tracy Arm
Petersbert
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Yacht
8
May 02-May 16,2009
May 16-May 23,2009
May 23-May 30,2009
May 30-Jun 06,2009
Jun 06-Jun 13,2009
and more...
from $5495
Juneau
Tracy Arm
Frederick Sound
Petersburg
Misty Fjords
and more...
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Yacht
9
Apr 29-May 13,2009
May 13-May 21,2009
May 21-May 29,2009
May 29-Jun 06,2009
Jun 06-Jun 14,2009
and more...
from $4695
Juneau
Glacier Bay National Park
Icy Strait
Sitka
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Yacht
8
May 23-May 30,2009
May 30-Jun 06,2009
Jun 06-Jun 13,2009
Jun 13-Jun 20,2009
Jun 20-Jun 27,2009
and more...
from $4995
Juneau
Glacier Bay
Admiralty Island
Ford's Terror
Endicott Arm
Petersburg
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Yacht
8
May 29-Jun 05,2009
Jun 05-Jun 12,2009
Jun 12-Jun 19,2009
Jun 19-Jun 26,2009
Jun 26-Jul 03,2009
and more...
from $5395
Juneau
Skagway
Haines
Glacier Bay
Icy Straight
and more...
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
5
May 19-May 23,2009
May 23-May 26,2009
May 26-May 30,2009
May 30-Jun 02,2009
Jun 02-Jun 06,2009
and more...
from $1499
Anchorage
Prince William Sound
Whittier
College Fjord
Cordova
Chenega Glacier
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
5
May 18-May 22,2009
May 22-May 25,2009
May 25-May 29,2009
May 29-Jun 01,2009
Jun 01-Jun 05,2009
and more...
from $1149
Juneau
Icy Straight
Glacier Bay
Sitka, Tracy Arm
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
9
May 16-May 24,2009
May 17-May 25,2009
May 23-May 31,2009
May 24-Jun 01,2009
May 30-Jun 07,2009
and more...
from $3849