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

50 Tours of a Lifeitme - 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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Alaska Grand Journeys 6, 8 or 10 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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10 days

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$3195

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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$1795

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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$2995

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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$1545

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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7 days

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$3500

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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$3650

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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7 days

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$3450

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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8 days

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$5195



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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8 days

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$4695

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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8 days

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$5195

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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$4595



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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13 days

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$7599

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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9 days

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$3599

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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9 days

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$4499

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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8 days

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$4840



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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5 days

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$1049

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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5 days

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$1799

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adventure comparison

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 Adventure Name/HighlightsActivities
Trip Level
Family
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip Dates
Price
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
10
Jul 27-Aug 01,2008
Jul 28-Aug 04,2008
Jul 31-Aug 09,2008
Aug 10-Aug 15,2008
Aug 11-Aug 18,2008
and more...
from $3195
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 $1795
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 $2995
Katmai National Park
King Salmon
Brooks Falls
Anchorage
Natural History
Photography
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
5
Departs Daily May-Septemberfrom $1545
 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
Jul 27-Aug 02,2008
Aug 03-Aug 09,2008
Aug 10-Aug 16,2008
Aug 17-Aug 23,2008
Aug 24-Aug 30,2008
and more...
from $3500
Anchorage
Whittier
Prince William Sound
College Fjord
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Yacht
8
Jul 26-Aug 02,2008
Aug 06-Aug 13,2008
Aug 12-Aug 19,2008
Aug 18-Aug 24,2008
Aug 23-Aug 30,2008
and more...
from $3650
Juneau
Sitka
Tracy Arm
Endicott Arm
Warm Springs Bay
and more...
Bird Watching
Cave Explorations
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
and more...
easy
yes
Yacht
7
Jul 30-Aug 05,2008
Aug 07-Aug 13,2008
Aug 07-Aug 19,2008
Aug 13-Aug 19,2008
May 19-Jun 01,2009
and more...
from $3450
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
Jul 25-Aug 01,2008
Aug 01-Aug 08,2008
Aug 08-Aug 15,2008
Aug 15-Aug 22,2008
Aug 22-Aug 29,2008
Aug 29-Sep 05,2008
from $5195
Juneau
Glacier Bay National Park
Icy Strait
Sitka
Bird Watching
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Yacht
8
Jul 26-Aug 02,2008
Aug 02-Aug 09,2008
Aug 09-Aug 16,2008
Aug 16-Aug 23,2008
Aug 23-Aug 30,2008
and more...
from $4695
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
Jul 26-Aug 02,2008
Aug 02-Aug 09,2008
Aug 09-Aug 16,2008
Aug 16-Aug 23,2008
Aug 23-Aug 30,2008
Aug 30-Sep 06,2008
from $5195
Juneau
Tracy Arm
Frederick Sound
Petersburg
Misty Fjords
and more...
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Yacht
9
Jul 25-Aug 02,2008
Aug 02-Aug 10,2008
Aug 10-Aug 18,2008
Aug 18-Aug 26,2008
Aug 26-Sep 03,2008
Sep 03-Sep 17,2008
from $4595
Grand Voyages:
Coastal Odyssey
Bering Sea
Harriman's Wake
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
13
Coastal Odyssey:
May 24-Jun 5, 2008
Jun 5-Jun 17, 2008
Jun 15-Jun 27, 2008
Jun 27-Jul 9, 2008
Jul 31-Aug 12, 2008
Aug 12-Aug 24, 2008
Aug 22-Sep 3, 2008
Sep 3-Sep 15, 2008

Voyage to Bearing Sea:
Jul 7-Jul 20, 2008
Jul 19-Aug 1, 2008

In Harriman's Wake:
Jun 27-Jul 21, 2008
Jul 19-Aug 12, 2008

from $7599
Juneau
Icy Straight
Glacier Bay
Sitka, Tracy Arm
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
9
Jul 25-Aug 02,2008
Jul 28-Aug 05,2008
Aug 01-Aug 09,2008
Aug 04-Aug 12,2008
Aug 08-Aug 16,2008
and more...
from $3599
Juneau
Ketchikan
Misty Fjords
Petersburg
Tracy Arm
and more...
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
9
Jul 24-Aug 01,2008
Jul 25-Aug 02,2008
Jul 26-Aug 03,2008
Jul 30-Aug 07,2008
Jul 31-Aug 08,2008
and more...
from $4499
Juneau
Tracy Arm
Petersburg
Frederick Sound
Glacier Bay National Park
and more...
Conservation
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
yes
Small Ship
8
Jul 27-Aug 03,2008
Aug 02-Aug 09,2008
Aug 09-Aug 16,2008
Aug 16-Aug 23,2008
Aug 17-Aug 24,2008
and more...
from $4840
Anchorage
Prince William Sound
Whittier
College Fjord
Cordova
Chenega Glacier
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship