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Alaska offers some of the most remote, breathtakingly pristine wilderness in North America. Here, traditional ways stand in contrast to expansive natural wonder. This Western Coves 8-day itinerary from Juneau to Ketchikan opens the door to the best, most remote areas that Alaska's Inside Passage has to offer while encouraging you to explore your own idea of adventure.

Explore the back passages and narrow waterways of the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage. Navigating the waters and wilderness by small ships, you'll reach rarely seen areas on this 8-day cruise from Juneau to Ketchikan by kayak, skiff, foot and small ship or yacht.

Cruise Alaska's wilderness, towns and famed Glacier Bay aboard the 32-passenger Island Spirit. This affordable Alaska cruise is perfect for travelers seeking to combine wilderness cruising with visits to popular ports such as Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. Each evening anchor in a quiet cove to experience Alaskan solitude.

Simply the finest small ship expedition cruise in Alaska. Expect naturalists and expedition leaders from National Geographic, 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. A comfortable, educational and intellectual cruise through Alaskan wilderness.

The Glacier Bay & Island Adventure aboard the 78-guest Admiralty Dream or 42-guest Alaskan Dream combines Glacier Bay National Park and well-known ports such as Juneau and Sitka with visits to lesser-known gems like as Hobart Bay (exclusive adventure base) and Tracy Arm. This cruise is perfect for travelers seeking an easy and affordable Alaskan small ship cruise.

The 9-day Inside Passage Sojourn aboard the 42-guest Alaska Dream (formerly Executive Explorer) combines easy wilderness cruising with visits to Alaska's popular ports and authentic Tlingit villages. This cruise offers more ports and wilderness cruising in 9 days than any other Alaska small ship cruise.

The 11 day Southeast Alaska Explorer cruise is the most complete small ship cruise available in Alaska. The 46 guest Alaska Dream cruises faster than any other small cruise ship in Alaska — so you experience more wildlife, more glaciers and more Alaskan communities than any other cruise.

Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska's Inside Passage and Admiralty Island on this adventure travel cruise aboard the 22 guest Safari Quest, the 36 guest Safari Explorer or the 86 guest Safari Endeavour. Hike, kayak and whale-watch right from small, luxurious yacht cruises with expert naturalist guides.

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. Enjoy exclusive access to Pack Creek bear viewing on Admiralty Island. As seen in National Geographic Traveler Magazine's Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime.

The 6-day Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise is the only small ship cruise entirely inside Glacier Bay National Park. The historic 12-passenger Sea Wolf cruises 100's of miles of glacial fjords for exploration by kayak, hike and cruising. Paddle among glaciers, hike old growth rain forest, cruise among whales and search for the rare glacier bear in Glacier Bay.

Cruise Alaska with Alaskans aboard the Discovery - a 65' classic working yacht accommodating only 12 guests. Expect a blend of Alaskan hospitality with active and personalized exploration of Prince William Sound's glaciers, fjords. Cruise, hike and kayak and see a new side of Alaska, farther north than the Inside Passage. Private yacht charters can be arranged.

This National Geographic photo cruise travels through some of the most spectacular scenery in North America, sailing past mist-shrouded fjords and tidewater glaciers. These waters are among the best for whale watching, with good chances of finding humpback and orca whales. Along the way, meet people of Native American, Russian and Scandinavian ancestries. Kayak, beachcomb and explore forest trails under the guidance of expert naturalists and photography professionals.

Explore the famed inside passage of British Columbia and Alaska while cruising aboard exclusive luxury yachts south from Juneau, Alaska, to Seattle. Actively experience this scenic coastal wilderness on foot, by sea kayak, and zodiac inflatable craft over the course of 15 days.

Gold Rush Legacy is a history cruise along Alaska's Inside Passage. Navigate the historic waters from Seattle to Juneau, or reverse, on this 12-day journey aboard the replica Victorian steamer Safari Legacy. Special Heritage Adventure programming combines expert guest speakers and character reenactments with tours ashore.

Over the course of 15 days you’ll experience the wealth of Alaska wilderness and wildlife traveling from Seattle to Juneau the way only a small ship can. Adventure and discovery is around every corner and the pristine, unspoiled beauty will leave you with memories you will never forget.

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 can be customized to begin on any day to complement any Alaska small ship cruise.

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 and airfare from Anchorage to Katmai.

Explore your way through Alaska's diverse wilderness in style. This nine-day Alaska safari is the perfect family adventure. Visit the original and recently renovated Kenai Riverside Lodge, the wilderness of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and an in-depth learning opportunity at the Denali Education Center.

This 7-day coast-to-Denali adventure visits two Alaska national parks, Denali and Kenai Fjords. Travel from Anchorage to Seward, cruise to Kenai, visit Talkeetna and Denali, then return via historic Alaska railroad. Opportunities to sea kayak, hike and optional flightsee!

These exciting overland travel adventures combine the Kenai Peninsula and Denali National Park. 9- or 11-day itineraries are designed to complement any coastal cruise or make the most of your Alaska vacation. Venture by raft, hike in Denali and ride the Alaska Railroad.

View glaciers, whales, bears and more on this up-close exploration of Glacier Bay National Park. A special Alaska helicopter ride allows for glacier trekking, plus enjoy sea kayaking in Glacier Bay National Park and the option to stay longer and do more.

The Within the Wild luxury lodge adventure is designed to bring travelers into intimate contact with Alaska’s backcountry, without sacrificing comfort. Enjoy remarkable helicopter- and floatplane-assisted adventures, hiking, sportfishing, nesting swans and loons, and a wellness program that includes massage and yoga.