Alaska Inside Passage Round Trip from Juneau
Day 1: Seattle, WA
Day 2: Anacortes, WA
Day 3: Friday Harbor, WA
Day 4: Cruising Strait of Georgia
Day 5: Cruising Inside Passage
Day 6: Ketchikan, AK /Misty Fjords
Day 7: Wrangell, AK
Day 8: Petersburg, AK
Day 9: Tracy Arm, AK
Day 10: Sitka, AK
Day 11: Icy Strait /Hoonah, AK
Day 12: Juneau, AK
Cruise Into History
Along Alaska’s coastlines and rivers, tribal nations have lived, hunted, and fished for centuries. Totem poles, which were once a common sight in Southeast Alaska, can still be seen today. In Ketchikan, wander through the world’s largest collection of this indigenous art at the Saxman Native Village Totem Park.
European explorers like George Vancouver, James Cook, and the Russian seaman ,Vitus Bering, explored Alaskan waters in the late 18th century. In Sitka, with its onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral and renowned Russian dancers, discover the color and history of Alaska’s czarist past. In charming Petersburg, sample Norwegian pastries or enjoy a performance by Norwegian Folk Dancers in this vibrant fishing community settled by Norwegian fisherman more than a century ago. The big rush came in 1898, when ninety thousand settlers showed up with picks, axes, and dreams of striking it rich. In Skagway, visit the Klondike National Historical Park for authentic gold rush flavor or board the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad to see the rugged country challenged by the Klondike Stampeders.
As you cruise through the same waters once traversed by these early explorers and fortune seekers, you will experience sights and sounds that are as enticing today as they were to these brave explorers. Our knowledgeable guides, with their tales of early life in Alaska, will transport you back to a time when the unknown was around every bend in the river.
Unparalleled Nature
Whales, sea lions, porpoises and sea otters are your constant companions as your captain navigates from one ice face to another in Glacier Bay National Park. The unparalleled beauty will astound you while your knowledgeable guide shares the natural history of this glorious, unspoiled region of our planet. As you view North America’s natural artistry, you will have access to nature as it has existed for thousands of years. Imagine floating among Ice Age icebergs or watching humpback whales play in waters where they have come to feed for hundreds of years.
All along Alaska’s Inside Passage, your small ship brings you to places of discovery and natural wonder. Cruise through Tracy Arm, a glacier-carved fjord formed11,000 years ago, and considered one of Alaska’s most spectacular sites. Here your captain brings you up close for the perfect vantage point to view the fjord’s dazzling, glistening waterfalls. Lush coastal forests, reached by your private launch, await further exploration. Or kayak the calm waters of hidden bays and immerse yourself in Alaska’s exquisite beauty. By the end of your journey we think you’ll agree that your small cruise ship transported you back in time, into the wild—and beyond your wildest dreams.
Your onboard experience is as important as your onshore experience, so we take special care in providing the best in service, accommodations, entertainment, dining, all in an elegant yet comfortable environment. The all-American crew is there to see to all your needs, with the goal of providing you with the most memorable adventure possible.
Onboard Activities
Not only do we provide unique ports on our cruises, but unique entertainment as well. Activities are designed to highlight the areas in which we visit, including guest lecturers, local musicians, demonstrations, minor theatrical performances and games. From a performance by a fife and drum corps on Chesapeake Bay to a visit from a local lobsterman in Maine or a visit from costumed antebellum characters in the historic south, activities are as rich in history and culture as the ports themselves. Unlike the mega ships, you won’t find glitzy shows or casinos; instead we offer a refreshingly casual atmosphere, with an intimate ambience that is perfect for congenial camaraderie with fellow passengers and quiet relaxation. Open decks and glassed-in observation lounges allow for the watching of passing scenery and wildlife, while a well-stocked library provides reading material and videos focusing on the areas to be visited.
Onboard Experts
In order to enhance your cruise experience we invite carefully selected experts to join us on board. Through informal lectures, open discussions and activities, they bring local history, nature and culture alive with their knowledge and passion for American heritage. These enlighteners, naturalists and historians also lead shore excursions while in port, to give our guests behind the scenes tours of some of American’s best-kept secrets and favorite treasures. Not only will you find knowledge in these experts, but a friend as well. Onboard activities and entertainment are included in your cruise fare.
Dining Experience
We make it a top priority to offer a first-class dining experience at every meal. Expect exceptional cuisine prepared by chefs who have extensive culinary credentials and training from some of the most prestigious culinary institutes. The all-American crew offers an outstanding level of service to make the most discerning passenger’s journey memorable and relaxing. Dining onboard is informal, dress is resort casual, and seating is unassigned and served in the glass-enclosed dining room, where every seat offers a panoramic view. Using only the freshest ingredients, menus are inspired by regional and local specialties. Each evening before dinner, passengers are invited to mingle and share their day’s adventures over complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
