This cruise departs from Seattle, and it takes the same route to Juneau as the gold rushers of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. The cruise traverses Alaska's Inside Passage and travelers will ride past the San Juan Islands, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, the Strait of Georgia, Northern British Columbia and Tracy Arm. Port stops include Skagway, Petersburg and Sitka, and travelers will also be able to view wildlife, including orcas, seals, eagles and black bear. Cruisers can also opt to book a land excursion and spend three nights in Denali National Park; this will add another six days to the total package. Travelers will fly back to Seattle via the Juneau Airport. The cruise includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for most cruise days.
Cruise West
2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98121
888-851-8133
cruisewest.com
This is a 12-day small-ship cruise upon the National Geographic Sea Lion, and travelers must fly back to Seattle from Juneau. The cruise goes through the Inside Passage, and passes the San Juan Islands, Alert Bay, Johnstone Strait, Frederick Sound, Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska's Islands and Point Adolphus. Port stops include Juneau, Sitka, Glacier Bay National Park and Misty Fjords National Monument. Travelers can choose when they would like to eat; there are no set times. All meals, tips and beverages are included in the price of the cruise.
Lindblad Expeditions
96 Morton Street, 9th Floor
New York, New York 10014
212-765-7740
expeditions.com
This is a nine-night round-trip cruise on the Silver Shadow ship that departs from and returns to Vancouver. Travelers will cruise along the Inside Passage and make port stops in Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. They will also pass the Sawyer Glacier on the tour. All meals, tips and beverages are included in the price of the cruise.
Silversea Cruises--The Americas
110 East Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
877-760-9052
silversea.com
