Enjoy active exploration amid a dramatic scenery of mountains, fjords, rivers and glaciers along the Inside Passage of Alaska and British Columbia. Led by our Expedition Team of naturalists and experts, learn all about the nature and wildlife we encounter. Learn about the living indigenous culture of the region from the Kwakwaka’wakw people; explore the charming provincial capital of Victoria; and sail the waters where orcas gather to hunt in Johnstone Strait.
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View National Geographic VentureArrive in Seattle, Washington state's largest city, and embark National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Venture.
Arrival Time: Arrive by 2:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Seattle
Dinner included.
Visit the more remote of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in northern Washington State perfect for kayaking, exploring by Zodiac and hiking. Walks with your expert staff will familiarize you with the natural and cultural history of the rugged northwest coast region.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Clear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront or take a stroll through history in Old Town. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Located in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a kayaker’s paradise. Explore the myriad islets and rocky coasts and keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of seabirds, shorebirds and birds of prey.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Sail through Johnstone Strait, a waterway cut through a magnificently wild and scenic area of mountains and islands. These ocean waters are also home to extraordinary marine mammals and bird watching. Visit the Big House in the First Nations village of Alert Bay, Canada and gain insight from the Kwakwaka'wakw people who will share their art, music and regional knowledge.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Cruise northward along the pristine coastline in search of whales, dolphins, bears, deer and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among the many bays and inlets.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Enjoy the day soaking up the spectacular scenery of Alaska's Misty Fjords National Monument, a 2.3-million-acre wilderness of shear rock walls, temperate rain forest and glacier-sculpted waterways. Kayak in the still, forested backwaters of this protected national treasure and discover a pristine habitat for brown bears, bald eagles, harbor seals and more.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Search for humpback whales on the approach to picturesque Petersburg, a small fishing village on Alaska’s Mitkof Island that retains much of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaska ecosystem, the muskeg, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises and arctic terns.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Spend the entire day cruising amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers, and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. See glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them calving, when tons of ice separate and crash into the water accompanied by a thunderous sound.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Cruise among the Inian Islands, where Steller sea lions and sea otters abound. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Spend a full day kayaking, hiking, and searching for bubble-net feeding or breaching humpback whales.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Disembark in Sitka and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Departure Time: After 10:30 a.m. local time.
Departure City: Sitka, Alaska
Breakfast included.
| Dates | Cabin | From | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026 | AUD$15529pp | ||
| Category 1 | AUD$15529pp | Contact us | |
| Category 2 | AUD$16708pp | Contact us | |
| Category 3 | AUD$17706pp | Contact us | |
| Category 4 | AUD$18966pp | Contact us | |
| Category 5 | AUD$20423pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
2 single beds (or queen)
Two portholes
Main deck location
Wi-Fi access
Private bathroom with amenities
Writing desk
Individual climate controls
Hair dryer
2 single beds (or queen)
Two portholes
Main deck location
Wi-Fi access
Private bathroom with amenities
Writing desk
Individual climate controls
Hair dryer
2 single beds (or queen)
Large view window
Upper deck location
Writing desk
Individual climate control
Hair dryer
2 single beds (or queen)
Upper deck location
Large view window
Sliding glass doors leading to private balcony
Individual climate controls
Private bathroom with amenities
Writing desk
1 queen bed (or twin bedding)
Observation deck location
Large view windows
Expanded bathroom with amenities
Sofa bed
Individual climate control
Hair dryer
Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable.
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