Treasures of the Inside Passage

• 13 nightsDuration
• National Geographic Venture, National Geographic QuestShips
• Seattle, Washington to Juneau, AlaskaRoute
• Apr 26, 2027Next sailing

Upcoming departures

Day by day

As planned for the Apr 26, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.

1. Day 1Seattle, Washington

   Arrive 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

2. Day 2San Juan Islands, Washington

   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.

3. Day 3Victoria, British Columbia

   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.

4. Day 4Gulf Islands

   Located in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a nature lover'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.

5. Day 5Alert Bay, British Columbia

   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.

6. Day 6Cruising Inside Passage, U.S.A

   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.

7. Day 7Cruising Inside Passage, U.S.A

8. Day 8Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska

   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.

9. Day 9Petersburg, Alaska

   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.

10. Day 10Chichagof Island, Alaska

    Spend a full day kayaking, hiking, and searching for bubble-net feeding or breaching humpback whales.

11. Day 11Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

    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.

12. Day 12Inian Islands, Alaska

    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.

13. Day 12Icy Strait Point

14. Day 13Tracy Arm, Alaska

    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.

15. Day 14Juneau, Alaska

    Disembark in Juneau and transfer to the airport for flights home. 

    Departure Time: After 10:30 a.m. local time. 
    Departure City: Juneau, Alaska 

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