Small Ship & Adventure Cruises

Experience the Alaskan wilderness up-close by choosing a small ship or private yacht for your coastal journey. Unlike large cruise liners, these smaller vessels navigate deep into quiet fjords and narrow passages that others simply cannot reach. You can explore the Inside Passage in-depth, sailing between iconic destinations like Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and the majestic Glacier Bay National Park. Whether you join a scheduled departure or charter a private yacht for your family, these “boutique” cruises transform your vacation into an all-inclusive adventure filled with gourmet cuisine, deluxe cabins, and personalized service.

Active Adventures and Expert Guiding

Small ship cruises focus on getting you off the boat and into nature. Every day brings a new opportunity to engage with the landscape alongside professional naturalist guides.

  • Action-Packed Shore Trips: Launch power skiffs for beachcombing, go hiking through the Tongass National Forest, or paddle a kayak near towering glaciers.

  • Whale Watching & Birding: Spend hours observing humpback whales, orcas, and diverse bird species from the intimate deck of your ship.

  • Expert Knowledge: Onboard naturalists lead daily excursions and share deep insights into the local ecosystem and wildlife behavior.

  • Flexible Itineraries: Choose 7-night routes between Juneau and Ketchikan, or combine them for a 14-night exploration of the Northern Passages.

Personalized Yacht & Small Ship Options

For those seeking a more private experience, our yacht charters and Un-Cruise Adventures provide the perfect setting for groups and families.

  • Private Charters: Organize a group to have the entire vessel to yourselves for a completely custom Alaskan experience.

  • All-Inclusive Comfort: Enjoy high-end accommodations and exceptional food prepared by onboard chefs while the staff pampers you.

  • Deep Exploration: Spend up to three full days exploring the remote corners of Glacier Bay National Park or navigating the Misty Fjords.

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Alaska’s Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay Cruise

Small-ship cruising

This seven night adventure cruise in Alaska’s Inside Passage sails round trip from Juneau. Destinations include Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, Kuiu Island, and Frederick Sound – a prolific summer feeding ground for humpback whales. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of this impressive region of Alaska up-close by […]

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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure Cruise

Small-ship cruising

Discover Alaska on this seven-night adventure cruise round trip from Juneau. Destinations include Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of this impressive region of Alaska up-close by kayak, on foot and by powered skiff. Exploring Alaska’s coastal wilderness aboard […]

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Northern Passage and Glacier Bay Cruise

Small-ship cruising

Seven nights of adventure cruising aboard your “floating lodge.” Destinations include Chichagof Island, Icy Strait, and Glacier Bay National Park, where a national park ranger comes on board for a day. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of this impressive region of Alaska up-close by kayak, on foot, and by […]

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Alaska Fjords and Glaciers Cruise

Small-ship cruising

Beginning in Juneau or Ketchikan on Alaska’s Inside Passage, this adventure cruise sails through Dawes Glacier, the Wrangell Narrows, Behm Canal, and Misty Fjords National Monument. Guests enjoy daily guided opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscapes of the Tongass National Forest by kayaking, hiking, or on a motorized skiff. Exploring Alaska’s coastal wilderness aboard […]

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