Hear the thunderous crack of calving glaciers. Sail alongside pods of killer whales. See breaching humpbacks and soaring eagles. Feel the stillness in verdant old-growth rainforests. Kayak peaceful coves and coastlines. Explore a land where towering mountains rise from the sea and colossal glaciers carve the living landscape. Coastal brown bears lumber through streams fishing for spawning salmon, and the sea comes alive with feeding whales and playful otters. In the 35 years we’ve been exploring, we have created the richest experience possible in Alaska.
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This is the Alaska of legend — to experience it you have to go deep. Venture into narrow fjords, where virgin rock that has never before been seen or touched by humans is now being exposed by receding glacier. Go into remote bays to linger and observe whales going about the slow business of their daily lives. Walk through temperate rainforests on trails worn into the spongy earth by foraging bears. Venture into small towns, populated by hardy, friendly souls to discover the way life has been lived in Alaska for centuries. Meet First Nations people in mutually rewarding encounters and learn their traditions and ways of life. Plus, sail aboard U.S.-built and -flagged ships to minimize time-consuming protocols to clear customs and maximize time exploring.
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Everyone was knowledgeable and well able to explain and share their information with anyone. Their enthusiasm is contagious!
Peter & Ann G.
Henry David Thoreau called it the "tonic of wildness." It’s what Alaska, with its beauty and wildness intact, gives you—a spirit lift. To compound this healthful effect, add the luxury of comfort to the privilege of being here—with a quality of shipboard life and a philosophy of wellness designed to relax and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit.
Lindblad Expeditions supports stewardship efforts in the places we explore, and one way we do that is through the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund. Traveler contributions to the LEX-NG Fund in Alaska currently support our regional partner, Alaska Whale Foundation, in its efforts to study and conserve Alaska’s whales and other wildlife.
Sep 19
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Back in the U.S. of A! After a far-too-short amount of time in British Colombia we cleared back into the United States as we docked in Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington. A bitter-sweet feeling as our trip coasted down towards the finish, but a fine day of adventure we had before us. Visiting the iconic Whale Museum of Friday Harbor is always a treat and learning about the legends, facts, and plights of the resident Killer Whales in Washington was great. As the lunch announcement was made, we cast off the lines and sailed for Sucia Island. Translating to “dirty” island, the small group of islets is a navigational trick as many rocky reefs extend offshore. This is due to the unique and beautiful geology there. Many new birds and a few mammals were seen from shore walks and kayaks as we spent the last few daylight hours of our epic trip through the Inside Passage, basking in autumnal sun.
Sep 19
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Arriving in Victoria during sunrise was a special treat this morning. Guests were able to choose from a wide variety of activities to enjoy the city. Since pictures speak more than words, I have chosen to provide some snapshots of some of the possibilities.
Sep 19
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It was calm and artistically misty as National Geographic Venture turned from Graham Reach into Green Inlet this morning. We anchored toward the back of the bay and commenced our activities after breakfast. Bushwackers trodded through boot-sucking mud, lush mosses, muskeg, and enjoyed everything from tracking bear signs to beautiful views of Green Lagoon. Others explored by kayak and Zodiac. Harbor seals, several species of birds, and mink were observed. The remainder of the day was spent enjoying life on board National Geographic Venture as we transited south through the scenic waterways of the Inside Passage of British Columbia.
Sep 19
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Today was our first day in Canada, in the seaport town of Prince Rupert. Strolls and walks ashore took us to forest trails and an excellent museum, with time for browsing the shops of Cow Bay or appreciating the local catch over a bowl of chowder.
Sep 19
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We entered the Straits of Georgia and made our way to our landing at Wallace Island, where we enjoyed a leisurely hike through Madrone and spruce forest along the length of the island. A pleasant and nourishing rain fell as we passed the old caretaker’s cottage, which served several small cottages at a resort for vacationers to the Gulf Islands. We visited a makeshift shrine to various boats, ships, and sailing vessels that had passed through this special place, and we observed the remains of a lone vehicle that hauled wood and supplies for people overnighting on the island. Later in the afternoon, we re-entered U.S. waters in order to pass through customs at Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands, and we took advantage of our mooring by spending several hours perusing the shops and cafés during our last night on this voyage.
I’ll never forget doing our original reconnaissance in Alaska—soaring in a float plane over such a wild landscape of dense forest, massive glaciers, and endless waterways. Southeast Alaska is simply magical.
Sven-Olof Lindblad
