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Alaska

There is no place like Alaska—a vast, untouched frontier of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking fjords, and extraordinary wildlife. Lindblad Expeditions has been exploring the region’s wildest corners for more than 40 years, seeking out inlets and coves where larger cruise ships can’t sail and taking guests deeper into pure wilderness. In these seldom-seen areas, you may witness the thunder of a calving glacier, kayak past foraging bears or Zodiac alongside a pod of orcas. Become immersed in First Nations culture in Haida Gwaii, and explore epic wildernesses like Glacier Bay National Park, guided by passionate experts with wide-ranging knowledge of America’s final frontier.

Every itinerary looks more bucket-list-worthy than the last, but its once-in-a-lifetime Alaska expeditions are the ones we still daydream about.

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Alaska Expeditions

Alaska Expedition Ships

Ship National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Quest

GUESTS 100

CABINS 50

DECKS 4

National Geographic Quest was purpose-built to explore the Americas, her design and engineering informed by nearly 40 years of experience in these regions.

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Ship National Geographic Venture

National Geographic Venture

GUESTS 100

CABINS 50

DECKS 4

American-flagged, she is ideal for discovering domestic waters. Her design innovations were informed by 50+ years of expedition expertise to ensure extraordinary discoveries.

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Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Sea Bird, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, USA

National Geographic Sea Bird

GUESTS 62

CABINS 31

DECKS 3

National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.

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A view of the ship National Geographic Sea Lion in Alaska, USA.

National Geographic Sea Lion

GUESTS 62

CABINS 31

DECKS 3

National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.

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Expedition Team in Alaska

Every member of the expedition team—from your naturalists and photographers to your expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Most have worked in Alaska for years and many live locally, providing them a wealth of insider knowledge and a deep passion for the wonders in their backyards. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives each day of your voyage, and because there are no assigned groups you can gravitate toward the experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.


Your knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by your dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.

Adam Maire, a Under Sea Specialist, talks to a guest about sea stars at De Groff Bay, Sitka, Alaska, USA

Photo Gallery: Highlights from Alaska

Southeast Alaska

In Southeast Alaska, a pod of humpback whales engage in an intricate hunting method called bubble-net feeding.

Photograph by: Emily Mount

Photo Gallery: Highlights from Alaska

Alaska

Staff depart the expertly crafted National Geographic Sea Lion to venture into the rugged wilds of Alaska.

Photograph by: Marc Cappelletti

Photo Gallery: Highlights from Alaska

Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, Alaska

Guests on our Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell & the Misty Fjords journey explore the misty fjords and towering waterfalls of Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness by Zodiac. 

Photograph by: Eric Guth.

Photo Gallery: Highlights from Alaska

Chichagof Island, Alaska

A majestic coastal brown bear catches salmon in the thundering rivers of Chichagof Island.

Photograph by: Jeff Litton

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Inian Islands, Alaska

A sea otter floats on its back as it munches on a basket star in the Inian Pass. 

Photograph by: Michael S. Nolan

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Pribilof Islands, Alaska

A colony of northern fur seals, including a panoply of seal pups, rest on the rocky shores of St. Paul Island in the Pribilof Islands. 

Photograph by: Shutterstock

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Endicott Arm, Alaska

Guests on our Alaska, British Columbia, & Haida Gwaii expedition kayak among iridescent icebergs in the scenic Endicott Arm Fjord. 

Photograph by: Emily Mount. Rights Managed until licensed.

Photo Gallery: Highlights from Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska

Guests on our Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell, and the Misty Fjords expedition tour the grounds of the Totem Heritage Center located in Ketchikan, viewing historic pieces that date back to the 19th century. 

Photograph by: David Vargas
A Humpback Whale pod bubble-net feeding in Southeast Alaska, USA

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