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This summer, thousands will flock to Alaska to experience its legendary wildness, but relatively few will actually explore it. Our small ships go beyond the predictable ports to where authentic Alaska is found—in the palpable thunder of a calving glacier, the smell of towering spruce trees, and intimate encounters with wildlife.
This is what happens deep inside in Alaska where our nimble ships roam—join us this summer and witness the exhilarating wildness of 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 glaciers. 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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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.
A visitor to Alaska since the mid-1990s, award-winning writer Fran Golden shares some well-traveled wisdom, gleaned from the depth of immersion only small ships can offer.
Doug Gould, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
watch videoFrom climate conditions, to cabin information, to packing the right footwear, find answers to the questions Expedition Specialists get most often.
Read moreEveryone was knowledgeable and well able to explain and share their information with anyone. Their enthusiasm is contagious!
Peter & Ann G.
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.
6/26/2022
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The Fairweather Range might have the most misleading name of any peaks in the world. The summits, which rise 15,000+ feet in some cases, lie between the open Pacific Ocean and Alaska’s Inside Passage. This positioning means they are often shrouded in clouds, exposed to high winds, and pummeled by precipitation. Today, for National Geographic Sea Bird , this was not the case. Mt. Fairweather and the surrounding peaks were in full view on an uncharacteristically bluebird day as we explored the coastlines of the Inian Islands and George Island. We anchored first at the Hobbit Hole, a protected area near the Inian Islands. The small rocky islets here lie at the base of the Fairweathers and are home to a huge diversity of marine life: Steller sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, cormorants, porpoises, and whales. We took to our Zodiacs for early morning cruises to get up close and personal with these animals that feed on the abundant waters. Afterwards, the Global Explorers tried their hands at driving the Zodiacs in lessons with the field staff, and they helped to collect plankton samples from the waters around the islands. In the afternoon, we repositioned to George Island where we found opportunities for hiking and kayaking. On land, the naturalist team shared some of the exciting flora that thrive in the temperate rainforest. The kayakers paddled through kelp forests and alongside massive rock arches that result when you place a rocky island in the way of wave action from the Northern Pacific. All the while, the peaks of the Fairweathers served as a backdrop, underscoring how wild this place truly is.
6/25/2022
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We had a great day exploring Haines! Take a look at our photos and read the captions to learn more!
6/24/2022
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We entered Endicott Arm this morning shortly before breakfast. It was a calm and clear morning, so calm that the blows of three humpback whales swimming near shore were fairly easy to spot. We followed from a distance, and soon one of the whales turned and we were able not only to get a great view, but to hear the powerful exhalations as well. Our mammal sightings continued with a plentitude of harbor seals hauled out on the ice that choked the approach to Endicott Arm. As we waited for our cruise up to the glacier, we spotted a mountain goat casually walking around the shrubby alders high above. The cruise up to the glacier was filled with seals, glacial ice, hot chocolate, and enough sunshine to give us rosy cheeks from a Southeast Alaskan sunburn. Some of our Global Explorers were inspired to write of their sightings of the day. We share that with you now. Glacier Calving Grand wall of spiked ice Glacial blue and white throughout Huge spires crash below Jason Riedl Whales Whales are beautiful Misty spouts, strong tails, big hearts. Diving deep for food By Emi Holey
6/22/2022
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For our last full day of exploration in the wilderness of Southeast Alaska, we sailed through the landscape of Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness. This glacially-carved fjord showcases Alaska at its most dramatic, combining nearly all of the natural history we have seen throughout the trip so far. Our morning began at the mouth of the fjord, the historic extent of the glacier at its largest before it began to recede. National Geographic Sea Bird didn’t make it far beyond this sandbar before the natural history team spotted a pod of killer whales slowly cruising through the milky waters. We watched as the group surfaced in silence along the steep granite cliffs and the old growth forest that fills the valley. We then continued towards the face of South Sawyer Glacier where we anchored, dropped Zodiacs, and cruised among the humbling icebergs that are calved by the glacier into the warm ocean water. Along the way, we encountered gulls, terns, hundreds of hauled out harbor seals, and mountain goats that find refuge in the rock faces around the glacier face. Altogether, it made for a beautiful end to our Alaska experience.
6/21/2022
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We needed every minute of the longest day of the year to squeeze in so much adventure. We began by exploring the blue icebergs of LeConte with their infinite hues, textures, shapes, and patterns. One lucky Zodiac was actually able to witness what appeared to be a seahorse kissing an eagle! After lunch, we explored the rainforest and waterfalls of Cascade Creek. Substantial rains in the last 24 hours have turbocharged the falls that thunder down. When the clouds opened and dropped rain from above, we found ourselves in the lucky position of being rained on from two directions—from the clouds above and from the blowing mist of the falls hitting us from the side. Finally, after dinner, we were treated to a beautiful rainbow, placing a colorful end to the longest day of the year.
Sven-Olof Lindblad
WHY EXPEDITION? Reasons to explore Alaska aboard a small ship | BIRDSEYE ALASKA Soar above Glacier Bay, Mendenhall Glacier & more | GO BEYOND What’s outside the Inside Passage? | EXPERTS ON BOARD A spirit bear researcher, Emmy nominee & more
