The Hubbard Glacier in southeast Alaska provides the backdrop for a comparatively tiny runabout boat collecting ancient glacial ice, which will soon become an ice sculpture aboard a cruise ship.
The Hubbard Glacier in southeast Alaska provides the backdrop for a comparatively tiny runabout boat collecting ancient glacial ice, which will soon become an ice sculpture aboard a cruise ship.
ExpeditionsAlaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier

Alaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier

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Set out on a journey into the wild beauty of Southeast Alaska, navigating secluded coves, mist-filled fjords and the lush reaches of the largest temperate rainforest on Earth. Explore by Zodiac, kayak and on foot as you watch for whales breaching in quiet bays, brown bears foraging along salmon streams, and bald eagles calling from towering spruce and hemlock. The voyage culminates at the mighty Hubbard Glacier, where a wall of luminous blue ice showcases Alaska’s awe-inspiring glacial power, offering a dramatic finale to this remarkable expedition.

Highlights

A Humpback Whale pod bubble-net feeding a in Lyoukeen Inlet off of Chichagof Island, Alaska, USA
  • Discover little-known coves and inlets of the Inside Passage by kayak, and seek out a host of wildlife, from brown bears and moose to several species of whale

  • Kayak along sheer cliffs and forested backwaters in Misty Fjords National Monument

  • Explore the wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest

  • Soak in the midnight sun from the Greg Mortimer's top-deck hot tubs—perched at the ship's highest point, with 360-degree views of Alaska's dramatic wilderness unfolding around you

duration
8 Days
starts at
Vancouver, British Columbia
ends at
Sitka, Alaska

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duration
8 Days
starts at
Vancouver, British Columbia
ends at
Sitka, Alaska

View our brochure for more details

Alaska

duration
8 Days
starts at
Vancouver, British Columbia
ends at
Sitka, Alaska

View our brochure for more details

Alaska

Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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