Aboard National Geographic Venture, embark on an 11-day journey from Ketchikan to Seattle. Begin in the Great Bear Rainforest, the only place to find the elusive spirit bear, and discover pristine wilderness teeming with wildlife from orcas to golden eagles. Continue south through Johnstone Strait's dramatic waterways and explore British Columbia's picturesque Sunshine Coast with its sheltered kayaking bays. Conclude among Washington's San Juan Islands, where harbor seals and bald eagles thrive. Throughout this Pacific Northwest expedition, navigate glacier-cut fjords, soaring granite peaks, and moss-draped forests while experiencing remarkable ecological diversity.
Highlights
Take kayaks and Zodiacs deep into verdant fjords and wildlife-rich shores in search of bears, golden eagles, river otters and more
Journey into pristine forests inaccessible by road and managed by First Nations people
Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise nearby waters in British Columbia where orcas gather annually to hunt within the isles’ inlets and bays
Kayak among massive smacks of jellyfish and witness the surprising undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist
Kayak among massive smacks of jellyfish and witness the surprising undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist
From
$5,961
/ per person
Does not include any flights
Ships
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.
Expedition Team
Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.
Special Offers
SUITE EXCLUSIVES
CELEBRATE LIFE'S MILESTONES
SAVE 5% TRAVELING AS A GROUP
PAY BY DEBIT: EARN A $100 ONBOARD CREDIT
COMBINING OFFERS
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