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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

On this 14-day Treasures of the Inside Passage cruise, enjoy active exploration amid a dramatic scenery of mountains, fjords, rivers and glaciers along the Inside Passage of Alaska and British Columbia. Led by Lindblad’s Expedition Team of naturalists and experts, learn all the facets of ancient and modern life. See First Nations performances in Alert Bay, Canada; interact with the Kwakwaka’wakw people; explore the charming provincial capital of Victoria; and sail the waters where orcas gather to hunt in Johnstone Strait.

Treasures of the Inside Passage Highlights

  • Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise where orcas gather annually to hunt within the isles’ inlets and bays
  • By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and spend a day discovering the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers
  • Stroll through the 100-year-old fishing town of Petersburg and learn about its Norwegian heritage
  • In Misty Fjords National Monument, kayak along sheer cliffs and forested backwaters
  • In British Columbia, explore along the shores of sylvan islands to see whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles

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.

About Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 day / 13 night —
Seattle Washington to Sitka, Alaska
From: $9,032

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Itinerary

Day 1: Seattle, Washington / Embark Ship

Arrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Venture. Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: San Juan Islands, Washington

Spend a full day exploring the San Juan Islands via Zodiac, kayak, and naturalist-led hikes. Search for whales, seals, and sea lions in rocky inlets, and marvel at bald eagles while walking through lush forests. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Victoria, British Columbia

Clear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, take a stroll through history in Old Town, or discover James Bay on an architecture tour. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Gulf Islands

Located in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a kayaker’s paradise. Explore the myriad islets and rocky coasts and keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of seabirds, shorebirds and birds of prey. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Alert Bay And Johnstone Strait, British Columbia

Sail through Johnstone Strait, a waterway cut through a magnificently wild and scenic area of mountains and islands. These ocean waters are also home to extraordinary marine mammals and bird watching. Visit the Big House in the First Nations village of Alert Bay, Canada and gain insight from the Kwakwaka’wakw people who will share their art, music, and regional knowledge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-7: Inside Passage Of British Columbia

Cruise northward along the pristine coastline in search of whales, dolphins, bears, deer, and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among the many bays and inlets. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Misty Fiords, Alaska

Enjoy the day soaking up the spectacular scenery of Alaska’s Misty Fjords National Monument, a 2.3-million-acre wilderness of shear rock walls, temperate rain forest, and glacier-sculpted waterways. Kayak in the still, forested backwaters of this protected national treasure and discover a pristine habitat for brown bears, bald eagles, harbor seals, and more. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Petersburg

Search for humpback whales on the approach to picturesque Petersburg, a small fishing village on Alaska’s Mitkof Island that retains much of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaska ecosystem, the muskeg, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optional bike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Tracy Arm-Ford’s Terror Wilderness

Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises, and arctic terns. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Glacier Bay National Park

Spend the entire day cruising amid the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers, and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. See glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them calving, when tons of ice separate and crash into the water accompanied by a thunderous sound. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Inian Islands / Icy Strait

Cruise among the Inian Islands, where Steller sea lions and sea otters abound. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Island

Spend a full day kayaking, hiking, and searching for bubble-net feeding or breaching humpback whales. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Sitka/Disembark/Home

Disembark after breakfast in scenic Sitka on the western coast of Baranof Island. Schedules permitting, walk among Tlingit and Haida totem poles at Sitka National Historic Park and visit the Alaska Raptor Center for an up-close look at Alaska’s birds of prey. Transfer to the airport for flights home. Meals Included: Breakfast

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia itinerary map


Dates & Rates


DatesShipDirection12345
Sunday, April 28, 2024NG VentureSeattle to Sitka$9,032$9,704$10,296$11,032$11,872
Monday, May 6, 2024NG QuestSeattle to Sitka$11,520$12,265$13,000$13,938$15,000
Sunday, September 8, 2024NG QuestSitka to Seattle$11,755$12,500$13,255$14,214$15,295
Sunday, April 27, 2025NG VentureSeattle to Sitka$9,802$10,543$11,180$11,973$12,896
Monday, May 12, 2025NG QuestSeattle to Sitka$10,465$11,141$11,817$12,662$13,624
Sunday, September 14, 2025NG QuestSitka to Seattle$12,103$12,870$13,650$14,638$15,756

Listed prices is per person based on double occupancy.

Included

  • Accommodations aboard ship
  • Meals as indicated
  • Excursions
  • Services of Lindblad expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides
  • Use of kayaks; park and entrance fees
  • All port charges and service taxes

Not Included

  • Air transportation
  • Voyage DVD
  • Personal items such as alcoholic beverages, emails, etc.
  • Discretionary tips to Naturalist staff and crew

The Ships

National Geographic Quest

National Geographic Quest
The 100-passenger National Geographic Quest is the perfect ship to explore the same remote locations Lindblad Expeditions has sought out for decades while setting a new standard in comfort and style.
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National Geographic Venture

National Geographic Venture
The 100-passenger National Geographic Venture is the perfect ship to explore the same remote locations Lindblad Expeditions has sought out for decades while setting a new standard in comfort and style.
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