Specialists in Cruising Alaska Style
At Alaska Cruises & Vacations, small ship cruising is our passion! These are the cruises that get you up close to what we think you are coming to Alaska to see, the real Alaska! Scenic wonders, marine wildlife, outdoor adventure all can be had from the comfort of your ship and give you more of an Alaska experience than just a trip!
We are booking 2024 and 2025 now! This listing of itineraries are our most popular selections. For other possible options, please check with us directly via EMAIL or our FORM. And, if you are interested in small ships for 2025, many cruise itineraries here are offered in 2025, use EMAIL or our FORM and please just note the itinerary or preferences you are looking for in your 2025 cruise. We update on a regular basis but please be aware availability and pricing is subject to change. Please check for your preferences via EMAIL or our FORM.
Journey through Southeast Alaska’s most abundant wildlife areas and stunning glacial fjords on this 7-night, 8-day Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Island Adventure. Kayak, hike, and explore by skiff in wilderness bays, Frederick Sound, and other remote destinations.
Experience local Southeast Alaska culture in a rarely visited Native village and charming fishing town. You’ll disembark having explored the True Alaska few travelers get to experience.
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This is one of the few small ships that offers fishing on the itinerary. Plus, they are very active in Alaska conservation and due to their efforts are directly involved in raising millions of dollars to preserve the Alaska Wilderness.
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One of the EARLIEST small ship cruises in Alaska! Starts in April, and has departures through September. Explore parts of Glacier Bay National Park rarely seen by visitors, Hike and bike through Chichagof Island - All day kayak and "yak-and-whack" opportunities with full days from morning to evening.
Special ADULTS ONLY dates in April and early May plus Sept. Special KIDS IN NATURE dates in June and July!
Opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, paddle board, skiff, and bushwhack, all in one week!
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One of the earliest small ship cruises in Alaska! Starting in April, these can be prime days for best CHANCE at seeing Aurora Borealis while in Alaska during cruising season!
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If you are coming to Alaska to see glaciers, we have the perfect itinerary for you! With so many opportunities on this itinerary, you're sure to see several glaciers this week! This is a special itinerary, offered only a handful of dates in 2024! Be part of this amazing glacier experience!
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The best of the Inside Passage route on one 7 night cruise, on this itinerary you will visit Misty Fjords, search for bear and marine wildlife, cruise in the less traveled waterways of the Tongass National Forest! Hike, kayak, bush-whack and skiff tours all await!
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The Last Frontier Adventure is designed for guests seeking more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity. The dynamic itinerary features daily adventures like hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, trekking to the Baird Glacier in legendary Thomas Bay, exploring Baranof Island’s “Waterfall Coast” and more.
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Do more than just see Alaska—be an active participant in
all that it has to offer. Voyage into majestic fjords, come
face to face with glaciers, and kayak along the coast in
search of marine life. Learn about whale behavior and
watch for breaching and spy-hopping humpbacks and
orcas. Enjoy a full day immersed in the beauty of Glacier
Bay National Park.
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With 170 guests in 90 spacious suites, this itinerary has all of what you'd want in a port to port small ship cruise. With at least one excursion included in every port and optional excursions you are sure to maximize your experience in these port towns. A round trip Juneau itinerary, which includes a pre-cruise night at a Juneau area hotel makes this a great choice!
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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, on this 11-day Alaskan Explorer Cruise. Venture to the most captivating destinations in southern Alaska and along the Inside Passage, in the comfort of the most modern cruise ships in the region.
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Explore Southeast Alaska, from its northern to southern ends, on our 8-Night, 9-Day Alaska’s Inside Passage Sojourn. Enjoy a collection of unique towns and Native villages, where you’ll learn about the region’s compelling history and three distinct Native cultures- Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. Along the way, you’ll journey through Southeast Alaska’s most abundant wildlife areas and glacial fjords. Kayak, skiff, and hiking excursions allow for up-close and personal exploration.
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Experience an amazing array of True Alaska highlights in a five-night timeframe. The “North to True Alaska Expedition” was crafted as a celebration of Alaskan Dream Cruises’ 10-year anniversary, and now it’s back by popular demand! You’ll experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau. While all of this is offered in a 5-night expedition, the itinerary is carefully outlined in a way that is unhurried and there are multiple opportunities for unscripted discovery and adventure-hallmarks of our experiences.
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This eight-day cruise offers a diverse experience of Southeast Alaska, from fishing towns to wilderness solitude, from islands to glacial fjords. Navigating through ice-filled fjords, we visit a tidewater glacier, searching the shores for brown bears, and stop our engines to watch and listen to humpback whales. We kayak up a narrow inlet that John Muir called “an ocean-filled Yosemite” and follow bear trails through rich estuarial meadows. Our goal is to give you the most remote wilderness experience possible while you enjoy the amenities of our wandering home.
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With just 8 guests on a well thought itinerary on a unique, historic vessels with classic 'old hollywood style, Pacific Catalyst and Westward make for a most memorable small ship cruise experience!
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Cruise the full Canadian & Alaskan Inside Passage from Washington to Juneau Alaska on this two week small ship cruise! Relax on deck as you cruise through beautiful coastal scenery! Once you get to the Alaskan Inside Passage, enjoy stops in well known ports like Ketchikan and smaller ports known to small ships like Wrangell and Petersburg!
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* Pricing, including port charges and taxes, varies by cruise line. Tax is included for some cruises and additional for others. Base cruise pricing is fluid and subject to promotions and availability at time of booking. Please contact us for current pricing.
