8 Days Alaska Glacier & Inside Passage Cruise – Whittier to Vancouver

Cruise along the massive, blue-tinged wall of Hubbard Glacier, taking in its breathtaking scale and watching for calving ice.
Optional Excursions:

• Glacier Viewing & Photography Cruise — Small-boat expedition to get closer views of the glacier.
• Wildlife & Glacier Nature Tour — Combine glacier sightseeing with wildlife spotting (e.g., whales, sea lions)

Arrive in Icy Strait Point, a remote and tranquil Alaskan port surrounded by forest and water.
Optional Excursions:

• Whale-Watching Safari — Go out by boat in search of humpback whales and other marine life.
• Zipline & Canopy Tour — Zip through the rainforest canopy for an aerial view.
• Cultural & Tlingit Heritage Tour — Learn about Tlingit traditions, visit tribal sites, and hear their stories.

Dock in Juneau, Alaska’s state capital at the base of towering mountains.
Optional Excursions:

• Mendenhall Glacier Adventure — Explore the glacier by tram, guided walk, or hike to ice caves.
• Helicopter Glacier Trek — Fly to remote ice fields and trek on a glacier.
• Dog Sledding Experience — Meet sled dogs and ride (wheeled sled in summer).
• Whale Watching / Wildlife Charter — Boat tour for whales, sea birds, and possibly bears.

Spend the day in Skagway, a historic Gold Rush town with scenic mountain terrain.
Optional Excursions:

• White Pass & Yukon Railroad — Ride the vintage train through alpine landscapes.
• Gold Rush Walking Tour — Stroll through the old town and learn about its gold-mining past.
• ATV / Off-Road Adventure — Explore wilderness trails around Skagway by ATV.
• Musher Camp Visit — Visit a musher’s camp, meet sled dogs, and learn about mushing.

Arrive in Ketchikan, known for its totem poles, rainforest, and native culture.
Optional Excursions:

• Totem Heritage Tour — Visit totem parks and learn the story of local indigenous people.
• Rainforest Trek & Lumberjack Show — Hike in the rainforest, then watch a lumberjack performance.
• Bear & Wildlife Viewing Tour — Boat trip to view bears and other coastal wildlife.
• Fishing / Crab Boat Tour — Go sport fishing or join a commercial-style crab‑boat adventure.

Sail through the Inside Passage, one of the most scenic cruising routes in the world—fjords, forests, islands, and wildlife abound. Enjoy lectures, wildlife spotting, and glacier watching from the deck.

Disembark in Vancouver, British Columbia in the morning. Your cruise ends, and you are free to continue exploring or return home.