Alaska's Inside Passage
From $7,027 per person
8 days
1 countries
Ships: National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Venture
From $7,027 per person
8 days
1 countries
Ships: National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Venture
Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.
Juneau, Alaska / Embark Ship
Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness
Petersburg
Visit the small, true Alaska fishing town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, which still 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.
Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
These waters are prime areas for both orca and humpback whales. With luck, guests may observe their fascinating behavior—breaching, tail-slapping and variations on feeding—as you listen to the play-by-play from your expert naturalists. Explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Once ashore, you'll have the opportunity to walk along a quiet forest trail. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up-close exploration.
Icy Strait and the Inian Islands
Explore among the Inian Islands, a busy feeding ground for myriad wildlife species, including Steller sea lions and sea otters. Search for marine mammals in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait and choose the perfect spot around Chichagof Island to hike where sightings of bald eagles are common.
Glacier Bay National Park
Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords
Today, nature is your guide as you set forth with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. You might stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb and hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as you move from forest to meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are common. If conditions permit, you'll have the opportunity to do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life.
Sitka / Disembark Ship
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Explore North America’s wildest coastal regions aboard the National Geographic Quest, a purpose-built expedition ship that offers an ideal blend of comfort, agility, and immersive discovery. Measuring 238 feet in length and accommodating just 100 guests, this nimble vessel is perfectly suited for exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage, the Pacific Northwest, Baja California, and Central America—reaching remote inlets and secluded shorelines that larger ships simply can’t access.
Designed with exploration in mind, the Quest features 50 outward-facing cabins, many with large windows or sliding glass doors and private balconies. Each stateroom is thoughtfully appointed with modern décor, comfortable bedding, and en-suite bathrooms, creating a welcoming space to unwind after active days in the field. Select cabins offer connecting layouts ideal for families or small groups.
Onboard, guests enjoy a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, with a spacious lounge for lectures and recaps, an open-air observation deck, a wellness area with a fitness center, and a dining room serving fresh, locally inspired cuisine. Regional flavors, sustainable sourcing, and an open seating policy make mealtimes both delicious and convivial.
Equipped with a full expedition toolkit—including Zodiacs, kayaks, paddleboards, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), and undersea video technology—the Quest is built for hands-on exploration. Each voyage is led by a passionate team of naturalists, marine biologists, and a National Geographic-certified photo instructor, offering daily excursions, expert insights, and up-close encounters with wildlife such as whales, sea lions, bears, and bald eagles.
Whether cruising beside calving glaciers in Alaska or snorkeling with sea lions in the Sea of Cortez, the National Geographic Quest delivers an active, enriching, and deeply personal travel experience—crafted for curious travelers seeking adventure with meaning.
Reach out to our travel concierges today to create your perfect journey.
