Alaska Small Ship Cruises
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| Trip Name | From | Days | Next Departure | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Denali Lodge | $4,948 | 4-8 | Jun 13, 2025 | Venture deep into Alaska's backcountry in Denali National Park to Camp Denali Lodge, where you'll have the chance to explore the virgin landscape in search of wolves, moose, bear, sheep, and caribou via guided hikes and nature walks that complement other optional activities like mountain biking, canoeing, and fishing. |
| Alaska Fjords & Glaciers | $3,800 | 8 | Sep 14, 2025 | Begin your 8-day Alaskan journey in the state's capital, Juneau. This cruise takes you through some of Alaska's most dramatic landscapes with opportunities to view a myriad of wildlife. Visit local towns along the way and learn about local cultures. End your cruise in Ketchikan, Alaska's first city! |
| Alaska's Coastal Treasures | $6,600 | 14 | Aug 21, 2026 | Set sail on a 14-day cruise from Seward to Juneau aboard the Safari Explorer, navigating remote waters and hidden bays rarely seen by others. This expedition follows the path of history's boldest explorers, embracing Alaska's wild, untamed spirit. |
| Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka | $5,600 | 8 | Jun 14, 2025 | Set sail aboard the SafarI Endeavour from Juneau to Sitka, Alaska, on an 8-day voyage to the Glacier Bay National Park, Chichagof Island, and Peril Strait. By boat, kayak, and paddleboard, you may explore this breathtaking area and its animals. Also, hike Chichagof Island's waterfall coast and Glacier Bay National Park. |
| Glacier Bay National Park Adventure | $3,800 | 8 | Jun 15, 2025 | Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau. |
| Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise | $5,700 | 13 | Sep 03, 2025 | Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork. |
| Wild, Woolly & Wow with Glacier Bay | $5,100 | 8 | Jun 14, 2025 | Experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness on an 8-day cruise aboard the Wilderness Legacy. Depart from Juneau, explore Hobart Bay, and witness the beauty of LeConte Glacier. Discover the wildlife-rich Kuiu Island, search for Coastal Brown Bears along Chichagof Island, and venture into the remote areas of Glacier Bay National Park. |
| Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova | $6,600 | 8 | Jun 20, 2025 | Join an 8-day Alaska’s Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova cruise aboard Safari Explorer. Experience sailing Prince William Sound and different activities like kayaking and hiking; you will also get the chance to enjoy the glaciers. |
| Trip Name | From | Days | Next Departure | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Alaska Adventure | $13,000 | 5 | Jun 15, 2025 | Experience a 5-day luxury Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry flight safaris at Ultima Thule Lodge. View the landscape and wildlife from a bush plane flying you into the wilds of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Each evening retreat to your own comfortable private cabin overlooking the Chitina River to get a true backcountry taste of Alaska. |
| Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise | $5,400 | 8 | Jun 12, 2025 | Experience the perfect blend of city life and natural beauty in Vancouver, followed by Alaska’s majestic landscapes and wildlife on this 8-day cruise aboard the Silver Moon. Sail through Alaska’s Inside Passage and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Seward for totem poles, glaciers, and historic sites. |
| Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise | $6,600 | 8 | May 28, 2026 | Through the Inside Passage and its fjord-carved glaciers, discover Alaska's breathtaking coastline beauty. Silver Whisper takes you from Vancouver to Seward. This eight-day journey around Alaska's coast provides a breathtaking view of Alaska's incredible wildlife and scenery. |
Small ship Alaska cruises vary depending on the class and size of the ship, the ratio of guides to passengers, and the trip length. Contact us for a breakdown of these costs based on the itinerary you are interested in.
US residents do not need a visa; travelers from Europe, Britain, Canada, or Australia only need a passport. If you are traveling from a different part of the world for your small ship Alaska cruise, you should check the travel requirements with your country's state department.
Alaska has the same power outlets as the rest of North America - three-prong grounded 110V outlets. If you have devices that are 220-240V or that are not compatible with North American plugs, you will need an adapter and/or converter that is Type B for your small ship cruise to Alaska.
Contrary to popular belief, Alaska's cell coverage is improving significantly in recent years. Major US carriers from the continental states like Verizon and AT&T are gaining ground and establishing strong networks. Of course, in the backcountry, where many of our tours are based, you will encounter huge mountains and stretches of vast wilderness where you will not have a signal.
Most of the top-tier small ship cruises to Alaska fill up many months in advance. In order to have the best selection (and even access to early bird deals), we recommend reserving 6-9 months in advance.
For many, small cruises to Alaska offer a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The more time you spend exploring the state, the better chance you have of seeing wildlife. That said, you'll need a minimum of 6 days for an Alaska small ship cruise, though a trip of two weeks is recommended. The latter combines an expedition small ship cruise to Alaska with a trip to the state’s wild interior, such as Denali National Park.
In major port towns, you will be able to get strong, fast internet access and find accessible WiFi hotspots. Most Alaska small ship cruises do have internet access but check with your Adventure Life trip planner. Our expeditions explore the national parks and the more remote wildernesses that characterize a great majority of the state, so you might go for several days or even most of your Alaska small ship cruise without internet access.
Alaska uses the US Dollar and paying with credit cards is commonly accepted. It is possible that some smaller stores and businesses only accept cash, so carry some with you during your small ship cruise to Alaska just in case.
We recommend you check out our Once You're Booked page for more information on buying travel insurance for your Alaska small ship cruise -It's always nice to know that you have it just in case.
Since Alaska is a US state, tipping is considered customary in the service industry (like restaurants), but if you tip and how much is always an individual decision. It is recommended that you do leave a gratuity for the ship, captain, and guide.
