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Glacier Bay National Park with the Inside Passage Cruise
Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands
Alaska cruises deliver adventure, action, exploration, and the unexpected—paddling and hiking, calving glaciers, Glacier Bay National Park, bears, whales, and polar plunges.
Explore islands, glaciers, and forests. Kayak in remote inlets that bring you closer to wildlife including eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, and seabirds.
Or, step into mud boots for a forest hike with your top-notch, naturalist guides who have plenty to share about everything Alaska—marine biology, plants, and even geology. On board, soak it all in as you soak in the hot tub.
Nobody does Alaska better than Uncruise, who specialise in small ship cruises in Alaska which get you closer to nature.
This is Uncruise's longest itinerary, taking you on a 12-night scenic journey from Seattle to Alaska through Canada’s Inside Passage.
Begin your adventure by spending the day exploring Seattle before departing from Ballard. Sail north through the San Juan Islands, where you can visit Sucia Island Marine State Park—accessible only by boat.
Continue past the tranquil waters of Desolation Sound, then keep watch for sea wolves and spirit bears along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Explore the dramatic Misty Fjords, discover the charming town of Ketchikan, and navigate the winding Wrangell Narrows. Cruise through Thomas Bay, known for its striking wilderness and waterfalls, and explore the rich wildlife around Chichagof Island and Icy Strait, home to humpback whales and brown bears.
The voyage also includes two full days in the breathtaking Glacier Bay National Park, where towering glaciers and icy fjords create an unforgettable finale.
This Alaska holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.
The Ship
Each of Uncruise's 9 expedition vessels are like a national park lodge on water, offering cosy comfort and easy access to remote destinations. The vessel sizes range from 22 to 86 passengers, providing intimate, daily adventures off the beaten path.
Designed for exploration, the expedition vessels and boutique yachts can reach deep fjords and spectacular glaciers that larger ships can’t. With welcoming public and private spaces and a relaxed atmosphere, the fleet delivers a unique experience.
Inclusions
- International flights from UK
- 1-night Seattle hotel
- 12-night Alaska Cruise
- Full Board on board
- Port Charges
- Airport Transfers
- ATOL Protection
- Travel Trust Protection
Accommodation
- 1 night Seattle
- 12 night Uncruise Alaska Cruise
Day 1: UK - Seattle
Fly from the UK to Seattle.
Make your way to your centrally located hotel in Seattle - perfect for exploring all the city has to offer.
This first evening is all about relaxing and preparing for the adventure ahead.
Overnight Seattle.
Day 2: Seattle - Embark
Make your way to board your ship at Fisherman's Terminal, and settle in to your cabin. You will travel through the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where it’s a 20-foot drop into the Salish Sea. Adieu, Seattle.
Overnight On Board. Dinner is included today.
Day 3: Sucia Island
Sculpted sandstone formations, lush trails, and emerald waters make this a very special and magical island. Only available by boat, earn bragging rights by visiting this jewel of the Pacific Northwest.
Overnight On Board.
Day 4: Canada’s Inside Passage
Mountains rise higher. Fjords get deeper. It’s a day of intricate waterways and cruising for critters, keeping watch for black bears on shore, including the elusive spirit bear.
Civilization slips away as you enter remote waters leading north through British Columbia. Surf-happy dolphins and porpoise like to catch a ride on the bow wave.
Your captain and crew are on the lookout and give the call of a sighting. And a waterfall and old abandoned cannery come into view. That’s Butedale.
Slow down and take it all in as forested fjords roll by. Aiming to entertain and educate over the next days, your expedition team is at the ready. Natural history, Native influences, and their favorite trivia games, too.
Overnight On Board.
Day 5: Canada’s Inside Passage
Take your cup of joe to the bow. The world wakes up with you.
Bald eagles watch the ship along its course from tree tops. Islands to the west, inlet-etched mainland to the east.
Your captain and mates navigate twisting passages. Harbor seals spend their days on rocky islets.
Breathe in the fresh air and take in miles of forested wilderness. In the lounge, your bartender mixes up the daily special.
Take the challenge and play a few friendly hands of cards with your shipmate.
Overnight On Board.
Day 6: Canada's Inside Passage Into Alaska
Today you sail through the northernmost portion of Canada's wild Inside Passage and enter Alaska's. Check out the bridge - it's an ideal spot to look for whales and other wildlife.
See what the crew has in store today. Maybe a cooking or cocktail demonstration or a galley tour. Or maybe learn more about navigation from the crew and try your hand at tying knots!
Anticipation builds as tomorrow you will start the Alaska portion of the adventure.
Overnight On Board.
Day 7: Misty Fjords National Monument
There are places on the planet that completely overcome you. This is one of them. The beauty. The peace. The sense of place you feel. Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. And that alone is a lot to consider. Glacial valleys filled with sea water. Sheer 3,000-foot cliffs. Sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, all find safe haven here.
Kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay and you find it’s just as easy to paddle and go, as it is to sit and float and take it all in. Or skiff to the base of a waterfall for a fjord released shower.
The area’s affectionate nickname, “The Yosemite of the North,” is deserved.
Overnight On Board.
Day 7: Ketchikan
In Ketchikan, connect with the Tlingit Culture. Tribal leader and local legend Joe Williams, known as Ka XeshX’e in his native language, guides you on a walking tour.
With a rich oral tradition, the Tlingit passed stories from generation to generation—and Joe’s storytelling is captivating!
Explore Creek Street in Ketchikan on a self-guided tour, wandering its historic boardwalk lined with colorful buildings, learning about its storied past, and spotting the iconic Chief Kyan Totem Pole—featured in your passport as a symbol of Tlingit heritage.
Overnight On Board.
Day 9: Wrangell Narrows & Thomas Bay
When you come this far, you’ll want to keep going. This is the way back - backcountry of Alaska’s wilderness seldom seen.
Glacial landscapes marked by moraines, mud and a lush Forest.
This day is for you to choose your own adventure: kayak or even paddle board in calm protected waters, hike to find a snow-melt waterfall in Cascade Creek.
Whatever you decide, you’ll definitely have bragging rights when you return home.
Overnight On Board.
Day 10: Chichagof Island
Spend some time on the bow as you glide through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then anchor for more activities.
Time to lower the kayaks and skiffs and get up close and personal with a sea otter or wildlife watching from your kayak. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss dripping trees run right down to the water.
Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear.
Overnight On Board.
Day 11: Icy Strait Whale Search
Bull whip kelp threads through nearby channels like deep, twisted mangroves. And you know better, but orange and purple starfish and jellyfish make it hard to believe you’re not in the tropics. Follow the currents out to where the sea lions flock to remote rock formations.
Your captain is on the bridge, the expedition team on deck, and all eyes are on the water and the shore. Everyone is on-watch for the telltale blow of humpbacks. Come closer to the shoreline by skiff, kayak, or on foot. Sometimes the smallest things are the biggest wonders.
Take in the evening solitude from the bow, or the hot tub. Or both—why choose just one?
Overnight On Board.
Day 12: Glacier Bay National Park
There’s a cool factor, and it’s not just coming off the face of the glaciers!
This 3.3 million-acre park was covered by ice as recently as 1795. Since then, the park’s receding glacier activity has made it easier to access those inner reaches.
Glacial history, retreats, advances, moraines. They come with expert insight from your onboard naturalists, so bring on the questions.
Pigeon guillemots, puffins, common murres, and cormorants colonize and nest at South Marble Island.
One good whiff and a few loud barks give away one of its mammalian residents—Steller’s sea lions.
It’s a full day in the bay exploring Muir’s legacy—all the way to Grand Pacific and Margerie Glaciers. Celebrate with a toast to nature’s handiwork.
Overnight On Board.
Day 13: Glacier Bay National Park Continued
Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not you. Today is day two in the park, and you’re going the furthest and exploring parts that 99% of visitors never go to.
Hike the outwash field of glaciers winding down the Fairweather Mountain Range. The cool breeze off the nearby snow and icefields is energizing. If you motor over to Tidal Inlet, keep your eye out for bears, humpbacks, and if you’re lucky, a wolf sighting. Kayak the bay. Bushwhack into the forest.
Tonight, join your captain for the Farewell Dinner. As a special treat, your expedition team shares a slideshow of your journey.
Overnight On Board.
Day 14: Juneau – UK
Depart your cruise and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
If you wish to extend your stay in Alaska or add on a stopover in the USA, just let us know.
Day 15: Arrive UK
Arrive back in the UK.
2026 Departure Dates:
13, 27 April 2026
03 May 2026
03, 11, 19, 26 September 2026
2027 Departure Dates:
12, 26 April 2027
02 May 2027
02, 17, 18, 25 September 2027
13 nights Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Cruise with Seattle:
- Price from £6,495 pp
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