Alaska's Inside PassageNew Enhanced Itinerary
We highly recommend you spend additional time in Juneau to explore one of the most visually stunning communities of Alaska. If you are considering a Cruise Only package, booking a pre-cruise hotel night can take the stress out of air travel and ensure that you arrive in time for your cruise. Cruise West's extra night program includes airport meet and greet, baggage handling, and transfers to your downtown waterfront hotel. Juneau offers an incredible array of optional excursions, including heli-dogsledding, glacier viewing, flightseeing, hiking, heli-hiking and ziplining that can be booked in advance. Or just spend time exploring the streets of this amazing art-conscious community. Our expert staff, located right in the lobby of your hotel, can help you make the most of your time in this unique capital city. |
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- Cruise Only
7 nights / 8 days - Cruise + Denali
13 nights / 14 days - Cruise + Denali + North Face Lodge
14 nights / 15 days - Cruise + Denali + Kantishna Roadhouse
14 nights / 15 days
Cruise Only
Day 01 | Depart from Juneau Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D |
Day 02 | Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. BLD |
Day 03 | Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows / Petersburg Wrangell is the only Alaskan town to have existed under four nations: Tlingit, Russian, British and American. You’ll see this rich history reflected in your tour of the Wrangell Museum. A passage through picturesque Wrangell Narrows -- known as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its many lights and buoys — takes you to the village of Petersburg, a true Alaska fishing town. Watch as the Leikarring Dancers perform in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg. BLD |
Day 04 | Wilderness Cruising Your Captain will determine the best spots to cruise to today based on the local conditions. Weather permitting, explore by inflatable excursion craft. BLD |
Day 05 | Sitka Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. Keep an eye out for playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. Enjoy a private Tlingit Native dance performance. BLD |
Day 06 | Icy Strait Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill churned by upwelling currents from the Pacific Ocean. Watch for behaviors such as spouting, sounding, breaching, lobtailing, flipper-slapping and lunge feeding. You may see rare bubble feeding if you’re very lucky. The coves and inlets offer enticing opportunities to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep watch for Steller’s sea lions, orcas, harbor seals and porpoise. BLD |
Day 07 | Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Glacier Bay enjoys the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide past “rivers of ice” in this glacial wonderland. A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter will be onboard helping you spot the abundant wildlife such as mountain goats, whales and brown and black bears. BLD Some of the highlights of our full day of exploration may include: • Guided nature walk at the Bartlet Cove Park Ranger station • Overnight stay in Glacier Bay • Wake up in front of a spectacular glacier • Presentations and narrations by the Park Service Rangers • We will take the time to explore the islands and secluded inlets of the Park, searching for Stellar Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Sea Otters, numerous species of birds (includingPuffins), Mountain Goats, Brown and Black Bear, and much more, in a manner that is uniquely "up-close, casual, and personal" • Cruise West is the only cruise line offering this deep an immersion into one of America's most spectacular National Parks • This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the Ken Burns documentary series about America's National Parks (which included Glacier Bay and Denali). |
Day 08 | Juneau Disembark in Juneau this morning, and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B |
Cruise + Denali
Day 01 | Arrive in Fairbanks Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. |
Day 02 | Fairbanks Sightseeing, To Denali National Park Sightsee in the city of Fairbanks, including a ride on Riverboat Discovery or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a trip to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park for an exclusive naturalist presentation and a comfortable overnight at a Denali Park entrance hotel. BLD |
Day 03 | Denali National Park Exploration An expert guide takes you on your chosen tour into Denali National Park to look for wildlife and experience summer in the subalpine tundra. Following your park tour, you have time to enjoy the park on your own or venture out on any of the optional excursions we can arrange for you. B |
Day 04 | Denali National Park Exploration Experience another full day in the remote wilderness of Denali. Consider hiking or optional excursions like rafting or flightseeing. Enjoy an exclusive dinner and presentation on the effects of climate change on Alaska’s national parks from an Alaska Geographic naturalist. BD |
Day 05 | Denali National Park to Anchorage Enjoy a scenic ride aboard a deluxe domed rail car from Denali to Talkeetna, then travel by motorcoach to Anchorage, where you can enjoy dinner at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa or at your choice of one of our selected restaurants. BLD |
Day 06 | Fly Anchorage to Juneau In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum before you transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. Spend the day exploring Juneau on your own. Overnight at a Juneau hotel. B |
Day 07 | Depart from Juneau Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D |
Day 08 | Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. BLD |
Day 09 | Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows / Petersburg Wrangell is the only Alaskan town to have existed under four nations: Tlingit, Russian, British and American. You’ll see this rich history reflected in your tour of the Wrangell Museum. A passage through picturesque Wrangell Narrows -- known as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its many lights and buoys — takes you to the village of Petersburg, a true Alaska fishing town. Watch as the Leikarring Dancers perform in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg. BLD |
Day 10 | Wilderness Cruising Your Captain will determine the best spots to cruise to today based on the local conditions. Weather permitting, explore by inflatable excursion craft. BLD |
Day 11 | Sitka Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. Keep an eye out for playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. Enjoy a private Tlingit Native dance performance. BLD |
Day 12 | Icy Strait Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill churned by upwelling currents from the Pacific Ocean. Watch for behaviors such as spouting, sounding, breaching, lobtailing, flipper-slapping and lunge feeding. You may see rare bubble feeding if you’re very lucky. The coves and inlets offer enticing opportunities to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep watch for Steller’s sea lions, orcas, harbor seals and porpoise. BLD |
Day 13 | Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Glacier Bay enjoys the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide past “rivers of ice” in this glacial wonderland. A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter will be onboard helping you spot the abundant wildlife such as mountain goats, whales and brown and black bears. BLD Some of the highlights of our full day of exploration may include: • Guided nature walk at the Bartlet Cove Park Ranger station • Overnight stay in Glacier Bay • Wake up in front of a spectacular glacier • Presentations and narrations by the Park Service Rangers • We will take the time to explore the islands and secluded inlets of the Park, searching for Stellar Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Sea Otters, numerous species of birds (includingPuffins), Mountain Goats, Brown and Black Bear, and much more, in a manner that is uniquely "up-close, casual, and personal" • Cruise West is the only cruise line offering this deep an immersion into one of America's most spectacular National Parks • This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the Ken Burns documentary series about America's National Parks (which included Glacier Bay and Denali). |
Day 14 | Juneau Disembark in Juneau this morning, and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B |
Cruise + Denali + North Face Lodge
Day 01 | Arrive in Fairbanks Transfer from the airport to your Fairbanks hotel for a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at your Fairbanks hotel. |
Day 02 | Fairbanks Sightseeing Today’s activities include an authentic riverboat experience on the Chena River or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a city tour with admission to the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Dinner and overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. An optional activity is a flight above the Arctic Circle, barely 125 miles away. BLD |
Day 03 | Fairbanks to North Face Lodge Board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali, with breakfast included onboard. Enjoy sweeping views on all sides as you approach the Alaska Range. Board a bus to North Face Lodge, deep in the heart of Denali National Park. BD |
Day 04 | Denali Exploration Experience the Denali that most never will — 3 full nights within the expansive park boundary. All meals are included at North Face Lodge as you dine family-style in relaxed comfort with your companions. BLD |
Day 05 | Denali Exploration Another full day at Denali Park. Enjoy lodge activities and optional tours. BLD |
Day 06 | Denali to Anchorage via Rail Enjoy your final panoramas of Denali as you transfer to the rail station via bus. Board a deluxe domed railcar to travel south to Anchorage, with lunch and dinner onboard the train. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. BLD |
Day 07 | Fly Anchorage to Juneau In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum before you transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. Spend the day exploring Juneau on your own. Overnight at a Juneau hotel. B |
Day 08 | Depart from Juneau Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D |
Day 09 | Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. BLD |
Day 10 | Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows / Petersburg Wrangell is the only Alaskan town to have existed under four nations: Tlingit, Russian, British and American. You’ll see this rich history reflected in your tour of the Wrangell Museum. A passage through picturesque Wrangell Narrows -- known as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its many lights and buoys — takes you to the village of Petersburg, a true Alaska fishing town. Watch as the Leikarring Dancers perform in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg. BLD |
Day 11 | Wilderness Cruising Your Captain will determine the best spots to cruise to today based on the local conditions. Weather permitting, explore by inflatable excursion craft. BLD |
Day 12 | Sitka Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. Keep an eye out for playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. Enjoy a private Tlingit Native dance performance. BLD |
Day 13 | Icy Strait Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill churned by upwelling currents from the Pacific Ocean. Watch for behaviors such as spouting, sounding, breaching, lobtailing, flipper-slapping and lunge feeding. You may see rare bubble feeding if you’re very lucky. The coves and inlets offer enticing opportunities to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep watch for Steller’s sea lions, orcas, harbor seals and porpoise. BLD |
Day 14 | Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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Day 15 | Juneau Disembark in Juneau this morning, and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B |
Day 01 | Arrive in Fairbanks Transfer from the airport to your Fairbanks hotel for a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at your Fairbanks hotel. |
Day 02 | Fairbanks Sightseeing Today’s activities include an authentic riverboat experience on the Chena River or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a city tour with admission to the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Dinner and overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. An optional activity is a flight above the Arctic Circle, barely 125 miles away. BLD |
Day 03 | Fairbanks to North Face Lodge Board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali, with breakfast included onboard. Enjoy sweeping views on all sides as you approach the Alaska Range. Board a bus to North Face Lodge, deep in the heart of Denali National Park. BD |
Day 04 | Denali Exploration Experience the Denali that most never will — 3 full nights within the expansive park boundary. All meals are included at North Face Lodge as you dine family-style in relaxed comfort with your companions. BLD |
Day 05 | Denali Exploration Another full day at Denali Park. Enjoy lodge activities and optional tours. BLD |
Day 06 | Denali Exploration Another full day at Denali Park. Enjoy lodge activities and optional tours. BLD |
Day 07 | Denali to Anchorage via Rail Enjoy your final panoramas of Denali as you transfer to the rail station via bus. Board a deluxe domed railcar to travel south to Anchorage, with lunch and dinner onboard the train. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. BLD |
Day 08 | Fly Anchorage to Juneau In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum before you transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. Spend the day exploring Juneau on your own. Overnight at a Juneau hotel. B |
Day 09 | Depart from Juneau Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D |
Day 10 | Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. BLD |
Day 11 | Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows / Petersburg Wrangell is the only Alaskan town to have existed under four nations: Tlingit, Russian, British and American. You’ll see this rich history reflected in your tour of the Wrangell Museum. A passage through picturesque Wrangell Narrows -- known as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its many lights and buoys — takes you to the village of Petersburg, a true Alaska fishing town. Watch as the Leikarring Dancers perform in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg. BLD |
Day 12 | Wilderness Cruising Your Captain will determine the best spots to cruise to today based on the local conditions. Weather permitting, explore by inflatable excursion craft. BLD |
Day 13 | Sitka Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. Keep an eye out for playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. Enjoy a private Tlingit Native dance performance. BLD |
Day 14 | Icy Strait Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill churned by upwelling currents from the Pacific Ocean. Watch for behaviors such as spouting, sounding, breaching, lobtailing, flipper-slapping and lunge feeding. You may see rare bubble feeding if you’re very lucky. The coves and inlets offer enticing opportunities to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep watch for Steller’s sea lions, orcas, harbor seals and porpoise. BLD |
Day 15 | Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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Day 16 | Juneau Disembark in Juneau this morning, and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B |
Cruise + Denali + Kantishna Roadhouse
Day 01 | Arrive in Fairbanks Transfer from the airport to your Fairbanks hotel for a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at your Fairbanks hotel. |
Day 02 | Fairbanks Sightseeing Today’s activities include an authentic riverboat experience on the Chena River or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a city tour with admission to the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Dinner and overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. An optional activity is a flight above the Arctic Circle, barely 125 miles away. BLD |
Day 03 | Fairbanks to Denali and Kantishna Roadhouse Transfer to the train station to board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali National Park. Enjoy breakfast on the train. On arrival at Denali Park, you will be met by a guide for the drive deep into the wilderness along the park’s sole road. The Moose Creek district and Kantishna Roadhouse are nearly 100 miles from the park entrance. Dinner and overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse. BD |
Day 04 | Exploring Around Kantishna Enjoy the unique wonders of Denali National Park’s backcountry from the privileged perspective of Kantishna Roadhouse. Hiking, wildlife observation, bird watching and botanizing in a variety of the park’s landscapes create the foundation for your wilderness experience. Built in 1993, the log lodge is surrounded by 32 full-service cabins. Educational activities are offered every day and each evening after dinner the Roadhouse staff helps plan activities for the following day. Guided hikes provide an opportunity to learn about the area from the naturalists at the Roadhouse. Mountain bikes are available to ride to Wonder Lake or on the old mining roads in the area. Gold panning, fly-fishing, dogsled demonstrations or flightseeing tours are other optional activities. BLD |
Day 05 | Exploration Around Kantishna continue. BLD |
Day 06 | Denali to Anchorage via Rail Enjoy your final panoramas of Denali as you transfer to the rail station via bus. Board a deluxe domed railcar to travel south to Anchorage, with lunch and dinner onboard the train. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. BLD |
Day 07 | Fly Anchorage to Juneau In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum before you transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. Spend the day exploring Juneau on your own. Overnight at a Juneau hotel. B |
Day 08 | Depart from Juneau Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D |
Day 09 | Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. BLD |
Day 10 | Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows / Petersburg Wrangell is the only Alaskan town to have existed under four nations: Tlingit, Russian, British and American. You’ll see this rich history reflected in your tour of the Wrangell Museum. A passage through picturesque Wrangell Narrows -- known as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its many lights and buoys — takes you to the village of Petersburg, a true Alaska fishing town. Watch as the Leikarring Dancers perform in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg. BLD |
Day 11 | Wilderness Cruising Your Captain will determine the best spots to cruise to today based on the local conditions. Weather permitting, explore by inflatable excursion craft. BLD |
Day 12 | Sitka Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. Keep an eye out for playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. Enjoy a private Tlingit Native dance performance. BLD |
Day 13 | Icy Strait Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill churned by upwelling currents from the Pacific Ocean. Watch for behaviors such as spouting, sounding, breaching, lobtailing, flipper-slapping and lunge feeding. You may see rare bubble feeding if you’re very lucky. The coves and inlets offer enticing opportunities to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep watch for Steller’s sea lions, orcas, harbor seals and porpoise. BLD |
Day 14 | Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve |
Day 15 | Juneau Disembark in Juneau this morning, and transfer to the airport for your flight home. B |
