Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Vancouver · Juneau · Glacier Bay · Seward · 10 nights

Ten nights on board and ashore, from Vancouver to Anchorage.

The Journey

Ten nights by ship, with days ashore at Vancouver, the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Seward and Anchorage. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around Stanley Park and Granville Island, The Inside Passage, Ketchikan and Juneau. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: a full day of ranger-narrated cruising in Glacier Bay. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

A full day of ranger-narrated cruising in Glacier Bay
Stanley Park and Granville Island, Vancouver
The Inside Passage
Ketchikan
Juneau
Skagway

Day by day

Your Itinerary

11 days

01
Day 1 · Vancouver, Canada
Arrival in Vancouver
Private transfer to your hotel and an evening walk along Coal Harbour.
- Private airport transfer
- Hotel night in Vancouver
- Coal Harbour seawall
02
Day 2 · Vancouver, Canada
Stanley Park and Granville Island
Cycle or walk the Stanley Park seawall past the totem poles at Brockton Point, then take the little aquabus to Granville Island's market.
- Stanley Park seawall
- Totem poles at Brockton Point
- Granville Island market
Meals:
B
03
Day 3 · Vancouver, Canada
Embarkation in Vancouver
A morning at the Capilano suspension bridge, then board at Canada Place and sail out under the Lions Gate Bridge.
- Capilano suspension bridge
- Boarding at Canada Place
- Sail-away under the Lions Gate Bridge
Meals:
BD
04
Day 4 · The Inside Passage
The Inside Passage
A day of scenic cruising between forested islands along the British Columbia coast, watching for humpbacks, orcas and bald eagles from deck.
- Scenic cruising through the Inside Passage
- Whale watching from deck
- Naturalist talks on board
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan
Totem poles at Saxman village or Totem Bight, Creek Street's boardwalk on stilts, and an optional floatplane over the Misty Fjords.
- Totem parks at Saxman or Totem Bight
- Creek Street boardwalk
- Optional Misty Fjords floatplane
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Juneau, Alaska
Juneau
The Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls, the Mount Roberts Tramway above town, and a whale-watching boat in Auke Bay.
- Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls
- Mount Roberts Tramway
- Whale watching in Auke Bay
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Skagway, Alaska
Skagway
The narrow-gauge White Pass and Yukon Route railway, built for the 1898 gold rush, climbs to the summit of the pass and back.
- White Pass and Yukon Route railway
- Gold rush town on foot
- Klondike history
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Glacier Bay, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park
Park rangers board for a full day among tidewater glaciers, including Margerie and Grand Pacific, watching for calving ice, sea otters and mountain goats.
- Ranger-narrated cruising
- Margerie and Grand Pacific glaciers
- Sea otters and mountain goats
Meals:
BLD
09
Day 9 · College Fjord, Alaska
College Fjord
Scenic cruising past a fjord lined with tidewater glaciers named after American colleges, then a farewell dinner on board.
- Tidewater glaciers of College Fjord
- Last day of scenic cruising
- Farewell dinner on board
Meals:
BLD
10
Day 10 · Seward, Alaska
Seward and Kenai Fjords
Disembark in the morning and join a day boat into Kenai Fjords National Park for glaciers, orcas, puffins and sea lions, then a night in Seward.
- Morning disembarkation
- Kenai Fjords day boat
- Hotel night in Seward
Meals:
BL
11
Day 11 · Anchorage, Alaska
Departure via Anchorage
The Alaska Railroad's coastal line or a private car to Anchorage, about two and a half hours, for your onward flight.
- Alaska Railroad or private car
- Turnagain Arm views
- Transfer to Anchorage airport
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the Alaska cruise season?+

Mid-May to September. June and July have the longest days; late summer is best for salmon runs and bears.

What paperwork do we need for Canada and Alaska?+

Indian passport holders need a Canadian visitor visa and a US B1/B2 visa, as the ship sails between both countries. Apply early for both.

Will we see whales?+

Humpback whales are commonly seen in summer, along with orcas, sea otters and bald eagles. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.