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Glide through the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay on an Alaskan cruise and visit unique coastal cities and charming towns along the way. Get up close and personal to the wildlife and marine life on an ocean or small ship cruise, learn from local rangers, partake in mesmerising shore excursions, and draw back your curtains to get lost in the natural beauty outside your window.

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11 Days Vancouver to Seward

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Seabourn
Seabourn welcomes you to all-inclusive, luxury cruising refined to its purest form. Where hand-selected itineraries take you to places beyond the reach...more of larger ships. Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed - elegant, yet casual - sumptuous, yet understated. Our intimate ships visit the most desirable destinations worldwide, sailing to the heart of landmark cities, as well as to hidden gems where larger vessels cannot follow. Our ships attract interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary. Our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful and personal.
Alaska Cruises51
Budget:Luxury
Known For:Inclusive Luxury
Fleet Size:7
Viking
A Viking ocean cruise is the discerning traveller’s dream. Whether you choose to visit Scandinavia, Asia, the Mediterranean or the Americas, our itineraries...more are designed to immerse you in the history and culture of each destination. With us, you could be exploring a local food market with our head chef one day and experiencing an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a world-famous museum the next. Our state-of-the-art small ships take you right into the heart of each destination, and you won’t find any casinos or kids on board. Plus, our fares include just about everything you need - from meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a culturally enriching shore excursion at every port of call. This unique combination of features has become affectionately known as ‘the Viking difference’. Viking is the world’s leading small-ship cruise line, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board to discover the Viking difference for yourself.
Alaska Cruises60
Budget:Premium
Known For:Thinking Persons Cruise
Fleet Size:14
APT
APT
Chart a course along remote coastlines around the world with APT’s collection of small ship expedition cruises or combine a land journey and ocean cruise,...more in partnership with Holland America Line and Ponant.
Alaska Cruises105
Budget:Premium & Luxury
Known For:Coastal Cruising
Fleet Size:5

Discover Must do experiences and highlights cruising the Inside Passage

Dog Sledding in Juneau

Dog Sledding in Juneau

Take to the glaciers near Juneau for an exhilarating dog sled ride where gorgeous Alaskan huskies showcase the equally beautiful scenery vying for your attention.

Ranger Guided Glacier Bay

Ranger Guided Glacier Bay

Listen to informative commentary from a local ranger as you cruise Glacier Bay, watching huge chunks of ice calve and plummet into the waters below.

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord

Sheer facades and tumbling waterfalls will leave you in awe, particularly when you sight the Sawyer Glaciers and the floating ice sculptures calved from them.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife and marine life are abundant during cruise season and depending on when you travel you may share the waterways with orcas, humpbacks and dolphins, while ashore the salmon season draws bears to the river mouths.

All Aboard for the Inside Passage

All Aboard for the Inside Passage

Breathe in the crisp air on the viewing deck as enormous glaciers creak and groan and humpbacks breach off the bow or cosy up in your cabin watching the natural wonders glide by your window.

Recent Alaska Cruise Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys exploring Alaska's Inside Passage

There & Back Again   , United Kingdom, Sep 2023
Can't fault the tour in any way. Tracey at Global Journeys was brilliant even with the complication of us booking from the UK. As for Valerie, our Evergreen tour guide, just excellent. Great knowledge and very entertaining.
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise   , NSW, Australia, Sep 2023
Tracey Standing was excellent and we would travel with Costsaver again. Hotels were very good, clean and decor was lovely.
Awe-inspiring and hassle free travelling Canada and Alaska   , VIC, Australia, Sep 2023
Departing from Vancouver early September we enjoyed perfect weather for our entire month. The Rocky Mountaineer matched the spectacular scenery with exceptional comfort. We recommend going gold leaf. Transfer to the coach to to visit glorious lakes and beautiful Banff was guided expertly by Alma who impressed us with her knowledge and good humour. ...read more Walked on a glacier and took advantage of optional excursions enroute through various attractive ski resorts. Caught the ferry to Vancouver Island - a gem of a city especially the waterfront and impressive Butchart Gardens and world class museum. Floyd the driver was highly skilled and managed luggage effortlessly. The Holland America cruise exceeded our expectations with lovely meals in the dining room, first class entertainment and attentive service. Stopping at various Alaskan ports was a highlight especially the historic train from Skagway to White Pass. Thanks to Georgie Walpole for her expertise in planning. We enjoyed such a positive experience that we have booked another journey with Cosmos next year.
Relaxing and carefree cruise     , NSW, Australia, Sep 2023
This was a wonderful experience for us right from the start. From the moment we inquired about the cruise and throughout the booking process right through the cruise itself we were absolutely delighted. We loved the atmosphere. The staff on the boat were all polite, friendly and professional. The food was plentiful and the range amazing. There were ...read more numerous activities on the boat, as well as off the boat, to keep everyone satisfied. We loved going off shore at every stop and explore the local towns. The views were spectacular and Dawes Glacier in particular, unforgettable! We will have fond memories of this experience for a long time.

Explore More Your guide to travelling exploring Alaska's Inside Passage

Everything You Need to Know About Alaska’s Inside Passage

05 September, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Alaska’s Inside Passage

A cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something worth considering if you are a nature enthusiast or just love holidaying amidst spectacular scenery (who doesn’t?!). If the Inside Passage is on your radar, then here is a brief guide to help you make...