Alaska Cruises

For Soft Adventure Travel

This site provides information on Alaska cruises on small ships that explore the far reaches of the inside passage not accessible to the large cruise ships.

Enjoy the best of Alaska, away from the large crowds and formality where naturalists take you onto Zodiacs and kayaks and/or lead you with hiking tours to experience up close the wildlife, glaciers, and fantastic scenery.

Cruises to Alaska are generally low to moderate physical activity.

Each of the best of Alaska cruises listed below are known to practice responsible travel and offer soft adventure cruises with light or moderate physical activity for travelers 12-80 years of age who are in good physical condition.

The Best Soft Adventure Alaska Cruises

Alaska Exploration Cruises
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Alaska Exploration Cruises

A small ship cruise expedition that take you to the best remote areas that Alaska's inside passage has to offer.

They cater to families, Individuals, and groups up to 12. The highlights are: Glacier- Cruise Endicott - Cruise Endicott Arm, View humpback whales at possibly the best place in the world, kayaking, exploring beaches, crabbing, moderate hikes in the Tongass, the largest national forest, soaking in a remote hot springs situated next to a rushing waterfall.

You can decide how active you want be. The itineraries are customized to each group. Each day you can choose to kayak, hike (depending on bear activity), fish, and explore either using the shore boat or walking along the beach. You can also simply enjoy yourself relaxing on board with your favorite book and taking in the serenity of the surroundings.

Cruise West
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A nine day cruise deep into the wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage with Cruise West's Whales & Wilderness cruise Sail round trip from Juneau and enjoy the luxury of spending a full day in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Cruise the sheer cliffs of Tracy Arm, visit waterfalls and listen to the the crack of glaciers calving into the sea. Come face-to-face and interact with the people of a remote Southeast Alaskan village. And learn from a National Park Ranger and Native Cultural Interpreter about the Passage's array of flora, fauna and the culture of the Tlingits.

Lindblad Expeditions
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Lindblad Expeditions

An eight day cruise where you can experience tons of ice thunder from the face of a glacier, walk in a spruce forest, and observe lunge-feeding whales, while cruising in complete comfort aboard a small ship voyage that accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins.

Explore the Inside Passage of Alaska with an intimate number of guests in the company of naturalists.

Walk forest trails to cascading waterfalls, bird-watching and identifying wildflowers as you go. Enjoy Zodiac and kayaking forays, whale watching, and learn about Alaska’s rich Native American heritage. A full day is spent in Glacier Bay National Park

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