Cruises

• Overview
• Small Ship Cruises
  • Alaska's Tracy Arm Adventure
  • Glacier Bay & Island Adventure
  • Alaska's Glacier Bay Quest
  • Discoverers’ Glacier Country
  • Inner Reaches: Eastern Coves
  • Alaska, B.C. & San Juan Islands
  • Ultimate Adventure
  • Alaska's Southeast Explorer
  • Alaska Family Voyage
  • Inner Reaches: Western Coves
  • Alaska's Inside Passage Sojourn
  • Fantasy Cruises
• Large Ship Cruises

Alaska Family Voyage

Voyage along Alaska's Inside Passage on an unforgettable family voyage on board the National Geographic Sea Bird.

Exploring with our team of naturalists, discover hidden inlets by kayak and hike along sparkling salmon streams as you experience the pristine beauty of the Alaska wilderness. A special hands-on educational program is designed to encourage children's interest in topics as diverse as the feeding behavior of humpback whales and the identification of bear tracks in the wild.

We take time to stop and explore this beautiful and intriguing land up close, in the company of expert naturalists who have an intimate knowledge of the region. Throughout our voyage, kids' coordinators arrange scavenger hunts and special Zodiac cruises for young explorers.

Family Friendly Highlights Include:

• Traveling aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion, spot black and brown bears and breaching humpback whales with experienced naturalists.
• Glide in a Zodiac among a maze of icebergs in Tracy Arm Fjord, and paddle a kayak into pristine fjords and hidden coves.
• Peer up at towering totem poles and learn about the everyday life of Alaska's native tribes.
• Participate in special kids' activities, such as scavenger hunts, special hikes and Zodiac excursions, and hands-on lessons with our naturalists.

Itinerary/Details

Day 1 Juneau, Alaska (Embark)

Fly from Seattle to Juneau and visit Mendenhall Glacier and the Alaska State Museum, an excellent introduction to Alaska’s natural history and culture. After dinner, explore Juneau on your own. (D)

Day 2 Tracy Arm - Fords Terror Wilderness

Enter Tracy Arm, a 22-mile-long fjord with many waterfalls cascading from its high, glaciallycarved walls. See the stunning Sawyer and South Sawyer glaciers up close and Zodiac for an eye-level view of sculpted icebergs. (B,L,D)
 

Day 3 Petersburg

Search for humpback whales as we head toward Le Conte Bay, a virtual sculpture garden of grounded icebergs. Visit the small town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, a true Alaskan town. There is an opportunity for optional flightseeing (weather permitting). (B,L,D)

Day 4 Frederick Sound & Chatham Strait

With luck, we’ll be able to observe breaching whales while searching for Steller sea lions on the rocky islands. Later, hike or kayak for up close exploration. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Point Adolphus / Chichagof Island

Hike, kayak and search for whales near Point Adolphus, consistently a favored summer feeding area for humpback whales. Then, cruise to Inian Pass, where playful sea otters reside. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

In Glacier Bay, enormous glaciers flow from ice fields. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea and search for brown bears and mountain goats. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Alaska's Islands, Bays & Fjords

Hike or cruise island coastlines among the world’s highest density of nesting bald eagles. In the spring and early summer the landscape is often blanketed with colorful wildflowers. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Sitka / Disembark Seattle

Visit onion-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, discover the grand totems that line the trail through Sitka National Historical Park and explore the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Fly to Seattle. (B)

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