Treasures of the Inside Passage
13 nights
National Geographic Venture
26 Apr '27Cruise overview
Enjoy active exploration amid a dramatic scenery of mountains, fjords, rivers and glaciers along the Inside Passage of Alaska and British Columbia. Led by our Expedition Team of naturalists and experts, learn all about the nature and wildlife we encounter. Learn about the living indigenous culture of the region from the Kwakwaka’wakw people; explore the charming provincial capital of Victoria; and sail the waters where orcas gather to hunt in Johnstone Strait.
Itinerary
Seattle, Washington
Arrive in Seattle, Washington state’s largest city, and embark National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Venture.
Arrival Time: Arrive by 2:00 p.m. local time.
Arrival City: Seattle
Seattle is a scenic seaport city in western Washington, situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east. It is the largest city in Washington. Five pioneer families from Illinois first settled the area in 1851, and named the town after a friendly Suquamish Indian chief. It was incorporated as a city in 1869, and grew quickly after the Great Northern Railway arrived in 1893, especially during the Alaska Gold Rush of 1897. When the Panama Canal opened in 1914, Seattle became a major Pacific port of entry, and today it is the region’s commercial and transportation hub and the centre of manufacturing, trade, and finance, with an estimated 684,451 residents as of 2015.
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San Juan Islands, Washington
Victoria, British Columbia
Gulf Islands
Alert Bay, British Columbia
Cruising Inside Passage, U.S.A
Cruising Inside Passage, U.S.A
Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska
Petersburg, Alaska
Tracy Arm, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Inian Islands, Alaska
Chichagof Island, Alaska
Sitka, Alaska
Category 1
#301-306 — Cabins feature two single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, two nightstands, two portholes, a full-length mirror, and reading lights.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A modern, expedition-ready vessel blending rugged exploration with comfort, technology and style.
- Carries just 100 guests for an intimate expedition experience
- Purpose-built for Alaska, Baja and the Pacific Northwest
- Shallow draft for navigating narrow channels and remote bays
- Fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and paddleboards for daily adventures
- Open-bridge policy for guest interaction with officers and crew
- All outside-facing cabins, several with step-out balconies
- Contemporary lounge and wraparound windows for wildlife viewing
- Casual open-seating dining featuring regional ingredients
- Wellness space with a small gym and a treatment room
- Dedicated mudroom for gear storage and excursion preparation
