Exploring Alaska, Great Bear Rainforest, and The San Juan Islands
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture · 13 days
Day 1: Arrive in Juneau, Alaska's capital city, in the early afternoon and embark the ship in time for cocktails and an introduction of the vessel staff and crew. Day 2: Voyage into Endicott Arm, a spectacular fjord with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes Glacier up close and take a cruise in a Zodiac for an unbeatable view among sculpted icebergs. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, harbor porpoises, and Arctic terns. Day 3: Spend two days exploring the wild gems of southeast Alaska, in the northern part of the Alexander Archipelago. With nature as your guide, you will cruise Chatham Strait in search of orca and humpback whales and experience wild Alaska…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Venture |
| Length | 13 days |
| Region | Alaska & Yukon |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2026-09-20 to 2027-09-26 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Juneau, AK, United States |
| Day 2 | Dawes Glacier, AK, United States |
| Day 3 | Chatham Strait, AK, United States |
| Day 4 | Captain's Choice |
| Day 5 | Prince Rupert, BC, Canada |
| Day 6 | Lowe Inlet Marine Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada, BC, Canada |
| Day 7 | Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, Canada, BC, Canada |
| Day 8 | Gilttoyees Inlet, British Columbia, Canada, BC, Canada |
| Days 9–10 | Captain's Choice |
| Day 11 | Alert Bay, BC, Canada |
| Day 12 | Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia, Canada |
| Day 13 | San Juan Islands, WA, United States |
| Day 14 | Seattle, WA, United States |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | 2026-10-03 | 13 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
| 2027-09-26 | 2027-10-09 | 13 | National Geographic Venture | Yes |
Current offers
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