My week-long trip, aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam ship, followed a circular route through the Inside Passage ... the heavier seas of the Gulf of Alaska by a long string of islands.

A popular tour for those stopping in Ketchikan while on a cruise, this half-day boat trip is perfect for those interested in learning more about the sea life that calls Alaska's Inside Passage home.

For reliably good weather, lots of daylight, and the best chance of seeing wildlife, here’s when to go to Alaska.

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Which ship will deliver your idea of an Alaska “bucket list” experience comes down to your travel style, preferences and ...

If you worry about seasickness, an Inside Passage trip is the best Alaska cruise itinerary versus a sailing where your ship transits rougher, open waters. If you book a weeklong Gulf of Alaska ...

A seven-day Inside Passage cruise round-trip from Vancouver starts at $908 per person in June 2025. Princess Cruises has a long history in Alaska, boasting more than 50 years of sailing to the ...

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is setting course for an extraordinary 2025 Alaska ...

The water may be frigid, but brave the temperatures, and you're rewarded with a smorgasbord of brightly colored critters that ...

Costs also vary by month. Holland America (hollandamerica.com), for example, offers multiple departures on its seven-day sailing “Alaska Inside Passage” round trip from Vancouver, calling at ...

Alaska is one of the world’s great ... The 14-day “Glacier Bay, Fjords & Inside Passage” cruise, round-trip from Vancouver, departing May 16, costs from £6,119, a considerable premium ...

Seabourn Quest will debut in Alaska in the 2025 season, offering 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver and Juneau from ...