Alaska's Inside Passage is the area that makes up the Southeast Region of Alaska. Approximately 1,000 miles North of Vancouver, it was the center of activity during Alaska's 19th century Gold Rush. Also known as the "Panhandle," the Inside Passage is popular for spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, vivid Native cultures, astounding history and exceptional hospitality.
Alaska Inside Passage Cruises
Most cruises to Alaska's Inside Passage are seven nights long and typically begin and end in either Vancouver or Seattle. This "roundtrip" itinerary makes this a very popular cruise vacation because of the convenient flight schedules and availability of affordable roundtrip airline tickets in to and out of Vancouver and Seattle. Longer 10- and 11-night Inside Passage Cruises are available from California.
Depending on your ship and itinerary, a typical Alaska Inside Passage cruise spends the first day cruising the famed Inside Passage, a narrow waterway nestled between towering mountains, waterfront communities, and the Pacific Ocean. Then, depending on your itinerary, you will visit 3 or 4 of the following Alaska ports of call and National Parks:
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
- Skagway
- Haines
- Sitka
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Hubbard Glacier
- Misty Fjord
- Icy Strait Point
- Tracy Arm Fjord
You will normally spend a full day in each port of call allowing you to sample the local community or take any number of exciting excursions including trekking on glaciers, a helicopter ride, city bus tours, whale watching, fishing and more. There is something for everyone!
Because Inside Passage Cruises are generally seven nights, and because the flight schedules are more convenient and affordable, you'll find that this is a very popular way for families with children to see Alaska. Most of the cruise lines sailing to Alaska have special children's programs and even shore excursions to keep the younger passengers entertained and enriched.
When you can take an Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
The Alaska Cruise season begins in late April and continues through September. Whether you cruise when the Inside Passage is blanketed with spring wildflowers or ablaze with fall foliage you'll be awed at Alaska's natural wonders. Spring whale migrations, fall bald eagle gatherings, winter trumpeter swans - exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and substantial savings can be found during spring and fall.
Pre- or Post Cruise Options in Seattle or Vancouver
If you are sailing from Vancouver or Seattle, consider spending a few extra days either before or after the cruise to enjoy some of the local sights. Most cruise lines offer affordable pre- and post-cruise hotel programs that give you the opportunity to experience some of the local attractions like the Space Needle and Pike's Market in Seattle or the Butchart Gardens in Vancouver/Victoria. Ask your Alaska Cruise Specialist about this when planning your cruise.
Month | Number of Cruises | From Price |
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Apr 2024 | 10 cruises | $339 |
May 2024 | 106 cruises | $379 |
Jun 2024 | 112 cruises | $399 |
Jul 2024 | 111 cruises | $479 |
Aug 2024 | 116 cruises | $429 |
Sep 2024 | 88 cruises | $399 |
Oct 2024 | 9 cruises | $459 |
Apr 2025 | 16 cruises | $298 |
May 2025 | 101 cruises | $348 |
Jun 2025 | 97 cruises | $648 |
Jul 2025 | 101 cruises | $714 |
Aug 2025 | 107 cruises | $629 |
Sep 2025 | 84 cruises | $474 |
Oct 2025 | 11 cruises | $624 |
Apr 2026 | 5 cruises | $751 |
May 2026 | 1 cruises | $6,699 |
7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay Skagway and Juneau Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Norwegian Encore 51 Sail Dates: 4/28; 5/5; 5/12; 5/19; 5/26; 6/2; 6/9; 6/16; 6/23; 6/30; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan - Ward Cove Alaska, Victoria, Seattle |
7 Nights |
$515per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Koningsdam 46 Sail Dates: 4/27; 5/4; 5/11; 5/18; 5/25; 6/1; 6/8; 6/15; 6/22; 6/29; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay... |
7 Nights |
$449per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Explorer Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Eurodam 44 Sail Dates: 5/4; 5/11; 5/18; 5/25; 6/1; 6/8; 6/15; 6/22; 6/29; 7/6; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Cruising Puget Sound, Cruising Stephens Passage, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point... |
7 Nights |
$399per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Juneau and Ketchikan Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Norwegian Bliss 43 Sail Dates: 4/27; 5/4; 5/11; 5/18; 5/25; 6/1; 6/8; 6/15; 6/22; 6/29; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Sitka, Juneau, Cruising Dawes Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan - Ward Cove Alaska... |
7 Nights |
$398per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Zaandam 42 Sail Dates: 5/1; 5/8; 5/15; 5/22; 5/29; 6/5; 6/12; 6/19; 6/26; 7/3; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay... |
7 Nights |
$379per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska from Seattle Cruise | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$679per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska from Seattle Cruise | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$589per person
(double occupancy) |
12 Night Denali Explorer Pre Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Fairbanks | Duration | Priced from |
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Norwegian Encore 36 Sail Dates: 5/14; 5/21; 5/28; 6/4; 6/11; 6/18; 6/25; 7/2; 7/9; 7/16; See More Starting Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Big Lake, Talkeetna, Train Travel, Anchorage, Seattle, Juneau... |
12 Nights |
$3,528per person
(double occupancy) |
11 Night Denali Explorer Pre Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Fairbanks | Duration | Priced from |
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Norwegian Bliss 36 Sail Dates: 5/14; 5/21; 5/28; 6/4; 6/11; 6/18; 6/25; 7/2; 7/9; 7/16; See More Starting Port: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Ports of Call: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Alaska Railroad Train Travel , Anchorage, Seattle... |
11 Nights |
$3,318per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$802per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Adventure Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Quantum of the Seas 33 Sail Dates: 4/29; 5/6; 5/13; 5/20; 5/27; 6/3; 6/10; 6/17; 6/24; 7/1; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Sitka, Skagway, Cruising Dawes Glacier, Juneau, Victoria, Seattle |
7 Nights |
$552per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,218per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Explorer Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Westerdam 31 Sail Dates: 5/12; 5/19; 5/26; 6/2; 7/7; 7/14; 7/21; 7/28; 8/4; 8/11; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Cruising Puget Sound, Cruising Stephens Passage, Juneau, Cruising Dawes Glacier, Sitka... |
7 Nights |
$399per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Seattle) Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Discovery Princess 21 Sail Dates: 5/4/25; 5/11/25; 5/18/25; 5/25/25; 6/1/25; 6/8/25; 6/15/25; 6/22/25; 6/29/25; 7/6/25; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Ketchikan, Cruising Dawes Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria, Seattle |
7 Nights |
$728per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Inside Passage (with Glacier Bay National Park) Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$548per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Celebrity Solstice 20 Sail Dates: 5/12; 5/26; 6/9; 6/23; 7/7; 7/21; 8/4; 8/18; 9/1; 9/15; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Endicott Arm, Juneau... |
7 Nights |
$693per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Brilliance of the Seas 19 Sail Dates: 5/12; 5/19; 5/26; 6/2; 6/9; 6/16; 6/23; 6/30; 7/7; 7/14; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Tracy Arm Fjord... |
7 Nights |
$429per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Celebrity Solstice 19 Sail Dates: 5/19; 6/2; 6/16; 6/30; 7/14; 7/28; 8/11; 8/25; 9/8; 5/4/25; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Icy Strait Point, Cruising Hubbard Glacier, Juneau... |
7 Nights |
$1,049per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Inside Passage (Roundtrip Seattle) Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Majestic Princess 19 Sail Dates: 5/12; 5/19; 5/26; 6/2; 6/9; 6/16; 6/23; 6/30; 7/7; 7/14; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Ketchikan, Cruising Dawes Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria, Seattle |
7 Nights |
$648per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Inside Passage (with Glacier Bay National Park) Cruise from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Royal Princess 19 Sail Dates: 5/17/25; 5/24/25; 5/31/25; 6/7/25; 6/14/25; 6/21/25; 6/28/25; 7/5/25; 7/12/25; 7/19/25; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Vancouver |
7 Nights |
$698per person
(double occupancy) |
7 Night Alaska Inside Passage Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Serenade of the Seas 19 Sail Dates: 5/4/25; 5/11/25; 5/18/25; 5/25/25; 6/1/25; 6/8/25; 6/15/25; 6/22/25; 6/29/25; 7/6/25; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Haines, Ketchikan... |
7 Nights |
$437per person
(double occupancy) |
14 Night Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure Cruise from Vancouver | Duration | Priced from |
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Sapphire Princess 18 Sail Dates: 5/11; 5/25; 6/8; 6/22; 7/6; 7/20; 8/3; 8/17; 8/31; 5/17/25; See More Starting Port: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Ports of Call: Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Whittier... |
14 Nights |
$825per person
(double occupancy) |
13 Night Yukon and Denali Tour R4L Cruise and Land Tour from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Zaandam 15 Sail Dates: 5/16; 5/23; 5/30; 6/6; 6/13; 6/20; 6/27; 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Anchorage, Train Travel, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson City, Whitehorse... |
13 Nights |
$2,679per person
(double occupancy) |
13 Night Denali and Yukon Tour R4L Cruise and Land Tour from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Zaandam 15 Sail Dates: 5/15/25; 5/22/25; 5/29/25; 6/5/25; 6/12/25; 6/19/25; 6/26/25; 7/3/25; 7/10/25; 7/17/25; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Anchorage, Train Travel, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson City, Whitehorse... |
13 Nights |
$3,119per person
(double occupancy) |
13 Night Denali and Yukon Tour R4L Cruise and Land Tour from Seattle | Duration | Priced from |
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Koningsdam 15 Sail Dates: 5/18/25; 5/25/25; 6/1/25; 6/8/25; 6/15/25; 6/22/25; 6/29/25; 7/6/25; 7/13/25; 7/20/25; See More Starting Port: Seattle, Washington, United States Ports of Call: Seattle, Anchorage, Train Travel, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson City, Whitehorse... |
13 Nights |
$3,714per person
(double occupancy) |