Specialists in Cruising Alaska Style
At Alaska Cruises & Vacations, small ship cruising is our passion! These are the cruises that get you up close to what we think you are coming to Alaska to see, the real Alaska! Scenic wonders, marine wildlife, outdoor adventure all can be had from the comfort of your ship and give you more of an Alaska experience than just a trip!
While the website will continue to be updated with 2025 dates, we ARE booking 2025 now! This listing of itineraries are our most popular selections. For other possible options, please check with us directly via EMAIL or our FORM. We update on a regular basis but please be aware availability and pricing is subject to change. Please check for your preferences via EMAIL or our FORM.
If you love glaciers, ice bergs and off-ship exploring, this Glacier Bay National Park intensive itinerary could be perfect for you! Kayaking and hiking in Glacier Bay National park for two days, wildlife opportunities with whale watching, shore animals plus dozens of bird species abound in Glacier Bay! From the Puffin, with its colorful beak, to the common gull, Glacier Bay is a bird haven. Beyond Glacier Bay, explore Chichagof Island & Tracy Arm, plus treelined shores and steep fjords that are parts of the Tongass National Forest on the Inside Passage.
*The 'from' pricing of $4400.00 per person is based on two people sharing a Navigator cabin on the May 4, 2025 departure. Peak season rates start at $5800.00 per person based on two people in the cabin. Taxes and government fees of $375 per guest are not included in this pricing., and subject to change until you are confirmed.
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With just 22 guests, this is the intimate way to small ship cruise in comfort. This yacht-like ship is small enough to maneuver in delicate areas, yet offered perhaps the best 'crew & guide to guest' ratio to ensure you are well looked after, both on and off the ship!
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New starting in 2025! On this unique itinerary aboard the popular M/V Alaskan Dream, you’ll embark or disembark in the charming Alaska town of Wrangell. Doing so grants you extended time to delve into a place rarely visited by travelers. Despite its small population and remote location, Alaska Airlines offers daily flights to the town, making it an easy connection from Seattle. The itinerary is largely wilderness based, with a port call in the Alaska Native village of Kake for immersion in the inspiring Tlingit culture. *The "from" price is for AA cabins and exclusive of taxes as they are not a flat fee but based on the actual cost for the category preferred. Please email info@akcruises.com or fill out the form https://www.akcruises.com/ContactUs for more details and include your preferred time frame!
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Delve deeper in to Glacier Bay National Park than most visitors ever go. See the more of the glaciers in Glacier Bay, off ship wilderness trekking, guided shore exploration by skiff, paddle your own kayak and all with qualified expedition guides. The "from" pricing is based on pricing change effective November 13, 2024 and in the Navigator category on the May 4, 2025 sailing. ASK about EARLY season April 19, 2025 on the Safari Endeavour, an amazing value starting at $4300.00 per person when two people share a cabin!!
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This is one of the few small ships that offers fishing on the itinerary. Plus, they are very active in Alaska conservation and due to their efforts are directly involved in raising millions of dollars to preserve the Alaska Wilderness.
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7 night Prince William Sound exploration cruise. Prince William Sound is home to several tidewater glaciers that are best experienced up close on a small ship! With off ship adventures of kayaking, bushwacking, whale watching, and more, your trip is as active as you please! Visit the small town of Cordova Alaska, which is off the beaten path and rarely has cruise ship visitors at all, a truly unique destination from a ship.
Note: The "from" pricing is per person with two sharing the cabin and based on Compass category.
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Journey through Southeast Alaska’s most abundant wildlife areas and stunning glacial fjords on this 7-night, 8-day Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Island Adventure. Kayak, hike, and explore by skiff in wilderness bays, Frederick Sound, and other remote destinations.
Experience local Southeast Alaska culture in a rarely visited Native village and charming fishing town. You’ll disembark having explored the True Alaska few travelers get to experience.
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$4895.00 is the 'from' price based on 2024 rates. Prices exclusive of government taxes.
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One of the EARLIEST small ship cruises in Alaska! Starts in April, and has departures through September. Explore parts of Glacier Bay National Park rarely seen by visitors, Hike and bike through Chichagof Island - All day kayak and "yak-and-whack" opportunities with full days from morning to evening.
Special ADULTS ONLY dates in April and early May plus Sept. Special KIDS IN NATURE dates in June and July!
Opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, paddle board, skiff, and bushwhack, all in one week!
$4700.00 'from' price is per person based on two in the cabin for the 26 April 2025 rate for the Navigator cabin category. Peak season rates start at $6700 per person based on two in the cabin in the Navigator category. Exclusive of government taxes and fees currently $375 per guest and subject to change until confirmed.
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If you are coming to Alaska to see glaciers, we have the perfect itinerary for you! With so many opportunities on this itinerary, you're sure to see several glaciers this week! This is a special limited itinerary, only offered a few dates throughout the summer. Be part of this amazing glacier experience!
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$5670.00 is based on 2024 prices. Prices exclusive of government taxes & fees
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One of the earliest small ship cruises in Alaska! Starting in April, these can be prime days for best CHANCE at seeing Aurora Borealis while in Alaska during cruising season!
*From fare of $4400per person is based on two passengers in the same cabin on the April 26, 2025sailing and is exclusive of $375pp port fees and tax which is subject to change until booked. Peak season rates for this cruise start at $7000.00 per person based on two passengers in the same cabin. NOTE April 19 is GLACIERS GALORE itinerary and starts at $4300 per person based on two passengers in the same cabin.
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The best of the Inside Passage route on one 7 night cruise, on this itinerary you will visit Misty Fjords, search for bear and marine wildlife, cruise in the less traveled waterways of the Tongass National Forest! Hike, kayak, bush-whack and skiff tours all await!
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Do more than just see Alaska—be an active participant in
all that it has to offer. Voyage into majestic fjords, come
face to face with glaciers, and kayak along the coast in
search of marine life. Learn about whale behavior and
watch for breaching and spy-hopping humpbacks and
orcas. Enjoy a full day immersed in the beauty of Glacier
Bay National Park.
*Note the $6286.00 per person pricing is based on May 2026 departures and subject to change. Please inquire for details on your preferred dates.
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The Last Frontier Adventure is designed for guests seeking more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity. The dynamic itinerary features daily adventures like hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, trekking to the Baird Glacier in legendary Thomas Bay, exploring Baranof Island’s “Waterfall Coast” and more.
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Experience an amazing array of True Alaska highlights in a five-night timeframe. The “North to True Alaska Expedition” was crafted as a celebration of Alaskan Dream Cruises’ 10-year anniversary, and now it’s back by popular demand! You’ll experience Alaska’s famous wildlife, pristine wilderness bays and rainforest, kayak and skiff adventures, stunning Glacier Bay National Park, and three of the Inside Passage’s most historical and charming towns—Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau. While all of this is offered in a 5-night expedition, the itinerary is carefully outlined in a way that is unhurried and there are multiple opportunities for unscripted discovery and adventure-hallmarks of our experiences.
Note the $3495.00 per person price is based on A category and exclusive of port fees and taxes. Inquire with your preferred date for the details!
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Explore Southeast Alaska, from its northern to southern ends, on our 8-Night, 9-Day Alaska’s Inside Passage Sojourn. Enjoy a collection of unique towns and Native villages, where you’ll learn about the region’s compelling history and three distinct Native cultures- Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. Along the way, you’ll journey through Southeast Alaska’s most abundant wildlife areas and glacial fjords. Kayak, skiff, and hiking excursions allow for up-close and personal exploration.
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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, on this 11-day Alaskan Explorer Cruise. Venture to the most captivating destinations in southern Alaska and along the Inside Passage, in the comfort of the most modern cruise ships in the region.
*The "from" pricing is based on August 2024 or June 2025 and subject to change as this line uses dynamic pricing.
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With 170 guests in 90 spacious suites, this itinerary has all of what you'd want in a port to port small ship cruise. With at least one excursion included in every port and optional excursions you are sure to maximize your experience in these port towns. A round trip Juneau itinerary, which includes a pre-cruise night at a Juneau area hotel makes this a great choice!
*The "from" price is based on May 2025 and subject to change as this line uses dynamic pricing.
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With just 8 guests on a well thought itinerary on a unique, historic vessels with classic 'old Hollywood style, Pacific Catalyst and Westward make for a most memorable small ship cruise experience!
*the "From" price is based on 6/15/25 and 8/8/25 in cabin 1. "Regular" pricing on this itinerary is $8400.00 per person based on double occupancy.
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This itinerary is offered in two trip lengths, as a 7 night/8 day, or a 9 night/10 day itinerary and has a focus on Glacier Bay National Park. This intense exploration of Glacier Bay is perfect for the glacier enthusiast! With either 8 or 10 days to cruise and explore not only Glacier Bay, but the surrounding coastal waters. The waters of Glacier Bay are protected and there is great potential wildlife viewing including puffins and humpback whales.
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Cruise the full Canadian & Alaskan Inside Passage from Washington to Juneau Alaska on this two week small ship cruise! Relax on deck as you cruise through beautiful coastal scenery! Once you get to the Alaskan Inside Passage, enjoy stops in well known ports like Ketchikan and smaller ports known to small ships like Wrangell and Petersburg!
*The "From" price is based on May 2025 and subject to change as this line uses dynamic pricing.
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* Pricing, including port charges and taxes, varies by cruise line. Tax is included for some cruises and additional for others. Base cruise pricing is fluid and subject to promotions and availability at time of booking. Please contact us for current pricing.
