10 Best Pacific Northwest Tours & Cruises for 2024-2025

Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork.

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A bear catches a fish as it swims upstream

Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

Ketchikan to Ketchikan
8 Days from $5,730

This 8-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Ketchican aboard National Geographic Venture takes you to Prince Rupert, Great Bear Rainforest and Union Passage as you enjoy an active itinerary featuring ample opportunities to hike, kayak, and explore a northern rainforest brimming with wildlife.

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Alaska wildlife tours and brown bear fishing for salmon

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Sunrise over Crown Point at Columbia River

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Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise	$7200	13	Sep 11, 2024	Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set … 0
Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise	$4690	8	Oct 1, 2024	Embark on an 8-day adventure to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands aboard American Constellation. Cruise to historic coastal towns. Explore … 0
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia	$10465	14	Sep 8, 2024	Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National … 0
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia	$9802	14	Apr 27, 2025	Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and … 0
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii	$8542	15	Sep 3, 2024	On this 15-day cruise aboard the Sea Bird, explore Alaska's Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii on this small ship adventure … 0
Inside Passage & Glacier Bay	$6300	13	Sep 21, 2024	This 13-day adventure on a small ship cruise takes you through the Inside Passage and to Glacier Bay. Seeing whales and other wildlife while paddling … 0
Majestic Alaska	$7100	11	Jul 28, 2024	Join this 11-day adventure aboard Le Soleal, as you depart from Sitka and journey to Vancouver, exploring the grandeur of Alaska's glaciers, fjords, … 0
Emblematic Alaska: Sitka to Vancouver	$5870	9	Jun 27, 2024	Join this 9-day adventure aboard Le Soleal, as you depart from Sitka and journey to Vancouver, exploring the grandeur of Alaska's glaciers, fjords, … 0
Emblematic Alaska	$5260	8	Jul 13, 2024	Join this 8-day adventure aboard Le Soleal, as you depart from Sitka and journey to Vancouver, exploring the grandeur of Alaska's glaciers, fjords, … 0
Cruise To Alaska : Inside Passage with Glacier Bay & Olympic National Park	$7600	13	Sep 6, 2024	Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure … 0

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Inside Passage & Glacier Bay Wilderness Cruise

Seattle to Juneau
13 Days from $7,200

Thirteen days take you through the Inside Passages and Glacier Bay National Park, encountering remote wilderness, Native culture, and history. Set sail onboard Safari Explorer searching for the mighty humpback whale, orcas, harbor seals, and Steller's sea lions. Celebrate with a toast to nature's handiwork.

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Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

Ketchikan to Ketchikan
8 Days from $5,730

This 8-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Ketchican aboard National Geographic Venture takes you to Prince Rupert, Great Bear Rainforest and Union Passage as you enjoy an active itinerary featuring ample opportunities to hike, kayak, and explore a northern rainforest brimming with wildlife.

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Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

Seattle to Seattle
8 Days from $5,730

Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.

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Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey

Portland - Clarkston
8 Days from $5,768

The Sea Lion hosts this 8-day excursion from Portland, Oregon towards Clarkston, Washington. Along the way, pass through Hells Canyon, visit the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge, zodiac & kayak your way along the Palouse River, and witness the Columbia River Gorge.

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Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise

Roundtrip Seattle
8 Days from $4,690

Embark on an 8-day adventure to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands aboard American Constellation. Cruise to historic coastal towns. Explore wildlife and scenic beauty with excursions to Butchart Gardens and Olympic National Park. Learn about cultural heritage from Norwegian settlers and the Suquamish tribe.

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Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Days from $6,009

Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury estate offers active travelers an opportunity to get away from the noise of society and enjoy nature while you ride horses, hike, explore thousands of acres of woods on ATVs, and relax in the luxury and serenity of the resort.

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Highlights of the Columbia River

Portland Roundtrip
6 Days from $4,010

Set sail aboard the American Jazz for a 6-day Columbia River cruise. Admire Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm. Discover Cape Disappointment and Fort Clatsop. Experience Mount St. Helens' eruption history. Immerse in Kalama's past. Marvel at Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Dam. Every day, a new wonder awaits.

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Highlights of the Columbia River

Portland Roundtrip
6 Days from $2,640

Set sail aboard the American Pride for a 6-day Columbia River cruise. Admire Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm. Discover Cape Disappointment and Fort Clatsop. Experience Mount St. Helens' eruption history. Immerse in Kalama's past. Marvel at Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Dam. Every day, a new wonder awaits.

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Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History

Fall Season
8 Days from $5,268

The Sea Bird takes you on this 8-day Pacific Northwest cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, including zodiac & kayak excursions, hiking and biking opportunities, and visits to the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge, the Columbia River Gorge, and Hells Canyon.

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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston
9 Days from $5,280

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Song, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.

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While many developed areas seem to go against nature, there are a lot of ingrained features in Seattle and the whole of the Pacific Northwest that do their best to incorporate nature into their very fiber, from front-lawn vegetable gardens, to the many trees on every street, the area's residents embrace the powerful presence of the nature that has shaped the region.

Your trip could include navigations around the glacial fjords of San Juan or a hike through the Olympic Mountains. A cruise along the Snake River will wind you through the majestic Pacific Northwest, traversing an intricate system of locks, and ultimately draining into the Columbia River, where you can catch breathtaking views of the proud Cascade Mountains.

Testimonials

"As big as the city is, there’s an omnipresent feeling that nature still rules the roost."
–Nick Wojtasik, Seattle resident & travel writer.

"The scenic mountain views are incredible."
-Matt Tarchick, travel enthusiast & self-proclaimed serial adventurer.