Alaska adventure sailing sail alaskas inside passage. To help you get grounded and to help you choose the vacation thats right for you, cruiseable has compiled the following resources. Sailing the inside passage between alaska and canada is an incredible adventure that very few people are lucky enough to experience. Ferry round trip on bc ferries from metro vancouver to nanaimo, and from port hardy to prince rupert sailing reservations included on inside passage route for two adults and one car.
Whale watching tour whalewatching tour late july to late september in prince rupert. Inside passage alaska 2020 all you need to know before. The inside passage up the west coast is one of those bucketlist trips for many american and canadian boaters. Nov, 20 this is bits from my trip sailing solo in my cascade 27 from olympia wa to juneau ak. The inside passage is a string of islands in southeast alaska. Boasting lively farmers markets, modern art galleries, and fine dining, 21stcentury alaska blends the old and the new, and urban life with the great outdoors in towns and cities surrounded by wilderness. Inside passage sailing cruises 12 day tours sail the san juans.
Buy cruising the inside passage alaska usa and canada book 4. One popular budget option is to pitch a tent on the. Ferry travelers can book an austere room, or they can crash out in almost any public space. The islands, wilderness and wildlife will capture your spirit. Sailing the inside passage to alaska by robb keystone goodreads. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Outfitting the boat for the inside passage cruising northwest. Cruising through the inside passage is impressive whether you are in alaskan or canadian waters. This summer jim and i will be taking a 500 mile trip with our 35ft. These cruises usually spend a day in glacier bay or another glacier area and two days at sea. Now its your turn to follow in the wake of history on a sevenday cruise vacation filled with glaciercarved fjords, forested islets and quaint ports along alaskas famed inside passage. The inside passage route to alaska starts in british columbia and features ferry travel along the beautiful coastlines of bc and alaska. Inside passage coastal adventure package bc ferries. Sailing the inside passage to alaska by robb keystone.
Sail the san juans offers premier sailing cruises through the san juan islands and the inside passage, aboard northwind. He has taught sailing, and has shared his passion for environmental stewardship, but his strength lies in his enthusiasm and ability to share adventure with others. A practical guide to sailing the inside passage to alaska. And then continuing with crew to glacier bay then south with new adventures back to olympia. Sailing alaska alaska sailing adventures sound sailing. At more than 1,000 miles end to end, the network of passages that weave through the islands of the pacific northwest to alaska contains a lifetime of places to explore. Call to book any stateroom on a princess sailing departing between 05162020 and 12302021, and we will give you up to two.
It also provides a great visitor guide for each of the most commonly visited towns and sites along the passage. Southeast alaska a network of sheltered waterways, sprucecovered islands, snowcapped mountains, glacierfed rivers, and small, beautiful coastal communities, all within americas largest national forest and connected by the topnotch alaska marine highway ferry system. The route extends from southeastern alaska, in the united states, through western british columbia, in canada, to northwestern washington state, in the united. With a barely4yearold and a notquite2yearold, in a 32foot boat sailing up the inside passage, a family discovers the best rewards are. May 03, 2019 the inside passage to alaska is one of the most beautiful and dreamtof cruising grounds in the world and exploring these waters is a longheld goal of boaters around the world. And i want to share this experience with you, so you too can save thousands of dollars but still have the cruise of a lifetime through some of the most scenic waters in the world. Glacier bay, tracy arm, juneau, the broughton islands, barranof warm springs,sitka. If thats the case youll be able to check out the destinations section right here on cruising northwest to do research for your trip. Make a 7 night alaskan inside passage cruise your next vacation aboard the koningsdam today when you book with american airlines cruises. Mar 07, 20 maybe your ideal trip in the inside passage is different. This is a very scenic way to launch your road trip to alaska. Mark your journey to alaska and set your compass in the direct of the inside passage, also known as the panhandle.
Book an eligible stateroom on any qualifying sailing and receive a free upgrade. Mar 14, 20 its the time of year when we prepare the boat for our inside passage trips. Inside passage alaska all you need to know before you go. Sail on an intimate 54foot vessel through alaskas inside passage. Alaskans love showing off alaska, especially while sailing the spectacular waters of the inside passage. Sail the inside passage, a series of channels and waterways formed by the march of glaciers, on your 7day roundtrip alaska cruise from seattle. Captains jon and jette baker of bellingham, wa provide one of the finest inside passage sailing tours. Your interests might to tie up at small marinaresorts or towns. With an abundance of landmarks and wildlife, take in the sights and sounds of the inside passage from the comfort of your ship or on a thrilling excursion ashore. The inside passage is a coastal route for oceangoing vessels along a network of passages which weave through the islands on the pacific coast of north america.
A practical guide to sailing the inside passage keystone, mr robb on. The author has obviously sailed the inside passage many a time, exploring the coves and fjords, appreciating the beauty and mystery of the scenery. Inside passage cruise from seattle to alaska uncruise. Jul 24, 2015 adventure photographer, crew finder, engine less sailing, falmouth cutter 22, living aboard, pocket cruiser, sailing blog, sailing blogs, sailing mates, sailing the inside passage i heard it before i saw it, looking back i saw white water crumbling over my head. Seven to 10night inside passage cruises typically sail round trip from vancouver, victoria, seattle, or san francisco, and head along british columbias forested coast as far up as skagway, with visits to ketchikan and juneau. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. An alaska inside passage cruise is one that makes a roundtrip journey from seattle or vancouver, b. Sailing roundtrip from seattle or vancouver, youll typically stop at three or four port towns, such as juneau, skagway, ketchikan, and either sitka, haines, or victoria, b. Exquisitely captured, luminous photographs pay homage to the worlds largest sheltered inland waterway.
The journey to vancouver through the inside passage was truly spectacular with great views and dolphins and whales swimming close to the ship. This is bits from my trip sailing solo in my cascade 27 from olympia wa to juneau ak. Alaska cruises from seattle 7day alaska inside passage. Ships have been sailing from seattle to alaska since the gold rush.
Bear viewing tour grizzly bear tour midmay to late july in prince rupert. The most popular way to take in alaskas splendors is on an inside passage cruise. Glistening within alaskas panhandle, thisprotected strip of water is a cruisers dream. Journey through the wild terrain of alaska with our alaska cruises and discover the. Keystones book is a handy, personal, detailed account of where to go, where to anchor, what to see. Captain louis hoock started alaska adventure sailing during the fall of 2014, out of a passion for taking people to places they wouldnt ordinarily have the resources to go.
May 21, 2018 the mendenhall ice caves, part of a d. A diy trip through alaskas inside passage anchorage. The writer and explorer john muir had described its hue as the most startling, chilling, almost shrieking. For people who love to learn about different cultures. Our captains and crew navigate its waterways and inlets as easily as walking the halls of their own vesseland are always on the lookout.
Offer valid on new reservations booked february 29may 15, 2020. In part 2 of our sailing adventure we get the boat all to. We will keep you updated on our adventures by writing blog posts and uploading great pictures of where we have been. Glaciers, fjords, forests, mountains, islands and beaches are heaven for wildlife fans, with an abundance of birds, bears, and whales. Sailing the inside passage between alaska and canada is an incredible adventure that. How to cruise the inside passage for cheap the trusted. If you want to experience the highlights of alaska scenic cruising up or down the inside passage, watching for wildlife including whales and bears, and. Explore away from the crowds, and get a wonderfully upclose view of wildlife and scenery. We think this is the best of alaska and are proud to provide trips exploring glacier bay national park, admiralty island national monument, and the tongass national forest. The most popular way to take in alaska s splendors is on an inside passage cruise. Alaska cruises 20202021 cruise to alaska princess cruises. Oct 24, 2017 i found a way to cruise the inside passage for cheap and without having to spend days on a cruise. Book an inside passage small ship cruise in alaska for natural encounters, stunning scenery and adventures.
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