Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords

This expedition cruise through the extraordinary wilderness of Alaska provides a unique opportunity to explore fascinating, wildlife-rich landscapes with a National Geographic expedition team and photography guides.

On a six-day expedition cruise through the Inside Passage, gain expert insights into North America’s wildest region and discover remote, lesser-visited highlights that other ships don’t visit.

Explore the amazing scenery of LeConte Bay or Tracy Arm, where icebergs crash into the ocean from huge glaciers. Uncover the Native American heritage of Wrangell Island, then track bears through the forests of Misty Fjords. Throughout this unforgettable adventure, learn from expert scientists and photographers, and take incredible photos of the landscapes and wildlife.

Enjoy regular outings on Zodiacs or kayaks for an intimate exploration of Alaska’s glaciers, spotting a wealth of wildlife including bears, wolves, deer and bald eagles on the shoreline, and whales, orcas, sea lions and seals in the ocean. Discover small, uninhabited islands far from the tourist crowds, and hike through moss-draped cedar and Sitka spruce forests.

This is true expedition cruising—designed to get you off the boat and into the wild as often as possible. The itinerary is always flexible, ensuring the crew can respond to spontaneous wildlife sightings, enhancing every moment of the journey. If this particular voyage doesn’t quite suit your needs, there are plenty of other routes available on these and similar ships. Prefer a larger or smaller vessel, a more relaxed or energetic pace, or an added touch of luxury? We offer those options as well. Whatever your preferred travel style, get in touch to explore the possibilities as our website only showcases a small selection of options. Let us find the adventure that’s right for you. This itinerary is available in both directions between Juneau and Ketchikan and stops may vary depending on departure date.