Styles of Travel

There is perhaps no landscape more inspiring for photography than Alaska’s Inside Passage where sheer cliffs give way to the sharp blue of glacial waters, icebergs float through narrow water passages and the natural habitat presents a seemingly unending parade of eagles, sea birds, brown and black bear, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, river otters, humpback and orca whales, porpoise, sea lions, and seals.

Whether you are a photography novice or a photography professional, InnerSea Discoveries helps you access untapped Alaska treasures and offers you a multitude of options for how to get your Alaska photo from just the right angle. On specially arranged Alaska photography theme cruises, a professional photographer will accompany you the entire cruise to lead photo workshops and offer expert photo tips along the way each day. Whether by kayak or skiff, on foot or from the ship’s deck, the hardest decision you will have to make is how many photos to frame once you get home.

Traveling to Alaska provides an excellent way to escape and bond. Whether you are bringing together family, friends or a corporate incentive package, exclusive Alaska charters offer the ability to have a private experience without the hassle of arranging for provisioning, crew or routes. Each ship features cozy staterooms and a warm, inviting main salon for meetings and socializing. Wildlife viewing, hikes, kayaking excursions, fishing and other outdoor activities create a stimulating and engaging group dynamic. Our delectable, nourishing meals tantalize even the most discriminating palette. After dinner, enjoy a drink with your adventure comrades in the warm and inviting onboard lounge. For those who wish to “un-cruise” with a special focus, InnerSea Discoveries can tailor a route and experience to suit - complete with any desired special activities. Your U.S./English-speaking crew, including expert wilderness guides and expedition staff, ensures the utmost in personalized attention. With a crew-to-passenger ratio of 3-to-1, all the details are efficiently well-handled, leaving you to sit back and soak in the experience of a lifetime. Learn more about our private Alaska Charters pricing by visiting our published Alaska itineraries . In the rates and dates sections, you will see the Alaska charter costs for any of these cruises. Families or other groups of 10 or more are entitled to special charter group savings. U.S.-based corporate or incentive groups may be eligible for tax deductions. Yacht charters are available in Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, on the Columbia River and at a variety of other West Coast destinations through our sister company, American Safari Cruises.

Whether it is a family reunion, milestone birthday or important anniversary, getting the family together for an InnerSea Discoveries Alaska family vacation adventure is one of the most memorable ways to celebrate. Our Alaska family vacations, designed specifically for families, are available on select departures and include our popular “Alaska Family Discoveries” program. Geared toward entertaining and educating kids from various age groups, we focus on activities tailored for all ages: different levels of kayaking, and hiking as well as hopping shore-to-shore by zodiac style landing craft, viewing whales directly off the bow or dolphins right below. In a rare introduction to Alaska wilderness lifestyles, kids and the entire family will meet and interact with local Alaska families, such as oyster farmers or commercial fishermen who have chosen a remote, isolated lifestyle. Families or other groups of 10 or more are entitled to special group savings. Plus, kids age 12 and under qualify for discounted vacation rates.

Children 12 years of age or younger also receive a 25% savings on all Alaska departures, all categories. However, on June 25 and July 23 Wilderness Adventurer " Alaska Family Discoveries" departures, children 12 or younger travel at 30% savings. Click on the cruise adventures listed below for all of the details.

While a visit to Alaska’s Inside Passage is enough to pacify the spirit, InnerSea Discoveries places special emphasis on making sure you experience cruise Nirvana too. Leave the physical world behind in our onboard sauna or hot tub and soothe the soul with pampering massages from our Wellness Directors/Licensed Masseuses. Complimentary yoga classes on deck provide new and interesting ways to soak in the awe-inspiring nature. Daily outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, hiking, caving, fishing, paddle boarding and invigorating swims engage the body and expand the mind. Our Executive Chefs fuel the fun with fresh, healthy cuisine that can accommodate vegetarian or other dietary requests. Designed as an easygoing environment where you can be as active as you wish, our small ships are appointed with the thoughtful touches that invite you to relax and unwind. From exercise equipment to Tempur-pedic® memory foam mattresses, 24-hour complimentary coffee/espresso/tea service to the opportunity to listen to the whales by hydrophone, InnerSea Discoveries leaves you with only one responsibility: unpack and relax.

In a land where it is common to see whales, bears and sea lions all in one day, InnerSea Discoveries is focused on providing guests with a multitude of meaningful ways to experience Alaska Wilderness & Wildlife by getting up close and personal with its inhabitants. Our routes follow the edges of Alaska's Tongass National Forest, the nation’s largest national forest, through pristine and remote Alaskan waters. On land, you are almost certain to find your fair share of Alaska Wildlife with brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, river otters, and maybe even, moose. On the water, Alaska Wilderness & Wildlife abound with humpbacks and orcas, porpoise, sea lions, and seals entertaining you around most every turn. Bird lovers will delight in majestic bald eagles and other sea birds such as marbled murrelets, common loons, red-throated loons, Barrow’s golden eyes and common mergansers. More than 100 migrating species of birds return to the Alaska Wilderness every year and are often found perched in shoreline trees.