Alaska Inside Passage cruises: itineraries, ships, ports, and how to book

Alaska Inside Passage cruises feature barrier islands, towering forested walls, and narrow fjords — with scenery that’s always changing. Sail past picturesque shores and visit friendly coastal towns with Princess.

What is the Inside Passage?

Stretching hundreds of miles from Puget Sound, Washington, through the British Columbia coast and into the Gulf of Alaska, the Inside Passage includes more than 1,000 islands, seemingly endless shoreline, and thousands of idyllic coves and bays. With Princess, you can explore historic Gold Rush-era Skagway, the Salmon Capital of the World in Ketchikan, the capital city of Juneau, and British-flavored Victoria.

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Things to do in Alaska’s Inside Passage

Glacier Bay National Park, just west of Juneau, is home to awe-inspiring landscapes where snow-capped mountains meet deep fjords and ancient glaciers carve through rugged terrain. The nearby village of Hoonah is the homeland of the Huna Tlingit Tribe, whose cultural heritage shapes the region. An Inside Passage cruise offers an up-close look at Glacier Bay’s glaciers, tranquil waters, and untamed wilderness — an unforgettable blend of Alaska’s natural beauty and living heritage.

Sample Inside Passage itineraries

Princess Cruise Line is an authorized concessioner of Glacier Bay National Park.

Ports you might visit

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How to book your Inside Passage cruise

  1. Compare dates and itineraries: Find Alaska cruises.
  2. Choose your ship and stateroom: review ships and staterooms.
  3. Add extras: select a Plus or Premier Package, reserve shore excursions, and consider Vacation Protection.

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History of the Inside Passage

From 1792 to 1794, Captain George Vancouver charted 1,000 miles of still waters and luminous glaciers that came to be known as the Inside Passage. From the spruce-lined shores of Ketchikan to the mountains cradling Skagway, mariners mapped this winter wonderland, inspiring others to follow. In 1881, the first cruise sailed into Alaska’s Inside Passage during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Today, you can explore underground gold mines in Juneau or take a scenic railway up snowcapped mountains in Skagway, retracing the spirit of early explorers.

Princess offers access to some of the most famous glaciers — including Glacier Bay National Park — for close-up, undisturbed views of spectacular scenery and beloved wildlife.

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