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13 Night Treasures of the Inside Passage Alaska and British Columbia Cruise from Sitka

Ship: National Geographic Quest
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 from Sitka, United States
Ended: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Quest. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Sep 8, 2024
Sitka, United States
Sitka, United States      
Visit Saint Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its picturesque spire and meet eagles up close at the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. (D)
Day 2 - Monday - Sep 9, 2024
Baranof Island, United States
Baranof Island, United States      
Spend a full day kayaking, hiking, and searching for bubble net feeding or breaching humpback whales. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Sep 10, 2024
Inian Islands, United States
Inian Islands, United States      
Icy Strait Point, United States      
Cruise among the Inian Islands, where an abundance of Steller sea lions reside. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Sep 11, 2024
Glacier Bay, United States
Glacier Bay, United States      
Via special park permit, spend the entire day among the enormous glaciers and expansive wilderness. Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken by the thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea. A National Park Ranger and a native Tlingit interpreter join us to share the lore and legend of the area. Wildness abounds! (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Thursday - Sep 12, 2024
Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, United States      
Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular fjords, with waterfalls cascading from glacially carved walls. See the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close and take a Zodiac cruise for an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Friday - Sep 13, 2024
Petersburg, United States
Petersburg, United States      
Search for humpback whales as we head towards the small, Nordic fishing village of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. Go ashore and explore the unique Southeast Alaskan muskeg ecosystem, with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. Later, enjoy an evening crab feast. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Saturday - Sep 14, 2024
Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States
Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States      
Cruise past towering, glacially carved cliffs and meandering waterfalls and kayak in the still forested backwaters of Misty Fjords National Monument. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Sunday - Sep 15, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States      
Cruise southward along the pristine coastline in search of whales, dolphins, bears, deer, and other wildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among the many bays and inlets. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Monday - Sep 16, 2024
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States      
Day 10 - Tuesday - Sep 17, 2024
Alert Bay, Canada
Alert Bay, Canada      
Cruising Johnstone Strait, Canada      
Visit the Big House in the First Nations Village of Alert Bay, Canada, and learn from the Kwakwaka'wakw people as they perform traditional dances of their ancestors. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Wednesday - Sep 18, 2024
Cruising the Gulf Islands, Canada
Cruising the Gulf Islands, Canada      
Located in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a kayaker's paradise. Explore the myriad islets and rocky coasts and keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of sea birds, shore birds, and birds of prey. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Thursday - Sep 19, 2024
Victoria, Canada
Victoria, Canada      
Choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the water-front, take a historical stroll through Old Town, or discover James Bay on an architecture tour. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Bateman Gallery while taking in the incredible collection of paintings by famed wildlife artist Robert Bateman. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Friday - Sep 20, 2024
San Juan Islands, United States
San Juan Islands, United States      
Spend a full day exploring the San Juan Islands via naturalist-led hikes and by kayak. Search for killer whales. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Saturday - Sep 21, 2024
Seattle, United States
Seattle, United States      
Arrive in Seattle this morning and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)