2027 Alaska Inside Passage Cruise with Linda Wangsgaard

Seward to Vancouver - 7-Days

Hosted by Linda Wangsgaard
Departs: June 10-17, 2027

Come set sail with Linda and experience the Inside Passage in all its majesty. Sail from Seward to the towering face of the Hubbard Glacier, where ice confronts the sea in spectacular fashion. Mighty glaciers and whale-filled waters guide you through echoes of the gold rush and Alaska’s historic ports. Discover Juneau, the capital of panoramic scenery and fresh seafood, then journey south through the powerful tides of the Seymour Narrows and the tranquil islands of British Columbia.

Cruise Highlights:

  • Pricing From: $4,500 per person, all-inclusive fare 
  • 8 Ports: Seward (Anchorage, Alaska), Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, Juneau (Alaska), Haines (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska), Klawock, Alaska, Cruise Inside Passage, Vancouver
  • 68 Shore Excursion Options

Special Offers:

SIGNATURE AMENITY: 

  • $600 shipboard credit + $800 shore excursion credit

Itinerary

DAY 1 - June 10, 2027 | Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

Ringed by mountains, glaciers, and dark northern waters, Seward is a dramatic gateway to Alaska’s wild southern coast and the landscapes of Kenai Fjords. Whales, seabirds, and calving ice define the scenery, while the town itself remains modest in scale, almost secondary to the elemental grandeur surrounding it. Arriving here is less about urban discovery than about entering a world of sharp air, immense space, and nature at full volume; the kind of port that lingers in the memory, not through spectacle alone but through texture and mood.

Cruising by Hubbard Glacier is one of Alaska’s great spectacles, a close encounter with the largest tidewater glacier in North America. Its immense wall of blue-white ice stretches for more than six miles, fed by snowfields far inland and known for dramatic surges and thunderous calving that remind you the landscape is still in motion. The experience is unforgettable not for what you do ashore, but for the sheer scale, sound, and elemental force unfolding from the deck, and few visitors leave without wanting to return.

Hidden between mountain walls and the waters of the Inside Passage, Juneau is a remote capital surrounded by some of Alaska’s most spectacular wilderness. The great Mendenhall Glacier spills from the Juneau Icefield nearby, while forests, inlets, and high ridgelines shelter whales, bears, and soaring eagles. Whether you take in the panorama from Mount Roberts or venture deeper into glacier country, this is a destination defined by drama, scale, and wild beauty each view ashore feels composed for travelers with time to look closely.

Haines sits at the head of the Lynn Canal deep in Alaska’s Inside Passage, where steep mountains and vast forests meet a coastline alive with extraordinary wildlife. Brown bears wade for salmon, bald eagles gather in numbers unmatched anywhere on Earth, and calm coastal waters reward kayakers and anglers alike. The Chilkat Tlingit culture endures through remarkable hand-woven robes and the heritage buildings of Fort Seward. For a cruise stop that balances raw Alaskan scenery with genuine cultural resonance, Haines delivers without compromise.

Set between forested islands, snow-dusted peaks, and the cold blue waters of the Inside Passage, Sitka offers Alaska in one of its most atmospheric forms. Tlingit heritage, Russian history, and abundant wildlife meet here in unusual harmony, with sea otters, whales, eagles, and bears all part of the wider scene. The town feels intimate against the scale of the landscape, which only makes the sense of wilderness more striking; rewarding an unhurried visit and revealing a destination that feels polished, distinctive, and genuinely memorable.

Set on Prince of Wales Island, Klawock is a small Alaskan port where forested shores, fishing heritage, and Tlingit culture meet in quiet, dramatic fashion. The town is known for its remarkable totem pole park, salmon canneries, and easy access to wildlife-rich landscapes of inlets, rainforests, and remote coastlines. A call here feels intimate and authentic, offering a gentler side of Alaska shaped by tradition, nature, and the rhythm of the sea amid misty channels and towering spruce and glassy tidal waters.

To cruise the 500-mile Alaska Inside Passage is to sail through a living work of natural art, with sculpted mountains soaring from the shoreline, glaciers releasing colossal shelves of ice into the waters below, and killer whales, harbour seals, and humpback whales accompanying the ship. Sheltered from the open Pacific by scattered islands, the route offers calm waters through carved fjords, remote hidden villages, and fractured coastal landscapes. It is a journey of rare, relentless beauty.

Vancouver combines a glass-and-steel downtown skyline with Gastown’s Victorian brickwork, Stanley Park’s 1,000 acres of old-growth forest, and direct access by ferry to Vancouver Island’s wilderness. The city’s food culture draws from its Pacific position and extraordinary multicultural population, and the surrounding mountains and fjords make this one of the most naturally spectacular of any world city.

Silversea All-Inclusive Highlights:

  • All-suite, butler-serviced accommodations
  • Up to 10 dining options and 24-hour in-suite dining
  • Unlimited champagne, fine wines, spirits, and specialty coffees
  • Onboard gratuities, port taxes, and fees
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Shore Excursion Credit on All-inclusive Plus fare
  • Enrichment lectures and onboard entertainment
  • City center transportation
  • Unlimited access to fitness center, spa’s sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas
  • Self-service launderettes and supplies
  • Fully refundable deposit and a flexible cancellation schedule

UNRIVALED SHIPS, UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

There is something uniquely satisfying about a smaller ship. The intimacy. The friendly camaraderie. The excitement of small, off-the-beaten-track destinations. Silversea’s intimate, ultra-luxury ships can sail up narrow waterways into the heart of a city or tie up right at the pier while others must anchor offshore. And for those who yearn to explore the new and unknown, Silversea’s expedition ships can transport you to the furthermost boundaries of the planet. Travel is the elixir of life at Silversea, and every cruise is a voyage of discovery. Come and explore the possibilities on a Silversea cruise.

About Our Ship: The Silver Whisper

Refined elegance meets effortless immersion on Silver Whisper — one of the smallest luxury ships to host a World Cruise. From spacious suites to sophisticated venues, each element of the onboard experience is crafted for comfort and connection. A ratio of nearly one crew member for every guest ensures your journey feels tailored to you. And that same attention to detail is central to the ship’s design. Built to access secluded ports, Silver Whisper brings the Pacific’s most elusive edges into focus.

Cost & Payment Schedule:

To Book This Tour

Linda Wangsgaard at lwangsgaard@morriscolumbus.com or call 801-483-5215 to book!

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About Linda Wangsgaard

I have worked for Morris Columbus Travel for 20+ years. It has given me the opportunity to love so many different cultures and ways of life. I love working with people, and travel. That makes being a travel agent a perfect fit. My favorite places to visit are Italy, Alaska, NYC, Costa Rica, San Diego, Mexico, Hawaii, Newport Beach Area, East Coast for fall foliage, the Washington DC area, and the Great Pacific Northwest. I also love river cruising and anything Disney. I would love to help you plan the vacation of a lifetime!

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