Inside Passage Region
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage stretches 500 miles along the Pacific Ocean and boasts wildlife-filled fjords, tidewater glaciers, and lush island scenery. The Tongass National Forest — the largest national forest in the United States and the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world — covers the vast majority of the Inside Passage.
The Inside Passage is home to Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Alaska Native peoples whose history is reflected in towering totem poles and whose vibrant culture can be seen today through art, song, and dance. Russian settlers left their legacy through onion-domed churches gleaming with icons.
Today, the Inside Passage is the most popular route for large and small cruise ships departing from the Seattle, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, B.C. from May through September. For those that want to travel at their own pace, the Inside Passage is also accessible on the state ferry along the Alaska Marine Highway System, which stops in 35 ports of call from Bellingham, WA to Dutch Harbor in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.
Both cruisers and independent travelers are awed by the lush beauty of top Inside Passage destinations including Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka, Skagway, Wrangell, and Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. There’s no shortage of adventures to be had, including kayaking, hiking, fishing, experiencing Alaska Native culture, glacier viewing, and searching for wildlife including whales, bears, and eagles.
Map of Inside Passage Alaska
Plan Your Trip
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Hoonah's Premier Tour Company! Offering a Whale Watch, Wilderness Tour & Brown Search, Saltwater Fishing, Stream Fishing and a Kayak Adventure...
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Juneau’s most luxurious accommodation, The Jorgenson House is an elegant, boutique and exclusive inn with private event space, nestled downtown...
The Aspen Suites Hotel is Sitka's newest hotel which opened in 2017 located in the heart of downtown. The 70 spacious and beautifully appointed...
Celebrating 27 years in business, Logistics LLC is Alaska and Seattle's expert destination management, event and meeting planning company. Our...
Unspoiled and unhurried, Haines is the natural choice! We are renowned for our stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and rich culture. Make Haines...
Alaskan Tour Guides specializes in small group and family land tour experiences focused on wildlife, culture, history, Alaska's natural beauty...
Eat your way through Alaska's capital city! Juneau Food Tours provides tasty culinary adventures. Our summer tour, Tour with Taste, features the...
The Aspen Suites Hotel is Juneau's newest hotel located in beautiful Mendenhall Valley less than one mile from the Juneau International Airport...
Based out of Ketchikan, AK, Carlin Air provides floatplane tours & private charters for the Ketchikan area including Misty Fjords & Prince of...
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We offer fully escorted, customized land tours for small groups and families with a maximum...
Come Fishing with Us! Rum Runner Charters specializes in affordable, private fishing charters for families and small groups. We offer ½ day, ¾...
Avoid the crowds! Rum Runner Charters specializes in affordable, private, marine wildlife viewing excursions for families and small groups. Our...
Aspen Hotel of Alaska offers first-class new hotels in seven locations around the state of Alaska. All properties offer suites with full...
The Aspen Suites Hotel is Haines newest hotel located right in the heart of downtown. The 50 spacious and beautifully appointed suites offer two...
Alaska Coach Tours operates shore excursion day tours in Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, and Skagway from mid-April through September. In Anchorage, we...
A true Alaskan adventure! Witness the wonders of Juneau’s Norris Glacier through the eyes of an Iditarod musher. On this once-in-a-lifetime...
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