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5-night Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord Westbound Cruise

Juneau/Sitka
5-night Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord Westbound Cruise
May 4, 2025
Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Sea Lion
Juneau/Sitka
Vacation Offer ID 1518977
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Exclusive Offer
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
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The Signature Collection – Exclusive Amenities
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Cruise Inclusions

  • 5-nights accommodations
  • All meals aboard ship
  • And more

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare
Optional pre or post cruise nights

  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Juneau

Juneau 05/04/2025

Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s capital city, in the early afternoon and embark National Geographic Sea Lion or National Geographic Sea Bird in time for cocktails and an introduction of the vessel staff and crew. Meals Included: Dinner
05/04/2025 05/04/2025
Tracy Arm

Tracy Arm 05/05/2025

Wake up in Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm, part of the Tracy Arm-Ford's Terror Wilderness. Cruise through this glacier-sculpted fjord, then set out to explore by Zodiac. View the soaring Dawes or South Sawyer Glacier up close—and keep an eye out for the dramatic sight of huge slabs of ice breaking off and crashing into the water below. If conditions permit, paddle a kayak below the steep walls of the fjord. Celebrate your voyage with a farewell dinner on board. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05/05/2025 05/05/2025
Haines

Haines 05/06/2025

A paradise for adventure seekers, Haines offers the chance to cycle along the edge of a glacial fjord, go fly fishing for salmon and Dolly Verdon trout, or choose from an array of world-class hikes. Other options include a visit to the ancient Tlingit village of Klukwan for a dance demonstration and cultural interpretation before rafting down the Chilkat River. This day brims with options. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05/06/2025 05/06/2025
Icy Strait

Icy Strait 05/07/2025

Spend today searching for wildlife in nutrient-rich waters where the Pacific Ocean meets the Inside Passage. Options include a Zodiac cruise among the Inian Islands, home to a sizeable population of Steller sea lions; kayaking in the protected coves of Chichagof Island; or hiking in lush temperate rain forest where bald eagles dot the canopies. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05/07/2025 05/07/2025
Inian Islands

Inian Islands 05/07/2025

Spend today searching for wildlife in nutrient-rich waters where the Pacific Ocean meets the Inside Passage. Options include a Zodiac cruise among the Inian Islands, home to a sizeable population of Steller sea lions; kayaking in the protected coves of Chichagof Island; or hiking in lush temperate rain forest where bald eagles dot the canopies. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05/07/2025 05/07/2025
Baranof Island

Baranof Island 05/08/2025

Explore the breathtaking bays of Baranof or Chichagof. Both islands are part of the ancient Tongass National Forest. Chichagof harbors one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world, and both islands are home to diverse wildlife. Kayak or paddleboard along rugged coastlines and go hiking through the temperate rainforest, listening for bald eagles calling out from the tops of towering spruce and hemlock trees. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05/08/2025 05/08/2025
Chichagof Island

Chichagof Island 05/08/2025

Explore the breathtaking bays of Baranof or Chichagof. Both islands are part of the ancient Tongass National Forest. Chichagof harbors one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world, and both islands are home to diverse wildlife. Kayak or paddleboard along rugged coastlines and go hiking through the temperate rainforest, listening for bald eagles calling out from the tops of towering spruce and hemlock trees. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05/08/2025 05/08/2025
Sitka

Sitka 05/09/2025

Arrive in Sitka, situated on the western coast of Baranof Island and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Take a walk in Sitka National Historical Park, where Tlingit and Haida totem poles tower over coastal trails. Visit the Alaska Raptor Center for an up-close look at Alaska's birds of prey. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals Included: Dinner
05/09/2025 05/09/2025
Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Sea Lion
 National Geographic Sea Bird, like her twin ship National Geographic Sea Lion, is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters from Alaska, to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez and to Costa Rica and Panama. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.  
Ship Highlights
  • Cabins with comfortable space and facing with a window or porthole
  • The lounge, located forward on the main deck, is the heart of expedition community, where cocktail hour takes place
  • Enjoy the delicious meals in the Dining Area served fresh
  • After a day of exploring, invite yourself to relax in Sea Bird’s open spaces on deck or recharge with a wellness treatment
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
1982
Last Refurbished
2005
Registry
United States
Ship Length
152 ft (46.3 m)
Passenger Capacity
62
Number of Crew
25

Dining

Buffet
Lunch is most often offered as a buffet or served family style.

Bars & Lounges

Bars & Lounges
The lounge, located forward on the main deck, is the heart of expedition community, where it hold cocktail hour and Recap each evening. It’s also where you’ll gather for lectures, photography talks, and guest speaker presentations.

Onboard Activities

Service
An attentive, expert hotel staff and well-thought-out amenities ensure a comfortable shipboard life.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities
National Geographic Sea Lion features an open bow and sundeck for gathering to watch for wildlife or enjoy an evening cocktail with friends in the open air.

Wellness

Wellness
Wellness.

Oceanview

Category 1 (01) $4,003
Category 1
  • Category: 01
Cat 1 #301-306 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Category 2 (02) $4,705
Category 2
  • Category: 02
Cat 2 #200-212, 215 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Category 3 (03) $5,624
Category 3
  • Category: 03
Cat 3 #214, 216, 217, 219 - These cabins include two lower single beds that can convert to a double bed and a pullout single bed for a third person, plus a small table, two chairs, and two window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one-half the double occupancy rate.

Price is per person, double occupancy.

Cost Includes: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Bridge Deck

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  • Category 3 (03)
Upper Deck

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Main Deck

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  • Category 1 (01)
  • Category 2 (02)
  • Category 3 (03)