Top Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Q: Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half Day Wildlife Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching Ketchikans Best Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours include Hotel Pickup: Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, and Summit Drive Tales & Tides: Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Alaska are: Alaska Luxury & Special Occasions Alaska Luxury Tours Alaska Tours & Sightseeing Alaska Outdoor Activities Alaska City Tours View all tour styles in Alaska →

The Neets Bay Bear Observatory is closed to the general public and accessible only by permit. As the exclusive permit holder, our guests enjoy a …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (174)

Alaskan Bear Encounter by Land & Sea

The Neets Bay Bear Observatory is closed to the general public and accessible only by permit. As the exclusive permit holder, our guests enjoy a...

4 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (174)

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$414

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel …More

Juneau, USA

4.8 (248)

Mendenhall Glacier Waterfall and Whale Watching Tour

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (248)

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$199

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts …More

Anchorage, USA

5.0 (10)

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

Welcome to Alaska! Combine this amazing, full-day tour with your cruise ship transfer to make the most of your Alaskan vacation. Experience the best parts...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$1,952

Award Winning Salmon Fishing & Wildlife - Ketchikan 4hr

Experience the best Ketchikan salmon fishing! Private tour includes salmon fishing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing. Catch your trophy salmon during the world renown salmon …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (83)

Award Winning Salmon Fishing & Wildlife - Ketchikan 4hr

Experience the best Ketchikan salmon fishing! Private tour includes salmon fishing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing. Catch your trophy salmon during the world renown salmon...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (83)

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$475

Veteran owned and operated. Join our Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka on a 2.5 hour voyage and explore the rugged coastline of the Tongass …More

Sitka, USA

5.0 (123)

Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka

Veteran owned and operated. Join our Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka on a 2.5 hour voyage and explore the rugged coastline of the Tongass...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (123)

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$225

Alaska Boatman Adventure with Southeast Exposure

Be the captain of your own Zodiac boat on this Alaskan wilderness adventure from Ketchikan! Follow your guide along gorgeous bays, past lush islands, and …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (107)

Alaska Boatman Adventure with Southeast Exposure

Be the captain of your own Zodiac boat on this Alaskan wilderness adventure from Ketchikan! Follow your guide along gorgeous bays, past lush islands, and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (107)

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$179

Whale Watching and Bear Search-Icy Strait Point

Wooshkeetaan Tours is a locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and …More

Hoonah, USA

4.9 (89)

Whale Watching and Bear Search-Icy Strait Point

Wooshkeetaan Tours is a locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (89)

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$275

A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

Experiencing Southeast Alaska and its incredible wildlife is a must for any visitor, and there’s no better way to do it than aboard the Goleta, …More

Sitka, USA

5.0 (67)

A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

Experiencing Southeast Alaska and its incredible wildlife is a must for any visitor, and there’s no better way to do it than aboard the Goleta,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (67)

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$225

Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more! …More

Sitka, USA

4.9 (71)

Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest

Join an award-winning cruise that offers the opportunity to spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, brown bears, deer, bald eagles, and more!...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (71)

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$191

Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ketchikan)

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (414)

Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ketchikan)

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company, and we pride ourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (414)

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$124

Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, & …More

5.0 (244)

Icy Strait Whale & Wildlife Endeavor

Explore Icy Strait in style aboard our custom built 6 passenger whale watching catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, indoor seating, outdoor seating, &...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (244)

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$287

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel …More

Juneau, USA

4.9 (352)

Whale Watching Adventure in Juneau

Although we are the original whale-watching company in Juneau (operating since 1994), we are still small and family-owned and operated! We want you to feel...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (352)

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$154

Sitka Whale Watching & Wildlife Adventure

We are excited to share that during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, whales were seen on 100% of our trips! Skip the crowded boats and …More

Sitka, USA

4.9 (264)

Sitka Whale Watching & Wildlife Adventure

We are excited to share that during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, whales were seen on 100% of our trips! Skip the crowded boats and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (264)

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$199

Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour

Combine sightseeing and river rafting on this relaxing Skagway shore excursion. Enjoy a beautiful 10-mile (16-km) drive along the coast to the Dyea Valley, an …More

Skagway, USA

4.9 (299)

Skagway Shore Excursion: Scenic River Float Tour

Combine sightseeing and river rafting on this relaxing Skagway shore excursion. Enjoy a beautiful 10-mile (16-km) drive along the coast to the Dyea Valley, an...

135 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (299)

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$102

Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

Embark upon a traditional fishing tour of the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska. Try your hand at angling salmon, halibut or both in a small-group setting …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (369)

Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

Embark upon a traditional fishing tour of the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska. Try your hand at angling salmon, halibut or both in a small-group setting...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (369)

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$330

Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour

I (Captain Matt) along with my crew member take our guests out for an incredible experience on the waters in and around Sitka Sound viewing …More

Sitka, USA

5.0 (109)

Experience Incredible Marine Wildlife Tour

I (Captain Matt) along with my crew member take our guests out for an incredible experience on the waters in and around Sitka Sound viewing...

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (109)

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$210

BEST HALIBUT Fishing Excursion & Wildlife - KETCHIKAN Top Rated

Experience the best Alaska halibut fishing! Private excursion includes halibut fishing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing. Catch your trophy halibut in Ketchikan, Alaska. We offer …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (116)

BEST HALIBUT Fishing Excursion & Wildlife - KETCHIKAN Top Rated

Experience the best Alaska halibut fishing! Private excursion includes halibut fishing, whale watching, and wildlife viewing. Catch your trophy halibut in Ketchikan, Alaska. We offer...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (116)

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$499

Travel into the protected waters of Resurrection Bay in search of gray whale on their annual migration through Alaskan waters on this 4-hour excursion. Gray …More

Seward, USA

4.9 (152)

Resurrection Bay Spring Wildlife Cruise

Travel into the protected waters of Resurrection Bay in search of gray whale on their annual migration through Alaskan waters on this 4-hour excursion. Gray...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (152)

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$123

Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward

Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based …More

Seward, USA

5.0 (148)

Captain's Choice Kenai Fjords National Park Tour from Seward

Maximize your adventure aboard this flexible seven-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Explore the day’s most spectacular sights as your captain selects their route based...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (148)

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$255

This trip is the perfect introduction to sea kayaking. The tour departs from Lowell Point Beach in Seward and travels along Resurrection Bay to Tonsina …More

Seward, USA

4.8 (133)

Tonsina Point Kayak in Resurrection Bay

This trip is the perfect introduction to sea kayaking. The tour departs from Lowell Point Beach in Seward and travels along Resurrection Bay to Tonsina...

3 to 4 hours

4.8 (133)

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$119

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are:

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Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Alaska trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?