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 →

Tales & Tides: Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise

Experience a unique Ketchikan wildlife cruise that combines breathtaking scenery, Alaska wildlife, and authentic local storytelling. Departing from Clover Pass Resort aboard our comfortable enclosed …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (31)

Tales & Tides: Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (31)

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$189

After 10 years of high adventure tours from Seattle to Juneau we are now offering a tour of the Juneau waters from a new perspective, …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (39)

Juneau Jetski & Whale Adventure

After 10 years of high adventure tours from Seattle to Juneau we are now offering a tour of the Juneau waters from a new perspective,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (39)

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$550

Drive the Seward Highway along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier. The Glacier Quest Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to …More

Whittier, USA

5.0 (21)

Glacier Quest Cruise Self Drive

Drive the Seward Highway along the scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier. The Glacier Quest Cruise takes you from the quaint seaside town of Whittier to...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (21)

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$224

Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Excursion (Ward Cove)

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company based out of Ward Cove. We pride yourselves on providing guests with an experience …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (28)

Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Excursion (Ward Cove)

Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company based out of Ward Cove. We pride yourselves on providing guests with an experience...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$124

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. On the …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (30)

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise and Coach Package

We make it easy to see it all in one day! Relax on the coach as you enjoy the beauty of Turnagain Arm. On the...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (30)

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$368

Private. Exclusive. Luxury. Just as the name suggests, LUXURY is the difference. If crowds, buses and packed boats aren't your thing, then you've found the right …More

Juneau, USA

4.9 (157)

Private Luxury Whale Watch

Private. Exclusive. Luxury. Just as the name suggests, LUXURY is the difference. If crowds, buses and packed boats aren't your thing, then you've found the right...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (157)

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$3,599

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to …More

Juneau, USA

4.6 (341)

Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to...

3 hours 30 minutes

4.6 (341)

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$209

Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Come face-to-face with a glacier, marvel at huge humpback whales and top this excitement off with a scrumptious meal featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over …More

Juneau, USA

4.6 (163)

Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Come face-to-face with a glacier, marvel at huge humpback whales and top this excitement off with a scrumptious meal featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over...

6 to 7 hours

4.6 (163)

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$279

Enjoy a fully narrated motorcoach tour to Fortress of the Bear, a working rehabilitation center for once-orphaned brown and black bears. Then, board an excursion …More

Sitka, USA

4.8 (17)

Alaska Bears and Silver Bay Homestead

Enjoy a fully narrated motorcoach tour to Fortress of the Bear, a working rehabilitation center for once-orphaned brown and black bears. Then, board an excursion...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (17)

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$269

Half day Spring Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward

During the spring months spot the annual Gray Whale migration with a special tour to the mouth of Resurrection Bay. California Gray Whales, travel over …More

Seward, USA

4.5 (28)

Half day Spring Resurrection Bay & Wildlife Tour from Seward

During the spring months spot the annual Gray Whale migration with a special tour to the mouth of Resurrection Bay. California Gray Whales, travel over...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (28)

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$131

Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour

Explore the breathtaking waters of Ketchikan on this intimate whale watching tour. With a small group led by knowledgeable locals, enjoy personalized service as you …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (93)

Whales and Lunch! Ketchikan's Premier Marine Mammal Viewing Tour

Explore the breathtaking waters of Ketchikan on this intimate whale watching tour. With a small group led by knowledgeable locals, enjoy personalized service as you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (93)

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$259

Embark on an unforgettable adventure directly from your cruise ship! Your expedition boat takes you on a magical journey through dynamic Sitka Sound, offering breathtaking …More

Sitka, USA

4.9 (15)

Wildlife Cruise and Homestead Discovery

Embark on an unforgettable adventure directly from your cruise ship! Your expedition boat takes you on a magical journey through dynamic Sitka Sound, offering breathtaking...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$259

Fill your need for adventure and excitement while in Ketchikan on this four-hour off-road Jeep and canoe tour ! Take control of a four-wheel- drive …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.6 (106)

Ketchikan Jeep and Canoe Safari

Fill your need for adventure and excitement while in Ketchikan on this four-hour off-road Jeep and canoe tour ! Take control of a four-wheel- drive...

4 hours

4.6 (106)

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$229

14 passenger Whale Watching Tours in Icy Strait aka Hoonah AK

Join us on a once in a lifetime tour. We’ll take you out whale watching in Icy Straits . You’ll see humpback whales, guaranteed! You …More

Hoonah, USA

5.0 (62)

14 passenger Whale Watching Tours in Icy Strait aka Hoonah AK

Join us on a once in a lifetime tour. We’ll take you out whale watching in Icy Straits . You’ll see humpback whales, guaranteed! You...

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (62)

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$314

Sitka Sea Level Adventures is a local & family-run tour company in Sitka, Alaska. Specializing in whale watching & marine wildlife tours, we explore Sitka …More

Sitka, USA

5.0 (7)

2 Hour Private Marine Wildlife Tour

Sitka Sea Level Adventures is a local & family-run tour company in Sitka, Alaska. Specializing in whale watching & marine wildlife tours, we explore Sitka...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$200

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Alaskan wilderness aboard your custom-built expedition vessel from Sitka shipyard. Your dedicated crew ensures a seamless experience as …More

Juneau, USA

4.2 (20)

Juneau Whale Watch and Wildlife Quest

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Alaskan wilderness aboard your custom-built expedition vessel from Sitka shipyard. Your dedicated crew ensures a seamless experience as...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (20)

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$180

Wildlife Quest and Fin Island Lodge from Sitka

Set out in search for Sitka’s famous wildlife, including sea otters, whales, coastal brown bears, and more. This tour has a 99.9% – wildlife viewing …More

Sitka, USA

5.0 (8)

Wildlife Quest and Fin Island Lodge from Sitka

Set out in search for Sitka’s famous wildlife, including sea otters, whales, coastal brown bears, and more. This tour has a 99.9% – wildlife viewing...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$310

Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe and Nature Walk

Explore Ketchikan the way the natives did on this rainforest canoe trip and nature walk. On this 3.5-hour Alaskan tour, paddle through a pristine lake …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.6 (86)

Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe and Nature Walk

Explore Ketchikan the way the natives did on this rainforest canoe trip and nature walk. On this 3.5-hour Alaskan tour, paddle through a pristine lake...

3 hours 30 minutes

4.6 (86)

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$145

FROM HAINES - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

The world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world! Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along …More

Haines, USA

4.8 (43)

FROM HAINES - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

The world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world! Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along...

4 hours

4.8 (43)

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$182

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer …More

Anchorage, USA

4.9 (58)

Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour

Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer...

11 hours

4.9 (58)

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$415

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?