The Inside Passage (Juneau & Glacier Bay)
Alaska's Coastal Highway
Glaciers, fjords, and whales along a roadless maze of forested islands.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why The Inside Passage (Juneau & Glacier Bay).
Cruise past calving tidewater glaciers.
Whales, sea lions, and bald eagles.
Forested fjords and roadless port towns.
Glacier Bay's icy wonderland.
The classic Alaska cruise route.
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The Inside Passage is Alaska's watery highway — a roadless maze of forested fjords where glaciers calve into the sea, whales breach, and eagles soar. Reachable only by boat or plane, it's the heart of the great Alaska cruise.
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Sécurité
Safety Overview
The Inside Passage (Juneau & Glacier Bay)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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