EXPEDITION CRUISE

Alaska's Inside Passage

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CRUISE ID # LINDBLADVEALAS-280909

Juneau, Alaska TO Sitka, Alaska

Alaska's Inside Passage
Do more than just see Alaska—be an active participant in all that it has to offer. Voyage into majestic fjords, come face to face with glaciers and kayak along the coast in search of marine life. Learn about whale behavior and watch for breaching and spy-hopping humpbacks and orcas.

Enjoy a full day immersed in the beauty of Glacier Bay National Park
TRIP STARTS ON
September 09, 2028
SHIP SAILS ON
September 09, 2028
HOTEL NIGHTS
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SHIP
National Geographic Venture
TRIP ENDS ON
September 16, 2028
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CRUISE NIGHTS
7
OPERATOR
National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions
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$7,000

WITH SPECIAL SAVINGS APPLIED

FARES SHOWN ARE PER GUEST

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About the Ship

Name

National Geographic Venture

Operator

National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions

Following the build of National Geographic Quest at Nichols Brothers shipyard, her sister ship, the 100-guest National Geographic Venture, floated into the bay on Whidbey Island, becoming the fourth ship in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet built at this storied Pacific Northwest shipyard. In the 1970s, Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, which continue to sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.

Ship Facts
cabin count
50
capacity
100
crew count
52
deck count
4
currency
USD onboard
gross tonnage
2920
language
en
launch year
2018
length
73m
speed
12kts
wheelchair count
No Data
width
14m

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DINING

Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.

Dining Room

Meals are served in a single, unassigned seating for a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Characteristics

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with 270° views
  • Open layout
  • Aft of the ship for extra stability

Amenities

  • Chef's action station
  • Menu with sustainable, local choices

Max Occupancy

  • 106
Entertainment

Public spaces include a main dining area; global gallery; fitness center; lounge with full-service bar and state-of-the-art presentation facilities; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear; partially-covered furnished sundeck; plus open access to the Bridge, the Captain, officers and on-duty wildlife spotters. Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.

Lounge

The lounge contains a full bar and state-of-the-art presentation facilities for talks, presentations, and evening Recap.

Characteristics

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views
  • Small reference library
  • TVs for presentations
  • Heart of the onboard experience

Amenities

  • Bar offering a selection of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Self-s....
Bridge

The fleet's open bridge policy allows guests to visit anytime to chat with the captain and crew, conditions permitting.

Characteristics

  • Operational heart of the ship

Amenities

  • Benches for guest to enjoy viewing
  • Monitoring charts
  • Radars
  • Instruments for navigation
  • Large interactive map

Sun Deck

The expansive sun deck features an al fresco bar, comfortable couch, and lounge chairs.

Characteristics

  • Partially covered furnished outer deck aft of the ship
  • Location for morning stretch classes

Amenities

  • Tables and chairs
  • Lounge chairs
  • Couch
  • Yoga mats
  • Hand washing sink
  • Bar offering a selection of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic....
Viewing Platform

Scan for wildlife and take in stunning views from the viewing platform.

Characteristics

  • Open Bow observation deck, ideal for wildlife viewing

Amenities

  • Swimsuit spinners

Global Gallery

The Global Gallery offers a unique selection of handcrafted gifts, as well as expedition gear like hats, jackets and sunshirts.

Characteristics

  • Retail space offering locally inspired items including jewelry, artwork, binoculars, and other expedition gear

Library

The Library can be found on the Lounge Deck

Health And Fitness

Find tranquility at sea with our wellness program, designed to refresh the body and renew the mind. While offerings vary, most ships have spa treatment rooms and other dedicated wellness spaces, such as fitness centers, yoga studios and saunas. Greet the day with a sunrise stretch session, or wind down after an adventure ashore with a restorative massage. Each experience is tailored to your unique wellness needs, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for the journey ahead.

Gym


A fitness center with elliptical, treadmill, weights and resistance bands; LEXspa treatment room, staffed by wellness specialists.

Spa

Spa treatments are available by appointment in the LEXspa treatment room, staffed by wellness specialists.

Characteristics

  • Quiet and restorative retreat

Amenities

  • Rejuvenating treatments, featuring local and regional add-ons
Wellness Program

Find tranquility at sea with our wellness program, designed to refresh the body and renew the mind. While offerings vary, most ships have spa treatment rooms and other dedicated wellness spaces, such as fitness centers, yoga studios and saunas. Greet the day with a sunrise stretch session, or wind down after an adventure ashore with a restorative massage. Each experience is tailored to your unique wellness needs, leaving you feeling refreshed ....

Enrichment
Expedition Team

Wherever in the world you choose to explore with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, you will travel alongside a team of experts who are deeply passionate about discovering the places you visit. They are scientists, photographers, and cultural experts at the top of their fields who have spent time immersed in your destination—and they thrive on sharing their knowledge and seeking out new insights alongside our inquisitive guests. For the....

Expedition Tools

Ships elegantly crafted and equipped for discovery

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' ships are uniquely equipped with state-of-the-art tools so you can experience the excitement and wonder of genuine exploration, no matter where you travel with us. Navigate along rocky shorelines and into secluded coves in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard or dive into remote waters to discover a galaxy of brightly colored fish—we suppl....

Guest Speakers Program

Exploring the World in Good Company

When you travel with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, you'll enjoy exclusive experiences featuring renowned individuals from the worlds of science, exploration, music, photography, culture and more—including National Geographic experts—thoughtfully curated to enrich your expedition by helping you to connect more deeply to the people, places, and wildlife along your journey.

Visiting Scientist Program

The ships in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet are not only equipped for adventure—they also host important research and conservation work as part of the Visiting Scientist Program. This innovative initiative allows scientists to use the fleet as a platform to build and foster their research endeavors in places like Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galápagos.

The Visiting Scientist Program has been active for years, and i....

Citizen Science

Guests can get involved in the advancement of science by participating in a variety of research projects hosted on their expedition..

Happywhale

Whales have unique markings on their flukes that allow scientists to identify individuals and track them across the globe. When guests capture pictures of the whales spotted on expedition, they can submit them to the Happywhale app to aid in the tracking process. National Geographic....

Mud Room

The mudroom features assigned lockers to store boots and other expedition equipment.

Characteristics

  • Designated expedition gear room
  • Aft of the ship at the zodiac loading platform
  • Expedition office

Amenities

  • Lockers
  • Expedition life vests
  • Triple filtered water filling station

Kids And Teens
National Geographic Explorers-In-Training

Nurture Their Passion For The Planet

One of the most rewarding sights in Baja California is witnessing the spark of curiosity in a young traveler, whether they’re locking eyes with a sea lion while snorkelling or watching a powerful humpback breach the water’s surface. Moments like these are especially meaningful when complemented with the learning opportunities in our exclusive National Geographic Explorers-in-Training programme.....

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Age Requirements
Depending on the company you sail with, age requirements may vary. On a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic voyage, all ages are welcome, including infants (there are even a limited number of cribs on board). Kids and teens can also participate in our exclusive National Geographic Global Explorers program which is led by Certified Field Educators.
Wi-Fi

Complimentary Starlink-enabled wi-fi internet is available to all guests aboard our fleet enabling email, messaging, and social media. Enhanced and Premium internet packages are available for purchase which may enable video chat, web browsing, and streaming (connectivity permitting).

Solo Travellers

We offer solo accommodations on all our expeditions. We recommend you reserve early, as solo cabins may be limited on certain ships.

Self-Disinfecting Ships

ACT Clean CoalTM is a light-activaled, self-disinfecting cleaning process that continuously breaks down viruses, bacteria, mold, and airborne allergens across all ship surfaces. Not only does this create a cleaner, healthier shipboard environment for guests and crew alike, but this non-toxic, chemical-free system also saves more than one million gallons of water each year in our cleaning procedures, and reduces our carbon footprint as well as ....

Expedition Equipment

A fleet of 8 Zodiacs, 24 kayaks, paddleboards; an ROV, hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope; snorkeling gear and wet suits for all guests (where applicable).

Special Features

Internet access. Elevator. The design of the outside decks-with the perfect wildlife viewing platform. The proximity of the Lounge to the deck gives you instant access to spontancous sightings. Have your camera ready!

Pricing Includes

  • Excursions, hotels and airport transfers, as indicated in the itinerary
  • Selection of exploration tools curated to your destination, such as Zodiacs and glass-bottom boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment (including wetsuits, masks, and fins) and other state-of-the-art gear
  • Guidance and company of our leading expedition staff
  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore....
Pricing Does Not Include

  • Airfare (except flights when indicated as included), pre- and post-expedition extensions, additional hotel nights and private transfers (except when indicated as included)
  • Travel protection plans
  • Passport, visa and immigration fees
  • Laundry, spa treatments, scuba diving* and phone services (except when indicated as included)
  • Additional costs associated with medical services outside onboard physician c....