Alaska
Canadian Inside Passage – Sale
Embark on an Unforgettable 12-Day Inside Passage Cruise
Are you ready for a mesmerizing journey through the serene and stunning waters of the Inside Passage? We have a few spaces left on our 12-day cruise from Bellingham, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska. We are offering a sale on this trip at $9,600 per person, regularly $10,900.
This trip through the protected waters of British Columbia, Canada offers a unique and intimate experience that caters to both avid cruisers and those who relish tranquil, scenic travel.
With a maximum of eight guests, this cruise promises an intimate and personal journey. You’ll sail through majestic fjords, marvel at ancient old-growth forests, and explore remote wilderness areas. The relaxed nature of travel aboard the David B ensures you’ll enjoy a peaceful trip, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
This journey of nearly 700 miles at 6.5 knots provides ample time for activities such as reading, journaling, sketching, or simply watching the world go by through the windows. For those interested in learning, there are daily lessons on navigation, weather, anchoring, and safety during our optional Learn to Cruise workshop. These insights are invaluable for anyone dreaming of cruising the Inside Passage safely on their own boat someday.
Each night, we anchor in a new location, allowing you to experience the full splendor of the Inside Passage. While we’re underway most of each day, there are opportunities to step off the boat and explore.
The Inside Passage is ideal for those with a passion for cruising, whether you own a boat, are thinking of purchasing one, or if you just enjoy the boating lifestyle. It’s also perfect for those who prefer slightly less active vacations but love being on the water.
Join us on this unforgettable journey and experience the magic of the Inside Passage. To take advantage of our sale with $1,300 off the regular price visit our specials page. To get more information and to view our 12-day detailed itinerary, please visit our website: Northwest Navigation.
Happy New Year!
Christine
Chief Naturalist, Head Chef and First Mate
If you want your own unforgettable journey, be sure to contact Sarah about our upcoming trips to Alaska, the Canadian Inside Passage and the San Juan Islands. Here you can see our current 2024 and 2025 schedules: https://northwestnavigation.com/schedule-and-rates
Take 30% Off Alaska Cruise
We have two available last-minute spaces on Trip # 376 – Alaska’s Inside Passage with Pack Creek Bear Viewing. This is an amazing trip filled with tidewater glaciers, whales, hiking, and kayaking. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area, a special location on Admiralty Island, known as Kootsnoowoo (meaning Fortress of the Bear) by the Tlingit. This area was set up by the US Forest Service for visitors to watch brown (grizzly) bears in the wild. It’s also one of our favorite places, and spring is one of the best times to watch bears do their bear things. Love is in the air and getting to watch brown bear courtship is better than any soap opera.
These spaces are open to anyone who is or will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing.
Dates: May 18-25, 2021
Departs: Juneau, AK
Disembarks: Petersburg, AK
Available Cabin: Keta with 2 extra long twin bunks and private ensuite head
Cost: Regularly $6800. Now special price: $4760 per person
We hope to see you aboard the David B!
Christine
PS – If you have any questions about any of our trips in Alaska, the San Juan Islands, or the Inside Passage, send Sarah an email or give her a call at 360-474-7218.
PPS – Also, if you would like a private tour of the David B contact Sarah to schedule an appointment for our spring Open Boat is this weekend, April 10 or 11. Each appointment will 30 minutes with a 15-minute gap between appointments. The maximum group size will be 5 and masks will be required.
Preparations for a New Year
There have been a handful of times we’ve waited out a storm while tucked into some comfy cove. As the storm blows through, the gusts of wind pull on the anchor chain and the boat swings. Sometimes a gust will blow so hard it yanks the boat with a big shake. As the storm rages, we shelter at anchor and watch the wind speed. We check to make sure the anchor holds. We wait. We watch. We play cards. We bake cookies. We ride out the storm.
Eventually, the wind calms, and the skies begin to clear. This past year has felt like one long storm that won’t ever let up. At times we’ve wondered if our figurative anchor would hold. But now there are days where it feels like the storm is just beginning to ease and the skies are starting to clear. Sure, there are still big gusts out there that can blow us around but that won’t stop us from planning for this new year.
Our 2021 season is scheduled to begin on April 22 with our sold-out northbound Learn to Cruise from our home port in Bellingham to Ketchikan. As we look ahead we’re excited to once again see we have a busy season in front of us. Over the last few months, we’ve been working on lots of big and small projects. Jeffrey recently completed a realignment of the engine and replaced a couple of bearings on the thrust shaft. Next month, we will be hauling out and we plan to have a new rudder installed, so in some ways it all seems normal. But the virus is still with us and it’s still a consideration as we plan for the new season.
We are updating our COVID-19 policies regarding vaccinations, travel to the boat, hotel stays, deposits, and reservations. We’re hoping that vaccines will be widely available so that people who want to travel with us can be vaccinated. Nevertheless, we might have to fall back on the COVID-19 policies we put into place for the 2020 season, which we found to be effective. Because the situation continues to change rapidly we will continue to keep you informed.
In the meantime, we will continue to prepare for 2021 and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Stay well,
-Christine
PS – If you have any questions about any of our trips in Alaska, the San Juan Islands, or the Inside Passage, send Sarah, an email or give her a call at 360-474-7218.
PSS – I almost forgot to mention, but we will be having an Open Boat over the weekend of April 10 and 11. It will be a little different than our usual as we will be showing the boat by appointment only. Each appointment will 30 minutes with a 15-minute gap between appointments. You can email Sarah for availability. We’ll have more info coming soon!
A Day in Glacier Bay
Beach Meadow Bear
We came across this black bear feeding in a meadow at the edge of a bay we were skiffing in. It briefly looked up at us for a moment before going back to eating sedges. Join us on one of our Alaska cruises and we’ll search for bears on the beach with you too.