Rates AND Availability

Your Alaska Small Ship Cruise Adventure Awaits!

 

Prince William Sound Cruise Rates2025 & 2026 

Kenai Fjords National Park 2025 & 2026 

Alaska’s Historic Inside Passage 2025 & 2026

Custom Private Charters


 

Small Ship Cruise Pricing

North Pacific Expeditions offers cruises by individual cabins, whole-boat charters or create your own custom private charter.

All our cruises aboard Sea Star are all-inclusive experience with No Hidden Costs.

 

What does North Pacific Expeditions include aboard a small ship cruise?

Your booking aboard our classic yacht Sea Star includes:

      • The Alaska Railroad transit from Anchorage to/from Whittier and to/from Seward to meet up with the vessel Sea Star
      • The crew meets and greets you upon your arrival to assist in getting you to our vessel
      • Private stateroom with spacious bathroom – both with opening port windows
      • Chef-prepared gourmet meals and snacks serviced throughout the day
      • All-you-can-drink non-alcoholic self-service beverage bar (e.g. coffee, tea, soda pop, sparking water, etc)
      • Beer and fine wines served with lunch and dinner
      • All guided activities including sea kayaking, nature hikes and beachcombing shore excursions
      • Use of adventure gear like rubber boots, binoculars, and trekking poles
      • All harbor taxes and permit fees
      • Dedicated and enthusiastic customer service

 

A Rail and Sail Cruise –

Includes the Alaska Railroad!

Between Anchorage and our vessel Sea Star, experience the exciting Alaska Railroad ride that travels through the dramatic mountainous wilderness. View the waters of Turnagain Arm (to possibly catch a glimpse of the feeding Beluga whales), see glacial rivers, and listen to a guided narrative tour from the comfort of your seat.  The Alaska Railroad is an adventurous and scenic way to get you between Anchorage and our vessel Sea Star.  This Alaska Railroad adventure is included in the cruise price.

 
 

Traveler Discounts

 North Pacific Expeditions offers discounts for solo travelers and families with children. 

  • Single Travelers – A solo/single traveler can book our Puffin cabin without the typical industry 1.5x double occupancy surcharge (when booking an individual cabin)
  • 20% Discount for Children – Children traveling with parents booked in the same cabin receive a 20% discount (when booking an individual cabin)

 

Reservation and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107



 

Prince William Sound – Rates and Availability

~  A Rail and Sail Adventure~

 

5 Days /4 Nights   or    7 Days/6 Nights

Departing from the ports of Whittier and Seward  

Cruise Year 2025                                      Cruise Year 2026



 

Prince William Sound Cruise Rates – 2025
 

* Solo Traveler Discount – Double occupancy surcharge fee of 1.5x for single traveler does NOT apply when booking the Puffin Cabin

* Child Discount – Children traveling with parents booked in same stateroom receive 20% discount

 

 
Availability – 2025

Cruise DatesDurationPort of CallPuffin Cabin *Sandpiper *Kittiwake *Osprey *Cabin Status
June 21 – June 277 DaysSeward – WhittierBookedBookedBookedBookedSOLD OUT
June 29 – July 35 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
July 5 – July 95 DaysWhittierAvailableBookedAvailableAvailable3 Cabins Left
July11 – July 177 DaysWhittierAvailableBookedAvailableAvailable3 Cabins Left
July 19- July 235 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
July 25 – July 295 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
July 31 – Aug 67 DaysWhittierAvailableBookedBookedAvailable2 Cabins Left
Aug 8 – Aug 125 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
Aug 14 -Aug 185 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailable AvailableWhole-Boat Available
Aug 20 – Aug 267 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
Aug 28 – Sep 15 DaysWhittierAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
Sep 3 – Sep 75 DaysWhittierReservedReservedReservedReservedOn-Hold
 

** Each scheduled cruise departure date is confirmed when two or more of Sea Star’s cabins are booked **

Reservations and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107

 



 

Prince William Sound Cruise Rates – 2026 
 

* Solo Traveler Discount – Double occupancy surcharge fee of 1.5x for single traveler does NOT apply when booking the Puffin Cabin

* Child Discount – Children traveling with parents booked in same stateroom receive 20% discount

 

 

Availability – 2026

Cruise Dates Coming Soon

 

** Each scheduled cruise departure date is confirmed when two or more of Sea Star’s cabins are booked **

Reservations and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107 



 

Kenai Fjords National Park Rates and Availability

~ A National Park Explorer’s Adventure ~

 

5 Days /4 Nights   or    7 Days/5 Nights

Departing from the port of Seward

Cruise Year 2025                                      Cruise Year 2026



 

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Rates – 2025

 

      • Cruises by Individual Cabin –
        • 5 Days/4 Nights – $6,075 (per person/dbl occupancy*)
          • Includes: Alaska Railroad – To/From Anchorage & Seward
        • 7 Days/6 Nights – $7,775 (per person/dbl occupancy*)
          • Includes: Alaska Railroad – To/From Anchorage & Seward

* Solo Traveler Discount – Double occupancy surcharge fee of 1.5x for single traveler does NOT apply when booking the Puffin Cabin

* Child Discount – Children traveling with parents booked in same stateroom receive 20% discount

 

      • Whole-Boat Charter –
        • 5 Days/4 Nights – $48,600
          • Includes Alaska Railroad – To/From Anchorage & Seward
          • Add $1,500 per person for each additional person after 8
        • 7 Days/6 Nights- $62,200
          • Includes Alaska Railroad – To/From Anchorage & Seward
          • Add $1,500 per person for each additional person after 8

 

Upgrade the Alaska Railroad Experience –

Upgrade the Alaska Railroad experience from Adventure Class to Gold Star Service

            • Add $230 (p/p) to upgrade to Alaska Railroad’s Premium Gold Star Service 
              • Incudes full-service dining aboard the lower-level dining car (breakfast/dinner)
              • A seat in the glass-dome ceiling rail car with comfortable forward-facing seats
              • Private bar and two complimentary adult beverages

 
Availability – 2025

Cruise DatesDurationPort of CallPuffin *Sandpiper *Kittiwake *Osprey *Cabin Status
May 24 – May 307 DaysSewardReservedReservedReservedReservedPrivate Charter - On Hold
June 1 – June 55 DaysSewardAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
June 7 – June 137 DaysSewardAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableWhole-Boat Available
June 15 – June 195 DaysSewardAvailableAvailableBookedAvailable3 Cabins Available

  

** Each scheduled cruise departure date is confirmed when two or more of Sea Star’s cabins are booked **

Reservations and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107

 



 

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Rates – 2026
 

      • Cruises by Individual Cabin –
        • 5 Days/4 Nights – $6,200 (per person/dbl occupancy*)
          • Includes: Alaska Railroad Transportation – To/From Anchorage & Seward
        • 7 Days/6 Nights – $7,900 (per person/dbl occupancy*)
          • Includes: Alaska Railroad Transportation – To/From Anchorage & Seward

* Solo Traveler Discount – Double occupancy surcharge fee of 1.5x for single traveler does NOT apply when booking the Puffin Cabin

* Child Discount – Children traveling with parents booked in same stateroom receive 20% discount

 

      • Whole-Boat Charter –
        • 5 Days/4 Nights – $49,500
          • Includes Alaska Railroad Transportation – To/From Anchorage & Seward
          • Add $1,500 per person for each additional person after 8
        • 7 Days/6 Nights – $63,500
          • Includes Alaska Railroad Transportation – To/From Anchorage & Seward
          • Add $1,500 per person for each additional person after 8

 

Upgrade the Alaska Railroad Experience –

Upgrade the Alaska Railroad experience from Adventure Class to Gold Star Service

          • Add $220 (p/p) to upgrade to Alaska Railroad’s Premium Gold Star Service 
            • Incudes full-service dining aboard the lower-level dining car (breakfast/dinner)
            • A seat in the glass-dome ceiling rail car with comfortable forward-facing seats
            • Private bar and two complimentary adult beverages

 
Availability – 2026


Cruise Dates Coming Soon
 

** Each scheduled cruise departure date is confirmed when two or more of Sea Star’s cabins are booked **

Reservations and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107


 

 

Alaska’s Historic Inside Passage – Rates and Availability

Southeast Alaska

~ A Mariner’s Navigational Education Cruise ~

 

Up to 8 Days /7 Nights

Serving ports of Seattle, Ketchikan, and Sitka

Cruise Year 2025                                      Cruise Year 2026

Cruise route between Seattle, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka

 

North Pacific Expeditions Inside Passage Mariner’s Navigation Educational cruise travels the Historic Inside Passage between Seattle, WA and Sitka, AK. For mariners wanting to gain more confidence and proficiency with these waters of British Columbia and Alaska, this particular cruise will be a valuable instructional experience. Most of the cruise is in transit (with three of the eight days underway 24/7) and focuses on educational instruction in navigation, piloting, currents and weather instead of the traditional cruise activities like kayaking, glacier visits, shore trekking or wildlife viewing. 

 

 

 
Reservations and Inquiries 

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Inside Passage Cruise Rates – 2025

 

 

 

Availability – 2025
 

North Bound

Cruise DestinationCruise Dates
Seattle - Ketchikan (3 Days; Non-Stop)May 17 - May 19
Seattle - Petersburg (5 Days; Two overnight stops)May 17 - May 21
Seattle - Sitka (8 Days; Four overnight stops)May 17 - May 24
Note: Whole-Boat passengers may disembark at any port.
Cabin OptionsCabin Status
PuffinBooked
SandpiperBooked
KittiiwakeBooked
OspreyBooked
 

South Bound

Cruise DestinationCruise Dates
Sitka - Seattle (8 Days; Four overnight stops)Sep 10 - Sep 17
Ketchikan - Seattle (3 Days; Non-Stop)Sep 13 - Sep 17
Ketchikan - Seattle (3 Days; Non-Stop)Sep 15 - Sep 17
Note: Whole-Boat passengers may disembark at any port.
Cabin OptionsCabin Status
Puffin CabinBooked
Sandpiper CabinBooked
Kittiwake CabinBooked
Osprey CabinBooked

Reservations and Inquiries

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Historical Inside Passage Cruise Rates – 2026

 

 

 

Availability – 2026
 

North Bound

Cruise Dates Coming Soon!
 

South Bound

Cruise Dates Coming Soon!

 

Reservations and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107

 

Note: Transportation to and from the vessel SEA STAR is the sole responsibility of the client and is not a part of or included in the cost of the cruise fare.

 



 

Custom Private Charters

~ Create Your Own Custom Adventure~

 

Sea Star anchored in Harriman Fjord

We offer private charters for private parties, outfitters, researchers or independent operators. Please contact our office for more information if you would like to book our vessel Sea Star for recreational, commercial, or for research purposes (e.g. photography workshops, yoga retreat, data collection etc.).

To inquire and make a reservation for private cruises or commercial charters, please call (206) 886-8107 or visit our Reservation Inquiries page.

Refer to North Pacific Expeditions Terms and Conditions in reference to the applicability and limitations of sales, discounts and/or promotions offered by NPE.

 

 

 

 

Reservations and Inquiries

Or call us at (206) 886-8107


 

Schedules, Rates, and Cruise Notes