Rates and Availability
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Cruise Schedules, Rates and Availability
Prince William Sound
Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska’s Historic Inside Passage
Custom Private Charters
Welcome aboard for the Best Alaska Adventure Small Ship Cruise you’ll ever experience!
Each North Pacific Expeditions cruise adventure offers:
- A choice from a variety of Southcentral and Southeast Alaska cruise routes
- All-inclusive pricing
- Single occupancy rates available without the typical additional surcharge
- Includes world-class Alaska Railroad transportation to/from Anchorage to meet SEA STAR in either Whittier or Seward
- Small, intimate groups (of no more than 12 guests)
- Flexible departure/arrival times for your comfort and needs
- Customizable itineraries allowing you to explore port towns and Anchorage
- A unique and unforgettable adventure!
Booking a cruise with North Pacific Expeditions:
We offer customizable Alaska small ship cruise itineraries and have dedicated customer service. Give us a call or send an email expressing your interest in making a reservation with North Pacific Expeditions.
We would be delighted to answer any questions, coordinate and then schedule your cruise with North Pacific Expeditions either by email or by telephone, whatever works best for you.
Prince William Sound – Rates and Availability
~ Rail and Sail Adventure ~
Reservations and Inquiries
Rates

Cruises departing from and returning to Whittier

Cruises between the ports of Whittier and Seward
- Puffin Cabin (Sleeps 2)
- 2 Twin Bunks
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Whitter
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,200/person (single occupancy)
- $6,040/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,500/person (single occupancy)
- $6,350/person (double occupancy)
- Sandpiper Cabin (Sleeps 3)
- 2 Twin XL Beds & 1 Pullman-style Twin Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Whitter
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,200/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,500/person (double occupancy)
- Kittiwake Cabin (Sleeps 3)
- 1 Full Size Bed and 1 Twin Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Whitter
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,200/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,500/person (double occupancy)
- Osprey Cabin (Sleeps 4)
- 1 Full Size Bed & 1 Full Size Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Whitter
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,200/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,500/person (double occupancy)
- Whole Boat Charter
- Four cabins, each with a different configuration
- Maximum of only 12 passengers
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Whitter
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 & 2024 Cruise Season Rate (Whole Boat):
Note:
- Each booking includes transportation via the world-class Alaska Railroad to/from Anchorage to meet SEA STAR in either Whittier or Seward.
- Alaska borough (county) and city sales tax will be applied, as applicable, depending on cruise departure and arrival ports of call.
Prince William Sound – Schedule and Availability
2023 Cruise Season
5 Days /4 Nights
Serving ports of Seward and Whittier
Cruise Port of Call
|
Cruise Dates |
Puffin Cabin*
Sleeps 2 |
Sandpiper
Cabin
Sleeps 3
|
Kittiwake
Cabin
Sleeps 3
|
Osprey
Cabin
Sleeps 4
|
Cabin & Vessel Status |
Whittier – Seward |
June 1 – June 5 |
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Sold Out |
Seward – Whittier |
June 13 – June 17 |
Available |
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Cabin(s) Available |
Whittier |
June 19 – June 23 |
Available |
Booked |
Available |
Available |
Cabin(s) Available |
Whittier – Seward |
June 25 – June 29 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward – Whittier |
July 19- July 23 |
Booked |
Available |
Booked |
Available |
Cabin(s) Available |
Whittier |
July 25 – July 29 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
July 31 – Aug 4 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 6 – Aug 10 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 12 -Aug 16 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 18 – Aug 22 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 24 – Aug 28 |
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Sold Out |
Whittier |
Aug 30 – Sep 3 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
*Note: Single occupancy rate applicable for Puffin cabin only
Reservations and Inquiries
2024 Cruise Season
5 Days /4 Nights
Serving ports of Seward and Whittier
Cruise Port of Call
|
Cruise Dates |
Puffin Cabin*
Sleeps 2 |
Sandpiper
Cabin
Sleeps 3
|
Kittiwake
Cabin
Sleeps 3
|
Osprey
Cabin
Sleeps 4
|
Cabin & Vessel Status |
Whittier |
July 5 – July 9 |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Whittier |
July 11 – July 15 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
July 17 – July 21 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
July 23 – July 27 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
July 29 – Aug 2 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 4 – Aug 8 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 10 – Aug 14 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 16 – Aug 20 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whittier |
Aug 22 – Aug 26 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Whittier |
Aug 28 – Sep 1 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
*Note: Single occupancy rate applicable for Puffin cabin only
Reservations and Inquiries
Kenai Fjords National Park – Rates and Availability
~ Grand Explorer’s Adventure ~
Reservations and Inquiries

Cruises departing from and returning to Seward
Rates
- Puffin Cabin (Sleeps 2)
- 2 Twin Bunks
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Seward
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,360/person (single occupancy)
- $6,150/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,650/person (single occupancy)
- $6,430/person (double occupancy)
- Sandpiper Cabin (Sleeps 3)
- 2 Twin XL Beds & 1 Pullman-style Twin Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Seward
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,360/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6650/person (double occupancy)
- Kittiwake Cabin (Sleeps 3)
- 1 Full Size Bed and 1 Twin Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Seward
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,360/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6650/person (double occupancy)
- Osprey Cabin (Sleeps 4)
- 1 Full Size Bed & 1 Full Size Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Seward
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6,360/person (double occupancy)
- 2024 Cruise Season Rate:
- $6650/person (double occupancy)
- Whole Boat Charter
- Four cabins, each with a different configuration
- Maximum of only 12 passengers
- Includes Alaska Railroad Train Fare to/from Anchorage and Seward
- A cruise of 5 days and 4 nights
- 2023 & 2024 Cruise Season Rate (Whole Boat):
Note:
- Alaska borough (county) and city sales tax will be applied, as applicable, depending on cruise departure and arrival ports of call.
- Each booking includes transportation via the world-class Alaska Railroad to/from Anchorage to meet SEA STAR in Seward.
Kenai Fjords National Park – Schedule and Availability
2023 Cruise Season
5 Days /4 Nights
Serving the port of Seward
Cruise Port of Call |
Cruise Dates |
Puffin Cabin*
(Sleeps 2) |
Sandpiper
Cabin
(Sleeps 3)
|
Kittiwake
Cabin
(Sleeps 3)
|
Osprey
Cabin
(Sleeps 4)
|
Cabin & Vessel Status |
Seward |
June 7 – June 11 |
Available |
Booked |
Available |
Available |
Cabin(s) Available |
Seward |
July 1 – July 5 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
July 7 – July 11 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
July 13 – July 17 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
* Note: Single occupancy rate applicable for Puffin cabin only
Reservations and Inquiries
2024 Cruise Season
5 Days /4 Nights
Serving the port of Seward
Cruise Port of Call |
Cruise Dates |
Puffin Cabin*
(Sleeps 2) |
Sandpiper
Cabin
(Sleeps 3)
|
Kittiwake
Cabin
(Sleeps 3)
|
Osprey
Cabin
(Sleeps 4)
|
Cabin & Vessel Status |
Seward |
May 30 – June 3 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
June 5 – June 9 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
June 11 – June 15 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
June 17 – June 21 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
June 23 – June 27 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Whole Boat Available |
Seward |
June 29 – July 3 |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
* Note: Single occupancy rate applicable for Puffin cabin only
Reservations and Inquiries
Southeast Alaska
Alaska’s Historic Inside Passage
Rates and Availability
A Mariners Navigational Adventure – The Alaskan Marine Highway ~
Reservations and Inquiries

Cruise route between Seattle, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka
Rates
- Puffin Cabin (Sleeps 2)
- 2 Twin Bunks
- Private bathroom with shower
- Cruise rates between selected destinations:
- $2,650/person – Ketchikan and Seattle – 3 Days (Non-Stop cruise)
- $3,200/person – Petersburg and Seattle – 5 Days (One overnight stop)
- $4,250/person – Sitka and Seattle -8 Days – (Three overnight stops)
- Single occupancy rate available at no additional fee!
- Sandpiper Cabin (Sleeps 3)
- 2 Twin XL Beds & 1 Pullman-style Twin Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Cruise rates between selected destinations:
- $2,860/person (double occupancy) – Ketchikan and Seattle – 3 Days (Non-Stop cruise)
- $3,475/person (double occupancy) – Petersburg and Seattle – 5 Days (One overnight stop)
- $5,810/person (double occupancy) – Sitka and Seattle – 8 Days (Three overnight stops)
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- Kittiwake Cabin (Sleeps 3)
- 1 Full Size Bed and 1 Twin Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Cruise Rates between selected destinations:
- $2,860/person (double occupancy) – Ketchikan and Seattle – 3 Days (Non-Stop cruise)
- $3,475/person (double occupancy) – Petersburg and Seattle – 5 Days (One overnight stop)
- $5,810/person (double occupancy) – Sitka and Seattle – 8 Days (Three overnight stops)
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- Osprey Cabin (Sleeps 4)
- 1 Full Size Bed & 1 Full Size Bunk
- Private bathroom with shower
- Cruise rates between selected destinations:
- $2,860/person (double occupancy) – Ketchikan and Seattle – 3 Days (Non-Stop cruise)
- $3,475/person (double occupancy) – Petersburg and Seattle – 5 Days (One overnight stop)
- $5,810/person (double occupancy) – Sitka and Seattle – 8 Days (Three overnight stops)
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for this Cabin
- Whole Boat Charter (Sleeps up to 12)
- SEA STAR whole boat rates between selected destinations:
- $23,125 for first 8 guests – Seattle and Ketchikan; add $600 for each additional guest after 8 guests up to a maximum of 12 – 3 Days (Non-Stop cruise)
- $27,500 first 8 guests – Seattle and Petersburg; add $360 for each additional guest after 8 guests up to a maximum of 12 – 5 Days (One overnight stop)
- $40,560 for first 8 guests – Seattle and Sitka; add $950 for each additional guest after 8 guests up to a maximum of 12 – 8 Days (Three overnight stops)
Please Note: Transportation to and from the vessel SEA STAR on the Historic Inside Passage is the sole responsibility of the client and is not a part of or included in the cost of the cruise trip.
Inside Passage Cruise – Schedule and Availability
2023 Cruise Season
Cruises Up To 8 Days /7 Nights
Serving the ports of Seattle, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka
Cruise Port of Call |
Cruise Dates |
Puffin Cabin*
(Sleeps 2) |
Sandpiper
Cabin
(Sleeps 3)
|
Kittiwake
Cabin
(Sleeps 3)
|
Osprey
Cabin
(Sleeps 4)
|
Cabin & Vessel Status |
Seattle to Sitka
|
May 11 – May18
|
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Reserved |
Sitka to Seattle
|
Sep 12 – Sep 19
|
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Booked |
Sold Out |
* Single occupancy rate applicable for Puffin cabin only
Reservations and Inquiries
Custom Private Charters
~ Create Your Own Custom Adventure~

Sea Star anchored in Harriman Fjord
We also offer private charters for Outfitters, Researchers or Independent Operators. Please contact our office for more information if you are an Independent Operator who would like to book our vessel for recreation or research purposes (e.g. photography workshops, yoga retreat, data collection etc.).
To inquire and make a reservation for other private cruises and 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
Scheduling and Cruise Notes
- Rate for Puffin is based on per person single occupancy.
- Rates for Sandpiper, Kittiwake and Osprey are based on a per person double occupancy.
- Solo traveler rate is 1.5x double occupancy rate for these cabins
- Children 17 and under receive a 20% discount. Please read our child policy here.
- Train ride between Anchorage and Seward or Whittier are included in the cost of the trip.
- Whole boat charter rates are based on 8 guests. Each additional guest after 8 is based on the per person double occupancy for that route rate at a greater than 20% discount.
- Even though it is unlikely, last minute bookings with North Pacific Expeditions may not guarantee ticket availability aboard the Alaska Railroad train between Seward and/or Whittier. If this should occur, we will arrange alternate travel arrangements for you between Anchorage and our ports of call.