Journeyscape adds Alaska expedition cruise line-up

Published on Sep 3, 2025, 9:02 am CDT

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Journeyscape, the UK-based North America specialist and sister brand to Journey Latin America, has expanded its Alaska holiday range with four new itineraries spanning small-ship expeditions, luxury suites, and a Canada rail-sea combo. The line-up features deeper time in Glacier Bay National Park, a National Geographic-guided route between Juneau and Ketchikan, and a Vancouver to Anchorage luxury sailing that pairs fine dining with curated shore time. Packages are offered as land-plus-cruise holidays, with headline prices shown per person excluding flights.

Key Points

Why it matters: More choice across small-ship and luxury formats, including rare two-day access inside Glacier Bay National Park.
Travel impact: Options range from 8 to 16 days, pairing off-ship exploration with hotel overnights and expert guides.
What's next: Bookings are open for 2025 to 2027 departures, with limited inventory on peak wildlife and late-summer dates.
Prices start from £4,550pp, with top-end luxury suites from £6,700pp.
Journeyscape packages include pre- and post-cruise hotel nights in Alaskan gateways.

Snapshot

Journeyscape's four additions anchor on Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park, and culture-forward port calls. The Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords runs 8 days from £5,050pp, led by a National Geographic expedition team with ample Zodiac and kayak time. Glacier Bay Alaskan Adventure Cruise is a 10-day package centered on a 7-night UnCruise voyage that uniquely spends two full days inside Glacier Bay. At the luxury end, a 12-day Vancouver to Anchorage itinerary on Silversea's all-suite Silver Moon or Silver Whisper layers the S.A.L.T. culinary program onto glacier-heavy scenery. The 16-day Canada and Alaska by Road, Rail and Sea links Rocky Mountaineer daylight rail with a 7-night Inside Passage cruise.

Background

Journeyscape is operated by Journey Latin America Ltd and focuses on tailor-made trips across the USA and Canada, curating packages that combine hotels, guides, and small-group cruising. Alaska gateways in these programs include Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Juneau International Airport (JNU), and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). The company's expedition-cruise style emphasizes off-ship exploration, naturalist briefings, and photography support, while its luxury option adds butler-served suites and destination-led dining. Recent seasons have seen strong interest in Glacier Bay access and Inside Passage routes, trends that align with our coverage of broader Alaska program growth by major lines such as Princess and Holland America. See related reporting in Princess Cruises Alaska 2027: eight ships, five lodges.

Latest Developments

Small-ship immersion adds two full Glacier Bay days

Journeyscape's Glacier Bay Alaskan Adventure Cruise packages a 7-night UnCruise voyage round-trip Juneau into a 10-day holiday, adding hotel nights and logistics. The ship spends two full days inside Glacier Bay National Park, a notable differentiator that allows time for kayaking, skiff landings, and wildlife viewing away from the main cruising corridor. With under-80-guest ships like Wilderness Discoverer and Wilderness Adventurer, travelers trade big-ship amenities for proximity to bears, whales, sea lions, and puffins, plus guided hikes and ranger briefings. Prices start from £4,550pp excluding flights, with port fees and taxes extra. Capacity is limited on peak summer departures, so flexible dates can help secure preferred cabins.

National Geographic-guided Alaska expedition cruise

The Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords runs 8 days from £5,050pp and is designed around off-ship exploration. Led by National Geographic expedition staff and photography guides, the route visits iceberg-choked LeConte or Tracy Arm, explores Wrangell Island heritage, and scans for bears and bald eagles amid Misty Fjords' rain-carved cliffs. Regular Zodiac and kayak outings are built into the plan, and day-to-day calls can shift to chase wildlife or weather windows. The total holiday length includes pre- and post-cruise overnights, which simplifies air timing in and out of Juneau and Ketchikan. Availability typically tightens during late June and July when whale activity spikes.

Luxury Vancouver-Anchorage with S.A.L.T., suites, and glacier days

For travelers seeking indulgence with scenery, Journeyscape is packaging a 12-day Vancouver to Anchorage luxury Alaska expedition cruise on Silversea's Silver Moon or Silver Whisper. Expect glacier-cut fjords, Mendenhall Glacier access, Sitka's coastal trails, and time at Hubbard Glacier, paired with the S.A.L.T. Sea and Land Taste program that weaves Alaska's culinary identity into onboard classes and curated ashore tastings. All-suite ships include butler service and multiple dining venues, with shore options focused on small-group authenticity. Northbound routes end near Anchorage via Seward, easing post-cruise air from ANC. For broader luxury trends, see our reporting on bundled air and transfers in Explora Journeys Sky & Sea fare folds flights, hotels, transfers.

Analysis

This collection leans into three demand signals. First, deeper nature immersion, seen in the two full Glacier Bay days that few itineraries match, speaks to travelers prioritizing time off the ship with expert guidance over shipboard spectacle. Second, premium guests want destination-led dining and low-friction logistics; Silversea's S.A.L.T. program and suite inclusions address that without sacrificing wilderness access. Third, rail-sea combinations have re-emerged as a high-satisfaction way to pair the Canadian Rockies with Alaska's fjords, creating two distinct scenic narratives under one booking. Journeyscape's role is curation, matching personalities and budgets to the right operator and ship class, then stitching in the overnights and transfers that can otherwise derail DIY plans. Inventory remains the practical constraint, especially for small-ship weeks in mid-summer and shoulder-season luxury suites. Advisors should lock Glacier Bay-centric dates early and consider June or late August for similar wildlife with better pricing. Our recent coverage of Rocky Mountaineer underscores why daylight rail pairs so well with Inside Passage cruising, especially for photography and pacing. See Rocky Mountaineer's 2026 'Passage to the Peaks'.

Final Thoughts

Journeyscape's update offers a clear ladder from small-ship expeditions to five-star suites, with a smart rail-sea bridge for travelers who want it all. If Glacier Bay time and expert-led landings are your priority, the UnCruise-based package stands out. If culinary storytelling and service matter most, Silversea fits. And if you want Rockies panoramas and Inside Passage glaciers on one ticket, the 16-day combo delivers. Whichever path you choose, this is a strong season to plan an Alaska expedition cruise.