Cruising The Inside Passage, What To See ?
The B.C. Inside Passage is the ultimate place for anyone to experience the raw beauty of this region up close as you encounter marine life that thrive in the waters and on land.
You will never forget this incredible vacation at one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth! The view from your deck or balcony opens up into spellbinding expanses of mountain ranges and jaw-dropping views around every corner. Scenic views comprise an ever-changing landscape of charming coastal towns, towering forest walls and imperious glaciers.
The Inside Passage, through the protected waters of BC’s central and northern coastline, stretches from Port Hardy on the northern tip of Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert in Northern British Columbia. The route takes you up the coast of British Columbia through narrow inlets between mountainous islands, otherwise known as the way to Alaska. It’s called the “Inside Passage” because it avoids the rough open ocean.
Calm Waters
This journey passes rugged coastline, glistening waters and awe-inspiring landscapes. Shaped by massive glaciers, the inside passage is a waterway nestled within islands along the Pacific Coast. Because of its location and the serene nature of this cruise it is an ideal vacation for guests who want to sail through still waters
Your ship offers the perfect platform for viewing British Columbia’s Inside Passage. This archipelago spans 25,000 miles from Seattle to Prince Rupert near the Alaskan border. Here you’ll ply calm waters sheltered between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island.
Rich forest and untamed beauty abounds the B.C. Inside Passage.
Unspoiled Backdrop
Along the way, catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery. You’ll be treated to extraordinary scenery plus staggering wildlife. From the deck you will see a world where waterfalls cascade down the steep walls of fjords carved from a long-ago glaciers. It is not unusual to observe orcas, eagles, mountain goats , bears on shore and thousands of seabirds.
Wildlife
Discover a wide range of landscapes and native wildlife without leaving the ship. See glacial valleys speckled with evergreens and powerful waterfalls plunging toward the sea. Make sure to keep an eye out for whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals feeding along the way. You can spot them any time but pay special attention to bays or inlets with river mouths as that is a favourite spot for them. Watch bald eagles soar overhead and porpoises playing in the ship’s wake. This is British Columbia in all its raw, pure glory.
Snow and ice coat the peaks of the mountains. along the Inside Passage. There are definitely cities and towns along the way, but a lot of what you’ll be seeing is untouched by humans.
Adventure Maze
British Columbia’s Inside Passage is dappled with forested islands and nature reserves. The Inside Passage will dazzle you with spectacular views every step of the way. Explore the southern portion, passing Vancouver Island’s remote villages and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. To the north, the Great Bear Rainforest is home to grizzlies, while the peaks lining Grenville Channel reach 3,500 feet above sea level. Dramatic snow capped mountains, calving glaciers, temperate rainforests, and small towns seamlessly meld together on this cruise.
The Inside Passage is incredibly scenic with great views of mountains, ocean, islands, and tons of wildlife out the window.
History
Old culture and fascinating pasts intertwine the quaint and remote villages from northern Vancouver island to to Prince Rupert. This region is home to some of the most idyllic fishing villages in the province. First Nation history and culture is rich within the area as your ship pass through traditional Indigenous territories.
Whether you cruise Alaska in May which offers cooler temperatures; June through August where you'll get to experience the midnight sun; or in September where spectacular changes of colour occur in the Arctic tundra; there is always something to excite!