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James Beard Foundation: Scenic Alaska
May 15, 2026 — May 23, 2026
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JUNEAU, AK → VANCOUVER, BC
8 Nights on Star Seeker
Mist-shrouded evergreen forests, soaring eagles and whale pods abound on this cruise that features visits to Sitka, Juneau, Haines, and Ketchikan. Fish for halibut, lingcod and rockfish on a guided fishing trip near the picturesque Tongass National Forest. Bicycle remote coastal roads and hike the soft trails of a mossy temperate rainforest outside Sitka, or try your hand stretching molten glass in a local artist studio. Experience the clamor and challenges of directing a dog team from a dogsled. Alaska’s pristine beauty remains the perfect accompaniment to baked salmon served on an aromatic cedar planks, decadent king crab legs and rustic clam chowder with Yukon potatoes, and this journey is rich in opportunities for sampling fresh-caught seafood and authentic local fare.





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Find a comfortable spot on deck for scenic cruising of the beautiful Inside Passage between Vancouver and Juneau looking for wildlife along the way.
In Haines, Alaska, visit the American Bald Eagle Foundation and Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. The Foundation has educational exhibits, while the Preserve provides a habitat for thousands of eagles.
The Juneau Icefield is made up of 30 glaciers including the Mendenhall Glacier which is visible from the road.
See the Russian influence in Sitka especially at St. Michael's Cathedral.
Walk along Ketchikan’s Waterfront Promenade and look for totem poles in the city with the largest collection of totem poles in the world.
Get closer with Windstar’s Signature Expeditions as a team of onboard experts sails with the ship for the entirety of the cruise and leads guided Zodiac and kayak tours in the fjords.

Located on the Gastineau Channel in the Alaskan panhandle, Juneau sits at sea level below steep mountains between 3,500-4,000 feet high. Atop these mountains is the Juneau Icefield, a large ice mass from which about 30 glaciers flow, and two of them - Mendenhall Glacier and Lemon Creek Glacier are visible from the local road. A unique feature of Juneau is that it is the only U.S. capital that has no roads connecting it to the rest of the state.

Haines is one of the most popular Alaska cruise ports and one of the best places for hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing, especially bald eagles. Within the Haines city limits Fort William H. Seward is a nationally recognized historic landmark, with some of its structures open to the public. Other cultural offerings in Haines include the Alaska Indian Arts Center where traditional craftsmen offer demonstrations of their work, the Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center where local Tlingit people are featured, the Hammer Museum, dedicated to the history of the hammer and the Tsirku Canning Company Museum with memories of Haines' salmon canneries.
Haines, Panoramic History of Haines
Haines, Concierge Collection Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Trip
Haines, Concierge Collection: Chilkoot Lake Nature & Wildlife
Haines, Klukwan Native Cultural Tour
Haines, Wilderness Odyssey By Jet Boat
Haines: Guides Choice Photography Discovery
Haines, White Pass Railroad Excursion

Depending on the day's conditions, you will cruise Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm. Both glacial fjords feature icebergs drifting serenely by and towering granite cliffs, carved by millennia of glacial activity. Here, you can witness impressive calving events as icebergs thunder into the water. The surrounding wilderness, with its rugged terrain, offers a pristine backdrop for spotting wildlife like seals and mountain goats.
Tracy Arm & Endicott Arm, Windstar Signature Expedition - Tracy Arm Zodiac Tour
Tracy Arm & Endicott Arm, Windstar Signature Expedition - Tracy Arm Zodiac Tour
Tracy Arm & Endicott Arm, Windstar Signature Expedition - Tracy Arm Zodiac Tour
Tracy Arm & Endicott Arm, Windstar Signature Expedition - Tracy Arm Kayaking

The island community of Petersburg with its strong Norwegian influence continues to thrive by fishing and living from the sea. The three beautiful harbors there are perfect for smaller cruise ships. Located on Frederick Sound, it boasts an abundant marine life and is near the summer feeding ground of hundreds of humpback whales and the spectacular LeConte Glacier.
Petersburg, Mitkof Island & Panoramic Drive
Petersburg, Concierge Collection: Sportfishing
Petersburg, LeConte Glacier Bay by Boat
Petersburg, Historical Walking Tour
Petersburg, Ravens Roost Trail Hike

One of the oldest towns in Alaska, Wrangell is located near the mouth of the Stikine River. Much of its history can be seen in the impressive collection of totems scattered throughout the town. Highlights here are the amazing Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park where you can find primitive rock carvings and just 30 miles away is the Anan Wildlife Observatory with the largest pink salmon runs in the Inside Passage, and a platform from which you can look for eagles, harbor seals and black bears.
Wrangell, Concierge Collection: Stikine River & Glacier by Jet Boat
Wrangell, Windstar Signature Expedition - Wrangell Interpretive Hike
Wrangell, Experience Wrangell
Wrangell, Island Heritage

Cruising Misty Fjords/Rudyerd Bay in Alaska offers an awe-inspiring adventure through one of nature's most pristine landscapes. Towering granite cliffs rise dramatically from mirror-like waters. The mist-shrouded environment evokes a sense of ancient mystery and tranquility, while diverse wildlife, including seals and eagles, adds to the experience. Navigating these majestic fjords provides an unforgettable glimpse into Alaska's raw, untouched beauty, where every turn reveals a new, breathtaking vista
Misty Fjords, Windstar Signature Expedition - Misty Fjords Zodiac Tour
Misty Fjords, Windstar Signature Expedition - Misty Fjords Kayaking
Misty Fjords, Windstar Signature Expedition - Misty Fjords Zodiac Tour
Misty Fjords, Windstar Signature Expedition - Misty Fjords Zodiac Tour

Dubbed the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan is the southeastern-most town in Alaska and is home to the world's largest collection of standing totem poles that are found throughout the city and at four major locations: Saxman Totem Park, Totem Bight State Park, Potlatch Park, and the Totem Heritage Center. Other attractions of Ketchikan are Creek Street, a boardwalk road built on pilings over Ketchikan Creek and the Waterfront Promenade that skirts the bustling shoreline with inviting whale-tail benches to take in the view.
Ketchikan, Joe Williams City Walk & Narration
Ketchikan, Authentic Alaska Fishing
Ketchikan, Rainforest, Bird Sanctuary & Totems
Ketchikan, Concierge Collection: Fishing & Wilderness Dining
Ketchikan, Great Alaska Lumberjack Show
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