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13-Night Alaska Cruise on National Geographic Quest — Seattle to Sitka (Apr 26, 2026)
Alaska
Departure
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Arrival
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Duration
13 nights
Departing from
Seattle, USArriving at
Sitka, USShip
National Geographic Quest
Cruise Line
Lindblad Expeditions
Day-by-day schedule
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Sunday, April 26, 2026
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
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