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14-Night Alaska Cruise on National Geographic Quest — Sitka to Seattle (Sep 26, 2026)
Alaska
Departure
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Arrival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Duration
14 nights
Departing from
Sitka, USArriving at
Seattle, USShip
National Geographic Quest
Cruise Line
Lindblad Expeditions
Day-by-day schedule
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
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