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13-Night Alaska Cruise on National Geographic Quest — Seattle to Juneau (May 2, 2027)
Alaska
Departure
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Arrival
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Duration
13 nights
Departing from
Seattle, USArriving at
Juneau, USShip
National Geographic Quest
Cruise Line
Lindblad Expeditions
Day-by-day schedule
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Sunday, May 2, 2027
Primary departure port for Alaska cruises. Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2027
National Park with tidewater glaciers. Ships cruise through the bay without docking — scenic cruising only.
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