Overview: This company offers two cruises to Alaska. One, entitled "The Folklore and Natural History of British Columbia & Southeast Alaska" departs on May 18 and September 9, 2000 from Seattle and ends in Juneau. During the journey guests will delve into the history of the many Native American communities that have inhabited the coastline of southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage.

The second trip, called "The Hidden Fjords and Glaciers of Alaska’s Inside Passage" departs from Juneau and ends in Seattle on various dates throughout the summer of 2000. The boat explores glacial passages as well as stopping off in the small towns that line the waterways. This company prides itself on its informal, educational atmosphere onboard.

Sample activities: Birdwatching, whalewatching, naturalist discussions, watching Native American artists at work.