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Small Ship Alaska Cruises Unlock Remote Glaciers & Wildlife Up Close

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Ted reveals how expedition cruises let you reach out and touch Alaska's glaciers and whales up close.
In this final part of the Alaska series, hosts Ted Blank and Ken Conant explore small ship and expedition cruises in Alaska, highlighting how these trips offer immersive, up-close experiences with glaciers and wildlife through activities like kayaking and hiking. They discuss who these cruises are for, key destinations like Glacier Bay, and practical details such as pricing and booking timelines.

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A clear look at how an expedition cruise can bring listeners closer to Alaska.

This Alaska segment sets up a simple but useful comparison: a mainstream cruise versus an expedition sailing. Ted and Ken make that difference easy to picture as they move through Glacier Bay, National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions, the photographers on board, and the kayaking…

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