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Launching the Alaska Small Ship Cruise Season in Glacier Bay National Park 101 years after her first voyage here, Westward was one of the very first small ships to enter Glacier Bay National Park this past May—and for days upon days, she hardly saw another vessel. With just four guests aboard, it was one of…

  Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest Funding Is Changing—What Does That Mean for Your Alaskan Small Ship Cruise? If you’ve been following recent headlines, you’ve seen that funding for national parks and forests is being reevaluated. This hits the crew at our Alaskan small ship cruise company close to home, because we operate…

When our guests think about Pacific Catalyst, they often picture our small ship Alaska cruises gliding through Glacier Bay or exploring the Inside Passage. They think about the wildlife, the history, the food, and the unmatched personal experiences we create. But at its core, Pacific Catalyst is more than just an eco-tourism company—it’s a jobs…

Discover what our guests have to say about their Glacier Bay small ship cruise experience with Pacific Catalyst—from breathtaking views and wildlife encounters to expert crew and gourmet cuisine.   “Glacier Bay Adventure” posted on Trip Advisor by: Camin292 “The absolute best way to see the natural beauty of Glacier Bay [national] park in Alaska….