Inside Passage
Inside Passage is the coastal route of fjord-carved channels, islands and rainforests linking Seattle to Alaska, popular for ferries, cruises and wildlife viewing.
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Geography
| Address | Inside Passage, Alaska, USAInside Passage |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Northwestern North America |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| County | Sea/Polygon region |
| District | Gulf of Alaska |
| City | Skagway or Juneau |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 58 |
| Longitude | -136 |
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7:35 PM LOCAL TIMEInside Passage is the maritime corridor that snakes along the southern coast of Alaska, from southeastern Washington and British Columbia northward past Alaskapanhandle to the southern Kenai Peninsula and beyond. Characterized by deep, glacier-carved fjords, densely forested islands and persistent coastal rain, it is a vital route for passenger ferries, cruise ships and indigenous maritime communities. Key ports and communities include Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Prince Rupert (Canada). Visitors come for wildlife cruises, totemic Native art, salmon and halibut fishing, and access to remote wilderness areas. The route is served by ferry operators like Alaska Marine Highway and by cruise lines, providing multi-day passages; outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing are menu options at many stops. Travel between towns by ferry or small-plane flights to experience corridor history and indigenous cultures in a setting of rain-soaked forests, mountain vistas and gelid glacial waters.
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