"Smaller ships like those that comprise UnCruise Adventures' and Alaska Dream Cruises' fleets can maneuver closer to the coastline for better views of bears rambling along the beaches and on-land excursions without another soul around. Uncruise's 12-night 'Inside Passage' itinerary departs April 15 with rates starting at $6,300 per person, and Alaska Dream Cruises' seven-night 'Last Frontier Adventure' has starting rates from $3,995 per person."