Every summer a handful of adventurous explorers set out to paddle the 1,300-mile Inside Passage from Washington to Alaska. Take your turn on the water from Haines and see what the allure is all about.

Set sail aboard Norwegian Sun for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise from Alaska to Hawai’i. In Alaska embark on a whales and wildlife tour where you may see bald eagles, brown bear, humpback and orca whales, sea otters and more. Then in Nawiliwili, you have plenty of time to explore Kaua`i, from hiking through the island’s spectacular countryside and kayaking serene waters to savoring a traditional lu?au beneath the stars.

Calls to Hawaii and French Polynesia promise days spent among palm tree-lined beaches. Then it’s off to New Zealand, perhaps to see Auckland’s Wintergardens or Mount Maunganui from Tauranga.

14 Days, featuring: Jackson