An unconventional small-boat cruise line in Alaska isn't just an adventure; it's an environmental nonprofit.

When you think of cruising Alaska, the first images that come to mind may be massive ships with water parks, roller coasters, and never-ending buffet lines. Stories about The Last Frontier's touristy, crowded ports can make even the most seasoned travelers declare themselves “non-cruisers.”But Alaska’s a big, beautiful place. For nearly 50 years, The Boat Company has focused on taking its guests off the beaten path in Southeast Alaska, navigating dramatic landscapes that leave you gobsmacked by their beauty and committed to the fight to help protect it.

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“It doesn’t take a lot for Alaska to suck you in,” says Hunter McIntosh, president and executive director of The Boat Company. “It truly is one of the last wild places our nation has to offer.” (Courtesy of The Boat Company)Cruising for a CauseThe Boat Company is said to be the only nonprofit cruise line in the world. Since 1979, the little-known brand has contributed more than $30 million to preserving the