UnCruise Adventures Named to Best Adventure Tour Company List for Third Year in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice™ Awards

JUNEAU, AK, September 21, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- UnCruise Adventures, an adventure travel company based in Alaska and Washington offering overnight expedition cruises in Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Panama, Mexico, and the Galapagos for over 30 years, today announced that it has been named a winner in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards. The company was recognized for Best Adventure Tour Company for the third year in a row.

UnCruise Adventures operates in places larger ships can't reach. With small ships carrying fewer than 90 guests, the company accesses remote areas where guests hike and bushwhack through Alaska's wilderness, kayak past tidewater glaciers, spot whales and wildlife by skiff, and snorkel with sea lions off Baja, Mexico.

Small ships mean more adventure activities per day — multiple options instead of one scheduled activity — and the flexibility to respond to what nature presents. Adventure activities are included and expedition guides lead each excursion using gear the ship already carries, including kayaks, skiffs and hiking equipment, so guests aren't arranging outfitters or booking activities on their own. UnCruise draws travelers who'd rather spend the day looking for wildlife, enjoying physical activity and time outdoors via a small ship adventure cruise.

"We're grateful for this recognition as best pick for adventure travel," said Captain Dan Blanchard, owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures. "We are unique as an adventure company by sea. What UnCruise delivers is a vacation that connects you to the natural environment. People can pick their own level of adventure, try new things, and make new friends along the way."

The Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards recognize standout businesses, brands, and experiences across a wide range of consumer categories. Winners are determined through a public voting process in which readers select the companies and organizations they believe deliver exceptional quality, value, and customer experience.

The 2026 program highlights leading companies across numerous industries, including the Travel & Leisure category, where UnCruise Adventures was recognized for Best Adventure Tour Company.

“Each year, the Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best of the best, as chosen by the people who matter most — our readers,” said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. “We’re proud to recognize those organizations that continue to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and customer experience.”

About UnCruise Adventures

UnCruise Adventures operates small ships hosting fewer than 90 guests that are built for access, flexibility, and low-impact exploration. The company partners with local guides and community hosts to help keep spending and cultural exchange in the places it visits. Voyages span Alaska’s Inside Passage, the Aleutian Islands, Prince William Sound, the Hawaiian Islands, Baja Mexico’s Gulf of California, Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, and Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. A reader-voted win affirms the value of small-group travel that prioritizes access, authenticity, and stewardship. In addition to this Newsweek honor, UnCruise Adventures has been picked as a top adventure company by Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, and Travel & Leisure. Operating under the US flag, the company takes pride in its crew and its significant contributions to the US economy. For more information, visit uncruise.com.

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Media Contact

Sarah Scoltock
UnCruise Adventures
sarahs@uncruise.com