Alaska’s Inside Passage & Glacier Bay National Park
United States Small Ship Cruises
Small ship cruise through Canada’s Inside Passage into southeast Alaska
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- Length13 days
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Overview
Alaska is wild on a grand scale. Bank on big fauna and vast landscapes that will tease your senses. Listen for waterfalls gushing from mountain peaks and the tell-tale blow of humpback whales coming up for air. Breathe in the crisp fragrance of cedar and spruce trees as you feel the water lapping beneath your kayak. Gaze upon ice-blue glaciers and carpets of green forest.
Flanked by towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and ice-blue glaciers, your small boat cruise will navigate the network of remote and intricate waterways of the Inside Passage. Stretching from British Columbia to Alaska, your route is sheltered from the Pacific winds and waves by the many forested islands and inlets that dot the area. Calm waters prevail allowing for smooth-sailing, creating the perfect playground for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Your cruise experience marries adventure and comfort. Each day a plethora of adventure activities await, whilst back on board, generous cabins, gourmet meals, and luxurious amenities renew mind, body, and soul. Your small boat will take you to out-of-this-world locations; all you need to do is step outside and explore!
Highlights
- Explore the Inside Passages of Alaska and Canada
- Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Grand Pacific and Margerie Glaciers
- Tongass National Forest, with Misty Fjords
- Whale watching in Frederick Sound and Icy Strait
- Wildlife haven for bears, eagles, whales, seals, and dolphins
- Wilderness kayaking, paddle boarding, skiffing, and hiking
- Native Tlingit culture and natural history
- Small boat, small groups, and small footprint
For more, check out all of our Alaska and Pacific Northwest cruises.
Itinerary
The itinerary may be subject to change due to organizational reasons, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities. For example, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to safe navigation, mooring requirements, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1: Seattle, Washington
Day 2: San Juan Islands, Washington & Canada’s Inside Passage
Day 3: Canada’s Inside Passage
Day 4: Canada’s Inside Passage
Day 5: Ketchikan / Misty Fjords National Monument
Day 6: Captains’ choice
Day 7: LeConte Bay / Ideal Cove
Day 8: Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait
Day 9: Sitka / Peril Strait
Day 10: Chichagof Island
Day 11: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 12: Icy Strait
Day 13: Juneau, AlaskaDay 1: Seattle, Washington
Embark from the Emerald City, Seattle. Check-in at the hospitality center and later, board your ship and settle in. Depending on your vessel, depart from downtown Seattle, cruising along the city’s picturesque waterfront. Or from Fishermen’s Terminal and transit historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where it’s a 20-foot drop into the Salish Sea. Adieu, Seattle. (D)Day 2: San Juan Islands, Washington & Canada’s Inside Passage
Each island in the San Juan archipelago is different. Orcas and harbor seals haven’t picked favorites. You could spot them in any passage. Give your arms a stretch. Kayak or paddleboard along a tucked away cove. Sea stars dot rocky outcroppings orange and purple. Curious harbor seals watch your moves. Get in more mileage on a skiff ride to further inlets. There will be time to hike too. Look low and nose around pools for creatures left behind by the outgoing tide. (BLD)Day 3: Canada’s Inside Passage
Mountains rise higher. Fjords get deeper. It’s a day of intricate waterways and cruising for critters. Keep watch for black bears on the shore, including the elusive spirit bear. Civilization slips away as you enter remote waters leading north through British Columbia. Surf-happy dolphins and porpoise like to catch a ride on the bow wave. Your captain and crew are on the lookout and give the call of a sighting. A waterfall and an old abandoned cannery - named Butedale - will come into view. Slow down and take it all in as forested fjords roll by. Aiming to entertain and educate over the next days, your expedition team is at the ready with insights into natural history, Native influences, and their favorite trivia games, too. (BLD)Day 4: Canada’s Inside Passage
Take your cup of joe to the bow. The world wakes up with you. Bald eagles watch the ship along its course from treetops. Islands to the west, inlet-etched mainland to the east. Your captain and mates navigate twisting passages. Harbor seals spend their days on rocky islets. Breathe in the fresh air and take in miles of forested wilderness. In the lounge, your bartender mixes up the daily special. Take the challenge and play a few friendly hands of cards with your shipmate. (BLD)Day 5: Ketchikan / Misty Fjords National Monument
In Ketchikan, connect with the Tlingit Culture. Tribal leader and local legend Joe Williams, known as Ka Xesh X’e in his native language, guides you on a walking tour. With a rich oral tradition, the Tlingit passed stories from generation to generation - and Joe’s storytelling is captivating! Amble through the surrounding forest on a moderate to easy trail or challenge yourself to a hard-charger hike along trails and boardwalks past cedar, spruce, streams, and waterfalls. Next up, is Misty Fjords - the largest wilderness area in the Tongass National Forest and a haven for wildlife such as grizzly and black bears, salmon, and deer. Calm settles over these parts and all you can hear is nature; deep glacial fjords filled with seawater, wetlands, estuaries, dense forests, and sweeping granite cliffs paint the landscape. Paddle through a bay, silty from the outwash of a mountain river. (BLD)Day 6: Captains’ choice
Just what you need, morning stretches on deck with your guide. Warm those hard-at-play muscles. You know firsthand - conditions in Southeast change one inlet to the next. Your captain is at the helm and your expedition team picks just the right spot. Wherever you head, the adventures are as big as the water is deep! So many hidden pockets in the Tongass National Forest. Give your paddleboard skills a glide. Watch for big-eyed harbor seals from a kayak. Bushwhack into the forest of giants. Your guides know the area’s history and keep it lively. (BLD)Day 7: LeConte Bay / Ideal Cove
If it’s high tide, a skiff ride brings you up-close to LeConte Glacier’s iceberg gardens. Sculpted by the warm summer air, these glacial works of art are a testament to the mastery of Mother Nature. If tides are low, take a boot-sucking walk to check out icebergs resting on the mudflats. Surrounded by national forest, Ideal Cove’s boardwalk trails wind through habitat known as “muskegs,” boggy meadows of ferns and grasses. Or test your balance paddle boarding in this quiet cove. It’s just you and the vast wilderness. (BLD)Day 8: Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait
Humpbacks beeline it to this region each season to feed on zooplankton and herring. Watch for whales feasting in these abundant glacial waters. Hang out and enjoy the show. Based on wind and weather, your expedition team has the lineup of adventures all mapped out. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station, and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions nap on rocky nobs. From kayak or skiff, scope the intertidal zones of un-named bays and coves. Eagles fish here too, their white noggins give away their perches. Kayak into a seascape of wild, forested islets, or take the pace down a notch with an easy stroll amidst the tide pools. It’s remote and remarkable. (BLD)Day 9: Sitka / Peril Strait
Alaska’s wild natural history surrounds the historic community of Sitka. It’s a quick ride to Fortress of the Bear. Tour this home for orphaned bears and observe their unique personalities. With access to the Tongass National Forest all around you, take the hint and take a hike - your guides know the way into the mountains to a clear lake and along boardwalk trails through temperate rainforest to a waterfall. Later, set sail into Peril Strait and join your expedition guides who share the tragic tales of how this passage earned its foreboding name. (BLD)Day 10: Chichagof Island
Remote passages offer more opportunities for you to search for the mighty humpback whale. Keep your binoculars at hand and watch for the misty spout of these gentle giants as they feed in the waters around you. Anchor in a remote Chichagof Island inlet. Backpacks loaded and adventure toys lowered (skiffs, paddleboards, kayaks), it’s time to go play. Stick to the water in a kayak excursion, and don’t forget to look above and below the surface. A nosy seal could be watching your every stroke. Beachcomb rocky shores. Tiny creatures cling to rocks. Tonight, take a nightcap to the sun deck and watch the sky. (BLD)Day 11: Glacier Bay National Park
There’s a cool factor, and it’s not just coming off the face of the glaciers! This 3.3 million-acre park was covered by ice as recently as 1795. Since then, the park’s receding glacier activity has made it easier to access those inner reaches. Glacial history, retreats, advances, moraines. They come with expert insight from a park ranger and your onboard naturalists, so bring on the questions. Pigeon guillemots, puffins, common murres, and cormorants colonize and nest at South Marble Island. One good whiff and a few loud barks give away one of its mammalian residents - Steller’s sea lions. It’s a full day in the bay exploring Muir’s legacy - all the way to Grand Pacific and Margerie Glaciers. Celebrate with a toast to nature’s handiwork. (BLD)Day 12: Icy Strait
Bull whip kelp threads through nearby channels like deep, twisted mangroves. And you know better, but orange and purple starfish and jellyfish make it hard to believe you’re not in the tropics. Follow the currents out to where the sea lions flock to remote rock formations. Your captain is on the bridge, the expedition team on deck and all eyes are on the water and the shore. Everyone is on-watch for the telltale blow of humpbacks. Come closer to the shoreline by skiff, kayak, or on foot. Sometimes the smallest things are the biggest wonders. Take in the evening solitude from the bow, or the hot tub, or both - why choose just one? Tonight, join your captain for the farewell dinner. As a special treat, your expedition team shares a slideshow of your journey. (BLD)Day 13: Juneau, Alaska
Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to the Juneau airport or begin your overnight stay or extended land tour. (B)Day 1: Juneau, Alaska
Day 2: Icy Strait
Day 3: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 4: Chichagof Island
Day 5: Sitka / Peril Strait
Day 6: Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait
Day 7: LeConte Bay / Ideal Cove
Day 8: Captains’ choice
Day 9: Ketchikan / Misty Fjords National Monument
Day 10: Canada’s Inside Passage
Day 11: Canada’s Inside Passage
Day 12: Canada’s Inside Passage / San Juan Islands, Washington
Day 13: Seattle, Washington* Itinerary details are the same as the Seattle to Juneau tour direction.
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Boats
- Safari Endeavour
Premium Class Boat
Geared to those looking for adventure but with the added creature comforts, Safari Endeavour will ensure guests have the best of both worlds. Designed to navigate the narrow and remote wild reaches of Alaska, this sleek vessel boasts a thrilling range of outdoor activities. Stunning scenery begs to be explored on daily kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff boat rides. Shore excursions like hiking and wildlife viewing will take you inland and beyond the waters. Back on board, spacious… Read More
- Safari Explorer
Premium Class Yacht
Sailing exclusively around the islands of Hawaii throughout the year, the Safari Explorer is designed to reach wild areas where big ships can’t. Lovingly called “the Bulldog”, the performance-built rugged construction and maneuverability of this boutique yacht means access to faraway regions. Read More
- Wilderness Discoverer
Comfort Class Boat
The maiden vessel in the ‘Wilderness’ boat fleet, the Wilderness Discoverer was built in 1992 and renovated in 2012. Designed to get you into remote places, off-limits to bigger boats, this small boat is all about getting out and about. Read More
- Wilderness Explorer
Comfort Class Boat
Navigating the waterways and fjords of Alaska, Wilderness Explorer offers a small-boat experience for adventure seekers. Carrying just 76 guests, her nimble size allows access to secluded areas where crowds are absent. A favorite spot to look for breaching whales, calving glaciers, and impressive wildlife is from the large viewing deck or nautical-themed lounge at the bow. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 12 nights in selected cabin
- Onboard meals
- Onboard spirits, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages
- Transfers & baggage handling between airport/vessel
- Entry fees to parks/preserves
- All from-the-vessel activities & equipment
- Expedition/heritage guides & guest experts
- Wellness amenities: hot tub, fitness equipment, & yoga mats
- Port taxes/fees
What’s Not Included
- Travel to/from the start/finish
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Seattle to Juneau
April 13, May 10, & May 18, 2021Juneau to Seattle
August 29, September 4, September 11, & September 19, 2021Seattle to Juneau
May 3 & May 9, 2022Juneau to Seattle
September 17, September 18, &September 24, 2022Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Comfort Class Boats
Tuesday & Sunday departures
Season 1: April 13, 2021
Season 2: August 29, 2021Season 1 Season 2 Navigator cabin $ 5924 £ 3306 $ 5,822 € 3822 NZ$ 6330 kr 38790 $ 4,515 $ 7236 £ 4039 $ 7,111 € 4669 NZ$ 7732 kr 47381 $ 5,515 Trailblazer cabin $ 7761 £ 4331 $ 7,627 € 5007 NZ$ 8293 kr 50818 $ 5,915 $ 9073 £ 5064 $ 8,916 € 5854 NZ$ 9695 kr 59409 $ 6,915 Pathfinder cabin $ 8286 £ 4624 $ 8,143 € 5346 NZ$ 8854 kr 54254 $ 6,315 $ 9598 £ 5357 $ 9,432 € 6193 NZ$ 10256 kr 62846 $ 7,315 Explorer cabin $ 10779 £ 6016 $ 10,592 € 6955 NZ$ 11518 kr 70578 $ 8,215 $ 12091 £ 6748 $ 11,882 € 7801 NZ$ 12920 kr 79169 $ 9,215 Single Navigator cabin $ 8876 £ 4954 $ 8,723 € 5727 NZ$ 9485 kr 58121 $ 6,765 $ 10844 £ 6052 $ 10,657 € 6997 NZ$ 11588 kr 71008 $ 8,265 Charter $ 593183 £ 331064 $ 582,930 € 382727 NZ$ 633865 kr 3884115 $ 452,095 $ 692901 £ 386717 $ 680,924 € 447066 NZ$ 740422 kr 4537059 $ 528,095 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Tuesday & Sunday departures
May 18, and September 19, 2021Navigator cabin $ 6449 £ 3599 $ 6,337 € 4161 NZ$ 6891 kr 42227 $ 4,915 Trailblazer cabin $ 8286 £ 4624 $ 8,143 € 5346 NZ$ 8854 kr 54254 $ 6,315 Pathfinder cabin $ 8811 £ 4917 $ 8,658 € 5685 NZ$ 9415 kr 57691 $ 6,715 Explorer cabin $ 10516 £ 5869 $ 10,335 € 6785 NZ$ 11238 kr 68860 $ 8,015 Single Navigator cabin $ 10648 £ 5943 $ 10,463 € 6870 NZ$ 11378 kr 69719 $ 8,115 Charter $ 631765 £ 352596 $ 620,845 € 407621 NZ$ 675093 kr 4136744 $ 481,500 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Premium Class Boats
Monday & Saturday departures
Season 1: May 10, 2021
Season 2: September 11, 2021Season 1 Season 2 Master cabin $ 6580 £ 3672 $ 6,466 € 4246 NZ$ 7031 kr 43086 $ 5,015 $ 7236 £ 4039 $ 7,111 € 4669 NZ$ 7732 kr 47381 $ 5,515 Commander cabin $ 7039 £ 3929 $ 6,918 € 4542 NZ$ 7522 kr 46093 $ 5,365 $ 7695 £ 4295 $ 7,562 € 4965 NZ$ 8223 kr 50388 $ 5,865 Captain cabin $ 8023 £ 4478 $ 7,885 € 5177 NZ$ 8574 kr 52536 $ 6,115 $ 8679 £ 4844 $ 8,529 € 5600 NZ$ 9275 kr 56832 $ 6,615 Admiral cabin $ 9270 £ 5174 $ 9,110 € 5981 NZ$ 9906 kr 60698 $ 7,065 $ 9926 £ 5540 $ 9,754 € 6404 NZ$ 10607 kr 64994 $ 7,565 Commodore cabin $ 13403 £ 7480 $ 13,171 € 8648 NZ$ 14322 kr 87761 $ 10,215
$ 14059 £ 7846 $ 13,816 € 9071 NZ$ 15023 kr 92057 $ 10,715 Single Master cabin $ 8548 £ 4771 $ 8,400 € 5515 NZ$ 9134 kr 55973 $ 6,515 $ 9401 £ 5247 $ 9,239 € 6066 NZ$ 10046 kr 61557 $ 7,165 Charter $ 672433 £ 375294 $ 660,810 € 433860 NZ$ 718550 kr 4403033 $ 512,495 $ 727540 £ 406050 $ 714,964 € 469416 NZ$ 777437 kr 4763871 $ 554,495 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Saturday departure
September 4, 2021Master cabin $ 8811 £ 4917 $ 8,658 € 5685 NZ$ 9415 kr 57691 $ 6,715 Commander cabin $ 9335 £ 5210 $ 9,174 € 6023 NZ$ 9976 kr 61128 $ 7,115 Admiral cabin $ 11763 £ 6565 $ 11,559 € 7589 NZ$ 12569 kr 77022 $ 8,965 Junior Commodore cabin $ 13337 £ 7444 $ 13,107 € 8605 NZ$ 14252 kr 87331 $ 10,165 Commodore cabin $ 14125 £ 7883 $ 13,880 € 9113 NZ$ 15093 kr 92486 $ 10,765 Single cabin $ 14125 £ 7883 $ 13,880 € 9113 NZ$ 15093 kr 92486 $ 10,765 Charter $ 362888 £ 202532 $ 356,615 € 234139 NZ$ 387775 kr 2376158 $ 276,575 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Specials
Valid until February 28, 2021. For new bookings.
Early Bird Saving (excl. Master, Navigator, and Mariner cabins): $ 394 £ 220 $ 387 € 254 NZ$ 421 kr 2577 $ 300
Comfort Class Boats
Tuesday & Sunday departures
May 3, and September 18, 2022Navigator cabin $ 6186 £ 3453 $ 6,080 € 3992 NZ$ 6611 kr 40508 $ 4,715 Trailblazer cabin $ 8023 £ 4478 $ 7,885 € 5177 NZ$ 8574 kr 52536 $ 6,115 Pathfinder cabin $ 8548 £ 4771 $ 8,400 € 5515 NZ$ 9134 kr 55973 $ 6,515 Explorer cabin $ 10254 £ 5723 $ 10,077 € 6616 NZ$ 10957 kr 67142 $ 7,815 Single Navigator cabin $ 10188 £ 5686 $ 10,012 € 6574 NZ$ 10887 kr 66712 $ 7,765 Charter $ 612346 £ 341759 $ 601,762 € 395092 NZ$ 654343 kr 4009592 $ 466,700 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Premium Class Boats
Monday & Saturday departures
May 9 & September 24, 2022Master cabin $ 6580 £ 3672 $ 6,466 € 4246 NZ$ 7031 kr 43086 $ 5,015 Commander cabin $ 7039 £ 3929 $ 6,918 € 4542 NZ$ 7522 kr 46093 $ 5,365 Captain cabin $ 8023 £ 4478 $ 7,885 € 5177 NZ$ 8574 kr 52536 $ 6,115 Admiral cabin $ 9270 £ 5174 $ 9,110 € 5981 NZ$ 9906 kr 60698 $ 7,065 Commodore cabin $ 13403 £ 7480 $ 13,171 € 8648 NZ$ 14322 kr 87761 $ 10,215
Single Master cabin $ 8548 £ 4771 $ 8,400 € 5515 NZ$ 9134 kr 55973 $ 6,515 Charter $ 672433 £ 375294 $ 660,810 € 433860 NZ$ 718550 kr 4403033 $ 512,495 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Saturday departure
September 17, 2022Master cabin $ 8811 £ 4917 $ 8,658 € 5685 NZ$ 9415 kr 57691 $ 6,715 Commander cabin $ 9335 £ 5210 $ 9,174 € 6023 NZ$ 9976 kr 61128 $ 7,115 Admiral cabin $ 11763 £ 6565 $ 11,559 € 7589 NZ$ 12569 kr 77022 $ 8,965 Junior Commodore cabin $ 13337 £ 7444 $ 13,107 € 8605 NZ$ 14252 kr 87331 $ 10,165 Commodore cabin $ 14125 £ 7883 $ 13,880 € 9113 NZ$ 15093 kr 92486 $ 10,765 Single cabin $ 14125 £ 7883 $ 13,880 € 9113 NZ$ 15093 kr 92486 $ 10,765 Charter $ 362888 £ 202532 $ 356,615 € 234139 NZ$ 387775 kr 2376158 $ 276,575 Port fees/taxes (add to above price) $ 886 £ 494 $ 870 € 571 NZ$ 946 kr 5799 $ 675 Specials
Valid until February 28, 2021. For new bookings.
Early Bird Saving (excl. Master, Navigator, and Mariner cabins): $ 394 £ 220 $ 387 € 254 NZ$ 421 kr 2577 $ 300
Extra Options
Extra nights
Juneau Double Single April 1 - May 26; Sep 8 to 30, 2020 $ 256 £ 143 $ 251 € 165 NZ$ 273 kr 1675 $ 195 $ 381 £ 212 $ 374 € 246 NZ$ 407 kr 2491 $ 290 May 27 - September 7, 2020 $ 328 £ 183 $ 322 € 212 NZ$ 351 kr 2148 $ 250 $ 518 £ 289 $ 509 € 334 NZ$ 554 kr 3394 $ 395 Seattle April 2020; November 2020 $ 249 £ 139 $ 245 € 161 NZ$ 266 kr 1632 $ 190 $ 407 £ 227 $ 400 € 262 NZ$ 435 kr 2663 $ 310 May 2020 $ 308 £ 172 $ 303 € 199 NZ$ 329 kr 2019 $ 235
$ 518 £ 289 $ 509 € 334 NZ$ 554 kr 3394 $ 395 September 2020 $ 328 £ 183 $ 322 € 212 NZ$ 351 kr 2148 $ 250 $ 558 £ 311 $ 548 € 360 NZ$ 596 kr 3651 $ 425 October 2020 $ 289 £ 161 $ 284 € 186 NZ$ 308 kr 1890 $ 220 $ 479 £ 267 $ 471 € 309 NZ$ 512 kr 3136 $ 365 Juneau: Includes a mountain or water-view room (king or two double beds), meet and greet, airport transfers, baggage handling, and taxes.
Seattle: Includes deluxe room accommodation, meet and greet, airport transfers, baggage handling, taxes, and service fees.
Extra nights
Juneau Double Single April 1 - May 26; Sep 8 to 30, 2021 TBC TBC May 27 - September 7, 2021 TBC TBC Seattle April 2020; November 2021 TBC TBC May 2021 TBC TBC September 2021 TBC TBC October 2021 TBC TBC Juneau: Includes a mountain or water-view room (king or two double beds), meet and greet, airport transfers, baggage handling, and taxes.
Seattle: Includes deluxe room accommodation, meet and greet, airport transfers, baggage handling, taxes, and service fees.
Triple rates are available in designated cabins (refer to deck plan). On request.
When booking extra nights, 50% of the cost will be non-refundable.Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
The cruise has been designed to accommodate a variety of fitness levels. Whether you are looking to take it easy or are up for a challenge, there is something for everyone. Unless the boat is cruising part of the day, there are active adventure options scheduled most mornings and afternoons. Your onboard guides will advise what activities are on offer daily and work to include everyone. Kayaking excursions take the form of guided paddles that can last 1-4 hours and open paddling at your own pace. Hiking range from rigorous treks over rugged terrain for the fit to easy strolls along the beach. Inflatable skiff rides require you to sit back and relax, with little to no effort needed. Paddleboarding and snorkeling (if offered) are your own pace. Morning yoga classes cater to all levels and relaxing in the hot tub is for well everyone.
Airport Info
Fly into/out Seattle International Airport (SEA) or Juneau International Airport (JNU) depending on your tour direction.
Seattle to Juneau
On embarkation day (Day 1) your flight into Seattle should arrive no later than 2:00 pm.
On disembarkation day (Day 13) your flight from Juneau should leave no earlier than 11:30 am.Juneau to Seattle
On embarkation day (Day 1) your flight into Juneau should arrive no later than 2:30 pm.
On disembarkation day (Day 13) your flight from Seattle should leave no earlier than 12:00 pm.Local Travel
Transfers to/from Seattle/Juneau Airports are included in the tour price.
Climate
Southeast Alaska enjoys a comfortable maritime climate. You can expect mild temperatures in summer, with it getting cooler over the spring or autumn months. Being largely rainforest, be prepared for light mist and rain at any time. From early April into May, Southeast Alaska awakens from a long winter. Bears, baby animals, migrating grey whales and birds, budding forests, snow-covered peaks, gushing waterfalls, and Aurora Borealis sightings can be part of your experience. Plus, it’s crowd-free. Long days of Alaskan summers mean extra playtime. Temperatures are warmer, so there’s better access to higher elevation hikes. And humpbacks are back en masse. Come summer’s end and into early fall, wildlife gets busy - mating, migrating, and feeding up for winter.
Recommended
Rubber or hiking boots
The wilderness areas explored on foot can get pretty muddy, plus most skiff landings are wet landings where there’s no dock at all. Having proper footwear and ankle support is absolutely essential. Both hiking and rubber boots are good, but if you only have space to bring one, we would recommend rubber boots (aka the “Alaska tennis shoe,” also known as Xtratufs, Wellingtons, or gumboots). Many of our guests add insoles for support and hike all week in their rubber “mud” boots. For the best fit and availability, bring your own rubber boots, although you may find a very limited supply for shared use on board (but these can’t be guaranteed). Youth-size boots are not available on any of the vessels so you need to bring your own children’s boots.
Charters
If you have a large group and would like to charter an entire boat, please contact us for available dates and boats. In addition to the scheduled dates listed (please see pricing), further dates may be available on request. All dates are subject to availability at the time of booking. Itineraries can be customized to suit your individual needs and as safety and operational constraints allow. Please send us your preferred destination, dates, boat, and the number of people (adults and children under 13) in your party, and we will work on providing you with the best available options! The relevant charter terms and conditions will apply.Remarks
A variety of activities are included in this tour.
Hiking:
A range of hikes - of varying difficulty and terrain - are available throughout your tour. Ranging from easy beachcombers to harder mountain scrambles. A good pair of hiking or gumboots are recommended. Hiking poles are available.
Kayaking and paddleboarding:
Our small ships are stocked with paddleboards and tandem sea kayaks. Open paddling is offered but most outings are short guided trips lasting one to four hours. It is a great way to get up close to wildlife and explore the area.
Skiff rides:
These are small boat rides that take you further and faster. Your skiff captains are pros and rides will be full of adventure and exploration. Minimal effort is required. Good gumboots or waterproof hiking boots are recommended for wet landings.
Learning about Alaska Native cultures:
Your itinerary may also offer you the opportunity to delve into Alaska Native cultures. Visit Take, A Tlingit town Kupreanof Island featuring a 132-foot totem pole, or the Kiksetti Totem Park in Wrangell and nearby Chief Shakes Tribal House, carved entirely using traditional Tlingit methods. Presentations by local islanders bring Tlingit culture and history to life.
Polar plunge:
For those a little more daring, take a giant leap off the fantail into the frigid 40-50 degree Fahrenheit Alaskan waters. At those temperatures, you only stay in for a minute before scrambling on deck, wrapping yourself in a warm towel, and heading off to the hot tub.
Northern Lights:
Also called Aurora Borealis, this exquisite natural phenomenon is best seen in April and September. One needs clear skies and just the right conditions to witness nature put on this show. Your crew will gently awaken you in the wee hours when the time is right.Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
For US citizens, documents for travel to/from Alaska are the same for any other U.S. state. If you are flying to Alaska within the United States, you only need a valid government photo ID. A list of accepted forms of ID can be found on the TSA website.
For Non-U.S. citizens a passport is required. Please research documentation and visas needed to enter the United States of America.
Tour Operator
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