|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alaska, Inside Passage - |
|
|
Small Ship Adventure Cruise |
|
|
|
|
|
Highlights of our cruise through the Inside Passage:
- In-depth wilderness exploration round trip from Juneau
- Enjoy a full day in Glacier Bay National Park
- Port calls at Elfin Cove and Sitka
- "Gunkholing" the islands – Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof
- Up-close exploration in inflatable excursion craft
- Included overnight and full day in Juneau
- Professional Exploration Leader
- Overnight anchorages in beautiful secluded coves |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CRUISE ITINERARY  |
|
|
|
TOUR INCLUDING:
- 9 Day small activity cruise
- Double Stateroom accommodation
- All Meals onboard the cruiseship
- Activities
- 1 Night Hotel Accommodation Juneau
- Taxes, port charges, fees
- Reservation fee
NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel Insurance
|
|
|
|
CRUISE DEPARTURES:
May 14, 21, 28
June 04, 11, 18, 25
July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
August 06, 13, 20, 27
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Day 1 Arrive in Juneau
Transfer to the downtown hotel. The hotel’s waterfront locale is a perfect base for exploring Alaska’s beautiful capital city – and a great step-off for exciting optional excursions during your time here. |
|
|
|
|
Day 2 Sail from Juneau
Your small ship sails in late afternoon, leaving you plenty of time to explore Juneau. Once onboard, step out on deck to watch Gastineau Channel glide by as you enter Alaska’s true wilderness.
|
|
|
Day 3 Endicott Arm and Tracy Arm
Words can’t prepare you for the splendor of these narrow fjords – many travelers consider them the most spectacular spots in Alaska. Sheer cliffs rise thousands of feet from waterline to snowcapped peaks, their sides studded with stunning waterfalls. The sounds of cascading water alone prove that you have left the ordinary far behind. And there’s the ice. Conditions permitting, your crew will welcome you into inflatable excursion craft where you’ll explore the waters and shorelines amid bouncing bergie bits calved from ancient glaciers.
|
|
|
|
Day 4 Frederick Sound and Wilderness Exploration
The waters of Frederick Sound teem with the humpback whale’s favorite food – and the whales take full advantage, feeding in the rich waters as they prepare for their long migration south. Once they leave Alaska waters at summer’s end, these giant creatures will not eat again until they return next year. This afternoon you’ll discover the joys of “gunkholing,” a nautical term that means, among other things, “exploring at leisure.” Your Captain and Exploration Leader know these waters intimately – and each voyage is likely to be different, depending on what magic they find to share with you at the moment. |
|
|
|
|
Day 5 Sitka
This beautiful little city is thought by many to be the “jewel of the Inside Passage.” Its setting alone is breathtaking. But, for you, getting there is half the fun. While big ships must plow through miles of open ocean and moor far from the tiny docks, your small ship will come to Sitka “through the back door,” threading through beautiful Peril Strait and navigating the delicate passage through Sergius Narrows where tides challenge all but the most expert mariner’s skill. Take in the historic beauty of the artifacts of St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church. Come face-to-face with majestic birds of prey at the fascinating Sitka Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Then, listen to their cousins in the wild as they cluster and chatter over your head at the beautiful Sitka National Historical Park.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Day 6 Icy Strait
Watch for the gentle humpbacks as they feast on tiny krill churned by waters from the Pacific Ocean. Today, try to count, not only the whales, but the numbers of behaviors you’ll see them exhibit. Spouting. Sounding. Breaching. Tail slapping. Fin smacking. Lunge feeding. Even rare bubble feeding if you’re very, very lucky. The tiny Inian Islands stand between you and the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, with enticing opportunities to get out there and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep an eye out for Stellar sea lions, orcas, harbor seals, and porpoise. |
|
|
|
Day 7 Elfin Cove
Tucked on the north shore of Chichagof Island, Elfin Cove gives you a rare look at what it means to “live off the grid.” No vehicles are used here because there are no roads. Wooden boardwalks connect the few structures. You’ll have time to hike, explore, and maybe even share a friendly chat with the locals while you’re here. |
|
|
|
Day 8 Glacier Bay National Park
Enter a 3.3-millionacre nature wonderland of Glacier Bay National Park. Over 200 species of fish are found in Park waters, including all five species of Pacific salmon. About 220 species of birds have been recorded in the Park as well as large populations of land mammals. Have your binoculars and camera with you on deck and look for mountain goats, brown and black bears, coyote, wolverine, moose, harbor seals, puffins, and murres. |
|
|
|
Day 9 Arrive in Juneau
We’ll say goodbye with regret as you disembark in Juneau this morning. Depending on your flight arrangements, you may have time to explore this charming city a bit more. When you’re ready to leave, we’ll escort you to the airport and send you home with our fondest wishes and a lifetime of unforgettable memories. (Note: The order of destinations on this itinerary may vary in response to conditions and/or opportunities.) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off Season
|
|
Mid Season
|
|
High Season
|
|
Stateroom Category
|
Until May 27
|
May 28 + Aug 27
|
|
May 29 - Aug 26
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outside Deluxe - Category DXL
|
|
|
|
|
Outside Deluxe - Category SGL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Please Note:
|
| Single-Triple rates available upon request where applicable. |
|
|
