Alaska’s Glaciers and Fjords
DATES: 2021 – Jun 6, 13*, 27, | Jul 4*, 18, 25* | Aug 8, 15*
2022 – May 22, 29* | Jun 5, 12*, 26 | July 03*, 17, 24* | Aug 7, 14*
*Reverse Itinerary
DURATION: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
EMBARK: JUNEAU, ALASKA
DISEMBARK: KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
SHIP: Wilderness Explorer
FROM: $4,870 (Incl. Port Charges $375)
Wind through canals and explore the Tongass backcountry on foot and by kayak. Visit Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House on this adventure-rich cruise.
Voyage Highlights:
- Whale watching in Stephens Passage
- Dawes Glacier and ice-rich Endicott Arm
- Adventure exploration in Misty Fjords National Monument
- Tlingit cultural presentation
- Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House visit
- Tongass National Forest backcountry by kayak, paddle board, skiff, and hike
- Search for wildlife—bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, sea lions, eagles, mink, porpoises, and mountain goats
- Navigate winding Wrangell Narrows and Behm Canal
Please note: Expedition highlights and wildlife listed here are possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will work together to ensure opportunities for adventure and exploration are the best possible, taking into account the prevailing weather, wildlife activity and ice conditions. Expedition Team members scheduled for this voyage are subject to change or cancellation.
- Port charges of $375 per person
- All onboard meals
- Premium spirits, wine, microbrews; non-alcoholic beverages
- Exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days
- Entry fees to national parks/preserves
- All from-the-boat adventure activities and equipment
- Wellness program: hot tub, fitness equipment, yoga mats.
- Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
- Airfare
- Luggage, trip cancellation and Emergency Evacuation Insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges
- Staff gratuities
- Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings
- Pre- or post- cruise travel expenses.
Wilderness Explorer
Daring and ambitious, and a wee bit salty. The Wilderness Explorer was destined for Alaska’s deep waters from the first moment she slid into the drink. A strong “sea boat” with feet, she is not bashful or apologetic in her unflinching drive to seek out secret niches. Embracing change, the crew is known to try the untried, whether it’s gaining access to an unexplored trail or a new recipe with locally foraged ingredients. Bold with a capital Brrr, she is also our only boat to have over-wintered in Southeast Alaska, for not one, but two wicked cold seasons. Get to know her, and she’ll warm your heart.
Onboard Features: EZ Dock kayak launch platform; bow-mounted underwater camera; kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, snorkel gear/wetsuits; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library
Cabin Features: TV/DVD player; hair dryer, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles.
- 74 guests
- 37 cabins
- 28 crew members
- 186 feet in length
- 38 feet wide
- Cruising speed of 11 knots
- Registered in United States
- 3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio