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Overview
An exclusive opportunity to sail Prince William Sound aboard Safari Explorer, a luxurious yacht experience. This is the only UnCruise itinerary to visit the region. Kayak, hike, and skiff past centuries-old glaciers. Puffins, eagles, otter, and sea lions wait around every cove.
Expedition Highlights
- Tidewater glaciers: Chenega, Columbia, Meares, and more
- Hike up to the face of one of the only advancing glaciers in Alaska
- Visit the unique towns of Seward and Cordova
- Navigate along some of the least-visited shores in coastal Alaska
- Thrilling kayak expeditions near actively calving glaciers
- Hike and bushwhack in some of the most peaceful, quiet spots in the world
Itinerary
Day 1 – Seward – Embarkation
Welcome to Alaska! Meet your crew and tour Safari Explorer, UnCruise’s flagship vessel and your home for the week. After champagne and a safety demonstration, enjoy your first of many farm-to-table gourmet meals! Adventure here we come. (D)
Day 2 – Icy Bay Glaciers
Wake up in the glacial waterways of Icy Bay. Flowing down from the 4,000-foot surrounding peaks, Chenega, Tigertail, and Tiger glaciers are all options this morning. Hop in a skiff, and if conditions are right, kayak in a remote cove tucked into the shoreline. Your expedition team shares how glaciers sculpt and alter the landscape on a daily basis. Feel the essence of this
land of the Chenega people, meaning “beneath the mountain,” as you weave through these deserted islands by kayak, skiff, and yacht. (BLD)
Day 3 – Captain’s Choice
Tuck into the southern reaches of Prince William Sound, exploring its sculpted islands. Some call it “gunkholing”—nosing around the next cove—and there’s plenty to see. Search for whales, seals, sea lions, and seabirds from the bow or opt to kayak or beachcomb for a closer look at island life with natural and cultural history notes from your guides. (BLD)
Day 4 – Cordova
Cordova, this tiny fishing town only accessible by air or sea, is quintessentially Alaska. Explore on your own or join your shipmates on a walking tour to see the mouth of the Copper River. Or you can choose to accompany your guides for a day below the Sheridan Glacier. For those looking to adventure all out, race your guides to the top of the EYAK ski hill on our hard charger hike. Finally enjoy the landscape before settling back on board for a quiet evening.. (BLD)
Day 5 – Columbia Glacier
Options aplenty this morning. Hike, kayak, skiff, or try your hand at standup paddle boarding in a qui-et cove before a hearty lunch back onboard. Next up: towering icebergs born from the approaching Columbia Glacier. Winding its way 32 miles back through Chugach Mountains and with constantly changing conditions, your captain finds the best route to view this massive glacier. (BLD)
Day 6 – Unakwik Inldet & MearesGlacier
Arctic terns and bald eagles, harbor seals resting on icebergs, and the massive Meares Glacier as your backdrop, Unakwik Inlet is the perfect place to dip your paddle in the water for a kayak. Or, join a skiff tour to get farther faster in glacier country. This is wilderness at its wildest. Feel the mountains closing in as you cruise through Esther Passage. View a fish hatchery and learn about Alaska’s salmon species. Tonight, join your expedition leader for an interpretive presentation before a relaxing soak in the hot tub under the fading sun. (BLD)
Day 7 – Ester Island Hatchery and Barry Arm Glaciers
Step ashore at Esther Island to tour a working salmon hatchery and learn how millions of fish are raised and released to support wild runs. Take a short walk to a nearby lake and return to the hatchery to watch for bears fishing along the stream. In the afternoon, cruise through Barry Arm where towering glaciers spill from the mountains into the sea, offering spectacular views and photo opportunities. (BLD)
Day 8 – Seward – Disembarkation
One last breakfast with new friends before heading back to Anchorage for your flight home. Take in the stunning views along the Seward Highway on your way to the airport. (B)
