Explore islands, glaciers and forests on a small ship cruise in Alaska! Kayak in remote inlets that bring you closer to wildlife like eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, and seabirds.

Get up close to the Dawes, Margerie and Grand Pacific glaciers, bushwhack in the Tongass National Forest, explore the Fords Terror Wilderness Area by skiff and hike inland on Chichagof Island.

Watch for Humpback whales in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait, plus black and brown bears, eagles and other land mammals along the shore.

This is an adventure of multiple discoveries!.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1

Juneau | Embarkation

Day 2

Icy Strait

Day 3

Glacier Bay National Park

Day 4

Chatham Strait

Day 5

Kuiu Island

Day 6

Frederick Sound

Day 7

Endicott Arm / Dawes Glacier

Day 8

Juneau | Disembarkation

Wilderness Adventurer
Safari Quest

Wilderness Adventurer

Wilderness Adventurer | Pathfinder - Outside entry; double bed; view window; private bath with shower

Wilderness Adventurer | Trailblazer - Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower

Wilderness Adventurer | Navigator - Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower

Wilderness Adventurer

Like your favorite, hippie-cool aunt, she’s sage, soulful, and game for every adventure—and likely the one leading the charge. The unassuming Wilderness Adventurer has style and all the amenities needed to get the job done. It’s just as comfortable moseying into the lounge for a pint as it is leaping from the fantail for a “polar plunge” or sketching a landscape from the sundeck. Yep. She lives up to her name. The mantra on board could be: work hard, play hard, relax, repeat. The ship’s easy-going, fun-making energy inspires fierce loyalty from her crew and guests alike. Onboard Features: EZ Dock kayak launch platform; bow-mounted underwater camera; kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library

Wilderness Adventurer Ship Plans

Safari Quest

Safari Quest | Captain - King, queen, or twin beds; sliding glass door opening to a small balcony; private bath with shower

Safari Quest | Commander - Queen bed; view window; private bath with shower

Safari Quest | Mariner - King, queen, or twin beds; elevated port lights (not suitable for viewing); private bath with shower

Safari Quest

Agile, spry, and with clean design lines, the Safari Quest—carrying just 22 guests—can cut into the tiniest nooks that even our other small vessels can’t reach. This includes coveted wilderness areas with highly limited access of no more than two groups of twelve guests per day. For those most special adventures, she is the ticket in. While small is her secret for access, on the inside this yacht is anything but. Spacious and comfy cabins. A cozy and welcoming lounge and dining room. And plenty of onboard niches for nestling and relaxing. On a boat this size, camaraderie is near-instant—feel the love. Onboard Features: Full-beam swim step; underwater bow-mounted camera; kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment; DVD and book library. Cabin Features: TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in all bathrooms; hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles

Safari Quest Ship Plans

Included Features:

One day in Glacier Bay National Park, joined by a park ranger
Get close up to glaciers: Dawes, Margerie, and Grand Pacific
Bushwhack in the Tongass National Forest
Fords Terror Wilderness Area by skiff and hike inland on Chichagof Island
Humpback whales in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
Wildlife searches: black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sealions, sea birds
Kayak, paddle board and skiff remote inlets
Beachcombing, tide pool, and forest ecology discoveries

Onboard Inclusions:

All onboard meals
Non-alcoholic beverages, wine, spirits and beer
Exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days
Entry fees to national parks/preserves
All from the vessel activities and equipment
Port fees and taxes

Minimum Age:

Safari Quest: 13 years old
Wilderness Adventurer: 8 years old

Not Included

Gratuities

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Departing from Juneau:(Tour Code: UCAAGC)Wilderness AdventurerMay 14, 21, 28; Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 6, 13, 20, 27; Sep 03, 10, 17, 24
Safari QuestMay, 28; Jun 04, 11, 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug 06, 13, 20, 27; Sep 3, 10

Date	Twin	Single
Wilderness Adventurer
Navigator Cabin 14 May - 21 May, 2021 28 May - 20 Aug, 2021 27 Aug - 10 Sep, 2021 17 Sep - 24 Sep, 2021 Trailblazer Cabin 14 May - 21 May, 2021 28 May - 20 Aug, 2021 27 Aug - 10 Sep, 2021 17 Sep - 24 Sep, 2021 Pathfinder Cabin 14 May - 21 May, 2021 28 May - 20 Aug, 2021 27 Aug - 10 Sep, 2021 17 Sep - 24 Sep, 2021	$4,870 $5,570 $4,870 $4,270 $5,670 $6,370 $5,670 $5,170 $6,170 $6,870 $6,170 $5,570	$8,245 $9,470 $8,245 $7,195 $9,645 $10,870 $9,645 $8,770 $10,520 $11,745 $10,520 $9,470

Safari Quest
Single Cabin 28 May - 10 Sep, 2021 Mariner Cabin 28 May - 10 Sep, 2021 Commander Cabin 28 May - 10 Sep, 2021 Captain Cabin 28 May - 10 Sep, 2021	$8,770 $10,570 $11,770	$10,170 $15,070 $18,220 $20,320

All prices are in USD$

Prices are per person and include all taxes. Minimum age 8 yrs.

Small Ship Cruises Alaska | Alaska's Glacier Country

Explore islands, glaciers and forests on a small ship cruise in Alaska! Kayak in remote inlets that bring you closer to wildlife like eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, and seabirds.

Get up close to the Dawes, Margerie and Grand Pacific glaciers, bushwhack in the Tongass National Forest, explore the Fords Terror Wilderness Area by skiff and hike inland on Chichagof Island.

Watch for Humpback whales in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait, plus black and brown bears, eagles and other land mammals along the shore.

This is an adventure of multiple discoveries!.

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