Small Ship Cruises Alaska | Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor and Kodiak

Day 1 Seward | Embarkation Welcome to Alaska! Today you’ll embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. You will fly into Anchorage and then make your way to Seward, a town full of rich history that acts as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your first delicious meal on board while familiarizing yourself with your home for the next 11 days.

Day 2 Kenai Fjords National Park & Glaciers Welcome to the mesmerizing glacial wonderland of Kenai Fjords National Park. Established in 1980, this park safeguards Alaska's glacial wilderness. Covering over 600,000 acres, it boasts stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and magnificent tidewater glaciers. The park's 936-square-mile Harding Icefield feeds these glaciers, creating awe-inspiring fjords where land and sea intertwine.

Day 3 Kodiak Island & Foul Bay Embark on a wild and untamed journey to Kodiak Island and experience the breathtaking beauty of rugged landscapes and pristine waters. Paddle through calm bays on kayaking excursions, keeping an eye out for playful sea otters and majestic eagles soaring above. Each day presents new activities for water ops and wildlife watching, revealing nature's pure magic. Explore the spectacular volcanic islands of the Aleutian chain and the Inside Passage, essential habitats for marine mammals and over 40 million seabirds, representing more than 30 species.

Day 4 Katmai National Park, Kukak Bay A landscape teems with life beneath our feet, inhabited by creatures that reconnect us with the wild. Katmai was established in 1918 to protect the volcanically devastated region surrounding Novarupta and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Today, Katmai National Park and Preserve also safeguards 9,000 years of human history and vital habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears.

Day 5 Ugashik National Wildlife Refuge Alaska Peninsula Refuge presents a breathtakingly dramatic landscape made up of active volcanoes, towering mountain peaks, rolling tundra and rugged, wave-battered coastlines. When the salmon are running, Ugashik Lakes and streams attract brown bears in great numbers.

Day 6 Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve No lines, no waiting! Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least-visited places in the National Park System. This landscape is a vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," as it is home to a massive six-mile wide, 2,500-foot-deep volcanic crater formed during a massive eruption 3,500 years ago.

Day 7 Unga Island & Abandoned Village, Whale Search Looking at the petrified logs and stumps along the shores of Unga Island, and understanding that they remnants of a sequoia or metasequoia forest buried as a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago is a moment only UnCruise can take you. The petrified forest tells the story of the passage of species between Asia and America, and helps portray the climate and environment of the Aleutian Arc before humans inhabited Alaska.

Day 8 Captains Choice of Islands & Fjords Depending on weather and wildlife, your expedition team selects the day’s activities to ensure the maximum adventure possible. Options may include paddling or skiffing alongside volcanic islands, or exploring remote coves alive with seabirds, sea lions, and other wildlife.

Day 9 Akutan Island Today's adventure takes us to Akutan Island, home to the active Mount Akutan volcano. Despite its fiery nature, the island offers diverse landscapes perfect for exploration, from volcanic terrain to lush hillsides dotted with wildflowers and berries. Hiking beneath the shadow of the volcano unveils hidden coves and secluded beaches, while kayaking along the rocky shorelines promises encounters with wildlife such as whales, orcas, eagles, and sea otters. With its remote location and pristine beauty, Akutan Island beckons adventurers seeking an unforgettable experience in coastal Alaska.

Day 10 Dutch Harbor | Exploration Today, you'll explore the town of Unalaska (a name after our own heart). We'll dock in Dutch Harbor, our final stop of your trip. But the adventure doesn't end here. Take in the sights of the Church of the Holy Ascension—a national landmark and the oldest church building in Alaska, the World War II Museum, the Museum of the Aleutians, or explore by hiking. Check out Bunker Hill and explore Dutch Harbor, best known for being the home harbor of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch.

Day 11 Dutch Harbor | Disembarkation Enjoy one last breakfast with new friends. Then, transfer to the Dutch Habor airport to catch your flight.