Alaska Cruise – Fjords & Glaciers

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Enjoy eight days of glaciers, whale watching and unforgettable memories on this Alaska adventure. Alaska’s Inside Passage is a renowned spot for adventure. This trip focuses on the eastern portion of this coastal route, where we find icy waters, beautiful rainforests and alpine-to-sea creeks. From aboard a small-ship cruise, we witness massive icebergs and ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • See Dawes Glacier and ice-rich Endicott Arm
    • Watch whales in Stephens Passage and view wildlife in Behm Canal
    • Adventure exploration in Misty Fjords National Monument
    • Explore by kayak, paddleboard, skiff, or foot—the choice is yours
    • Visit Wrangell’s Chief Shakes Tribal House and Kiksetti Totem Park

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy eight days of glaciers, whale watching and unforgettable memories on this Alaska adventure. Alaska’s Inside Passage is a renowned spot for adventure. This trip focuses on the eastern portion of this coastal route, where we find icy waters, beautiful rainforests and alpine-to-sea creeks. From aboard a small-ship cruise, we witness massive icebergs and calving glaciers, experiencing an unmatched exploration of Alaska’s unique beauty. Our journey is offered in partnership with UnCruise Adventures, providing expedition ships capable of nimble exploration and a comfortable stay in cabins with excellent, private facilities.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 76 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJuneau
End CityJuneau

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 76

Trip includes

    • Onboard meals
    • Spirits, wine, beer
    • Non-alcoholic beverages
    • transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days only
    • Entry fees to national parks/preserves
    • All from-the-vessel activities and equipment

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Itinerary

This itinerary operates in two directions.

The itinerary below reflects a Juneau starting point and ending point in Ketchikan; however, many departures will operate in reverse, starting in Ketchikan and ending in Juneau. See our “Dates and Prices for this trip” document to refer to specific direction for each date.

Day 1: Make time to visit Mendehall Glacier before embarking on the cruise.

Welcome to Juneau! We have time to take in a bit of the city once we check-in at the hospitality area. After boarding, we grab a glass of bubbly as we push off the dock and set sail for the Endicott Arm wilderness. Plan to arrive in Juneau before 2pm. All meals included once onboard.

Day 2: Get up close to a glacier.

We rise early and take an excited peek out our window to find fjord cliffs reaching skyward, floating ice and deep u-shaped valleys. This is Alaska! We cruise past harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice and at the end of Endicott, the blue face of Dawes...

Day 3: A day of adventure in Stephens Passage.

Yoga stretches on-deck jumpstart our day. Humpback and orca are frequent visitors of this southeast passage where a misty spout is a sure sign they’re in the neighborhood. Our captain navigates Stephens Passage to Port Houghton where we are in for a boot-sucking, padd...

Day 4: Hike, kayak, or paddleboard before cruising Christmas Tree Lane.

When we come this far, we might as well go all in. This is way back backcountry of Alaska's wilderness with its glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs and mud. In this playground, it’s all an option today. We could kayak or skiff in water almost clear as glass...

Day 5: Learn about the Tlingit People and their ancestors in Wrangell.

Home to native culture, wildlife, and wonder—Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska and the only one ever governed by four nations. Before venturing into town, local islanders join us on board with a presentation that brings their stories and legends to life. A...

Day 6: Visit the largest temperate rainforest in the world, Tongass.

Wildlife abounds including black bears, mink and eagles. In Behm Canal, it’s all remote waterways and the isolated Tongass National Forest. On Cleveland Peninsula, our expedition team leads a low-elevation hike with wide-stretching views and good opportunities for pan...

Day 7: Kayak in the pristine Misty Fjords National Monument.

There are places on the planet that completely overcome us. Misty Fjords National Monument, affectionately nicknamed “The Yosemite of the North,” is one of them. The beauty, the peace and the sense of place surround us. It represents nearly every ecosystem found in So...

Day 8: Disembark in Ketchikan, "Salmon Capital of the World. "

After breakfast this morning, we bid adieu to the new friends we’ve made before disembarking. Transfers are offered to the Ketchikan airport unless plans have been made to overnight or extend with a land tour. Flights out of Ketchikan must be scheduled after 11:30am.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,195
Price per day$399
Last Updated: 10/14/2019

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare to/from Alaska
    • Lodging and meals on the mainland
    • Port fees and taxes
    • Insurance
    • Gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Cabins with private facilities

Cancellation policy

At the time of reservation, a $750 per person deposit is due. Full payment for this cruise is due at 90 days before departure. A $375 per person service charge is non-refundable from signup. If a trip cancellation is received 120-91 days from departure, the deposit is 100% non-refundable. When a trip cancellation is received inside of 90 days from departure, all trip costs are 100% non-refundable. A request to transfer a reservation is subject to the same fees outlined above for cancellations.

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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