Explore! Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands
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- Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise Seattle’s picturesque waterfront
- Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration in glacial fjords and the San Juan archipelago
- Hiking in Olympic National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Constitution, and Washington State Parks
- Unhurried time for watching whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds
- Explore scenic winding channels, temperate rainforest, and old growth forest
- Uncover Native cultures of the Pacific Northwest
- Time on your own for exploring quaint Friday Harbor and Port Townsend
- Hand-crafted cuisine including an oyster and clam tasting hosted by local growers
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- All onboard meals
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day
- Entry fees to national parks/preserves
- Most from-the-vessel adventure activities and equipment
- Wellness program
- Hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, and yoga mats
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Seattle was founded along the shores of Elliott Bay. Today, set sail from Fishermen's Terminal, transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and cruise the city’s picturesque waterfront before dropping anchor in a tucked away bay.
Wake up in one of the quietest reaches of Puget Sound—Hood Canal, a glacial fjord separating the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. You’ll be hiking in the Olympics today, surrounded by rainforest, old growth forest, and small quaint towns. Keep watch for resident bald eagles. A local family joins you onboard for a tasting of their home-grown oysters and clams.
Make it an ideal morn, by kicking it off with an early soak in the on-deck hot tub or a paddle along the shores of the Olympic Peninsula, or both! Learn the history of Puget Sound’s “Triangle of Fire” this afternoon before docking in historic Port Townsend—with its wonderful art and pub scene. Here’s your chance to go for a run, explore this charming town, and shop like a wingnut.
Today lands you in one of the most scenic areas of the San Juan Islands. The rocky outcroppings of Lopez Island play host to harbor seals, and it is orca whale territory. Keep your eyes peeled above and below the surface, whether you opt for kayaking or a chance to sn...
Your Captain navigates through the islands this morning to your basecamp at Orcas Island—for a day of play where the options are unending. A local favorite, hike Mt. Constitution—it’s the highest peak in the San Juan Islands and it provides a stunning view of the archipelago. If you’re interested in skiff exploration or more paddling, the kayaks and paddle boards are up for grabs too.
The treats keep a-coming! Enjoy your day anchored at picturesque Sucia Island—total population of four—a Washington State Marine Park filled with hidden coves and bays. Explore the intertidal zone with your expedition team, hike across the island, and kayak in a protected bay. Weather permitting; there’ll even be a barbeque ashore.
The timing for today all depends on tides and currents, but the morning has you underway for bird and whale watching, possibly around Protection Island—a federally protected National Wildlife Refuge and nesting site for tufted puffins and rhinoceros auklets. Cap off y...
After breakfast, say goodbye to your newfound friends and disembark the ship back at Fishermen’s Terminal. Transfer directly to the Seattle airport or to your Un-Cruise overnight hotel stay.
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Active adventure is top-of-mind aboard the Wilderness Discoverer. Complementing the wilderness outside, the décor of the main lounge including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on the bar top evokes the feel of a National Park. The casual, welcoming ambiance of the lounge and dining room with an open floor plan between them creates easy camaraderie among guests. Three public decks are easily accessible—the sun deck features both covered and open spaces for viewing no matter the weather, and the bow and observation deck offer unencumbered views. The Wilderness Discoverer comes equipped for adventure with kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, hiking poles, wet suits and snorkel equipment, and yoga mats. The EZ Dock launch platform makes getting into the water a cinch. A hydrophone transmits below-surface sounds and a bow-mounted underwater camera shows the action. For wellness and relaxation, the vessel offers two hot tubs and fitness equipment. There are four cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Discoverer: Navigator; Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Depending on the cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated. Common to all cabins are: Air conditioning; flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station, private bath with shower; a view window (no portholes).
76 guests 38 cabins 26 crew members 176 feet in length 39 feet wide Cruising speed of 10 knots Built in 1992 by Blount Boats; renovated in 2011 Registered in United States 3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Navigator 201, 203-208, 210 Queen or twin beds; view window, private bath with shower Trailblazer 310-325 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath and shower Explorer 400-403 Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower Pathfinder 300-309 Outside entry; queen, double bed or double bed with bench seat; view window; private bath with shower
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