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Kayak, hike, and discover the Tongass National Forest on this Alaska wilderness cruise. Lush forest, spectacular views, play time, and wildlife—they are all in abundance in Frederick Sound. Snow covered mountains, glowing blues, and the white thunder of calving ice take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore “wild and woolly” wilderness (“skookum” to the locals)
    • Wildlife and whale watching in Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage
    • Glacier calving at the face of Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm
    • El Capitan Cave trek and exploration
    • Observe a Steller sea lion haulout at The Brothers Islands
    • Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiffing in remote scenic bays

What's this trip about?

    Kayak, hike, and discover the Tongass National Forest on this Alaska wilderness cruise. Lush forest, spectacular views, play time, and wildlife—they are all in abundance in Frederick Sound. Snow covered mountains, glowing blues, and the white thunder of calving ice take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKetchikan
End CityJuneau

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Trekking
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • 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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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Ketchikan, Alaska — Embarkation

Welcome aboard! Meet your crew, get settled in, and keep watch for eagles as we cruise through the Tongass Narrows out of Ketchikan.

Day 2: Tongass National Forest

Aha! The wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Wake in a remote cove surrounded by breathtaking Tongass National Forest—the largest national forest in the US. Joined by your expedition team, it’s a water ops morning. Spend it paddling a kayak, paddle boarding, or exploring ...

Day 3: El Capitan Caves / Prince of Wales Island

Take a walk on the wild side winding through high forest on an old logging trail, and find your way to El Capitan Cave, the largest known cave in Alaska and one of the largest mapped caves in the Americas. Learn from Forest Service Rangers about karst and the geologic...

Day 4: Chatham Strait

It's Captain's Choice today as you explore the intricate passages and shores along Chatham Strait's Kuiu or Baranof Islands. Join your expedition team on (or in!) the water. Conditions permitting, take to the water by kayak, skiff, or snorkel. Snorkeling is optional, ...

Day 5: Frederick Sound

Lush forest, spectacular views, play time, and wildlife—they are all in abundance in Frederick Sound. Keep watch along the coastline for birds, wolves, and black bears. With many secluded coves to choose from, you may slip into the waters of Deep Cove, Patterson or Sa...

Day 6: The Brothers Islands / Stephens Passage

There’ll be plenty of wildlife viewing today. The Brothers, a pair of tiny, rocky islands at the confluence of Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound, are home to some of Alaska’s most abundant wildlife, including a haulout for Steller sea lions. The area is also the su...

Day 7: Endicott Arm / Fords Terror

Snow covered mountains, glowing blues, and the white thunder of calving ice take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier. As you glide through Endicott Arm you’ll likely find a few seals taking respite on the glaciers smaller “bergy bits.” Tides permitting, explore the narrow passage of Fords Terror. Join the Captain for a farewell toast during dinner.

Day 8: Juneau — Disembark

Bid adieu to new-found friends over breakfast before disembarking. Transfer directly to the Juneau airport or begin your add-on overnight stay or extended land tour.

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Price From $2,395
Price per day$299
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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Wilderness Discoverer, Wilderness Explorer
Wilderness Discoverer 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). Wilderness Explorer To complement the wild, natural surroundings, the interior of the 74-guest Wilderness Explorer has intentionally been designed with a Pacific Northwest feel including the nautical-themed main lounge. The open-seating format of the dining room and ample space on deck encourage guest-to-guest interaction on this small ship. This expedition vessel has three accessible decks; enjoy over-the-top views from the bow, watch sparkling stars from the upper deck hot tub, and relax in the sun lounge. The Wilderness Explorer is equipped for active adventure and is outfitted with kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, and yoga mats, a hydrophone for listening below the water, and a bow-mounted underwater camera for viewing in-water action. An EZ Dock launch platform allows for easy access into the water. Onboard wellness amenities include fitness equipment and hot tub. There are three cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Explorer: Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Explorer accommodates single and double accommodations. Common to all cabins are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station; air conditioning; private bath with shower; view windows.
Wilderness Discoverer 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 Wilderness Explorer 74 guests 37 cabins 26 crew members 186 feet in length 38 feet wide Cruising speed of 11 knots Built in 1976; renovated in 2012 Registered in United States 3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio Trailblazer 207-215, 302-303, 305-306, 309-312 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Explorer 301, 304, 313-314 Sitting area; refrigerator; fixed queen bed; large picture window; private bath with shower Trailblazer Twin 104-106 Twin beds; view window; private bath with shower Pathfinder 107-114, 202-206 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower
Wilderness Discoverer Wilderness Explorer
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