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Alaska. Alaska Northern Passages & Glacier Bay

Day 1: Arrival in Juneau

Welcome aboard! After meeting the crew, settle into your cabin and relax with your fellow adventurers. Within minutes you will cruise the scenic channels of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Join your fellow travelers in the common room for drinks and a welcome dinner.


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Day 2: Captain's Choice

The captain sets course for adventure today in the remote waterways of Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait. Perhaps you'll explore a tidal inlet by kayak or stand up paddleboard, keeping an eye out for harbor seals and bald eagles. The possibilities are endless—your Captain knows best.

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Day 3: Glacier Bay National Park

Spend the day exploring Glacier Bay National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere reserve, Glacier Bay National Park is best known for its 8 active tidewater glaciers, some estimated to be 4,000 years old and remnants of the last glacial period, known as the Little Ice Age. A National Park Ranger will be with you to explore hidden coves and seldom-hiked trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with resident sea lions, mountain goats, sea otters, bears, moose, eagles and puffins as well as spectacular scenic backdrops. Your day is complete with a stop in Bartlett Cove for a visit to the Park Service's headquarters. 


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Day 4: Icy Strait

Set your course for the richest whale waters in Southeast Alaska. Join the Captain on the bridge or the expedition leaders and naturalists out on deck in search of marine mammals, primarily in the Icy Strait/Pt. Adolphus area. Watch for humpback whales, orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, otters and eagles. Ride the skiffs for a closer inspection of the remote coastline to look for brown and black bears.



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Day 5: Chichagof Island

In the spirit of expedition un-cruising, marvel at the grand scenery as the crew expertly guides you through unsung, glacier-carved fjords to experience the spectacular waterfall coast of Chichagof Island. Today we will anchor in the remote waters surrounding the island for an opportunity to lower the kayaks and skiffs, or hike in the forest wilderness. Enjoy another delectable dinner onboard and relax in the hot tub before calling it a day.


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Day 6: Sergius Narrows and Neva Strait

There’s an eerie, enigmatic feeling in these woods. Morning fog catches like cotton balls on trees. The aptly named narrows squeezes to only 300 feet wide in one spot and a shallow 24 feet deep. The shorelines are close and it’s good territory for play. Skiff ashore and hike into the backcountry. Otters back float working to crack snacks resting on their bellies. Opening at Hoonah Sound, the squeeze is back on. Wind into Neva Strait. Watch the scenery change in the late fading light—from the hot tub of course.

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Day 7: Krestof and Nakwasina Sounds

There aren’t many straight lines along Baranof Island. Its western side is spattered with remote, uninhabited islands. These features mean endless opportunities for adventure. Secluded coves. Tree-covered islets. Drop anchor, pick your modus operandi, and get going. Kayak, paddle board, or skiff—you’re on the level with curious sea lions and possibly whales. Rocky intertidal zones make good beach combing. Turn a stone or two to see what’s underneath. There are no groomed trails here—get out on a guided hike John Muir would approve of. Toast your voyage with a festive Farewell Dinner and a “photo journal” of your trip. A gift to you, from your expedition team.


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Day 8: Sitka

A bon voyage breakfast ends your journey this morning as you cruise into Russian-influenced Sitka for disembarkation. A transfer will be provided to the airport or your hotel in Sitka.

Note: This itinerary also operates in reverse, from Sitka to Juneau.


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