8 Days / 7 Nights Southeast Alaska Cruise – Juneau to Ketchikan

  • Destination: Small Ship Adventures
  • Duration: 8 days

Experience glaciers, rainforest and fjords on our Alaska’s Inside Passage adventure cruise

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Due to the nature of these explorations, itineraries are guidelines and will change in order to maximize wildlife and natural encounters. Variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur.

Day 1

Juneau, Alaska — Embarkation

Welcome aboard! Meet your crew and get acquainted as we set sail for the Tracy Arm Wilderness.

Day 2

Tracy Arm Wilderness / Frederick Sound

At the end of Tracy Arm, a winding fjord with sheer granite walls, hundreds of cascading waterfalls, and some of the largest icebergs in all of Alaska, sits the twin Sawyer Glaciers—Sawyer and South Sawyer. The fjord is home to brown and black bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, and birds such as arctic terns and pigeon guillemots. Later today, move into Frederick Sound—summer feeding ground for the northern hemisphere’s largest concentration of humpback whales. Keep watch for humpbacks, orca, and Steller sea lions.

Day 3

Thomas Bay

Choose kayaking and a lush forest trek on a scenic rainforest trail, or go big on a roundtrip 11-mile hike to the glacially-fed and rarely visited Patterson Lake for spectacular kayaking in the meltwaters of Patterson Glacier. Discover the origin of its “Devil’s Country” nickname during a reading from “The Strangest Story Ever Told,” about the area’s mythical, shape-shifting creatures called Kushtaka.

Day 4

Glacial Landscapes / Wrangell Narrows

Step into the back country of Alaska’s wilderness, in an area known for glaciers and rich in gold and quartz. Explore glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. Adventure and natural beauty are sure to please whether you choose kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff riding, or hiking today.  An abundance of bright red and green navigation lights guide you along “Christmas Tree Lane” as you cruise the winding Wrangell Narrows this evening..

Day 5

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 you on board for an in-depth presentation on Tlingit and Haida cultures. View recently carved totem poles at Kiksetti Totem Park and step inside the famed and historically significant Chief Shakes Tribal House..

Day 6

Behm Canal

Wildlife abounds in Behm Canal and the surrounding Tongass National Forest—orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, brown and black bears, mink, marten, eagles, and otters. Paddle along the canal or venture out on an intertidal shore walk or low-elevation trek on the Cleveland Peninsula..

Day 7

Misty Fjords National Monument

Affectionately called “The Yosemite of the North,” Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. Glacial valleys filled with sea water, and sheer 3,000 foot cliffs are a haven for sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, moose, river otters, and other wildlife. Glide through Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay by kayak or explore by skiff soaking in the splendor of this largely forgotten corner of the world. This evening, join the Captain in a farewell toast and reminisce about your Alaskan journey over a sumptuous dinner.

Day 8

Ketchikan — Disembark

Enjoy a farewell breakfast before disembarking the ship this morning. Transfer directly to the Ketchikan airport or begin your extended Un-Cruise hotel stay or land tour.

Itinerary Highlights
  • - Explore the mainland—glacial landscapes, old growth and rainforest
  • - Wildlife and whale watching with a half-day in Frederick Sound
  • - Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiffing in remote scenic bays
  • - Enjoy wilderness treks, massive icebergs, and calving glaciers
  • - Discover isolated coves and dramatic Misty Fjords National Monument
  • - Visit Wrangell’s Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House

 

Boats: Cabins:
WA - Wilderness Adventurer
WD - Wilderness Discoverer
WX - Wilderness Explorer
NAVR – Navigator
TRBL – Trailblazer
PATH – Pathfinder
EXPL – Explorer

 

Rates & Dates

DEPART

 
BOAT

 
NAVR

TRBL

PATH

EXPL

FULL CHARTER

May 11
 
WA

 
$1,895

$2,395

$2,595

-

$135,295

May 18
 
WD

 
$2,195

$2,795

$2,995

$4,695

$221,995

May 25
 
WA

 
$2,195

$2,795

$2,995

-

$157,295

June 1
 
WD

 
$2,595

$3,195

$3,395

$4,795

$249,995

June 15
 
WD

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

$5,995

$312,795

June 22
 
WA

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

-

$225,995

June 29
 
WD

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

$5,995

$312,795

July 6
 
WA

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

-

$225,995

July 13
 
WD

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

$5,995

$312,795

July 20
 
WA

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

-

$225,995

July 27
 
WD

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

$5,995

$312,795

Aug 3
 
WA

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

-

$225,995

Aug 10
 
WD

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

$5,995

$312,795

Aug 17
 
WA

 
$3,195

$3,995

$4,295

-

$225,995

Aug 24
 
WD

 
$2,595

$3,195

$3,395

$4,795

$249,995

Aug 31
 
WA

 
$2,195

$2,795

$2,995

-

$157,295

Sept 7
 
WD

 
$1,895

$2,395

$2,595

$4,495

$193,795

Sept 8
 
WX

 
-

$2,395

$2,595

$3,995

$199,995

Sept 14
 
WA

 
$1,895

$2,395

$2,595

-

$135,295

Port taxes and fees are additional $175 per person

 

Boats

Wilderness Adventurer

Recently refurbished in 2011, the 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer is the ultimate platform to deliver an un-cruise adventure—aboard the ship and in the water. Loaded with amenities for action and comfort, its ready to welcome you aboard.

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Wilderness Discoverer

The 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer underwent extensive refurbishment in early 2011 and guest raves are still flowing. Expedition un-cruising is top-of-mind with this ship; and adventure and discovery lay at its heart.

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Wilderness Explorer

Celebrating its 2012 inaugural season, the newly renovated 76-guestWilderness Explorer is equipped for action, adventure, and exploration. As with our other “Wilderness” ships, this small expedition delivers plenty of comfort too.

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Itinerary Map

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