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

Destination: Small Ship Adventures
Duration: 8 days

Wildlife, wilderness and waterfalls highlight this 7-night small ship cruise

Due to the nature of our 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	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 / El Capitan Passage Wake in El Capitan Passage surrounded by breathtaking Tongass National Forest—the largest national forest in the US. Take a “wild” Alaska trek winding through high forest on an old logging trail, find your way to El Capitan Cave, the largest known cave in Alaska and one of the largest mapped caves in the Americas. And if the stars are right (okay maybe it’s the tides), you just may get lucky today and snag some organic oysters from a local grower.
Day 3	Klawock Native Village Discover living history in Klawock—one of the most authentic Tlingit villages in Alaska. Learn the importance of carving, gaze up at totem poles coloring the town, and hear their stories. Visit the carvers’ shed where the art of carving and restoring totems is passed on. Along with its small fishing fleet, this rustic community continues to thrive on the farthest reaches of the wild Alaska coastline. Explore the area on foot keeping an eye for eagles and sea birds.
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, but hidden beneath the surface lies a magical array of sea life only seen from below. Take a deep breath and go for it! Today’s discoveries will be within some of the most untouched wilderness of the Tongass National Forest.
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 Saginaw Bay, or perhaps another hidden gem to explore by skiff or paddle a kayak. Gear up for snorkeling* or guided treks. This evening, toast another day of amazing adventure with a cold microbrew or cocktail.
Day 6	The Brothers Islands / Stephen’s Passage There’ll be plenty of wildlife viewing today. The Brothers, a pair of tiny, rocky islands at the confluence of Stephen’s Passage and Frederick Sound, are home to some of Alaska’s most abundant wildlife, including a haulout for Stellar sea lions. The area is also the summer feeding ground for the largest concentration of humpback whales in the northern hemisphere. Keep watch for orca, humpbacks, and porpoise.
Day 7	Endicott Arm / Ford’s 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 Ford’s 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.

Itinerary Highlights
- Explore “wild and woolly” wilderness ( “skookum” to the locals) - Wildlife and whale watching in Frederick Sound and Stephen’s Passage - Glacier calving at the face of the glacier in Endicott Arm - El Capitan Cave trek and exploration - Kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiffing in remote scenic bays - Visit the carving school and totems at Klawock, a native Tlingit Village

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
May 11	WD	$1,895	$2,395	$2,595	$4,495
May 11	WX	-	$2,395	$2,595	$3,995
May 18	WA	$2,195	$2,795	$2,995	-
May 25	WD	$2,195	$2,795	$2,995	$4,695
June 1	WA	$2,595	$3,195	$3,395	-
June 8	WD	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	$5,995
June 15	WA	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	-
June 22	WD	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	$5,995
June 29	WA	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	-
July 6	WD	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	$5,995
July 20	WD	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	$5,995
July 27	WA	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	-
Aug 3	WD	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	$5,995
Aug 17	WD	$3,195	$3,995	$4,295	$5,995
Aug 24	WA	$2,595	$3,195	$3,395	-
Aug 31	WD	$2,195	$2,795	$2,995	$4,695
Sept 7	WA	$1,895	$2,395	$2,595	-

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.

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.

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.

Itinerary Map

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

Day 1

Ketchikan, Alaska — Embarkation

Day 2

Tongass National Forest / El Capitan Passage

Day 3

Klawock Native Village

Day 4

Chatham Strait

Day 5

Frederick Sound

Day 6

The Brothers Islands / Stephen’s Passage

Day 7

Endicott Arm / Ford’s Terror

Day 8

Juneau — Disembark