Alaska Cruise | Northern Passages & Glacier Bay
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: From $3,995 *Departs weekly from 5/18/2013-8/17/2013
Dates:
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Alaska Cruise | Northern Passages & Glacier Bay Itinerary
(Host City: Juneau or Sitka - Depending on departure)Day 1: Juneau or Sitka – Embark
Day 2: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 3: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 4: Glacier Bay National Park
Day 5: Icy Strait
Day 6: Chichagof Island
Day 7: Peril Strait
Day 8: Sitka or Juneau – Disembark
Quotes From the Field:
"It was incredibly well-organized with a team of guides who were truly, unbelievably great."
Julie Treumann - New York, NY
Alaska cruise
From summit to sea, the Glacier Bay experience is nothing short of awesome
Explore from Juneau to Sitka, taking in spectacular tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, chiseled fjords, and pristine waters and wilderness teeming with whales, otters, bears, and bald eagles.
- Enjoy two evenings in virtual isolation anchored along the pristine shores of Glacier Bay National Park
- Explore hidden coves by kayak and paddle board, keeping an eye out for sea lions, porpoise, and brightly colored puffins
- Set out by skiff on the Icy Straight, arguably the richest whale waters in Southeast Alaska
- Feel the spray of waterfalls along the coast of Chichagof Island, home to the largest population of bears per square mile on Earth
- Sail the narrow 50-mile Peril Straight, watching for mountain goats, otters, and eagles
- Learn about the rich traditions and family-focused culture of the Tlingit
- Relax at the end of the day with a soak in a hot tub, staring at the stunning face of Muir Glacier
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Distinctive Accommodations:
8 days/7 nightsNights 1 to 7: Wilderness Explorer Vessel
The newly renovated 76-guest Wilderness Explorer was built specifically to navigate narrow straights and shallow lagoons, getting you up-close with everything Southeast Alaska has to offer. Amenities include a sauna and hot tub, a Douglas fir-topped bar, a hydrophone for listening below the surface, and a bow-mounted underwater camera that streams to the vessel’s lounge and to your cabin TV.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. Experience Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve
2. Join the Captain on the bridge or the Expedition Leaders/Naturalists out on deck in search of marine mammals, primarily in the Icy Strait/Pt.Adolphus area
3. Ride the skiffs for a closer inspection of the remote coastline with eyes set on the shoreline for possible bear and other wildlife sightings
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