7 nights Cruise-Only
ALL RATES IN USD per person
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
– Dawes Glacier and ice-rich Endicott Arm
– Whale watching in Stephens Passage
– Adventure exploration in Misty Fjords National Monument
– Tlingit cultural presentation
– Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House visit
– Tongass backcountry by kayak, paddle board, skiff, and hike
– Search for wildlife—bears, Sitka deer, sea lions, eagles, mink, porpoises, and mountain goats
– Navigate winding Wrangell Narrows and Behm Canal
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Alaska Fjords & Glaciers Cruise-Only package Includes:
– 7 Night `Alaska Fjords & Glaciers` cruise aboard the 76 guest Wilderness Discoverer from Ketchikan to Juneau
– All shipboard main meals
– Onboard beverages including premium spirits, wine, beer; non-alcoholic beverages
– Meet/greet services, transfers, and baggage handling (between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days)
– Entry fees to national parks/preserve
– All from-the-ship adventure activities and equipment
– Wellness amenities: fitness equipment, yoga mats and hot tub
– Port taxes of USD $375 pp
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 16 Jun 2024 | Ketchikan, Alaska |
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| 17 Jun 2024 | Misty Fjords, Alaska |
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| 18 Jun 2024 | Behm Canal, Alaska |
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| 19 Jun 2024 | Blashke Islands, Alaska |
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| 20 Jun 2024 | Thomas Bay, Alaska |
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| 21 Jun 2024 | Frederick Sound, Alexander Archipelago, Alaska |
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| 22 Jun 2024 | Endicott Arm, Alaska |
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| 23 Jun 2024 | Juneau, Alaska |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Ketchikan to Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer.
NOTE: Cruise operates in approximate reverse order to the itinerary outlined below.
DAY 1 Juneau, Alaska – Embarkation
Arriving in Juneau and met with a warm welcome, that’s a good start. You have time to take in a bit of the city once you check in at the hospitality area. But after boarding, grab a glass of bubbly as you push off the dock. Set sail for the Endicott Arm wilderness.
DAY 2 Endicott Arm or Tracy Arm
Take an early peek out your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. Floating ice. And deep u-shaped valleys. There’s no abracadabra here. Mother Nature’s magic is real. Cruise past harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. At the end of Endicott, the blue face of Dawes Glacier is stories high. And in classic fjord form, Tracy Arm delivers with the cotton candy blue Twin Sawyers glacier of its furthest reaches. Tides permitting, your skiff driver knows the ropes and guides you along. It’s a mashup of towering walls, temperamental currents, and the Coastal Mountains. So many waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy foot work on the cliffs. Look for them. (BLD)
DAY 3 Frederick Sound
Humpbacks beeline it here each season to feed on krill, zooplankton, and herring. Watch for whales feasting in these abundant glacial waters. Hang out and enjoy the show. Based on wind and weather, your expedition team has the lineup of adventures all mapped out. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions nap on rocky nobs. Paddle into the deeps of Port Houghton or Windham Bay or head ashore for a hike. Somewhere nearby, carrot-billed black oystercatchers are saying hello. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. (BLD)
DAY 4 Thomas Bay / Wrangell Narrows
When you come this far, you might as well go all in. This is way back backcountry of Alaska’s wilderness. Glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. In this playground, it’s all an option today. Kayak and skiff in water almost clear as glass. The mirror image of fjord walls plays on the surface. Hike through the outwash of Baird Glacier. Or keep it green tromping through a grassy meadow into the forest. Later, pass by the fishing town of Petersburg and wind into the Wrangell Narrows. Abundant bright red and green navigation lights guide the way. It’s “Christmas Tree Lane”, of course.
DAY 5 Blashkee Islands
The Blashkee Islands are your playground today. Afull day of choose-your-own-adventure fun. Hiking,Kayaking, skiff tours, snorkeling, and full day yak-n-whack excursions. Get ready for a full day!(BLD)
DAY 6 Behm Canal
Wildlife abounds. Black bears, mink, eagles. In Behm Canal, it’s all remote waterways and the isolated Tongass National Forest. On Cleveland Peninsula, your expedition team leads a low-elevation hike near clear, rushing streams. Good opportunities for enticing forested shots of Southeast. In the water orca, porpoises, seals, and otters go about their business. Go about yours on a guided paddle in tiny, deserted waterways that feed into Behm Canal. (BLD)
DAY 7 Misty Fjords National Monument
There are places on the planet that completely overcome you. This is one of them. The sense of place you feel. Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. And that alone is a lot to consider. Glacial valleys filled with sea water. Sheer 3,000 foot cliffs. Sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, all find safe haven here. Kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay and you find it’s just as easy to paddle and go, as it is to sit and float and take it all in. Or skiff to the base of a waterfall for a fjord-released shower. Your captain joins you tonight for a Farewell Dinner. Celebrate and reminisce about your Alaskan journey with a “photo journal” by your crew. (BLD)
DAY 8 Ketchikan, Alaska – Disembarkation
After breakfast this morning, bid adieu to your new pals before you disembark.
The 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer underwent extensive refurbishment in early 2011 and guest raves are still flowing. Expedition is top-of-mind with this vessel; and adventure and discovery lay at its heart. The interior complements the outside and public and private spaces are loaded with amenities. Enjoy a main lounge that evokes the feel of a National Park Lodge or neighborhood pub and relax on deck or keep watch for wildlife.
Three accessible decks are fully equipped for comfort and action. The sun deck has a sauna and fitness equipment; viewing is over-the-top from the bow and under-the-stars from two hot tubs on the observation deck; and the EZ Dock launch platform on the main deck makes getting in the water a cinch. Onboard are kayaks; stand-up paddle boards; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles; yoga mats; hydrophone for listening below-surface; and a bow-mounted underwater camera pipes the action to the lounge and to your cabin TV.
The four cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Discoverer are: Navigator; Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Depending on your cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 169 feet
- Maiden Voyage: 1992
- Refurbished: 2011
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 76
Ship Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- North American Power Socket and Voltage
- Flat Screen Television and DVD Player
- iPod docking station
- Alarm Clock
- Binoculars
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Terry Bathrobes
Ship Facilities
- Sun Deck
- Lounge
- Dining Room
- Bar
- Iron available for guests use
- Massage Facilities
- Hot Tub
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Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.
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