7 nights Cruise-Only
ALL RATES IN USD per person
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
– One day in Glacier Bay National Park
– Get close up to glaciers: Dawes, Margerie, and Grand Pacific
– Bushwhack in the Tongass National Forest
– Fords Terror Wilderness Area by skiff and hike inland on Chichagof Island
– Humpback whales in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
– Wildlife searches: black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds
– Kayak, paddleboard, and skiff remote inlets
– Beachcombing, tide pool, and forest ecology discoveries
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Alaska Glacier Country Cruise-Only package Includes:
– 7 Night `Alaska Glacier Country` cruise aboard the 22 guest Safari Quest from Juneau round trip
– 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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| 24 May 2024 | Juneau, Alaska |
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| 25 May 2024 | Icy Strait Point, Alaska |
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| 26 May 2024 | Glacier Bay, Alaska |
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| 27 May 2024 | Admiralty Island, Alaska |
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| 28 May 2024 | Frederick Sound, Alexander Archipelago, Alaska |
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| 29 May 2024 | Stephens Passage |
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| 30 May 2024 | Endicott Arm, Alaska |
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| 30 May 2024 | Dawes & Sawyer Glacier, Alaska |
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| 31 May 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 Juneau roundtrip onboard Safari Quest.
Day by Day Itinerary:
DAY 1 Juneau, Alaska – Embarkation
Hello, Juneau! First settled in the gold rush days, Juneau welcomes with both small town charm and towering glaciers. Toast to the riches of Alaska as you sail west toward Icy Strait.
DAY 2 Icy Strait
Kick start the morning with on-deck yoga stretches and a strong cup of coffee. Energized and snug in your kayak, glide around in remote bays off of Icy Strait through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. Join the gang in a skiff to a rocky outcropping to watch sea lions play. Or, step into mud boots for a forest hike with your top-notch, naturalist guides who have plenty to share about everything Alaska—marine biology, plants, and even geology. On board, soak it all in as you soak in the hot tub. Tonight, Safari Quest sails into Glacier Bay National Park with a special early entry permit only available on this itinerary.
DAY 3 Glacier Bay National Park
You’re in for a real treat. A National Park ranger comes aboard to share expert insight. Have your binoculars handy—South Marble Island is a birder’s slice of heaven. Puffins scoot through the water. Guillemots and gulls chatter up the airwaves. The snoozing sea lions don’t seem to mind. More thrills and chills await as you cruise to the far end of John Hopkins Inlet or Tarr Inlet where glaciers calve into the water. Backed by knife-edged peaks, bears forage along the shoreline of Tidal Inlet. Mountain goats too. Back at Bartlett Cove, if time and daylight allow, take a forest hike around the park’s HQ, and say farewell to your ranger.
DAY 4 Admiralty Island National Monument
At Admiralty Island National Monument kayak, skiff, and weave in and out of the bays and islets keeping your eyes out for Alaska brown bears and nesting bald eagles. Tlingit call the island Kootznoowoo, meaning “Fortress of the Bear”, and Admiralty Island has a higher density of bald eagles than all the other states combined. After another big day, pop up to the bridge to look over charts with your captain and mates. (BLD)
DAY 5 Frederick Sound
You’ll enjoy humpback whales and pods who feed here seasonally 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. Somewhere nearby, carrot-billed black oystercatchers are saying hello. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. (BLD)
DAY 6 Windham Bay & Stephens Passage
Humpback and orca are frequent visitors of this Southeast passage. A misty spout is a sure sign they’re in the neighborhood. Your captain navigates Wyndham Bay and Stephens Passage. And you’re in for a boot-sucking, paddle-smacking day of adventure with your guide team. The routes are all picked out. Make your choice and make your move. Slip off the kayak launch and take it slow spotting sea stars and shore birds. Hard chargers take a long wild paddle to the salt chuck at the back of the inlet. Or, hike into the Tongass. It’s a landscape of hanging waterfalls and shades of green. (BLD)
DAY 7 Endicott Arm / Dawes Glacier
Skiffing up Endicott Arm, harbor seals laze around on icebergs. If the tides are right, slip into Fords Terror, the steep walls of this narrow opening streaked with waterfalls. Back in the Arm, gasp at the deep glacier-carved valleys. It’s at the end where you meet the piece de resistance: Dawes Glacier. Blue ice marches down from the Coast Mountains. With a sharp crack, the white thunder of a calving slice makes a mega-splash. Tonight, celebrate with a festive Farewell Dinner and “photo journal” from your expedition team. (BLD)
DAY 8 Juneau Disembarkation
Mmmm, fresh baked pastries over one last breakfast. Your crew and new friends wish heartfelt goodbyes.
Aboard the 22-guest Safari Quest, unwind with upscale amenities, attentive service, comfortable staterooms, and warm public spaces for a welcome experience. Guests enjoy the casually elegant salon to recap the day’s activities, relax or watch a movie on the wide screen TV, and are always welcome at the yacht’s fully stocked bar, or to enjoy quiet moments reading in the library.
Its four decks provide ample room to get away from it all. An on-deck hot tub and fitness equipment are available on board, and a full-beam swim step allows for easy access to water activities. Onboard adventure equipment includes kayaks and stand-up paddle boards; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles; fishing poles and tackle; and hydrophones for listening to below-surface sounds.
The four stateroom categories aboard the Safari Quest: Single; Mariner; Commander; Captains are suited for single and double accommodation.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 120 ft
- Maiden Voyage: 1992
- Refurbished: 2009
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 22
- Crew Nationality: American
- Officer Nationality: American
- Dining Staff Nationality: American
- Ship Registration: USA
Ship Amenities
- 2 Luxurious Bathrobes
- Hair Dryer
- North American Power Supply
- Umbrellas
- Yellow Rain Slickers, Pants & Mud Boots
- Flat Screen Television and DVD Player
- iPod docking station
- Alarm Clock
- Binoculars
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Terry Bathrobes
Ship Facilities
- Salon
- Dining Room
- Library
- Hot Tub
- Yacht Bar – stocked with complimentary microbrews, fine wines, and premium liquors
- Fitness Equipment
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Cabin B2. Queen bed. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabins C1 – C6. Queen / Twin beds, elevated window provides natural light but not a view. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabins A1-4. King / Queen / Twin beds. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabin B2. Queen bed. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabins B1. Single Twin bed (pullman upper bunk for charter only), view window. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
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