7 nights Cruise-Only
ALL RATES IN USD per person
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
– TWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park
– Tidewater glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, and the Twin Sawyer Glaciers
– Explore the shores and fjords of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm
– Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
– Whale watching in Frederick Sound
– Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
– Birding at South Marble Island—puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
– Natural history narration from expert onboard guides
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure Cruise-Only package Includes:
– 7 Night `Glacier Bay National Park Adventure` cruise aboard the 76 guest Wilderness Discoverer 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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| 04 May 2025 | Juneau, Alaska |
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| 05 May 2025 | Icy Strait Point, Alaska |
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| 06 May 2025 | Glacier Bay, Alaska |
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| 07 May 2025 | Glacier Bay, Alaska |
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| 08 May 2025 | Chichagof Island, Alexander Archipelago, Alaska |
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| 09 May 2025 | Frederick Sound, Alexander Archipelago, Alaska |
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| 10 May 2025 | Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska |
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| 11 May 2025 | 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 aboard Wilderness Discoverer.
Day by Day Itinerary:
DAY 1 Juneau Embarkation
Upon boarding, your crew greets you with champagne and smiles. Set sail for a week of scenic channels and secluded wilderness. (D)
DAY 2 Icy Strait & Neka Bay
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. (BLD)
DAY 3 Glacier Bay National Park
This crown jewel of America’s national parks covers 3.3 million acres (that’s a tad smaller than the state of Connecticut). Let that sink in. Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not you. You’re going the furthest and exploring parts that 99% of visitors never go to. And you have two days to do it. Get started! Taylor Bay sea stacks and rocky shores make for good adventure. Or hike the outwash field of glaciers winding down the Fairweather Mountain Range. The cool breeze off the nearby snow and icefields is energizing. If you motor over to Dundas Bay, keep your eye out for bears, humpbacks, and if you’re lucky, a wolf sighting. Kayak the bay. Bushwhack into the forest. Discover Glacier Bay. (BLD)
DAY 4 Glacier Bay National Park Continued
Your camera’s memory card needs plenty of room. South Marble Island is abuzz with activity. Rare sea birds, black oystercatchers, and orange-beaked tufted puffins can’t be missed. A colony of raucous sea lions adds to the hubbub. They add a distinct aroma to the air, too. Tucking into silent Tidal Inlet—the stomping grounds for bears, wolves, mountain goats, eagles—the backdrop is spectacular. At the end of the western-most arm of the bay sits Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers. And possible views of glacial calving. Take it all in on deck. (BLD)
DAY 5 Chichagof Island
Enjoy the top deck for a sunrise or morning stretch. Meander through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then anchor. It’s a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss-dripping trees run right down to the water. Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear. (BLD)
DAY 6 Frederick Sound
Hang out and enjoy the show. You may find yourself in ‘whale soup’ surrounded by feeding humpbacks swimming these abundant glacial waters. 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 7 Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glaciers
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. 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, so keep your eyes open. Finish your week with Captain’s dinner and post-dinner cocktials watching the week’s “photo journal” by your crew. (BLD)
DAY 8 Juneau Disembarkation
Linger over breakfast this morning cruising into Juneau. Wish your crew and new friends goodbye. (B)
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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