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In the storied wilderness of the Inside
Passage, glaciers crackle in deep fjords and
the sea is filled with whales, orcas, porpoises,
and sea lions. Our discovery of this majestic
Alaskan realm is aboard a historic 12-guest
wooden vessel that brings us into hidden
places big ships can’t even dream
of entering. With our on-board
naturalists sharing insights into the
natural history and native cultures,
we navigate to islands, bays, and
coves, hike in old-growth forests,
kayak in narrow inlets including
spectacular Ford’s Terror, and
encounter a bounty of Alaskan
wildlife, from humpback whales
to brown bears and bald eagles.
At day’s end, you’ll savor the welcoming
comfort of our boat and enjoy a delicious
meal in a beautiful anchorage.
Days 1-2 Juneau / Ford’s Terror (Southbound
Departures) From Juneau, we head into Stephens
Passage, keeping an eye out for bald eagles and
orcas as we cruise to Limestone Inlet. Our skiff
ride upriver often reveals bears, jumping salmon,
and nesting waterfowl. Navigating around
icebergs, we enter Endicott Arm, on the lookout
for whales as they dive for krill. At Ford’s Terror,
a spectacular natural amphitheater, we paddle
beneath sheer 5,000-foot granite walls wreathed
in ephemeral mists.
Days 3-5 Admiralty Island / The Brothers
After a hike in the highlands above Ford’s Terror,
we head for Admiralty Island, with its plentiful
brown bears. At The Brothers Islands, we hike
and watch for humpbacks and orcas in this
prime summer feeding ground. From our idyllic
anchorages, the sound of breathing whales or
the call of an eagle frequently drifts across the
evening calm.
Days 6-7 Thomas Bay / Scenery Cove /
Petersburg If the whales are around, we’ll shadow
them (and drop our hydrophone to listen to
them!), then head to Thomas Bay, watching
for black bears on the beaches. Anchoring at
Scenery Cove, we ride upriver by skiff for a hike
on the ice of the Baird Glacier. Depart on Day 7
from charming Petersburg, with its Norwegian
and Tlingit heritage.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
Look for moose, bear, and caribou from our
lodge in the heart of Denali National Park.
A classic wooden motor yacht is the ultimate way to explore the wildlife-rich glacial wilderness of Southeast Alaska.
JOHN HYDE
FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY: 1.800.368.2794 OR EMAIL 112
“The boat is
beautiful, the
food divine, the
activities and
the scenery
unparalleled.
We loved every
minute.”
Melissa A.
San Francisco CA
STEVE BLY MARC LATREMOUILLE
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore one of Alaska’s prime wildlife
areas by historic small ship
• Sea kayak amid icebergs and beneath
towering granite walls
• Hike on glacial moraine and in old-growth
cedar, hemlock, and spruce forests
• Watch calving glaciers, bald eagles, and
breaching whales
DETAILS
• 7-day trip begins in Juneau and ends in
Petersburg (or reverse)
• 6 nights aboard a 75-foot historic boat
with six cabins, some with private bath
• All meals included
DATES
Jun 4-10, 2017* Jul 23-29**
Jun 11-17** Jul 30-Aug 5*
Jun 18-24* Aug 6-12**
Jun 25-Jul 1** Aug 13-19*
Jul 2-8* Aug 20-26**
Jul 9-15** Aug 27-Sep 2*
Jul 16-22*
*Juneau to Petersburg
**Petersburg to Juneau
TRIP COST
From $4250, depending on cabin category
Denali extension: from $2035
TRIP LEVEL 1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easy to moderate sea kayaking and
hiking (no previous kayaking experience
necessary)
STEVE BLOOM