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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, 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 be welcomed
aboard our delightful “mother ship” and enjoy
a delicious meal in a beautiful anchorage.
(Juneau to Petersburg itinerary)
Days 1-2 Juneau / Ford’s Terror From Juneau,
we head into Stephens Passage, watching for
bald eagles and orcas. Our skiff ride upriver
often reveals jumping salmon and nesting
waterfowl. Navigating around icebergs calved
from the Dawes Glacier, we enter Endicott Arm,
on the lookout for whales as they dive for krill. At
Ford’s Terror, a spectacular natural amphitheater,
we paddle our kayaks beneath sheer 5,000-foot
granite walls wreathed in ephemeral mists.
Days 3-5 Admiralty Island / The Brothers
Islands 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
the pod (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 ideal way to explore the wildlife-rich glacial wilderness of Southeast Alaska. PHOTO: BRENT STEPHENSON
WHALES AND SEA KAYAKING IN A GLACIER-CARVED WORLD
FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR NORTH AMERICA TRIPS, VISIT 108
“By far one of the
best things I’ve
done in my life. The
itinerary made
the most of the
stunning wildlife and
landscapes and
was supported by
a passionate crew.
I’d recommend
this trip to anyone
and everyone!”
Blair W., London England
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 3-9, 2018* Jul 29-Aug 4*
Jun 10-16** Aug 5-11**
Jun 17-23* Aug 12-18*
Jun 24-30** Aug 19-25**
Jul 1-7* Aug 26-Sep 1*
Jul 8-14** Sep 2-8**
Jul 15-21* Sep 9-15*
Jul 22-28**
*Juneau to Petersburg
**Petersburg to Juneau
TRIP COST
From $4250, depending on cabin type
Denali extension: Call for details
TRIP LEVEL 1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easy to moderate sea kayaking and
hiking (no previous kayaking experience
necessary)