ALASKA FJORDS & GLACIERS (WILDERNESS EXPLORER)
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ALASKA FJORDS & GLACIERS (WILDERNESS EXPLORER)
If you want to see the very best of Southeast Alaska, the
wildlife, the scenery, the islands and inlets, the only way is by
small ship. On our small vessels you have the chance to go
ashore almost every day, explore by Zodiac or go kayaking.
Small ships can go to where the wildlife and very best scenery
is to be found, unlike larger cruise ships who, if they go
anywhere near at all (most don't) will just cruise past a mile or
so off-shore.
We will expect to see large numbers of Humpbacks as well as
several other species of whale or dolphin, sea-lions, seals, sea
otters, bears and huge numbers of sea birds. We will go ashore
to look for signs of wildlife, and the expert members of the crew
will accompany us on most trips to explain and help us enjoy
the environment.
Cloud failure or liquid sunshine, our Alaska small ship Include:
adventure cruises are perfect for exploration--paddling, hiking,
hot tub under the stars, "polar bear plunges," even playing in Onboard meals
the mud with your expert expedition team.
Onboard spirits, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages
Fares
Transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on
embark/disembark days
Entry fees to parks/preserves
From-the-vessel activities and equipment
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Wellness amenities: hot tub, fitness equipment and yoga mats a sure sign they're in the neighborhood. Your captain navigates
Stephens Passage to Port Houghton. And you're in for a
ITINERARY boot-sucking, paddle-smacking day of adventure with your
DAY 1 Juneau, Alaska – Embarkation 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
Arriving in Juneau and met with a warm welcome, that's a good wild paddle to the salt chuck at the back of the inlet. Or, hike
start. You have time to take in a bit of the city once you check in into the Tongass. It's a landscape of hanging waterfalls and
at the hospitality area. But after boarding, grab a glass of shades green.
bubbly as you push off the dock. Set sail for the Endicott Arm
wilderness. DAY 4 Thomas Bay / Wrangell Narrows
DAY 2 Endicott Arm / Fords Terror
When you come this far, you might as well go all in. This is way
back backcountry of Alaska's wilderness. Glacial landscapes
Take an early peek out your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. In this playground, it's
Floating ice. And deep u-shaped valleys. There's no all an option today. Kayak and skiff in water almost clear as
abracadabra here. Mother Nature's magic is real. Cruise past glass. The mirror image of fjord walls plays on the surface. Hike
harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. At the through the outwash of Baird Glacier. Or keep it green tromping
end of Endicott, the blue face of Dawes Glacier is stories high. through a grassy meadow into the forest. Later, pass by the
Will it calve? Listen for a crack and unmistakable white thunder. fishing town of Petersburg and wind into the Wrangell Narrows.
The name Fords Terror originated from a trick of the tides on an Abundant bright red and green navigation lights guide the way.
early mariner. And tides permitting, your skiff driver knows its It's "Christmas Tree Lane", of course.
character and guides you along. It's a mashup of towering walls,
temperamental currents, and the Coastal Mountains. So many DAY 5 Wrangell
waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy foot work on the cliffs.
Look for them.
Native culture and wildlife have gotten along just fine for
DAY 3 Stephens Passage centuries. Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska. It's also
the only one ever governed by four nations. The Tlingit cultures
have deep roots here. And local islanders come aboard this
Yoga stretches on-deck jump start the day. Humpback and orca morning with a presentation that brings their stories and
are frequent visitors of this Southeast passage. A misty spout is legends to life. Venture into town for a view of recently carved
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can pick out on each pole. Step inside famed Chief Shakes
Tribal House. Can you feel the history in this historic community DAY 8 Ketchikan, Alaska – Disembarkation
house?
DAY 6 Behm Canal After breakfast this morning, bid adieu to your new pals before
you disembark and transfer to the Ketchikan airport.
Wildlife abounds. Black bears, mink, eagles. In Behm Canal, it's Please Note:
all remote waterways and the isolated Tongass National Forest.
On Cleveland Peninsula, your expedition team leads a
low-elevation hike with wide-stretching views. Good Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of
opportunities for panoramic shots of Southeast. In the water days may occur to maximize your experience.
orca, porpoises, seals, and otters go about their business. Go
about yours on a guided paddle along the canal. An intertidal
shore walk circles a tall sea stack covered in green.
DAY 7 Misty Fjords National Monument
Its affectionate nickname, "The Yosemite of the North," is
deserved. There are places on the planet that completely
overcome you. This is one of them. The beauty. The peace. 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 fjord-released
shower. It's an amazing wrap to your week. Your captain joins
you tonight for a Farewell Dinner. Celebrate and reminisce
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info@small-cruise-ships.com | small-cruise-ships.comYOUR SHIP: WILDERNESS EXPLORER
YOUR SHIP: Wilderness Explorer
VESSEL TYPE:
LENGTH:
PASSENGER CAPACITY:
BUILT/REFURBISHED:
The 76-guest Wilderness Explorer is equipped for action,
adventure, and exploration. As with our other expedition
vessels, its interior complements the outside and public and
private spaces are loaded with amenities. The vessel offers a
main lounge featuring a Douglas fir bar top, dining room, and
ample space on deck for taking in the great outdoors.
Three accessible decks are fully equipped for comfort and
action. Guests enjoy over-the-top views from the bow or from
under-the-stars in the hot tub; on-deck sauna and fitness
equipment; and the EZ Dock launch platform makes getting in
the water a cinch, even for a novice. Onboard are kayaks;
stand-up paddle boards; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles; yoga
mats; and a hydrophone for listening below-surface.
The three cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Explorer:
Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer provide single and double
accommodation. Common to all Wilderness Explorer cabins are:
Flat-screen TV/DVD; and iPod docking station.
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Explorer Cabin Navigator Cabin
Pathfinder Cabin Single
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06-Jun-2021 to 13-Jun-2021 18-Jul-2021 to 25-Jul-2021
Navigator Cabin £3461 GBP pp Pathfinder Cabin £4616 GBP pp
Trailblazer Cabin £4000 GBP pp Explorer Cabin £5617 GBP pp
Pathfinder Cabin £4385 GBP pp Single £6233 GBP pp
Explorer Cabin £5155 GBP pp Navigator Cabin £3769 GBP pp
Single £5732 GBP pp Trailblazer Cabin £4308 GBP pp
13-Jun-2021 to 20-Jun-2021 25-Jul-2021 to 01-Aug-2021
Navigator Cabin £3461 GBP pp Pathfinder Cabin £4616 GBP pp
Trailblazer Cabin £4000 GBP pp Explorer Cabin £5617 GBP pp
Pathfinder Cabin £4385 GBP pp Single £6233 GBP pp
Explorer Cabin £5155 GBP pp Trailblazer Cabin £4308 GBP pp
Single £5732 GBP pp Navigator Cabin £3769 GBP pp
27-Jun-2021 to 04-Jul-2021 08-Aug-2021 to 15-Aug-2021
Navigator Cabin £3769 GBP pp Navigator Cabin £3769 GBP pp
Trailblazer Cabin £4308 GBP pp Trailblazer Cabin £4308 GBP pp
Explorer Cabin £5617 GBP pp Pathfinder Cabin £4616 GBP pp
Single £6233 GBP pp Explorer Cabin £5617 GBP pp
Pathfinder Cabin £4616 GBP pp Single £6233 GBP pp
04-Jul-2021 to 11-Jul-2021
Trailblazer Cabin £4308 GBP pp
Pathfinder Cabin £4616 GBP pp
Explorer Cabin £5617 GBP pp
Navigator Cabin £3769 GBP pp
Single £6233 GBP pp
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15-Aug-2021 to 22-Aug-2021
Trailblazer Cabin £4308 GBP pp
Pathfinder Cabin £4616 GBP pp
Explorer Cabin £5617 GBP pp
Single £6233 GBP pp
Navigator Cabin £3769 GBP pp
ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Port taxes/fees 375 USD pp
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