Alaska's Glacier Country
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures
• Endicott Arm • Dawes Glacier • Frederick Sound • Chatham Strait • Icy Strait • Glacier Bay National Park
PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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USD
$9,800
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Days
8
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Nights
7
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PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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USD
$9,800
|
Days
8
|
Nights
7
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Introduction
Get up close and personal with UnCruise Adventures on a small ship cruise in Glacier Bay National Park.
Explore the Tongass National Forest, and search for wildlife along the way on this adventure from Juneau. Explore islands, glaciers, and forests; kayak in remote inlets, bringing you closer to wildlife including eagles, sea otters, harbour seals, sea lions, and seabirds.
Your Ship: The UnCruise fleet of small expedition vessels has a shallow draft making them capable of nimble exploration giving access to places big ships cannot go. Most vessels offer narrative interpretation; meals; spirits/wine/beer; non-alcoholic beverages; book/DVD library; casual atmosphere; attentive service; fitness equipment; open bridge; kayaks and EZY Dock launch platform. Cabin features include: TV/DVD player; hair dryer, conditioning shampoo and body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles.
Wilderness Adventurer: Ready for anything, the unassuming 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer is fully equipped and designed for action, plus comfort. She’s intent on delivering adventure aboard as well as in the water – including ample room on deck for relaxing or watching for wildlife.
Safari Quest: On the 22-guest Safari Quest, the most intimate vessel, you’ll unwind with included amenities, attentive service, comfortable cabins, welcoming public spaces, and four decks with ample room to get away from it all.
Safari Endeavour: Polished, unwavering and upscale, the 84-guest Safari Endeavour is the workhorse of the fleet, with a roomy lounge, dining room and sun deck.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Juneau
Hello Juneau! First settled in the gold rush days, Juneau welcomes you with both small town charm and towering glaciers. Toast to the riches of Alaska as you sail west towards Icy Strait.
Day 2 : Icy Strait
Kick start the morning with on-deck stretches and a strong cup of coffee. Energised and snug in your kayak, glide around in remote bays of Icy Strait through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 30 metres 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 relax in the hot tub.
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 : Chatham Strait
Stretching 240 kilometres into the Tongass National Forest, Chatham Strait offers adventure aplenty. Rest assured your captain navigates to the best. Anchor in a remote Chichagof Island inlet. Backpacks loaded and adventure toys lowered (skiffs, paddle boards, kayaks), it’s time to go play. Energy flows as you hike up through moss-covered trees and rain-fed waterfalls. Stick to the water in a kayak excursion, and don’t forget to look above and below the surface. A nosy seal could be watching your every stroke. Beachcomb rocky shores. Tiny creatures cling to rocks. Tonight, take a nightcap to the sun deck and watch the sky.
Day 5 : Kuiu Island
The jagged arms and fingers of Kuiu Island stretch from 40 to just 10 kilometres wide. Salmon streams dot the coastline – and where there’s salmon, there are bears. Despite its slim size, Kuiu Island is home to many black bears, who, like you, love the solitude and open skies in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. From kayak or skiff, scope the intertidal zones of Skanax Bay for these guys. Eagles fish here too – their white noggins give away their perches. Kayak along the Keku Islands or take the pace down a notch with an easy stroll amidst the tide pools. It’s remote, and remarkable.
Day 6 : Frederick Sound
Humpbacks beeline it here each season to feed 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. 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.
Day 7 : Endicott Arm > Dawes Glacier
Skiffing up Endicott Arm, harbour 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.
Day 8 : Juneau
Mmmm, fresh baked pastries over one last breakfast. Your crew and new friends wish heartfelt goodbyes. This morning, transfer to the Juneau airport or begin your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), USD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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2024 | |||
Safari Quest | |||
Navigator from |
US$9,800 |
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Pathfinder from |
US$12,100 |
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Admiral from |
US$13,400 |
– |
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Single from |
– |
US$14,700 |
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Port taxes |
US$375 |
US$375 |
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Please enquire about other cabin categories |
Departs
2024 |
Aboard Safari Quest |
24, 31 May |
7, 14, 16, 21, 28 Jun |
5, 12, 19, 26 Jul |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug |
Included
• Small ship cruise onboard the Wilderness Adventurer, Safari Quest or Safari Endeavour
• 7 nights’ accommodation
• Onboard meals, spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Transfers and baggage handling between airport and vessel on embark/disembark days
• Entry fees to parks and preserves
• Exclusive activities and shore excursions
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Wellness amenities on board
Not Included
• Port taxes and fees
• Gratuities
Important Notes
• Prices are per person double/twin occupancy – ask us about single or triple cabin prices
• Prices vary seasonally – ask us for a quote on specific departures
• Please note amenities and inclusions vary by vessel
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions