Spend nine days exploring Alaska's Inside passage aboard the luxurious and intimate 12-passenger Safari Escape. Kayak and small boat explorations offer a chance to explore the wilderness up close while an unhurried schedule means more time for watching whales, bears and other wildlife. On board naturalists and expedition leaders offer daily insights and guided nature walks. Your cruise begins in Juneau and ends in Sitka (or reverse) and features the glaciers of Tracy Arm Fjord, whale watching in Frederick Sound, Misty Fjords National Monument, and the native village of Saxman. Experienced travelers appreciate the superior service, fine cuisine and intimate experience an Alaskan cruise aboard the Safari Escape offers.
In Southeast Alaska, travel through the largest national forest in the United States where grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagle and wolves make their home. On the way to view Alaska's massive glaciers, enter some of the world's deepest fjords. In the still of the evening, watch bears ambling along wild shorelines. And everywhere in the swirling currents below, the world's largest mammals, the great whales, forage in the bountiful waters along the sheltered shoreline. Meet Alaska and its wildlife at eye level.
Cruise Details
Duration
9 Days
Location
Juneau to Prince Rupert
Season
May - September
Cruise Type
Overnight
Nearest City
Juneau/Sitka
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
British Columbia, Canada Alaska, United States
Guest Capacity
12 Passengers
About the Crew
Safari Escape's crew of five to six will take care of your every need.
Accommodations
The luxury motor yacht Safari Escape embodies an ambiance of refinement and relaxation all at once. An air of elegance meets and complements one’s expectations when stepping aboard, and the comfort of feeling welcome settles in with each passing moment. The 112-foot yacht carries up to 12 passengers in six well appointed cabins. The Safari Escape provides a welcome sense of luxury without insisting on stuffiness. When you’re here, you’re home.
Activities
Cultural Interactions, Hiking, Kayaking/Canoeing, Natural History, Photography, Small Ship Cruising, Wildlife Viewing
What's on Board
Cabins feature king, queen or twin beds, a spacious private bath, hair dryers, bath robes, and alarm clocks. She also features an on deck hot tub, exercise equipment, large screen TV/VCR in the salon, a well stocked book and video library, a full beam swim step for ease in boarding kayaks and inflatable shore boat, mountain bikes and a fully stocked bar with premium wine, beer and spirits.
Rates
$4,595.00 - $8,495.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Single Travelers: Any cabin may be booked as a single for 175% of the double rate.
Not Included: Airfare to Alaska, excess baggage charges, super premium wine, beer and liquor, discretionary gratuities to vessel's crew - typically 10-15% of fare, and insurance of any kind.
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: Sail from Juneau Welcome to Juneau. You'll be met at the airport and, after a city and glacier tour, you'll be transferred to your yacht. Relax on board with hors d'oeuvres and your favorite cocktail, followed by dinner, fine wine, and a chance to meet your new shipmates.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Tracy Arm This morning, enter magnificent Tracy Arm, a striking fjord that leads to the spectacular Twin Sawyer glaciers. Weave a path through a sea of small icebergs to the face of the massive glaciers. There, thunderous calvings resonate along the length of the fjord as harbor seals watch from nearby floes. If ice conditions permit, AdventureSmith will lower the inflatable to explore up close with the Expedition Leader. In the afternoon, say farewell to Tracy Arm and head for an anchorage in a quiet bay.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Frederick Sound and Whale Watching Begin the day by lowering the kayaks and the inflatable launch to explore the area. Later, set a compass for Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound, two prime whale watching areas. Spend the day cruising among calm waters and tiny islands searching for the tell-tale blow of the humpback whale. Other marine mammals, such as Stellar's sea lions and Dall's porpoise, will be high on the list of possible sightings as well. Dock in Petersburg this evening, and enjoy a private tour of this charming community with a Norwegian flair!
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Canoe Pass Before the journey continues today, enjoy a nature walk through the forest with your Expedition Leader. Brunch is served upon your return and you will cruise the intricate Wrangell Narrows, home to rich salmon runs, bald eagles, harbor porpoise and seals. This evening's anchorage finds you in a hushed, hidden channel, narrowly cut between two islands, called Canoe Pass. Here among gentle breezes and crystalline waters, there will be time to explore the surroundings by kayak or inflatable, and you will spend the night at anchor.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Wilderness Waterways The smallest of villages and wilderness cruising will be the focus today. Tucked behind a fortress of broken islands, Meyer's Chuck, population just around 50, lies undetected by most who pass this way. Pull in for a look at this surprising community made up of a handful of fishermen, artists and bush pilots. Further south, pull into Yes Bay for an evening hike and some of the best kayaking in Southeast Alaska.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6: Misty Fjords National Monument This morning, journey into one of the most inspiring places on this route: Misty Fjords National Monument. Comb the shoreline, hemmed in by 3,000-foot sheer granite cliffs, search for Tlingit pictographs on the rocks, and listen for whistling bald eagles, popular residents of this area. The wildlife of Misty Fjords ranges from brown and black bears to harbor seals and deer, so have your binoculars ready! Your Expedition Leader will be at your side, ready to point out all the wonders of this magnificent area. Later on, find a quiet nook in Misty Fjords to anchor for the night.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7: Ketchikan This morning, leave Misty Fjords behind as you make your way to Ketchikan, Alaska. Upon arrival, join your Expedition Leader for some free time in town where Creek Street and the local fishing fleet will charm you with "pure Alaskana". Later, enjoy a private Native Cultures tour before returning to the yacht for dinner.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8: Kayaking and Coves Bid farewell to Ketchikan this morning as you cruise south toward Canada. Anchor in the afternoon, and then explore remote waterways by kayak and inflatable skiff. The beauty and solitude of the Inside Passage will surround you as you dine together at a Farewell Dinner. Join your fellow travelers in the lounge after dinner for a digital photo presentation of your entire journey through the Inside Passage.
Accommodations: Safari Escape
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9: Prince Rupert British Columbia Up anchor this morning and wind your way to the salty fishing town of Prince Rupert, where the crew will bid you "adieu" after breakfast. Prince Rupert representatives will transfer you to the airport for your flight home, or departure to another destination.
: Reverse Itinerary Day 1 - Prince Rupert
Day 2 - Alaskan Passages
Day 3 - Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4 - Misty Fjords National Monument
Day 5 - Wilderness Waterways Day
Day 6 - Petersburg, Alaska
Day 7 - Frederick Sound
Day 8 - Tracy Arm
Day 9 - Juneau, Alaska
This Package Includes
Meet and Greet Services and Transfers
Exclusive Shore Excursions
All Meals Aboard Vessel
Premium Wine, Beer and Liquor
Kayaking and Small Boat Explorations
Onboard Professional Naturalist or Escort
Taxes, Port Charges and Fees
Notes
AdventureSmith may occasionally alter itineraries slightly for safety, or to take advantage of weather, wildlife, and unplanned discoveries. Their ability to be spontaneous makes this style of cruising unique.
Children over 12 years of age appreciate yacht style cruising and are welcome on all departures. Families with children under the age of 12 should consider the select "Kids in Nature" cruises or book a private yacht charter for the whole family. It is the parents or guardians responsibility to supervise children at all times.
Reservation Policy
A deposit of $1500 per traveler is due a the time of booking.
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