Glaciers, Whales, and the Last Frontier Millions of people visit southeast Alaska for its grandeur and frontier history. But a fraction of these people will actually visit Alaska’s wilderness.
On this Alaska adventure, get close to wild Alaska’s tidewater glaciers. Hear the breath of humpback whales surfacing beside you. Walk in the ancient rainforests. This small ship cruise, sailing aboard the classic, 92-foot schooner Maple Leaf, is for the adventurous who seek the road less traveled.
Other highlights include soaks in natural hot springs, bear viewing, optional kayaking and fishing (a limited amount), puffin colony visits and gourmet food. You'll visit a puffin colony and be able to listen to the sounds whales make under water, through a hydrophone. The trip also includes visits to historic Alaska towns like Sitka, Baranof, Petersberg and Ketchikan. Professional naturalists and crew provide comfort, education, inspiration and fun.
This trip is the antithesis of a mass cruise. It's authentic and totally personalized - like having your own private expedition ship and guides.
Cruise Details
Duration
12 Days/11 Nights
Location
Alaska
Season
May and June
Cruise Type
Overnight
Nearest City
Sitka, AK
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Alaska, United States
Guest Capacity
8
Dining
Three wilderness gourmet meals per day are served by the ship's private chef, along with two gourmet snacks. The chef can accommodate most dietary requirements, with notice.
Activities
Walking, wildlife viewing (bears, whales, sea otters, seabirds, and more), cruising, sailing, zodiac explorations, beachcombing, natural history, kayaking (optional), fishing (a small amount and optional), hot springs soaks, historic town tour of Sitka, and free time in towns.
What to Bring
You'll be sent a comprehensive "Welcome Aboard" package upon booking that will include a packing list. Generally, you'll want to bring a camera and LOTS of memory cards or film, binoculars, a book or two, swimsuit, and clothing layers suitable for boating and walking on land.
Rates
$4,900.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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