Arctic
Alaska
Arctic
Arctic
Sail an epic 13-day expedition from Seattle to Juneau through the San Juan Islands, Canada's Inside Passage, the Great Bear Rainforest, and two full days exploring Glacier Bay National Park.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights on board.
Starts: Seattle, Washington, United States
Ends: Juneau, Alaska, United States
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Motor Yachts More info about this activity
Enjoy the intimacy of a small yacht, with no more than 12 passengers on board. A unique experience were the feelings of adventure and belonging merge as they only can on this micro cruises.
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Boat Excursions More info about this activity
One of the most popular and effective ways to tour around those places that by land are inaccesible, and in the process enjoy the wildlife of the place.
Embark on a 13-day scenic voyage connecting Washington, Canada, and Alaska, sailing from Seattle's historic Fishermen’s Terminal northward to Juneau. The expedition begins by exploring the secluded, boat-accessible Sucia Island Marine State Park in the San Juan Islands, before navigating the intricate channels of Canada's Inside Passage. As the ship cruises through the Strait of Georgia and Queen Charlotte Sound, guests scan the rugged wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest for bald eagles, black bears, and the rare white spirit bear.
Entering Alaskan waters, the journey showcases the towering 3,000-foot granite cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument, authentic Tlingit cultural encounters in Ketchikan led by tribal storyteller Joe Williams, mirror-like waters in Thomas Bay, and bear-watching excursions along Chichagof Island. The expedition culminates with two full days exploring the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park, offering immersive kayak, skiff, and hiking adventures among glaciers, moraines, and ice-carved fjords before disembarking in Juneau.
Highlights:
Exploration of secluded, boat-only Sucia Island Marine State Park in the San Juan Islands.
Scenic navigation through Canada's Inside Passage and the Great Bear Rainforest.
Tlingit cultural walking tour in Ketchikan guided by tribal storyteller Joe Williams.
Skiff and kayak excursions beneath 3,000-foot cliffs in Misty Fjords National Monument.
Two full days of immersive wilderness exploration in Glacier Bay National Park.
Day 1: Seattle, Washington - Embarkation
Beginning of the journey
Arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and transfer to Fishermen’s Terminal. Board the ship, meet your captain and crew, and pass through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to begin sailing north. Enjoy a welcome cocktail toast as the city skyline fades into the distance.
Day 2: Sucia Island
Secluded San Juan island exploration
Explore Sucia Island Marine State Park, accessible only by boat. Discover tidepools, walk along pebbled beaches, and hike scenic forest trails surrounded by carved sandstone formations.
Day 3: Canada’s Inside Passage - Day at Sea
Scenic Inside Passage navigation
Sail north into Canada's Inside Passage. Enjoy a relaxed pace onboard scanning the waters for whales and seabirds, attending navigation talks, or taking a galley tour with the crew.
Day 4: Canada’s Inside Passage - Day at Sea
Wildlife watching and coastal views
Watch bald eagles from the bow as the ship navigates twisting waterways between the rugged mainland and western island chains. Spend time relaxing in the lounge or enjoying coastal views with fellow guests.
Day 5: Canada’s Inside Passage – Northbound Toward Alaska
Great Bear Rainforest search
Navigate through remote forested channels and coastal passages. Search shoreline trees and beaches for black bears and the elusive white spirit bear as you approach the Alaskan border.
Day 6: Misty Fjords National Monument
Towering granite cliffs and rainforests
Explore Misty Fjords National Monument, featuring 3,000-foot sheer granite cliffs and glacially carved valleys. Skiff and kayak through Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay surrounded by rainforest-covered slopes and tumbling waterfalls.
Day 7: Ketchikan, Alaska
Tlingit culture and heritage tour
Arrive in Ketchikan, Alaska’s First City. Join tribal leader and storyteller Joe Williams (KaXeshX’e) for a walking tour highlighting Tlingit history, local traditions, and cultural heritage.
Day 8: Thomas Bay and Wrangell Narrows
Mirror-like fjords and waterfall hikes
Kayak across the glassy waters of Thomas Bay, framed by reflective fjord walls. Join a skiff tour or guided waterfall bushwhack hike. Cruise through Wrangell Narrows to observe Southeast Alaska’s backcountry navigation lights and local life.
Day 9: Chichagof Island
Coastal brown bear watching
Explore the wild shores of Chichagof Island in search of coastal brown bears. Activities include shoreline walks, kayaking, skiff tours, and safe bear watching from the water in prime wildlife habitat.
Day 10: Icy Strait
Flexible wilderness activities
Spend the day exploring Icy Strait with flexible activity choices. Options include open kayak sessions, all-day paddles, guided shoreline hikes, bushwhacks, and skiff tours accessing pristine stretches of coast.
Day 11: Glacier Bay National Park
High Arctic glacier exploration
Enter 3.3-million-acre Glacier Bay National Park. Venture deep into the park by kayak, skiff, and guided hikes along glacial moraines, watching for mountain goats, sea lions, puffins, and whales.
Day 12: Glacier Bay National Park
Second day in the wilderness sanctuary
Enjoy a second full day shaping your adventure in Glacier Bay. Options include all-day paddles through kelp-lined channels, wilderness treks through spruce and hemlock forests, and skiff tours to tucked-away glacial inlets.
Day 13: Juneau, Alaska - Disembarkation
Final disembarkation
Arrive in Juneau in the morning. Enjoy a final breakfast onboard with crew and fellow guests before taking your included transfer to Juneau International Airport (JNU).
Day 1: Seattle, Washington - Embarkation
Beginning of the journey
Arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and transfer to Fishermen’s Terminal. Board the ship, meet your captain and crew, and pass through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to begin sailing north. Enjoy a welcome cocktail toast as the city skyline fades into the distance.
Day 2: Sucia Island
Secluded San Juan island exploration
Explore Sucia Island Marine State Park, accessible only by boat. Discover tidepools, walk along pebbled beaches, and hike scenic forest trails surrounded by carved sandstone formations.
Day 3: Canada’s Inside Passage - Day at Sea
Scenic Inside Passage navigation
Sail north into Canada's Inside Passage. Enjoy a relaxed pace onboard scanning the waters for whales and seabirds, attending navigation talks, or taking a galley tour with the crew.
Day 4: Canada’s Inside Passage - Day at Sea
Wildlife watching and coastal views
Watch bald eagles from the bow as the ship navigates twisting waterways between the rugged mainland and western island chains. Spend time relaxing in the lounge or enjoying coastal views with fellow guests.
Day 5: Canada’s Inside Passage – Northbound Toward Alaska
Great Bear Rainforest search
Navigate through remote forested channels and coastal passages. Search shoreline trees and beaches for black bears and the elusive white spirit bear as you approach the Alaskan border.
Day 6: Misty Fjords National Monument
Towering granite cliffs and rainforests
Explore Misty Fjords National Monument, featuring 3,000-foot sheer granite cliffs and glacially carved valleys. Skiff and kayak through Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay surrounded by rainforest-covered slopes and tumbling waterfalls.
Day 7: Ketchikan, Alaska
Tlingit culture and heritage tour
Arrive in Ketchikan, Alaska’s First City. Join tribal leader and storyteller Joe Williams (KaXeshX’e) for a walking tour highlighting Tlingit history, local traditions, and cultural heritage.
Day 8: Thomas Bay and Wrangell Narrows
Mirror-like fjords and waterfall hikes
Kayak across the glassy waters of Thomas Bay, framed by reflective fjord walls. Join a skiff tour or guided waterfall bushwhack hike. Cruise through Wrangell Narrows to observe Southeast Alaska’s backcountry navigation lights and local life.
Day 9: Chichagof Island
Coastal brown bear watching
Explore the wild shores of Chichagof Island in search of coastal brown bears. Activities include shoreline walks, kayaking, skiff tours, and safe bear watching from the water in prime wildlife habitat.
Day 10: Icy Strait
Flexible wilderness activities
Spend the day exploring Icy Strait with flexible activity choices. Options include open kayak sessions, all-day paddles, guided shoreline hikes, bushwhacks, and skiff tours accessing pristine stretches of coast.
Day 11: Glacier Bay National Park
High Arctic glacier exploration
Enter 3.3-million-acre Glacier Bay National Park. Venture deep into the park by kayak, skiff, and guided hikes along glacial moraines, watching for mountain goats, sea lions, puffins, and whales.
Day 12: Glacier Bay National Park
Second day in the wilderness sanctuary
Enjoy a second full day shaping your adventure in Glacier Bay. Options include all-day paddles through kelp-lined channels, wilderness treks through spruce and hemlock forests, and skiff tours to tucked-away glacial inlets.
Day 13: Juneau, Alaska - Disembarkation
Final disembarkation
Arrive in Juneau in the morning. Enjoy a final breakfast onboard with crew and fellow guests before taking your included transfer to Juneau International Airport (JNU).
INCLUSIONS
All meals, snacks, and beverages onboard.
Port taxes and fees included.
Arrival transfer from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fishermen's Terminal.
Departure transfer from hospitality area to Juneau International Airport (JNU).
Daily guided kayak, skiff, and nature hiking excursions.
Guided Tlingit cultural tour in Ketchikan with tribal leader Joe Williams.
Entry permits for Glacier Bay National Park.
Use of expedition gear (kayaks, life vests, trekking poles).
EXCLUSIONS
Gratuities for onboard crew.
International or domestic main airfare.
Personal travel insurance.
Unspecified pre- or post-cruise hotel accommodations.
Cabins 215 (fixed twin beds) and 302 (fixed queen bed), both with view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly hair and body products.
Cabin 104. Two single beds, one much shorter than regulation length. View window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly hair and body products.
Cabins 105 and 106 (fixed double beds), 208, 210, 212, 214 (fixed queen beds), and 207, 209, 211, 213, 303, 305 - 312 (fixed twin beds). All have view windows and a private bath with shower. Your cabin comes with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo and body products.
Cabins 107 and 108 (fixed twin beds), 109 - 114 (queen or twins), and 202 - 206 (queen or twin beds). View window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly hair and body products.
Cabins 301, 304, 313, and 314. Fixed queen wall bed. Renovated furnishings and bathroom. View window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly hair and body products.
Cabins C1 - C6. Queen / Twin beds, elevated window provides natural light but not a view. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabins B1. Single Twin bed (pullman upper bunk for charter only), view window. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabin B2. Queen bed. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
Cabins A1-4. King / Queen / Twin beds. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in bathroom; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars, and reusable water bottles.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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