Explore Glaciers, Native Cultures and Scenic Beauty.

Two days in Glacier Bay National Park offer an up-close look at glaciers, old-growth forests, and sea life. Hike remote coastlines and take in diverse birding at South Marble Island.

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

• TWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park
• Tidewater glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, and the twin Sawyer Glaciers
• Explore the shores and fjords of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm
• Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
• Whale watching in Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage & Icy Straits
• Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
• Birding at South Marble Island—puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
• Natural history narration from expert onboard guides
• More exploring at Hobart Bay
• B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

Itinerary 

Roundtrip Juneau, Alaska

DAY 1 JUNEAU – EMBARKATION

Arriving in Juneau, you will be transferred from the airport to our check-in area. Upon boarding, your
crew greets you with champagne and smiles. Set sail for a week of scenic channels and secluded wilderness. (D)

DAY 2 ICY STRAIT & NEKA BAY

Kick start the morning with on-deck yoga stretches and a strong cup of coffee. Energized and snug in
your kayak, glide around in remote bays off of Icy Strait through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to
over 100 feet 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 soak in the hot tub. (BLD)

DAY 3 GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

This crown jewel of America’s national parks covers 3.3 million acres (that’s a tad smaller than the state of Connecticut). Let that sink in. Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not you. You’re going the furthest and exploring parts that 99% of visitors never go to. And you have two days to do it. Hike the outwash field of glaciers winding down the Fairweather Mountain Range. The cool breeze off the nearby snow and icefields is energizing. If you motor over to Dundas Bay, keep your eye out for bears, humpbacks, and if you’re lucky, a wolf sighting. Kayak the bay. Bushwhack into the forest. Discover Glacier Bay. (BLD)

DAY 4 GLACI ER BAY NATIONAL PARK CONTINUED

Before you do anything, look out the window. From kelp-lined channels to hemlock and spruce forests, every inch of this far northwest corner is worth exploring. And today’s adventures promise to be as big as the water is deep! Whatever you do— wilderness trekking, skiffing, or paddling—your expedition team guides the way. (BLD)

DAY 5 CHICHAGOF ISLAND

Enjoy the top deck for a sunrise or morning stretch. Meander through glacier-carved fjords along the
Chichagof coast. Then anchor. It’s a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss-dripping trees run right down to the
water. Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear. (BLD)

DAY 6 FRED ERICK SOUND

Hang out and enjoy the show. You may find yourself in ‘whale soup’ surrounded by feeding
humpbacks swimming these abundant glacial waters. 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. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. (BLD)

DAY 7 TRACY ARM & SAWYER GLACIERS

Take an early peek out your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. Floating ice. And deep u-shaped
valleys. There’s no abracadabra here. Mother Nature’s magic is real. Cruise past harbor seals and
their pups lounging on chunks of ice. Tides permitting, your skiff driver knows the ropes and
guides you along. It’s a mashup of towering walls, temperamental currents, and the Coastal
Mountains. So many waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy foot work on the cliffs, so keep your
eyes open. Finish your week with Captain’s dinner and post-dinner cocktials watching the week’s “photo journal” by your crew. (BLD)

DAY 8 JUNEAU – DISEMBARKATION

Linger over breakfast this morning cruising into Juneau. Wish your crew and new friends goodbye.
Then it’s off to the airport or begin your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. (B)
No lines. No crowds. BIG adventure.