Alaska Cruise – Northern Passages & Glacier Bay
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the waterways by kayak, stand up paddle board, skiff, and foot
- Visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Watch whales in Icy Strait and Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait
- Decide each day's adventure based on ability level and interests
- Sleep aboard a comfortable small ship with private facilities in each cabin
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Trip includes
- Onboard meals
- Spirits, wine, beer
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days only
- Entry fees to national parks/preserves
- All from-the-vessel activities and equipment
Itinerary
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Welcome aboard! We meet the crew, settle in and relax with our shipmates. Within minutes we'll cruise the scenic channels of the Inside Passage. From the bow, Southeast Alaska welcomes us with Coast Mountain views. Plan to arrive in Juneau, Alaska, before 2pm.
Plying the remote waterways of Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait, our captain sets the course for adventure today. We wake up at anchor and kick off the morning with on-deck morning yoga stretches, then slip into a kayak or try out our skills stand up paddle boarding. Whil...
One of America’s crown jewel national parks is ours to explore- Glacier Bay National Park. At Bartlett Cove, a park ranger joins in on our day’s exploration and shares the park’s history. Orange-beaked puffins, guillemots and marbled murrelets are just a few possible ...
We set course for arguably the richest whale waters in Southeast Alaska. Join the captain on the bridge or the expedition team out on deck in search of marine mammals. Camera in hand, we begin our land and sea exploration of these remote reaches. Later we head for a q...
Today we cruise through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. At a perfect spot we stop for adventure. It’s a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs and with camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff finds moss-drip...
There’s an eerie, enigmatic feeling in these woods as the morning fog catches like cotton balls on trees. The aptly named “narrows” squeezes to only 300 feet wide in one spot and a shallow 24 feet deep. The shorelines are close and it’s good territory for us to play. ...
There aren’t many straight lines along Baranof Island with its western side spattered with remote, uninhabited islands. These features mean endless opportunities for adventure. The ship drops anchor and we find ourselves in secluded coves and tree-covered islets. Pick...
We gather for our last breakfast together this morning as we cruise into Russian-influenced Sitka for disembarkation. Transfer to the airport today or begin an overnight stay or land tour. Flights out of Sitka must be scheduled after 11:30am.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfare to/from Alaska
- Lodging and meals on the mainland
- Port fees and taxes
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
Accommodation
At the time of reservation, a $750 per person deposit is due. Full payment for this cruise is due at 90 days before departure. A $375 per person service charge is non-refundable from signup. If a trip cancellation is received 120-91 days from departure, the deposit is 100% non-refundable. When a trip cancellation is received inside of 90 days from departure, all trip costs are 100% non-refundable. A request to transfer a reservation is subject to the same fees outlined above for cancellations.
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
This trip is rated Easy Active [2]. Active beginners are welcome. However, these expeditions are focused on providing guests with a multitude of meaningful ways to experience Southeast Alaska and its surrounding waterways in many guided adventures. Each day’s activities take advantage of the current conditions and opportunities, and are planned to suit a range of skill levels and preferences. Every Alaska adventure activity is ranked with an Activity Level and Activity Description to ensure that you feel comfortable with your selection.
Kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, snorkeling, skiff excursions, wildlife viewing, yoga and cultural encounters top the agenda of possible choices.
- Cruising
- Wildlife Viewing
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boarding
- Hiking
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