Explore islands, glaciers, and forests. Kayak in remote inlets that bring you closer to wildlife including the black bears of the Alaskan outback. Put boots on ground through the trails of Glacier Bay National Park on this Alaska Glacier Country cruise.
Hello, Juneau! First settled in the gold rush days, Juneau welcomes with both small town charm and towering glaciers. Toast to the riches of Alaska as you sail west toward Icy Strait. (Dinner)
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 staff in a skiff to a rocky outcropping to watch sea lions play. Or, step into mud boots for a forest hike with your naturalist guides who have plenty to share about everything Alaska—marine biology, plants, and even geology. Tonight, Safari Quest sails into Glacier Bay National Park with a special early entry permit only available on this itinerary. ( Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
You’re in for a real treat. Have your binoculars handy—South Marble Island is a birder’s slice of heaven. Puffins scoot through the water. Guillemots and gulls chatter up the airwaves. The snoozing sea lions don’t seem to mind. More thrills and chills await as you cruise to the far end of Johns Hopkins Inlet or Tarr Inlet where glaciers calve into the water. Backed by knife-edged peaks, bears forage along the shoreline of Tidal Inlet. Mountain goats too. Back at Bartlett Cove, if time and daylight allow, take a forest hike around the park’s HQ. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
At Admiralty Island National Monument kayak, skiff, and weave in and out of the bays and islets keeping your eyes out for Alaska brown bears and nesting bald eagles. Tlingit call the island Kootznoowoo, meaning “Fortress of the Bear”, and Admiralty Island has a higher density of bald eagles than all the other states combined. After another big day, pop up to the bridge to look over charts with your captain and mates. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
You’ll enjoy humpback whales and pods who feed here seasonally on krill, zooplankton, and herring. Watch for whales feasting in these abundant glacial waters. Hang out and enjoy the show. 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. Somewhere nearby, carrot-billed black oystercatchers are saying hello. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Humpback and orca are frequent visitors of this Southeast passage. A misty spout is a sure sign they’re in the neighborhood. Your captain navigates Wyndham Bay and Stephens Passage. And you’re in for a boot-sucking, paddle-smacking day of adventure with your guide team. The routes are all picked out. Make your choice and make your move. Slip off the kayak launch and take it slow spotting sea stars and shore birds. Hard chargers take a long wild paddle to the salt chuck at the back of the inlet. Or, hike into the Tongass. It’s a landscape of hanging waterfalls and shades of green. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Skiffing up Endicott Arm, harbor seals laze around on icebergs. If the tides are right, slip into Fords Terror, the steep walls of this narrow opening streaked with waterfalls. Back in the Arm, gasp at the deep glacier-carved valleys. It’s at the end where you meet the piece de resistance: Dawes Glacier. Blue ice marches down from the Coast Mountains. With a sharp crack, the white thunder of a calving slice makes a mega-splash. Tonight, celebrate with a festive Farewell Dinner and “photo journal” from your expedition team. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Mmmm, fresh baked pastries over one last breakfast. Your crew and new friends wish heartfelt goodbyes. This morning, transfer to the Juneau airport or begin your own hotel stay or land tour. (Breakfast)
Passport required (non USA citizens). Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.
Agile, spry, and with clean design lines, the Safari Quest—carrying just 22 guests—can cut into the tiniest nooks. This includes coveted wilderness areas with highly limited access of no more than two groups of twelve guests per day. For those most special adventures, she is the ticket in. While small is her secret for access, on the inside this yacht is anything but. Spacious and comfy cabins. A cozy and welcoming lounge and dining room. And plenty of onboard niches for nestling and relaxing. On a boat this size, camaraderie is near-instant—feel the love.
Four decks provide private nooks and shared lounge space on this cozy yacht. The Observation Deck has an on-deck hot tub and fitness equipment; the Bridge Deck houses the much-coveted Admiral cabins, the small library, and the open bridge; the Main Deck features the dining room, bar, and lounge, along with the Pathfinder and Single cabins that work well for guests who don’t manage stairs well. The Cabin Deck below holds the Navigator cabins.
The Dining Room features open seating table service at set times. Unlimited beverages, alcoholic and non, are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian options are always available, and dietary restrictions are happily accommodated with advance notice.
Onboard Features: Full-beam swim step; underwater bow-mounted camera; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment; DVD and book library.
Each Cabin Features: TV/DVD player; hairdryer, alarm clock, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles and terry bathrobes.
Navigator Cabin
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.
Pathfinder Cabin
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.
Admiral Cabin
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.
Single Cabin
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.
From/to Juneau
Available from May 26th to September 1st.
Price per person based on double occupancy.
| Cabin | Per Person | |
| Navigator Cabin p.p. | please contact us |
Included
Not included:
CANCELLATION POLICY
Up to 125 days prior: USD 400.00 per person
124 to 96 days prior: USD 775.00 per person
95 to 51 days prior: 50%
Later 100%
Name change: $75 per person
Use this form to request a non-binding quote for our Alaska Glacier Country Cruise . One of our destination specialists will contact you shortly with specific pricing and itinerary information.
You can use the box below to let us know about any additions or changes you would like to make to the tour.
