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Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness (NG Quest)

Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness (NG Quest)

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Description

Unique, immersive style of travel
Exploring Southeast Alaska on our expeditions is an unrivalled experience, and your guarantee of an in-depth encounter with all its wonders.

Every day is active and engaging
You’ll have the opportunity to hike over spongy earth on trails used by bears for centuries or along boardwalks built over bogs and winding through forests. You’ll take expedition landing craft past floating icebergs for closer looks at glaciers, and each day you’ll have the option to walk or kayak, and to join a different naturalist as you choose: there are no assigned groups.

Encounter iconic and abundant wildlife
Brown bears. Humpback whales. Orcas. Steller sea lions. Bald eagles. Sure-footed mountain goats on steep cliffs. The wildlife of Alaska is legendary—see it in abundance.

Travel in excellent company
Explore under the sure guidance of an expedition leader, five veteran naturalists, including a National Geographic certified photo instructor and an undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist––the largest and most knowledgeable expedition team in Alaska. Their knowledge and passion for Alaska is the key to your once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Trip Name
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness (NG Quest)
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship Length: 72 metres Passenger Capacity: 100 guests (in 50 cabins) Built: 2017 Designed with decades of expedition experience in the region, National Geographic Quest more than comfortably accommodates 100 guests in 50 cabins. Her twin expedition craft landing platform allow us to rapidly get on and off the ship to take advantage of wildlife sightings and to ensure we maximize our time off the ship exploring. Created with a shallow draft, Quest draws only nine feet of water allowing her to sail into places where much larger ships cannot go. PUBLIC AREAS: Global gallery; fitness centre; LEXspa; lounge with full service bar and facilities for films and presentations; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and a partially covered sundeck with chairs and tables. Our ‘open bridge’ provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and dinner is served family-style. Menu emphasises local fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Expedition landing craft, a fleet of 24 kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video camera, video microscope, snorkelling gear for all guests (where applicable). SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, elevator, National Geographic certified photo instructor, a video chronicler and undersea specialist. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a Wellness Specialist and features a gym with an elliptical machine, treadmill, exercycles, handweights and resistance bands. Treatments in the LEXspa are available by appointment.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1: Juneau, Alaska/Embark Ship
Our Forest Service Special Use Permit for Tongass National Forest enables you to hike and kayak in wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska. To begin your Alaska Cruise, we will take an early afternoon flight from Seattle to Juneau. Meet your naturalists and visit Mendenhall Glacier, set in the dramatic Mendenhall Valley, located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau. Embark the ship and take the time to settle into your cabin before dinner. After dinner onboard, take a few hours to yourself and explore the port of Juneau. (D)
Day 2 - DAY 2: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness
Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular glacially carved fjords. We’ll also pass the Sawyer Glacier, which has been described as bluer than any blue on earth, or the towering Dawes Glacier. If conditions permit, we'll use our expedition landing craft to provide unparalleled up close views of the glacier. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, porpoises and arctic terns. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - DAY 3: Petersburg
Visit the small, true Alaskan fishing town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, which still retainsmuch of its Norwegian heritage. Explore a unique Southeast Alaskan ecosystem, the “muskeg,” withstunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity to stretch your legs with an optionalbike ride around town. This evening, enjoy a crab feast. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - DAY 4: Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
Explore along the rugged coast seeking out humpback whales in their summer feedinggrounds. Expert staff will interpret their life histories and behaviors as we cruise the nutrientrich waters. Later we will explore the shoreline by kayak or go ashore to explore the rainforestecosystem. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - DAY 5: Icy Strait and the Inian Islands
Explore among the Inian Islands, where an abundance of Steller sea lions and sea ottersreside. We’ll search for marine mammals in the nutrient-rich waters of Icy Strait and choose theperfect spot around Chichagof Island to hike where sightings of bald eagles are very common.(B,L,D)
Day 6 - DAY 6: Glacier Bay National Park
By special permit, we explore Glacier Bay.Wildness abounds—glaciers calving, mountaingoats roam the steep cliffs and brown bears patrol the shore; Steller sea lions and puffins live in theicy waters. A native Tlingit cultural interpreter joins us to share the lore and legend of the area. Wewill also be joined by a National Park Service Ranger. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - DAY 7: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords
Today, nature is our guide as we set forth with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. We may stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb, and hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as you move from forest to meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are very common. If conditions permit, we'll do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - DAY 8: Sitka/Disembark Ship
After breakfast we disembark in Sitka, southeastern Alaska’s only oceanfront town. Sitka has a strong Russian heritage, which is readily apparent as you visit the onion-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church. At the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, we have close views of species normally seen at a distance in the wild — bald eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. (B)
Day 9 - Please Note:
All day-by-day breakdowns are a sampling of the places we intend to visit, conditions permitting.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $7,340Category 1
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $8,150Category 2
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $8,620Category 3
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $9,580Category 4
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $10,600Category 5
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $11,010Category 1 Single
15-05-202222-05-2022AUD $12,140Category 2 Single
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $11,980Category 4
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $13,250Category 5
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $13,770Category 1 Single
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $15,180Category 2 Single
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $9,180Category 1
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $10,190Category 2
21-05-202328-05-2023AUD $10,780Category 3

Inclusions

    • See more of the region’s landscapes and habitats
    • Encounter incredible and varied wildlife
    • See the Alaska undersea through live video
    • Benefit from our 30+ years of experience and relationships in Alaska to see all you came for and more

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