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Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka – Alaska Cruise

Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka – Alaska Cruise

From USD $4,900

Description

Skiff, kayak, and paddle board through fjords and inlets as wildlife greets you from land and sea. Explore the wilderness of the Tongass National Forest and Glacier Bay National Park.

Trip Name
Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka - Alaska Cruise
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Ship Length: 232 ft Passenger Capacity: 88 Built: 1983 Polished, unwavering, and upscale, the Safari Endeavour may be the workhorse of the fleet but it’s her zest-for-life persona that’s remembered most. She looks sharp—a nod to the crew who work hard to keep her that way. Wood fixtures and accents shine and artwork highlights the warm and cool waters where she sails. No other UnCruise vessel covers more territory, and like her namesake, Captain Cook’s Endeavour, both the ship and crew are true explorers. Her roomy lounge, dining room, and sun deck are undisputed, but the Safari Endeavour claims to have the biggest heart, too. Four decks are fully equipped for comfort and action. From the exercise equipment and lounge chairs in the Bridge deck, to the twin hot tubs on the Upper deck, to the Bow viewing area on the Cabin deck, to the library and dining room on the Main deck, everything you need is easy to reach.   The Lounge has a large flat-screen TV featuring closed-circuit channels which include a GPS map of the location of the ship and an under-bow camera. The lounge also has a limited library, filled with wildlife encyclopedias and binoculars are available for wildlife-spotting. The Dining Room features open seating. Meals are served at table at set times, unless the activities have taken you far afield - in which case you will take a boxed lunch with you. Unlimited beverages, alcoholic and non, are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian options are always available. Dietary restrictions are happily accommodated with advance notice. Onboard Features: EZ Dock launch platform; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; underwater bow-mounted camera; two on-deck hot tubs; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library; wine bar.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 Juneau – Embarkation
After a day of exploring Alaska’s Capital City of Juneau, there’s nothing like a hearty greeting from your crew and some bon voyage bubbly. With all souls settled in on board, you’re underway. The adventure starts now. From the first moment, your expedition team is all hands on deck - looking for the first whales spouts of the week. Out on the bow, Southeast Alaska welcomes you with Coast Mountain views. (D)
Day 2 - DAY 2 Captain’s Choice
We’re in the backcountry. The Tongass National Forest is a vast, infinitely discoverable place. Your Captain and Expedition Leader make the call on where we’re headed today. The seasons and movement of critters dictate every choice we make about location. The waters are calm and inviting. The guides help you gear up and lead your adventures into the woods or along gentler terrain in back meadows and mellow shorelines. By kayak or paddle board, this is your day to get familiar with the water, enveloped in the vastness of Southeast Alaska’s wilderness. Bald eagles dot the tree tops. Harbor seals bob up for air and slip under the water. Spouts from the humpback whale (or orca, if you’re truly this lucky on day one), pepper the horizon line. This is your introduction to Southeast, and it welcomes you in to learn and experience more. (BLD)
Day 3 - DAY 3 Glacier Bay National Park
What a privilege. At 3.3 million acres—this UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve is massive. In the calm of the night, the ship’s crew has taken you deep into Glacier Bay National Park. It’s early in the morning – hot coffee and pastries are out in the lounge – and directly off the bow is Margerie Glacier, or Johns Hopkins Glacier, depending on the time of year and ice access. Less than 1% of visitors to the park have the opportunity you are about to have – get on land with, or kayak in front of, a deep blue, mile-wide chunk of ice. The morning is intimate, calm, and inspiring.Tufted puffins, pigeon guillemots and marbled murrelets are just a few possible sightings. Arriving at South Marble Island, you can hear and smell ‘em before you see ‘em—it’s a haul out for sea lions. Watch for mountain goats, and lower along shore, foraging bears. Lounging harbor seals laze on bits of bergs. (BLD)
Day 4 - DAY 4 Icy Strait
The Pacific Ocean flows into northern Southeast Alaska via Icy Strait. This interface between land and sea is remote and wild. The plan for the day? Whales and marine mammals. The northern coast of Chichagof Island is rugged and filled with life. Spouts and fin slaps are certain giveaways. Sea lions surf in the swell, and birds hover over the water's surface in search of fish. Porpoises and dolphins hitch a ride on the bow of the boat as you move from cove to cove. On land, trees that pre-date the country are tucked just inside the forest edge. Bushwhack through old growth, pausing to appreciate the scope and scale of North America’s Amazon. Skiff along the shoreline searching for intertidal life; paddle along kelp-threaded channels as Stellar sea lions follow your party through blue waters that invoke visualizations of more tropical climes. (BLD)
Day 5 - DAY 5 Chichagof Island
Welcome to the west coast of Chatham Strait – one of the largest, longest, and straightest fjords on the planet. We’re deep within a nutrient highway, and endless coves and glacial fjords draw unsuspecting lines along the coast. Chichagof Island is home to the coastal brown bear – supported by the lush meadows, rich berries, and prolific salmon runs. Each cove and bay hold their very own microcosm of the greater ecosystem – and your guides are getting into the granular details of the connections between place, species, and time. The time of year dictates the destination. Spring meadows are filled with wildflowers. Summer salmon runs bring bears to the freshwater cornucopia of the largest return of nutrients from sea to land on earth. Fall colors in the alders beckon the return of the Aurora Borealis. There’s no “good” or “bad” time to visit this place – every season brings new surprises. (BLD)
Day 6 - DAY 6 Baranof Island / Peril Strait
Baranof Island is our playground for the day. Glacially carved fjords become more exposed as we approach South Baranof Wilderness. We continue our search for the coastal brown bear and bushwhack up into muskegs that offer sweeping views across Chatham Strait towards Kootznoowoo. Whales transit the coastline in search of schools of herring and salmon that gather here in numbers beyond comprehension. Following the spouts west, we enter Peril Strait – an infamous stretch of water rich in indigenous and Russian history Tight channels and swirling eddies bring marine mammals to the area, here to take their chances at salmon returning to their natal streams. (BLD)
Day 7 - DAY 7 Krestof & Nakwasina Sounds
There aren’t many straight lines along Baranof Island. Its western side is spattered with remote, uninhabited islands - endless opportunities for adventure. Secluded coves, windswept shorelines, and cliffs battered by winter storms provide ample habitat for migratory birds. Drop anchor, pick your modus operandi, and get going. By kayak, paddle board, or skiff—you’re at eye-level with curious sea lions and whales in transit. Rocky intertidal zones are Alaska’s touch tanks – sea stars and edible kelps abound - turn a stone or two to see what’s underneath. There are no groomed trails here—get out on a guided hike that John Muir himself would approve of. Toast your voyage with Captain’s Dinner and a “photo journey” of your trip. A gift to you, from your expedition team. (BLD)
Day 8 - DAY 8 Sitka Disembarkation
Welcome to Sitka-by-the-Sea. A quaint fishing town, Sitka is as endearing as it is remote. Enjoy your last meal onboard and wish farewell to your crew, traveling companions, friends made along the way. Disembark and transfer to the airport or your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. Not to be missed – a visit to the Raptor Center or a walk through the Sitka National Historic Park. Enjoy your time here, it is a look into life in Southeast Alaska that is honest, inviting, and a perfect bookend to your visit to this corner of the world. (B)  
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
11-05-202418-05-2024USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
11-05-202418-05-2024USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
11-05-202418-05-2024USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
11-05-202418-05-2024USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
11-05-202418-05-2024USD $10,700Single Navigator
11-05-202418-05-2024USD $11,100Commodore Suite
18-05-202425-05-2024USD $10,700Single Navigator
18-05-202425-05-2024USD $11,100Commodore Suite
18-05-202425-05-2024USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
18-05-202425-05-2024USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
18-05-202425-05-2024USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
18-05-202425-05-2024USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
25-05-202401-06-2024USD $6,600Navigator Cabin
25-05-202401-06-2024USD $7,200Trailblazer Cabin
25-05-202401-06-2024USD $7,800Pathfinder Cabin
25-05-202401-06-2024USD $8,500Admiral Cabin
25-05-202401-06-2024USD $11,600Single Navigator
25-05-202401-06-2024USD $12,000Commodore Suite
01-06-202408-06-2024USD $6,600Navigator Cabin
01-06-202408-06-2024USD $7,200Trailblazer Cabin
01-06-202408-06-2024USD $7,800Pathfinder Cabin
01-06-202408-06-2024USD $8,500Admiral Cabin
01-06-202408-06-2024USD $11,600Single Navigator
01-06-202408-06-2024USD $12,000Commodore Suite
08-06-202415-06-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
08-06-202415-06-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
08-06-202415-06-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
08-06-202415-06-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
08-06-202415-06-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
08-06-202415-06-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
15-06-202422-06-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
15-06-202422-06-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
15-06-202422-06-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
15-06-202422-06-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
15-06-202422-06-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
15-06-202422-06-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
22-06-202429-06-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
22-06-202429-06-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
22-06-202429-06-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
22-06-202429-06-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
22-06-202429-06-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
22-06-202429-06-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
29-06-202406-07-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
29-06-202406-07-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
29-06-202406-07-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
29-06-202406-07-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
29-06-202406-07-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
29-06-202406-07-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
06-07-202413-07-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
06-07-202413-07-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
06-07-202413-07-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
06-07-202413-07-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
06-07-202413-07-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
06-07-202413-07-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
13-07-202420-07-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
13-07-202420-07-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
13-07-202420-07-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
13-07-202420-07-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
13-07-202420-07-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
13-07-202420-07-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
20-07-202427-07-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
20-07-202427-07-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
20-07-202427-07-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
20-07-202427-07-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
20-07-202427-07-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
20-07-202427-07-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
27-07-202403-08-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
27-07-202403-08-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
27-07-202403-08-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
27-07-202403-08-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
27-07-202403-08-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
27-07-202403-08-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
03-08-202410-08-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
03-08-202410-08-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
03-08-202410-08-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
03-08-202410-08-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
03-08-202410-08-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
03-08-202410-08-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
10-08-202417-08-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
10-08-202417-08-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
10-08-202417-08-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
10-08-202417-08-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
10-08-202417-08-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
10-08-202417-08-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
17-08-202424-08-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
17-08-202424-08-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
17-08-202424-08-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
17-08-202424-08-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
17-08-202424-08-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
17-08-202424-08-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
24-08-202431-08-2024USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
24-08-202431-08-2024USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
24-08-202431-08-2024USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
24-08-202431-08-2024USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
24-08-202431-08-2024USD $12,300Single Navigator
24-08-202431-08-2024USD $12,900Commodore Suite
31-08-202407-09-2024USD $11,600Single Navigator
31-08-202407-09-2024USD $12,000Commodore Suite
31-08-202407-09-2024USD $6,600Navigator Cabin
31-08-202407-09-2024USD $7,200Trailblazer Cabin
31-08-202407-09-2024USD $7,800Pathfinder Cabin
31-08-202407-09-2024USD $8,500Admiral Cabin
07-09-202414-09-2024USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
07-09-202414-09-2024USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
07-09-202414-09-2024USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
07-09-202414-09-2024USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
07-09-202414-09-2024USD $10,700Single Navigator
07-09-202414-09-2024USD $11,100Commodore Suite
14-09-202421-09-2024USD $5,600Navigator Cabin
14-09-202421-09-2024USD $6,100Trailblazer Cabin
14-09-202421-09-2024USD $6,600Pathfinder Cabin
14-09-202421-09-2024USD $7,200Admiral Cabin
14-09-202421-09-2024USD $9,800Single Navigator
14-09-202421-09-2024USD $10,200Commodore Suite
21-09-202428-09-2024USD $5,600Navigator Cabin
21-09-202428-09-2024USD $6,100Trailblazer Cabin
21-09-202428-09-2024USD $6,600Pathfinder Cabin
21-09-202428-09-2024USD $7,200Admiral Cabin
21-09-202428-09-2024USD $9,800Single Navigator
21-09-202428-09-2024USD $10,200Commodore Suite
26-04-202503-05-2025USD $4,900Navigator Cabin
26-04-202503-05-2025USD $5,400Trailblazer Cabin
26-04-202503-05-2025USD $5,800Pathfinder Cabin
26-04-202503-05-2025USD $6,300Admiral Cabin
26-04-202503-05-2025USD $8,900Commodore Suite
26-04-202503-05-2025USD $9,500Single Navigator
03-05-202510-05-2025USD $5,600Navigator Cabin
03-05-202510-05-2025USD $6,100Trailblazer Cabin
03-05-202510-05-2025USD $6,600Pathfinder Cabin
03-05-202510-05-2025USD $7,200Admiral Cabin
03-05-202510-05-2025USD $10,200Commodore Suite
03-05-202510-05-2025USD $10,700Single Navigator
10-05-202517-05-2025USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
10-05-202517-05-2025USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
10-05-202517-05-2025USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
10-05-202517-05-2025USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
10-05-202517-05-2025USD $11,100Commodore Suite
10-05-202517-05-2025USD $11,800Single Navigator
17-05-202524-05-2025USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
17-05-202524-05-2025USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
17-05-202524-05-2025USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
17-05-202524-05-2025USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
17-05-202524-05-2025USD $11,100Commodore Suite
17-05-202524-05-2025USD $11,800Single Navigator
24-05-202531-05-2025USD $6,600Navigator Cabin
24-05-202531-05-2025USD $7,200Trailblazer Cabin
24-05-202531-05-2025USD $7,800Pathfinder Cabin
24-05-202531-05-2025USD $8,500Admiral Cabin
24-05-202531-05-2025USD $12,000Commodore Suite
24-05-202531-05-2025USD $12,600Single Navigator
31-05-202507-06-2025USD $6,600Navigator Cabin
31-05-202507-06-2025USD $7,200Trailblazer Cabin
31-05-202507-06-2025USD $7,800Pathfinder Cabin
31-05-202507-06-2025USD $8,500Admiral Cabin
31-05-202507-06-2025USD $12,000Commodore Suite
31-05-202507-06-2025USD $12,600Single Navigator
07-06-202514-06-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
07-06-202514-06-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
07-06-202514-06-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
07-06-202514-06-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
07-06-202514-06-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
07-06-202514-06-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
14-06-202521-06-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
14-06-202521-06-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
14-06-202521-06-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
14-06-202521-06-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
14-06-202521-06-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
14-06-202521-06-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
21-06-202528-06-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
21-06-202528-06-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
21-06-202528-06-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
21-06-202528-06-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
21-06-202528-06-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
21-06-202528-06-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
28-06-202505-07-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
28-06-202505-07-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
28-06-202505-07-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
28-06-202505-07-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
28-06-202505-07-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
28-06-202505-07-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
05-07-202512-07-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
05-07-202512-07-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
05-07-202512-07-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
05-07-202512-07-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
05-07-202512-07-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
05-07-202512-07-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
12-07-202519-07-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
12-07-202519-07-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
12-07-202519-07-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
12-07-202519-07-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
12-07-202519-07-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
12-07-202519-07-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
19-07-202526-07-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
19-07-202526-07-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
19-07-202526-07-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
19-07-202526-07-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
19-07-202526-07-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
19-07-202526-07-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
26-07-202502-08-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
26-07-202502-08-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
26-07-202502-08-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
26-07-202502-08-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
26-07-202502-08-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
26-07-202502-08-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
02-08-202509-08-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
02-08-202509-08-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
02-08-202509-08-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
02-08-202509-08-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
02-08-202509-08-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
02-08-202509-08-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
09-08-202516-08-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
09-08-202516-08-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
09-08-202516-08-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
09-08-202516-08-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
09-08-202516-08-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
09-08-202516-08-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
16-08-202523-08-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
16-08-202523-08-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
16-08-202523-08-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
16-08-202523-08-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
16-08-202523-08-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
16-08-202523-08-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
23-08-202530-08-2025USD $7,000Navigator Cabin
23-08-202530-08-2025USD $7,700Trailblazer Cabin
23-08-202530-08-2025USD $8,300Pathfinder Cabin
23-08-202530-08-2025USD $9,100Admiral Cabin
23-08-202530-08-2025USD $12,900Commodore Suite
23-08-202530-08-2025USD $13,500Single Navigator
30-08-202506-09-2025USD $6,600Navigator Cabin
30-08-202506-09-2025USD $7,200Trailblazer Cabin
30-08-202506-09-2025USD $7,800Pathfinder Cabin
30-08-202506-09-2025USD $8,500Admiral Cabin
30-08-202506-09-2025USD $12,000Commodore Suite
30-08-202506-09-2025USD $12,600Single Navigator
06-09-202513-09-2025USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
06-09-202513-09-2025USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
06-09-202513-09-2025USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
06-09-202513-09-2025USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
06-09-202513-09-2025USD $11,100Commodore Suite
06-09-202513-09-2025USD $11,800Single Navigator
13-09-202520-09-2025USD $5,600Navigator Cabin
13-09-202520-09-2025USD $6,100Trailblazer Cabin
13-09-202520-09-2025USD $6,600Pathfinder Cabin
13-09-202520-09-2025USD $7,200Admiral Cabin
13-09-202520-09-2025USD $10,200Commodore Suite
13-09-202520-09-2025USD $10,700Single Navigator
20-09-202527-09-2025USD $5,600Navigator Cabin
20-09-202527-09-2025USD $6,100Trailblazer Cabin
20-09-202527-09-2025USD $6,600Pathfinder Cabin
20-09-202527-09-2025USD $7,200Admiral Cabin
20-09-202527-09-2025USD $10,200Commodore Suite
20-09-202527-09-2025USD $10,700Single Navigator

Inclusions

    • Visit Sitka, Russian Capital of Alaska, a small scenic fishing town with remarkable sights including the Fortress of the Bears.
    • Cruise the narrow Peril Strait as the rapid tidal current allows.
    • Visit Red Bluff Bay with towering red mountains, waterfalls, and a chance to view brown bears.
    • George Island with sights of the Pacific Ocean and an optional hike to an abandoned coastal defense cannon.
    • View Grand Pacific, Margerie, Lamplugh and Reid Glaciers
    • Whale watching in Icy Strait and Chatham Strait.
    • Wildlife searches—bears, sea otters, harbor seals, Dall’s porpoises
    • Marble Islands sea lion haulout and puffin rookery.
    • Hike and bushwhack in the Tongass National Forest
    • Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in glacial fjords

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