Glacier Bay National Park, Haines & Pelican Town
Explore Glaciers, Native Cultures and Scenic Beauty.
More adventure abounds with an activity filled week on the water and ashore. We've added in hiking and biking, in the quaint town of Haines where you can stop at local breweries and distilleries for local flavors.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
• Glacier Bay National Park—active exploration in the outback
• Glacier Bay National Park
• Maximum adventure ashore and afloat
• Tidewater glaciers: Margerie and Grand Pacific
• Haines and Pelican villages - hiking, biking, kayaking, local brews/spirits, and history
• Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
• Whales and wildlife - bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
• Birding at South Marble Island - puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
• Chichagof Island, brown bear country and hikes
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Your day-by-day details | Roundtrip Juneau, Alaska from $5,300 to $8,600 per person
DAY 1 Juneau Embarkation
Arriving in Juneau, you will be transferred from the airport to our hospitality area. Upon boarding, your crew greets you with champagne and smiles. Set sail for a week of scenic channels and secluded wilderness all waiting for. (D)
DAY 2 Saint James Bay Park
Just what you need, morning stretches on deck with your guide. Warm those hard-at-play muscles. You know firsthand conditions in Southeast change one inlet to the next. Your captain is at the helm and picks just the right spot. So many hidden pockets in the Tongass National Forest. Give your paddle board skills a glide. Watch for big-eyed harbor seals from a kayak. Bushwhack into the forest of giants. Your guides know the area’s history and keep it lively. (BLD)
DAY 3 Haines, Alaska
The center of adventure. Tucked beneath snowcapped peaks, Haines has it all. Hiking, biking, history and more. One thing’s for sure—the trails are irresistible. Go easy, or feel the burn—whatever your speed, the views reward in spades. Your expedition team shares the city’s captivating history. A trading outlet for Chilkat Tlingit, they called it “Dtehshuh”—the end of the trail. European explorers, the Klondike gold rush, a U.S. Army outpost—influences still apparent today. What holds your interest? Follow your curiosity on a self-led tour. (BLD)
DAY 4 Icy Strait & George Island
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 if the tides are right, head out in the skiff with one of the guides for a closer exploration of the rugged shore. Seals and sea lions haul out on rocky outcroppings, resting before they disappear in the water to search for food. On the famed “George Island”, hike with a close-up opportunity for sea otters and a World War II cannon that sits in the wilderness today. Whatever you do—wilderness trekking, skiffing, or paddling—your expedition team guides the way. (BLD)
DAY 5 Lisianski River & Pelican Town
The tiny fishing community (75 year round residents) of Pelican plays host to sport fishermen and kayakers in the summer. Take a skiff or kayak along the coast in search of brown bears, Sitka black-tail deer, whales, orca, sea lions, or rafts of sea otters. (BLD)
DAY 6 Glacier Bay National Park
Your camera’s memory card needs plenty of room. South Marble Island is abuzz with activity. Rare sea birds, black oystercatchers, and orange-beaked tufted puffins can’t be missed. A colony of raucous sea lions adds to the hubbub. They add a distinct aroma to the air, too. Tucking into silent Tidal Inlet—the stomping grounds for bears, wolves, mountain goats, eagles—the backdrop is spectacular. At the end of the western-most arm of the bay sits Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers. And possible views of glacial calving. (BLD)
DAY 7 Chichagof Island & Neka Bay
Remote passages offer more opportunities for you to search for the mighty humpback whale. Keep your binoculars at hand and watch for the misty spout of these gentle giants as they feed in the waters around you. Anchor in a remote Chichagof Island inlet. Backpacks loaded and adventure toys lowered (skiffs, paddle boards, kayaks), it’s time to go play. Stick to the water in a kayak excursion, and don’t forget to look above and below the surface. A nosy seal could be watching your every stroke. Beachcomb rocky shores. Tiny creatures cling to rocks. Tonight, it’s a festive Farewell Dinner. A “photo journal” of your trip by your expedition team is the cherry on top. (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)
Passport required (non USA citizens). Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.
**Charter Rates Available On Request**
Ship | Departing Sundays | 2023 Date | Navigator | Trailblazer | Pathfinder | Admiral | Single Navigator |
From Juneau |
April 23 |
$5300 |
$5900 |
$6400 |
$7200 |
$8000 |
|
From Juneau |
May 14 |
$5800 |
$6500 |
$7100 |
$8000 |
$8700 |
|
From Juneau |
June 4 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
June 25 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
July 16 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
August 6 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
August 27 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
September 17 |
$5800 |
$6500 |
$7100 |
$8000 |
$8700 |
Ship | Departing Sundays | 2024 Date | Navigator | Trailblazer | Pathfinder | Admiral | Single Navigator |
From Juneau |
May 12 |
$5800 |
$6500 |
$7100 |
$8000 |
$8700 |
|
From Juneau |
June 2 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
June 23 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
July 14 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
August 4 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
August 25 |
$6300 |
$7000 |
$7700 |
$8600 |
$9500 |
|
From Juneau |
September 15 |
$5800 |
$6500 |
$7100 |
$8000 |
$8700 |