Cruise Northern Passages & Glacier Bay National Park

Arrive in Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, and receive a personal greeting followed by a private transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Juneau.

After breakfast, you’ll be transported by private vehicle to your cruise ship, the Safari Explorer, and meet your fellow cruisers and crew for the start of your exploration of Alaska’s Northern Passage and Glacier Bay National Park.

Overnight on the Safari Explorer, your home for the next seven nights.

Join your captain on the bridge or your naturalist guides on the bow, and watch for whales and other wildlife before tucking into Port Frederick or another inlet bordering the Tongass National Forest. There are lots of spots all along your cruiseship’s route to stop for adventures. You can choose to hike, paddle a kayak, or hop in a skiff as you explore this remote corner of southeast Alaska watching for bears on the shoreline, seals bobbing on the surface of the water, and welcoming boughs of moss in the trees.

Continue your exploration of Glacier Bay National Park today in search of wildlife and glaciers. Your captain will tuck your vessel into Tidal Inlet, the stomping grounds for bears, wolves, mountain goats, and eagles and with wilderness views that may take your breath away. You’ll sail down the westernmost arm of the park to find Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers and front row seats to glaciers calving right near you. The sound is incredible as chunks of ice break away and fall into the sea. During your day look for seabirds from black oyster catchers and orange-beaked tufted puffins.

This morning awake to find yourself in Icy Strait with kelp-lined channels bordered by hemlock and spruce forests. Mother nature is yours to explore today! Seals and sea lions enjoy the rocky outcrops and you can get up close by boarding a skiff for a personal “meet and greet”. You can also explore the rugged shoreline with your guides all the way to George Island. Whether you take off by kayak, paddle board or skiff, your guides will show you and teach you about all this area has to offer. Tonight, enjoy a soak in the hot tub after the day’s adventures as you take in the serene sites around you.

Begin your day today with a yoga class as you wait for humpback whales to make their appearance. The day’s itinerary is yours to plan and your options include exploring both Chichagof Island and Peril Strait. Consider a coastline kayak tour, travel in search of whales, or hike through remote Alaskan wilderness. Chichagof Island’s coast is dotted with glacier-carved fjords that are perfect for exploring. End your day sharing a gourmet meal and stories with your fellow shipmates.

The Sergius Narrows lives up to its name, at 300 feet wide and 24 feet deep this zig-zag channel provides a shortcut for vessels traveling to Sitka between Baranof and Chichagof Island and leading into Kakul Narrows, Salisbury Sound, and the Pacific. Cruising through these waterways provides stunning views of remote and serenely forested islands, and gives you the opportunity to spot Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and abundant marine wildlife.

Your final full day on the ship will not disappoint you and your companions. The Krestof and Nakwasina Sounds are dotted with uninhabited islands that are prime opportunities for exploration. Head out on a skiff with the crew, or paddle a kayak to the shore. Meander through inter-tidal zones searching for sea creatures, make your own trail through the brush to truly explore off the beaten path. Enjoy one last gourmet dinner with your new friends before settling into your cabin for your final evening on board the Safari Explorer.

Cruise into the port of Sitka while you enjoy breakfast onboard. Say goodbye to the crew and your new friends before receiving a private transfer to the Sitka Airport for your flight home.