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Famed Inside Passage - Fall
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- Day 1 Sail from Juneau, Alaska
- Days 2-3 Glacier Bay National Park
- Days 4-5 Fjords & Hot Springs
- Day 6 Petersburg - Little Norway
- Days 7-8 Alaskan Waterways
- Day 9 Ketchikan, Alaska
- Day 10 Prince Rupert, British Columbia
- Days 11-13 Exploring the Canadian Inside Passage
- Day 14 San Juan Islands & Friday Harbor
- Day 15 Disembark in Seattle, Washington
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||
| Single | Mariner | Commander | Captain | |
| Aug 31 '12 |
$9,195 | $8,295 | $9,595 | $10,195 |
- All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy.
- Quoted rates include all excursions, meals, educational programming, transfers, taxes, port charges and fees.
Deposit & Payment - Quoted rates include all excursions, meals, educational programming, transfers, taxes, port charges and fees.
Day 1 Sail from Juneau, Alaska
You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the Safari Explorer where your crew greets you with champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Cruise north toward our serene anchorage this evening.
Days 2-3 Glacier Bay National Park
One of America's crown-jewel national parks will be yours to explore and marvel at for the next two days. Tidewater glaciers sweep like rivers of ice down massive mountain valleys, terminating before us in the waters of Glacier Bay. If conditions permit, lower the inflatable and weave among the icebergs that have fallen from the face of the glaciers. Enjoy evenings at anchor in hidden coves, and mornings paddling your kayaks in the quiet of this majestic wilderness. And what will you find? Quite possibly you'll see puffins, sea lions, mountain goats, bears, moose, eagles, and scenery more spectacular than any place on earth. To top off your trip, celebrate and reminisce together during your festive Farewell dinner.
Days 4-5 Fjords & Hot Springs
Spend these two days in the wildest, most pristine corners of Alaska. Paddle your kayaks in remote fjords, hike to natural hotsprings, wander through the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska, and explore some of the most scenic, hidden gems one can find in the inside passage.
Day 6 Petersburg - Little Norway
Today make a port stop to the quaint Norwegian-style fishing village of Petersburg. Once back onboard, your journey leads you through the ever-so-narrow Wrangell Narrows, a passage that's been dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane" for the red and green navigational markers that mark the route. Home to rich salmon runs.
Days 7-8 Alaskan Waterways
Remote waterways, hidden villages, and wilderness cruising will be your focus. Tour Chief Shakes Island's Tlingit tribal house and call at the true Alaskan town of Wrangell. Continuing on your cruise, keep an eye out for seals and porpoise on your way to a silent, hidden cut between two islands called Canoe Pass. Drop the kayaks for those wanting to use their own power to take advantage of the extremely close-in shores. Later, poke into Meyer's Chuck. Tucked behind a fortress of broken islands, Meyer's Chuck lies undetected by most that pass this way. Pull in for a look at this surprising community made up of a handful of fishermen, artists and bush pilots. Saunter up the cedar-planked boardwalks that are the "streets" of the village, and meet the locals. Spend the night at anchor in a remote cove. There, have time for investigating your surroundings by kayak or inflatable with your Expedition Leaders/Naturalists.
Day 9 Ketchikan, Alaska
Discover the rich, cultural heritage of Alaska's Tlingit Indians on a guided tour or Saxman Totem Village with local village resident Joe Williams. Before we depart, take time to browse shops or stroll along Creek Street where there's often a good dose of local color to be found.
Day 10 Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert is British Columbia’s northernmost port along your route. Here, a historic sightseeing and museum tour introduces you to this scenic community. Stay dockside tonight, so enjoy a walk in town after dinner this evening.
Days 11-13 Exploring the Canadian Inside Passage
Search for orca whales, seals, sea lions and bears as you leave civilization behind. Your Expedition Leader will lead nature hikes and kayaking excursions, and enjoy a First Nations dance performance in a cedar-planked big house. Further north, step ashore with Naturalists from Raincoast Conservation Society who will tell you about local wildlife and fisheries studies, including little known details on rainforest wolves and the mysterious Spirit bear.
Day 14 San Juan Islands & Friday Harbor
Arrive in US waters today; all eyes open for orca whales! The misty San Juan Islands will greet you this morning. Settle into the rhythm of the sea as you leave your busy lives behind. Beautiful forested islands dot the seascape and wind through the untouched islands in the San Juan's. Today visit the port of Friday Harbor. Here you'll enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the town's many intriguing boutiques and shops, or perhaps the Whale Museum. Depart for Canadian waters this afternoon; all eyes open for orca whales!
Day 15 Disembark in Seattle, Washington
During breakfast pass through the Hiram-Chittenden Locks and dock at Seattle's Historic Fishermen's Terminal for a 9:00 am disembarkation. A transfer to the Seattle airport or local hotel is included. Safe travels to all!
Itinerary Notes
Included in cruise fare:- All-inclusive of taxes & port fees
- Limo transfers
- Wine, beer, and premium spirits served onboard
- Accommodations in luxury staterooms with heated tile floors in every bathroom, Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattresses, flat screen DVD/TV, iPod docking stations, a hot tub and more
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1500, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | $850 per person |
| 90-61 days | $1600 per person |
| 60-46 days | 55% trip cost |
| 45-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Safari Quest
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 22
- Luxury Expedition Ship
While Safari Quest provides guests with an intimate experience, the comfortable staterooms and public spaces provide ample room to get away from it all. Enjoy an Alaska or Mexico luxury cruise and remote adventure.
Guests use the casually elegant salon to recap the day's activities, relax, read or watch a movie from our extensive video library on the wide flat screen TV and are always welcome at the yacht's bar, stocked with complimentary microbrews, fine wines, and premium liquors.
Fine cuisine, prepared by the yacht's executive chef, is served in the dining room at one sitting. Guests wear casual clothing to all meals.
Amenities
• An on-deck hot tub
• Onboard exercise equipment such as elliptical trainer and exercise bike
• A large screen TV/DVD in the salon
• A full-beam swim-step for ease in boarding the eight two-person sea kayaks and the high-speed skiff
• Hair dryers, bathrobes, iPod docking station/clock, binoculars and TV/DVD in each stateroom
• Heated tile floors in bathrooms
• Tempur-pedic® memory foam mattresses
• A library highlighting information on cruising destinations as well as fiction and other genres
• Video library containing hundreds of DVD titles
• Fishing in Alaska
• Snorkeling in Mexico
• Included bar stocked with premium spirits, fine wines and micro-brews
Accommodations
CAPTAIN STATEROOMS (4)
Feature king, queen or twin beds, a large sliding glass door opening to a small balcony, and private bath with shower.
COMMANDER STATEROOM (1)
Features queen bed, view window and private bath with shower.
MARINER STATEROOMS (5)
Feature king, queen, or twin beds, elevated port lights (not suitable for viewing) and private bath with shower.
SINGLE STATEROOM (1)
Features a single twin bed, view window and private bath with shower. Pullman berth available.
Ship Specifics
Length: 120
Beam: 28
Draft: 7
Cruise Speed: 11
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2006
Staterooms: 11
Guest Max: 22
Crew: 9
Routes: Alaska
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Single B1. Single twin bed, view window, private bath. |
 | Mariner C1, C2, C3, C4, C6. King, queen or twin beds, elevated port holes, private bath. |
 | Commander B2. Queen bed, view window, private bath. |
 | Captain A1, A2, A3 & A4. King, queen or twin beds, balcony, private bath. |
