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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Roundtrip Juneau - Example 8 Day Cruise aboard Wilderness Adventurer
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Journey round-trip from Juneau on an 8-day adventure aboard the Wilderness Discoverer. Paddle through Icy Strait and Neka Bay, where sea lions and kelp forests thrive. Spend two full days exploring Glacier Bay National Park, with views of Margerie and John Hopkins Glaciers. Hike forest trails on Chichagof Island, known for its large bear population, and watch for whales feeding in Frederick Sound—cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions rest on rocky shores. At Tracy Arm, glide among floating ice and the towering Twin Sawyer Glaciers. Each day offers guided hikes, kayaking, and wildlife encounters. End your voyage back in Juneau with lasting memories of Alaska’s raw wilderness.
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Highlights
  • Spend three spectacular days in unique Glacier Bay National Park
  • Keep your eye out for bears, humpbacks & if you’re lucky, a wolf sighting
  • Visit Margerie and Grand Pacific Glacier with a park ranger aboard
  • Hike the outwash field of glaciers down the Fairweather Mountain Range
Activity Level: Variable
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
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Day 1: Juneau, Alaska | Embark

Begin the journey with a welcome aboard and take time to get settled. Share a toast with fellow travelers before the ship departs Juneau. As the voyage begins, take in the quiet surroundings of Alaska’s coastal wilderness and prepare for a week of exploration.

Day 2: Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glaciers

Wake early and look outside. Granite cliffs rise above the water, glaciers are visible in the distance, and ice floats by the vessel. Cruise past harbor seals resting on ice and watch for mountain goats on the cliffs. Waterfalls flow down the Coastal Mountains. If tides allow, a skiff ride enters the narrow fjord for a closer view of the walls and ice. Kayaking may be available depending on conditions.

Day 3: Frederick Sound

Misty spouts on the horizon signal what is in store. Humpback whales are in the neighborhood. As you navigate whale-rich waters, your expedition team has the day’s adventures ready. Paddle at your own pace, watch for sea stars and shorebirds along the shoreline, or charge ahead on a longer kayak journey or a guided hike into the heart of the Tongass. Skiff tours, snorkeling opportunities, and hikes offer another perspective on this wildlife-filled region. Either way, today is about going big in whale country.

Day 4: Chichagof Island

Today, you explore the wild coastline of Chichagof Island in search of the elusive coastal brown bear. This remote area is rich with life and offers some of the best bear-viewing opportunities in Southeast Alaska. Your captain and expedition leader take you deep into bear territory using their expert local knowledge. Activities include shoreline walks, kayaking, skiff rides, and up-close (but safe) bear spotting from the water. This is a day of awe-inspiring encounters with nature at its most raw.

Day 5-6: Glacier Bay National Park

Spanning 3.3 million acres, just shy of the size of Connecticut, Glacier Bay National Park is vast, wild, and mostly unexplored. But you are not most visitors. Today, you venture deep into the park where you can kayak, skiff, hike glacial ridges, moraine walks, or even all-day paddle. Watch for mountain goats, sea lions, puffins, and, if you are lucky, a surprise whale sighting. You have two full days here, plenty of time to absorb its grandeur.

Start your morning with a deep breath of glacier-fresh air. Today’s adventures are yours to shape, whether you choose an all-day paddle through kelp-lined channels, a wilderness trek through spruce and hemlock forest, or a skiff ride to tucked-away inlets, this is your chance to fully immerse yourself in the quiet magic of this remote, rugged corner of Alaska. Moraine walks and skiff tours may also be available.

Day 7: Icy Strait or Neka Bay

Ease into the day with sunrise stretches on deck and a strong cup of coffee as your expedition team scouts the best opportunities for exploration. Today is all about flexibility and immersion, with options to kayak at your own pace, join an all-day paddle, set out on a shore walk, or venture deeper on a bushwhack hike that reveals the raw textures of Alaska’s wild landscapes. Skiff rides open access to otherwise unreachable stretches of coastline, while open paddles and yak-and-walk combinations let you shape the day moment by moment alongside your naturalist guides, who bring the region’s ecology, geology, and sense of place to life. Back onboard, unwind in the hot tub as the scenery drifts past, then gather this evening for a celebratory Captain’s Dinner and a slideshow of the week’s highlights, thoughtfully curated by your expedition team.

Day 8: Juneau, Alaska | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you cruise back into Juneau. Say farewell to the crew and your fellow adventurers. Then it is off to the airport or on to the next leg of your Alaskan journey with an UnCruise hotel stay or land tour.

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Book now and receive 10% savings when you book your 2027 Alaska trip early. *Does not include Aleutians.

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Book now and save $500 per person on all 2026 Alaska’s Glacier Wilderness sailings aboard the Safari Quest and $500 per person on select sailings aboard the Wilderness Legacy, Wilderness Discoverer, and Wilderness Adventurer.

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$4,400 2-3 travelers
Navigator cabin on Wilderness Adventurer
Navigator
Main Deck, cabins 200-208, 210. Queen or twin beds, private bath with shower and view window.
Wilderness Adventurer' Trailblazer Cabin
Trailblazer
Observation Deck, cabins 301-302, 307-320. Queen bed or twin beds, private bath with shower and view window
Wilderness Adventurer's Pathfinder Cabin
Pathfinder
Observation deck, cabins 303-306. Outside entry, double bed with private bath with shower and view window.
Single cabin on Wilderness Adventurer
Compass/Single
Main Deck, cabin 202. Twin bed; view window; private bath with shower

Notes

Due to the nature of your explorations, itineraries are guidelines and may change in order to maximize wildlife and natural encounters. Variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur.
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Park and Entrance Fees 
  • Premium spirits, wine, beer & non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day
  • Port Fees & Taxes for 2027 AK departures are included in the cruise fare
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Optional snorkeling: arranged and paid for locally.
  • Port Fees & Taxes for 2026 AK departures not included in the cruise fare

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