Take this 8-day cruise on the Chichagof Dream for a fun-filled adventure with the activities on the program to be able to visit Alaska from Juneau to Sitka. The exciting program includes everyday activities like guided hikes around Hobart Bay, discovering Baranof Island's "Waterfall Coast," kayaking in a glacial fjord, surveying marine life in Frederick Sound, and more. You'll spend most of your time in outlying areas while sailing between Juneau and Sitka, including Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. A trip to the company's exclusive Orca Point Lodge is also included in the package.
Highlights
Experience Glacier Bay National Park's wilderness
Visit Frederick Sound for humpback whales and other marine creatures.
Hike on many trails in Sitka and get a wider view of the beautiful city
Kayak along Baranof Island's renowned Waterfall Coast
This remarkable national park fjord extends 65 miles, contains eight tidewater glaciers, and provides pristine habitat for a expedition of wildlife, including both brown and black bears, wolves, mountain goats, Steller sea lions, and humpback whales. The highlight for many is the Margerie Glacier, known for its dramatic calving displays. A Glacier Bay National Park Service Ranger narrates the day's programanand a Native Huna Tlingit interpretive naturalist joins us to reveal traditional cultural ties to this ancient treasure. End the day in Bartlett Cove to enjoy a rainforest path, the inspiring Tlingit tribal house, and a fully articulated humpback whale skeleton.
Begin the day with an unscripted exploration of Southeast Alaska. Your captain and crew will search for wildlife, including the area’s famous humpback whales. End the day's adventure with a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge, an exclusive day-lodge on Colt Island. Enjoy a Tlingit cultural presentation, as well as the beautiful grounds, beach, and marine life touch-tank. Dine on Alaskan salmon, Alaskan king crab, or prime rib from the warmth of the lodge, or nestled next to a beachside bonfire.
Enjoy an exciting kayak expedition in Endicott Arm, a glacial fjord in the Tracy Arm Ford’s Terror Wilderness area. Paddle the turquoise fjord water amidst icebergs, guided by a crew member. Board your ship’s expedition skiff for a journey into Ford’s Terror, a narrow fjord that earned its name when a 19th century seafarer discovered the power of its current. View the impressive Dawes Glacier, an active tidewater glacier at the head of Endicott Arm.
Through an exclusive agreement with a local Alaska Native organization, guests have private access to the beautiful wilderness of Hobart Bay. Enjoy guided hikes, kayaking, skiff rides, or sipping your favorite beverage and enjoying Alaskan snacks near a campfire. A variety of marine life and birds frequent this area, as well as black bears and other terrestrial animals.
Scout for humpback whales and other marine mammals in Frederick Sound. Humpbacks are famous for behavior that lends itself to incredible viewing and photography, such as tail lobbing, lunge feeding, pectoral slapping, breaching, and picturesque dives that showcase their massive flukes. Other opportunities for in-depth exploration include the protected waters or shores of Security Bay, Skanax Bay, Pybus Bay, and The Brothers islands.
Day 7: Rainforest Hike & Baranof Island's Waterfall Coast
Spend the day exploring remote, Inside Passage wilderness. Hike a rainforest trail, featuring towering spruce and hemlock trees and lush undergrowth. Your knowledgeable guide will provide commentary on the indigenous plants and wildlife of the area. Explore Baranof Island’s charming shoreline dubbed “The Waterfall Coast” and savor an opportunity to kayak a protected bay in the area.
Day 8: Sitka, Alaska | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark in Sitka. Transfer to the airport or your hotel is complimentary.
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Category A
Averaging 105 sq. ft. Two twin beds, porthole windows, spacious wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
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Category AA
Averaging 109 sq. ft. Two twin beds, picture windows (room 301 & 302 have one window), spacious wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
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Category AAA
Averaging 109 sq. ft. One queen bed or two twin beds, a large picture window, spacious wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
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Deluxe
Averaging 155 sq. ft. One queen bed or two single beds, a large picture window, spacious wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
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Deluxe Suite Main Deck
Averaging 218 sq. ft. Two-room suite, each with option of queen bed, two twin beds, or bunk beds. Large picture windows, wardrobe, two private bathrooms with showers.
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Deluxe Suite Upper Deck
Averaging 208 sq. ft. One queen bed, two large picture windows, wardrobe, vanity, comfortable sitting area, private bathroom with shower.
Initial deposit is 15%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000.00 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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