Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor and Kodiak

Arrive in Anchorage and travel to Seward, a historic town that serves as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Board the ship, settle in, and enjoy your first meal on board while getting acquainted with your surroundings for the next 11 days.

Kenai Fjords National Park, established in 1980, protects more than 600,000 acres of Alaska’s glacial landscape. The park is home to tidewater glaciers, diverse wildlife, and rugged coastal scenery. The 936-square-mile Harding Icefield feeds many of these glaciers, shaping the fjords where land and sea meet.

Embark on a wild and untamed journey to Kodiak Island and experience the breathtaking beauty of rugged landscapes and pristine waters. Paddle through calm bays on kayaking excursions, keeping an eye out for playful sea otters and majestic eagles soaring above. Each day presents new activities for water ops and wildlife watching, revealing nature's pure magic. Explore the spectacular volcanic islands of the Aleutian chain and the Inside Passage, essential habitats for marine mammals and over 40 million seabirds, representing more than 30 species.

A landscape teems with life beneath your feet, inhabited by creatures that reconnect you with the wild. Katmai was established in 1918 to protect the volcanically devastated region surrounding Novarupta and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Today, Katmai National Park and Preserve also safeguards 9,000 years of human history and vital habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears.

Alaska Peninsula Refuge presents a breathtakingly dramatic landscape made up of active volcanoes, towering mountain peaks, rolling tundra, and rugged, wave-battered coastlines. When the salmon are running, Ugashik Lakes and streams attract brown bears in great numbers.

No lines, no waiting! Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least-visited places in the National Park System. This landscape is a vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," as it is home to a massive six-mile-wide, 2,500-foot-deep volcanic crater formed during a massive eruption 3,500 years ago.

Looking at the petrified logs and stumps along the shores of Unga Island, and understanding that they are the remnants of a sequoia or metasequoia forest buried as a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago is a moment only UnCruise can take you. The petrified forest tells the story of the passage of species between Asia and America, and helps portray the climate and environment of the Aleutian Arc before humans inhabited Alaska. The waters off the Shumagin Islands are also known for whale sightings; keep a lookout along the horizon.

Depending on weather and wildlife, your expedition team selects the day’s activities to ensure the maximum adventure possible. Options may include paddling or skiffing alongside volcanic islands, or exploring remote coves alive with seabirds, sea lions, and other wildlife.

Today's adventure takes you to Akutan Island, home to the active Mount Akutan volcano. Despite its fiery nature, the island offers diverse landscapes perfect for exploration, from volcanic terrain to lush hillsides dotted with wildflowers and berries. Hiking beneath the shadow of the volcano unveils hidden coves and secluded beaches, while kayaking along the rocky shorelines promises encounters with wildlife such as whales, orcas, eagles, and sea otters. With its remote location and pristine beauty, Akutan Island beckons adventurers seeking an unforgettable experience in coastal Alaska.

Today, you'll explore the town of Unalaska. You'll dock in Dutch Harbor, the final stop of your trip. But the adventure doesn't end here. Take in the sights of the Church of the Holy Ascension—a national landmark and the oldest church building in Alaska, the World War II Museum, the Museum of the Aleutians, or explore by hiking. Check out Bunker Hill and explore Dutch Harbor, best known for being the home harbor of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch.

Enjoy one last breakfast with new friends. Then, transfer to the Dutch Harbor airport to catch your flight.