Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive into Sitka, Alaska's historic port town, and settle into your included hotel. Prepare for the upcoming family adventure aboard the Baranof Dream, a cruise that makes science come to life for kids and their families, while creating memories to last a lifetime and having tons of fun at the same time. There’s something new to see, do and learn around every bend.
As the Baranof Dream cruises through Southeast Alaska, daily activities give kids provides personal experience in the Last Frontier with boots-on and hands-on learning opportunities.
Kids will learn about the geology of the region, collecting and identifying rocks. Budding biologists and naturalists will identify indigenous plants and animals. The maritime environment is the perfect place to learn about nautical charts and terms, and study the tides and intertidal zones. Kids will find their way to treasure in the rain forest on a geocaching expedition. Social Sciences activities will cover the demographics of the region, plus the economics and culture of the areas and people visited. Kids will get to make traditional arts and crafts in cultural classes.
Day 2: Sea Otter Quest / Embark
Spend time exploring Sitka’s popular attractions: Sheldon Jackson Museum, Russian Bishops house and St. Michaels Cathedral. Board a deluxe tour boat for a “Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest” exploration of beautiful Sitka Sound. Home to marine mammals, Sitka sound counts humpback, and killer (orca) whales, sea otters, and Steller sea lions amongst the abundant wildlife. Embark the Baranof Dream and set sail.
Day 3: Petersburg
Tour Petersburg including the Norwegian Dancers. Afternoon Wildlife and Scenic Exploration of Fredrick Sound.
Day 4: Tracy Arm
Explore Tracy Arm Fjord. View the Sawyer Glaciers, Skiff Excursions.
Day 5-6: Hobart Bay
Spend time doing activities like the Alaskans, such as kayaking, Skiff rides and All-Terrain Vehicles. Also, learn about tide cycles, intertidal zones, beach walk, camp fire, geology, logging, plant and animal identification, navigation, and more.
Day 7: Juneau & Orca Point Lodge
Tour the state capital, including the Mendenhall Glacier and State Museum. Orca Point Lodge for a locally harvested king crab and seafood dinner, marine life touch-tank, beach fire and other activities.
Day 8: Hoonah & Icy Straits
Explore Icy Straits including world famous Pt. Adolphus for Humpback Whale watching. Stop at the Icy Strait Points old cannery site for a nature walk, explore the cannery museum and operational canning line.
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Category A
Averaging 109 sq. ft. Six cabins on the main deck equipped with one queen and one single bed, picture window, and private bathroom with shower.
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Category AA
Averaging 105 sq. ft. Ten cabins on the upper deck equipped with two twin beds, picture window, wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
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Category AAA
Averaging 116 sq. ft. Four cabins on the upper deck equipped with one queen bed, and either two chairs or one twin bed. Large picture window, wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
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Deluxe
Averaging 110 sq. ft. Three cabins on the bridge deck equipped with one queen bed with either two chairs or an additional twin bed (or bunk bed) in the sitting room. Large picture window, wardrobe, private bathroom with shower.
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Deluxe Suite
Averaging 210 sq. ft. Two cabins on the upper deck equipped with one queen bed with two chairs (or replaced with one twin bed or one twin bunk bed), large picture window, wardrobe, and private bathroom with shower.
Notes
Discount for a 3rd or 4th guest in the same stateroom will be 15% off the regular rate regardless of age,
Children 15 & under receive a 15% discount.
Prices are per person and in USD. Single supplement are 50% of the cabin rates.
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!
Meyer Smolen
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2 hours ago
Erin made things easier than I thought possible. So good at answering questions in a timely manner and explaining all. I feel she looks out for me.
Fran Folkman
2 hours ago
Very personable and knowledgeable! Able to answer questions and provide advice based on personal experiences.
Robert Thompson
3 hours ago
Erin is a seasoned travel planner and is very personable. She is a good listener and uses our questions and concerns to make the trip just as we want it. She is very good at moving the booking process along and meticulous with the details.
This is why we came back to have her plan this trip for us.
Lynn Oveson
19 hours ago
Erin C. was incredibly helpful and thorough. I had answers immediately or within the same day.
Marilyn Snook
1 day ago
Great follow through and help in what needed to be done to have a safe successful trip !