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Kayaking through Alaska.

Wilderness Passages of Discovery

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Itinerary Highlights: - Cruise through the Inside Passage of British Columbia and Alaska - Glacier viewing in Endicott Arm - El Capitan Passage - Wildlife and whale watching - Kayak and skiff exploration in remote coves and passageways - Klawock village carving school and totems
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Seattle, Washington - Embark

Sail from Fishermen's Terminal through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks where you're lowered twenty feet into the Salish Sea, one of the earth's largest estuaries. This evening, make your way to an anchorage near the Olympic Peninsula as your Inside Passage small ship cruise gets underway.

Day 2: Friday Harbor / Salish Sea

Explore quaint Friday Harbor and its fascinating Whale Museum. Shaped and molded by the last ice age, forested islands dot the shores of the Salish Sea. Weave through the inlets of this yachter’s paradise—keeping watch for the resident orca pods—and sail northward into Canadian waters.

Day 3-4: Canada's Inside Passage

Mountains rise higher and fjords become more dramatic. Intricate waterways and fjords alongside temperate rainforests are ideal for sighting orca, seals, sea lions, sea otters, dolphins, porpoise, sea birds, and spotting bald eagles from on deck. Unlock the natural history of the area and discover how Native influences and the fishing and forest industries have shaped these sparsely-populated islands and communities.

Take in the pure, wilderness air and fill your days through the passage with splendid scenery, relaxation, and plenty of onboard activities. Your expedition team aims to entertain and keep you busy with engaging presentations, games, and enlightening narration. Pass the ghost town of Butedale, on British Columbia’s Princess Royal Island, before passing through Prince Rupert, BC and crossing the US/Canadian border into Alaska.

Day 5: Misty Fjords National Monument

Home to nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska—stunning glacial valleys filled with sea water, untouched wetlands and estuaries, and 3,000-foot vertical cliffs that are a haven for wildlife. Soak in the splendor of the world with an up-close look at this majestic, 2.3 million-acre wilderness.

Day 6: Ketchikan, Alaska

Alaska’s southernmost city and “salmon capital of the world” also claims fame to having the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles. Explore Tlingit culture, and the notorious Creek Street, once a red-light district in downtown Ketchikan.

Day 7: Tongass National Forest / El Capitan Passage

Surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, in El Capitan Passage, high forest and the El Capitan Cave are highlights. If the time is right, stop at Marble Island for freshly harvested oysters and fish from a local family.

Day 8: Klawock Native Village

Discover living history in Klawock—one of Alaska’s most authentic Tlingit villages. Locals share stories and the importance of carving in Alaskan culture. Visit the carvers' shed where the art of carving and restoring totems is passed on to the local youth.

Day 9: Chatham Strait Exploration

It’s Captain’s Choice today. Explore intricate passages and shores along Chatham Strait’s Kuiu or Baranof Islands.

Day 10: Frederick Sound

Lush forest, spectacular views, playtime, and wildlife—they are all in abundance. Watch the coast for birds, wolves, and black bears. Slip into a secluded cove to explore by skiff or paddle a kayak.

Day 11: Brothers Islands / Stephen's Passage

There’ll be plenty of wildlife viewing today. The area is the summer feeding ground for the largest concentration of humpback whales in the northern hemisphere.

Day 12: Endicott Arm/ Ford's Terror Wilderness

Be awed by blue ice and the calving white thunder at the face of Dawes Glacier. Tides permitting, explore the narrow passage of Ford’s Terror to admire magnificent domes. This evening, join the Captain in a farewell during dinner.

Day 13: Juneau, Alaska - Disembark

Your Alaska small ship cruise comes to an end as you disembark after breakfast and transfer directly to the Juneau airport or begin your independent journey.

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Navigator Cabin
Cabins B3 and B7 - B14. Queen / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.
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Cabins B15 and B16. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.
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Admiral Cabin
Cabins B1, C1, and C2. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.
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Cabin B2. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.
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Cabins A1 and A2. Separate sitting area with a step-out balcony. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.
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Cabin B6. Fixed queen bed, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.

Notes

- All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy.
- Children ages 8-13 are welcome on all sailings and will receive a $500 per child savings

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.

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