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A dessert prepared by the chef, inspired by a traditional Filipino treat
A packed lunch for our adventure onshore today in Security Bay
A quick photo opportunity before heading into the forest
A quiet moment by the waters of Crab Bay
A spot to grab a coffee at the Alaska Railroad's Anchorage Depot
Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic - Adventure Class
Alaska Railroad Route
Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic on Adventure Class with seats with large picture windows
Alaska SeaLife Center in Anchorage
An awesome but incomplete shot of our fantastic crew
Another deer antler found, featuring the UnCruiser on his 10th trip
Arrival at Talkeetna Train Depot
Aurora, the Honorary Mayor of Talkeetna
Beautiful Downtown of Talkeetna
Busy port of Seward
Catching a breather after the trail
Catching the Northern Lights from the deck of the Wilderness Discoverer
Common area on Denali Star
Complimentary sea sickness medication available onboard.
Complimentary transfer provided by Talkeeta Alaskan Lodge
Complimentary transfer to Seward Windsong Lodge from Seward Train Depot
Descending into Juneau, Alaska with a view from above
Discovered a deer antler along the trail
Dogwood building at the Seward Windsong Lodge
Each cabin gets its own locker for boots and life jackets
Enjoying the free binoculars onboard
Exploring downtown Juneau, Alaska at night
Facade of Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Fastfood dinner at the hotel after a tiring train ride back to Anchorage
Fireplace in Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Forest Trail map in Bartlett Cove
Free breakfast onboard Denali Star for GoldStar travelers
Free cocktail for GoldStar travelers
Free use of boots onboard Wilderness Discoverer
Gearing up for a landing, zodiac-style
Gift shop at the Alaska Railroad's Anchorage Depot.
Glacier facial, courtesy of our awesome guide
GoldStar Baggage Sizing
Hello Aurora Borealis onboard Wilderness Discoverer
Hiking Security Bay
Historic Merchants Wharf in Juneau, Alaska
Home of the Cat Mayor of Talkeetna
Kayaks on board the Wilderness Discoverer
Layover in Incheon International Airport
Let's take a selfie
Lobby of the Seward Windsong Lodge
Local music festival in Juneau
Luggage Tags and Name Tag onboard UnCruise's Wilderness Discoverer
Lunch in Security Bay
Lunch onboard Orca Voyager - Kenai Fjords Cruise
Map of Seward Windsong Lodge
Margerie Glacier making a cold cameo in the back
Midnight in Talkeetna
My distance away from Manila
My room at the Seward Windsong Lodge for 2 nights
My transfer from the Juneau Port to Airport
Note in UnCruise's Hospitality Room in Juneau
Onboard dining and bar service available for purchase in the Wilderness Café
One of the daily schedules posted onboard
One of the free cocktails I sipped onboard
One of the many delicious meals on the Wilderness Discoverer
Orca sighting on my Kenai Fjords Cruise.
Orca Voyager
Our guide showing off glacier mud with a smile
Overview map of our 8-day cruise journey.
Polar Plunge
Postcards from Alaska to the Philippines
Rest stop with Reid Glacier behind us
Scenic View en route to Seward
Selfie time in Reid Glacier
Selfie time in Tracy Arm Fjord!
Ship Book with all the crew members and UnCruise Adventurers
Simply beautiful, Tracy Arm Fjord
Snacks onboard Wilderness Discoverer
Tahku - The Whale Sculpture in Juneau, Alaska
The Hangar on the Wharf in Juneau
Tourist Map of Juneau
Tracy's King Crab Shack in Juneau
Train to Talkeetna
UnCruise's Wilderness Discoverer docked before the embarkation
Upper dome car onboard Coastal Classic Adventure Class
View of the Denali in Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Walking sticks available to borrow for free
Watching Margerie Glacier come into view from the deck
Water bottle rental onboard Wilderness Discoverer
Welcome drink onboard Wilderness Discoverer
Welcome to Bartlett Cove
Welcome to Juneau, Alaska
Welcome to the US! Arrival in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Wilderness Discoverer docked in Bartlett Cove
Wilderness Discoverer during embarkation
One of the kayaking activities
All aboard the Denali Star GoldStar Service—luxury rail travel with panoramic views
Sampling the floating ice – can’t resist! LOL
Sipping hot chocolate on a zodiac—such a fun moment!
The Alaska Railroad Depot in Anchorage—time to embark on a rail adventure!
Whales, Glaciers, and Railroads: A Journey Through Alaska's Wild Beauty
  1. Welcome to Juneau, A Taste of Alaska and King Crab
  2. UnCruise Experience and the Wilderness Discoverer
  3. Glaciers, Wildlife, and Quiet Moments in Glacier Bay
  4. Glacier Bay National Park, A Wilderness Adventure
  5. Snorkeling, Orcas, and the Aurora in Alaska
  6. Glacial Giants and Polar Plunge Thrills – Tracy Arm & Beyond
  7. Anchorage Snapshot: A Travel Pause Before the Next Adventure
  8. Talkeetna and Denali Views: Rail Journey to Alaska’s Heart
  9. Seward and Kenai Fjords: Cruise, Wildlife, and the Final Adventure

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