Whales and Sea Kayaking aboard the Catalyst
Alaska’s Inside Passage
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Transfer by taxi (on your own) to the expedition vessel, docked in downtown Juneau. Trip members are welcomed on board at 12:00 pm to stow gear and become familiar with the vessel. The ship gets underway at 12:30 pm, headed south down Gastineau Channel and out into Stephens Passage, and you'll keep an eye out for bald eagles and orcas. As the ship makes its way southward, enjoy a buffet lunch and have an orientation and safety meeting, and you're likely to spot the first icebergs while entering the inlet of Endicott Arm. The first night is spent anchored at Limestone Inlet. This evening or tomorrow you'll enjoy an introduction to kayaking. There are six doubles and three single kayaks available for guests to use. No prior experience is necessary. The guide is a trained instructor and kayaking will be done in protected waters. The doubles are very stable for the beginner and the singles allow experienced kayakers to exercise their skills. You may also take a skiff ride up the river to look for bear, jumping salmon, and nesting waterfowl. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n\r\nExploring the Inside Passage: Southeast Alaska is one of the few places in North America largely untouched since the first explorers trod through its ancient forests 200 years ago. Following in the wake of the naturalist John Muir, who was deeply inspired by Alaska's wild grandeur, you'll cruise a glorious stretch of wilderness where glaciers crackle in lovely fjords and the sea is filled with whales, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions. Along the way, pass countless miles of old-growth forests of spruce, hemlock, and cedar, home to bears and bald eagles. 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The ship then heads to a seldom-visited anchorage called Ford's Terror, which has been called “a flooded Yosemite Valley.” At Ford's Terror, navigate between 5,000-foot granite faces, the mists clinging to their precipices, with the vessel is suspended in crystal-clear water. You'll have the chance to explore on foot, and later kayak through the tidal rapids (at slack water) into the majestic inner fjord—this is a spectacular and little-visited realm. Overnight aboard the ship.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Ford's Terror \/ Pack Creek Zoological Reserve, Admiralty Island","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Hike the highlands of Ford's Terror, a unique glacial-born ecosystem of alpine, bog and forest, and view the raging tidal rapids from above. You then head out to Endicott Arm, watching for bear, moose, wolves, and whales. Tides permitting, you may stop to hike in meadow and woods along the way. Crossing Stephen's Passsage and rounding Point Hugh, enter Seymour Canal. This 25-mile-long inlet is home to the highest concentration of bald eagles in southeast Alaska, and its rich waters support a large population of energetic Dall's porpoise. Your destination today is the Pack Creek Zoological Reserve, where brown bears and humans have lived in close proximity for over 60 years; the bears have had generations to become accustomed to the presence of people. This is by far the best brown bear viewing opportunity in southeast Alaska. Arriving in the afternoon, go ashore until the Rangers go off duty in the early evening. If this activity is not available, you will explore another area of Admiralty Island to search for brown bear and experience their habitat. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n\r\nBrown Bears: This famous mammal is very much a part of the natural world in Alaska. Brown bears and grizzly bears are technically the same species, Ursos arctos (although the brown bears on Alaska's Kodiak Island are classified as a distinct subspecies from those on the mainland). Brown bears resemble their close relative, the black bear, Ursos americanus, but are generally larger, with a more prominent shoulder hump and longer claws. Color is not helpful in differentiating brown bears from black bears because both species have many color phases. They weigh the least in the spring or early summer, gaining weight rapidly during late summer and fall and at their fattest just prior to denning. At this time, most mature males weigh between 500 and 900 pounds. Males may reach 22 years and females may live to 26. Brown bears consume a wide variety of foods. Common foods include berries, grasses, horsetails, cow parsnips, fish, ground squirrels, and plant roots. Except for females with offspring and breeding animals, bears are typically solitary, avoiding other bears except where food sources are concentrated, such as streams where salmon swim upstream to spawn.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":4,"Headline":"Stephens Passage \/ Admiralty Island","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Heading into Frederick Sound en route to Admiralty Island, keep a sharp lookout for whales. This is prime salmon spawning habitat, along with the brown bears that come down to the rivers this time of year to feed on them. Here you enjoy an estuary paddle, allowing the tide to take you into bear territory. At low tide, walk into their habitat and learn about their amazing contribution to the forests of Southeast Alaska. Overnight aboard the ship.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"The Brothers \/ Thomas Bay","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Today, you are bound for The Brothers, a group of small islands positioned in the middle of Frederick Sound. Along the way, be on the lookout for humpback or orca whales. This is one of the prime summer feeding grounds for the migratory humpback and it is a rare transit if a few are not encountered. The ship's captain may shut down the engine and just drift, watching them feed or breach, and listening to their songs with the hydrophone. The tides being right, explore the tidepools and then head out to view the Stellar sea lions. If the humpbacks are in view, spend some time shadowing their movements. Later, head south down the sound for Thomas Bay and watch for black bear on the beaches, anchoring at Scenery Cove. Take the skiff along the glacial river and hike on the extensive glacial moraine that lies at the foot of Baird Glacier, standing on its ice. On Day 7, celebrate your shared experiences at a festive Farewell Dinner. Overnight aboard the ship. each day\r\n\r\nHumpback Whales: Now on the endangered species list, humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) are baleen whales distinguished by their extremely long flippers, sometimes almost a third of the length of the entire animal. They have a small dorsal fin often seen when the animal is beginning to dive. Adults reach up to 55 feet in length. Like other baleen whales, adult females at any given age are usually larger than males. Humpbacks undertake epic long-distance migrations to temperate or tropical wintering areas. There they spend the winter breeding and bearing their young after a gestation of 11 or 12 months. During spring, the animals migrate back to Alaska where food is abundant. Humpback whales that summer in the north Pacific are from three separate stocks that winter in Mexico, Hawaii, and the western Pacific. Whales that summer in Alaska are primarily from the Hawaii group. Although the actual time it takes whales to migrate is not well known, one whale identified in Alaska was seen 39 days later in Hawaii, having traveled a distance of 2,800 miles.\r\n","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Petersburg \/ Depart","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"With a relaxing morning, tie up at the dock in scenic Petersburg at about 10:00 am. In the event that a pod of whales is seen on our way to Petersburg, disembarkation time may vary. Set between mountains and glaciers on the north end of Mitkoff Island in Frederick Sound, Petersburg was originally a summer home of the Tinglit tribes. In the early 1900s, it was homesteaded by Norwegian fishermen, earning it the name “Little Norway.” That heritage is still celebrated in the town, and fishing is the mainstay of the economy. The town is only accessible by boat or by air.\r\n\r\nNote: The goal is to enjoy the most remote wilderness experience possible. While there is a planned itinerary, each trip differs slightly depending upon the time of the tidal currents, the weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The expedition vessel averages three to four hours of running per day, allowing plenty of opportunity for exploring on foot and by kayak.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":9,"DayTo":9,"Headline":"Petersburg, Alaska \/ Thomas Bay","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Arrive in Petersburg, Alaska, a working fishing town with a strong Norwegian heritage. Transfer by taxi (on your own) to the ship, docked near downtown Petersburg. Trip members are welcomed on board at 12:30 pm to stow their gear and get familiar with the vessel. The ship gets underway at 1:15 pm, headed north out Wrangell Narrows and into Frederick Sound. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board and an orientation and safety meeting.\r\n\r\nYour first night is spent anchored at Scenery Cove in Thomas Bay. Tides permitting, a boat ride and a hike provide a unique opportunity to explore Baird Glacier's cobbled outwash plain and a chance to touch the glacier's icy foot. This evening, enjoy an introduction to kayaking. There are six doubles and three single kayaks available for guests to use. The guide is a trained instructor and kayaking will be in protected waters. The doubles are very stable for the beginner, and the singles allow experienced kayakers to exercise their skills. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n \r\nExploring the Inside Passage: Southeast Alaska is one of the few places in North America largely untouched since the first explorers trod through its ancient forests 200 years ago. Following in the wake of the naturalist John Muir, who was deeply inspired by Alaska's wild grandeur, you'll cruise a glorious stretch of wilderness where glaciers crackle in lovely fjords and the sea is filled with whales, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions. Along the way, pass countless miles of old-growth forests of spruce, hemlock, and cedar, home to bears and bald eagles. With just a few hours of cruising each day, there is plenty of time for walking, wildlife watching, or sea kayaking all in the company of an on-board naturalist who shares insights into the local botany, natural history, and native culture.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":10,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Frederic Sound \/ The Brothers","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Get underway in the early morning hours to make the slack tide across the spit and back into Frederick Sound. The ship is bound for The Brothers, a group of small islands positioned in the middle of Frederick Sound. Along the way, be on the alert for humpback or orca whale sightings. This is one of the prime summer feeding grounds for the migratory humpback and it is a rare transit if a pod is not encountered. The captain may shut down the engine and just drift, watching them feeding or breaching, and listening to their songs with the hydrophone. Later, drop the hook in an idyllic anchorage where the sounds of breathing whales, Steller sea lions hauled out close by, or the screech of an eagle drift across the water. Here you can explore a temperate rainforest and test your kayak skills. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n\r\nHumpback Whales: Now on the endangered species list, humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) are baleen whales distinguished by their extremely long flippers, sometimes almost a third of the length of the entire animal. They have a small dorsal fin often seen when the animal is beginning to dive. Adults reach up to 55 feet in length. Like other baleen whales, adult females at any given age are usually larger than males. Humpbacks undertake epic long-distance migrations to temperate or tropical wintering areas. There they spend the winter breeding and bearing their young after a gestation of 11 or 12 months. During spring, the animals migrate back to Alaska where food is abundant. Humpback whales that summer in the north Pacific are from three separate stocks that winter in Mexico, Hawaii, and the western Pacific. Whales that summer in Alaska are primarily from the Hawaii group. Although the actual time it takes whales to migrate is not well known, one whale identified in Alaska was seen 39 days later in Hawaii, having traveled a distance of 2,800 miles.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":11,"DayTo":11,"Headline":"The Brothers \/ Pack Creek Zoological Reserve, Admiralty Island","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Leaving Brother's Cove, head north along Admiralty Island's eastern shoreline. Passing Point Hugh, enter Seymour Canal. This 23-mile-long inlet is home to the highest concentration of bald eagles in southeast Alaska, and its rich waters support a large population of energetic Dall's porpoise. Your destination today is the Pack Creek Zoological Reserve, where brown bears and humans have lived in close proximity for over 60 years; the bears have had generations to become accustomed to the presence of people. This is by far the best brown bear viewing opportunity in southeast Alaska. Arriving in the afternoon, go ashore until the Rangers go off duty in the early evening. If the reserve is not available to visit, you will explore another area of Admiral Bay in search of brown bears. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n\r\nBrown Bears: This famous mammal is very much a part of the natural world in Alaska. Brown bears and grizzly bears are technically the same species, Ursos arctos (although the brown bears on Alaska's Kodiak Island are classified as a distinct subspecies from those on the mainland). Brown bears resemble their close relative, the black bear, Ursos americanus, but are generally larger, with a more prominent shoulder hump and longer claws. Color is not helpful in differentiating brown bears from black bears because both species have many color phases. They weigh the least in the spring or early summer, gaining weight rapidly during late summer and fall and at their fattest just prior to denning. At this time, most mature males weigh between 500 and 900 pounds. Males may reach 22 years and females may live to 26. Brown bears consume a wide variety of foods. Common foods include berries, grasses, horsetails, cow parsnips, fish, ground squirrels, and plant roots. Except for females with offspring and breeding animals, bears are typically solitary, avoiding other bears except where food sources are concentrated, such as streams where salmon swim upstream to spawn.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":12,"DayTo":12,"Headline":"Wood Spit \/ Endicott Arm","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Getting underway in the early morning hours, travel up Stephens Passage toward Wood Spit and Endicott Arm. Watch for whales along the way, stopping to listen to them breathe as they prepare to dive for krill or bubble net for herring. Reaching Wood Spit, the terminal moraine of Dawes Glacier, take a hike for an introduction to the fascinating geology of this glacial area, its Tlingit culture, and Gold Rush history. The spit is frequented by deer, wolf, nesting bald eagles, and an array of water birds. The crew will drop a few crab pots to pick up on the way out in a few days. Overnight aboard the ship.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":13,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Ford's Terror \/ Endicott Arm","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Awake to the heartbeat rhythm of the Washington diesel as the expedition vessel dodges icebergs and winds its way into the fjord. Along the way, watch for bear and moose. It is 27 miles up Endicott Arm to the face of Dawes Glacier, where you can linger for awhile to witness the calving and booming of the bergs. The ship makes its way to a seldom-visited anchorage called Ford's Terror, which has been called “a flooded Yosemite Valley,” to enjoy the late light of Alaska's summer from the perspective of a sea kayak, surrounded by 5,000-foot granite faces, the mists clinging to the precipices, with the vessel suspended in crystal-clear water. Kayak through the tidal rapids (at slack water, of course) and paddle into the majestic inner fjord.\r\n\r\nOn one morning, hike the highlands of Ford's Terror, a unique glacier-born ecosystem of alpine, bog, and forest, and view the raging tidal rapids from above. You'll then head out of Endicott Arm, watching for bear, moose, wolves, and whales. The group may stop for a walk through a meadow frequented by brown bears before continuing north. Tonight, celebrate your shared experiences at a festive Farewell Dinner. 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Spend time in Alaska's capital or extend your adventure to Denali National Park.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":2,"Headline":"Juneau \/ Ford's Terror (Juneau to Petersburg itinerary)","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"From Juneau, head into Stephens Passage, watching for bald eagles and orcas, and have an introduction to kayaking (no prior experience is necessary). The first icebergs are likely to be seen as the ship enters fjord-like Endicott Arm and sails to the face of Dawes Glacier, where you'll witness the calving and booming of the bergs. A skiff ride upriver often reveals jumping salmon and nesting waterfowl. In Ford's Terror, known as “a flooded Yosemite Valley,” the ship navigates between 5,000-foot granite faces, and you can explore on foot and by kayak in this spectacular and little-visited realm.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"Seymour Canal \/ Pack Creek Zoological Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Watching for bears, moose, and whales, enter Seymour Canal, home to the highest concentration of bald eagles in southeast Alaska. At the Pack Creek Zoological Area, enjoy excellent brown-bear viewing. At Admiralty Island, enjoy an estuary paddle, and at The Brothers Islands, you'll be in one of the prime summer feeding grounds of migratory humpback whales—it is a rare transit if a few are not encountered. The Captain may shut down the engine so you can watch them and listen to their songs with the hydrophone. From some of the ship's anchorages, the sound of breathing whales or the call of an eagle frequently drifts across the evening calm.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Baird Glacier \/ Scenery Cove \/ Petersburg","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Head south to Thomas Bay and watch for black bear on the beaches, anchoring at Scenery Cove. Take the skiff along the glacial river and hike on the extensive glacial moraine that lies at the foot of Baird Glacier. 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Overview
Glaciers crackle, bald eagles soar, and the sea is filled with whales, orcas, and porpoises. Explore the majesty of the Inside Passage the ideal way, on the Catalyst, a historic 12-guest vessel that can maneuver around icebergs, follow whales, get close to glaciers, and tuck into tiny coves that bigger vessels wouldn't even dream of approaching. Enjoy days filled with sea kayaking, hiking, and exploring tide pools, all in the company of a naturalist who is an expert on the botany, natural history, and native culture of this magnificent region. Back on board after a day of adventure, savor delightful sea-totable meals prepared by the talented on-board chef. This is the way to experience the Inside Passage!
Arrive: Juneau, Alaska (or reverse)
Depart: Petersburg, Alaska (or reverse)
Highlights
- Explore one of Alaska's prime wildlife areas by historic 12-guest vessel
- Sea kayak amid icebergs and beneath towering granite walls
- Hike on glacial moraine and in old-growth cedar, hemlock, and spruce forests
- Watch calving glaciers, soaring bald eagles, and breaching whales
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Note: This trip is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as an agent in booking your reservation with the operator. Please download the Rate Sheet in the Dates & Pricing section to see the full pricing details and contact our Cruise Collection Specialists to check availability.
From Juneau, head into Stephens Passage, watching for bald eagles and orcas, and have an introduction to kayaking (no prior experience is necessary). The first icebergs are likely to be seen as the ship enters fjord-like Endicott Arm and sails to the face of Dawes Glacier, where you'll witness the calving and booming of the bergs. A skiff ride upriver often reveals jumping salmon and nesting waterfowl. In Ford's Terror, known as “a flooded Yosemite Valley,” the ship navigates between 5,000-foot granite faces, and you can explore on foot and by kayak in this spectacular and little-visited realm.
Watching for bears, moose, and whales, enter Seymour Canal, home to the highest concentration of bald eagles in southeast Alaska. At the Pack Creek Zoological Area, enjoy excellent brown-bear viewing. At Admiralty Island, enjoy an estuary paddle, and at The Brothers Islands, you'll be in one of the prime summer feeding grounds of migratory humpback whales—it is a rare transit if a few are not encountered. The Captain may shut down the engine so you can watch them and listen to their songs with the hydrophone. From some of the ship's anchorages, the sound of breathing whales or the call of an eagle frequently drifts across the evening calm.
Head south to Thomas Bay and watch for black bear on the beaches, anchoring at Scenery Cove. Take the skiff along the glacial river and hike on the extensive glacial moraine that lies at the foot of Baird Glacier. Depart on Day 8 from Petersburg.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
At time of reservation: 20% of trip cost
100 days prior to departure: Balance
*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Minimum fee: 50% of deposit
91-150 days prior to departure: 100% of deposit
90 days or less: 100% of trip cost
*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.
Included
- Expert leadership of a Trip Naturalist and Captain
- Accommodations aboard a 75-foot research vessel
- All meals
- Beer and wine
- Kayaks, paddles, radios, PFDs (life jackets), and boat safety gear
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Tea, coffee, juices, and water station
- Use of muckboots for the duration of the trip
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to crew
- Optional travel insurance
- Toiletries
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Catalyst
Days 1-7 (7 nights)
The 75-foot research vessel is a historic wooden boat that accommodates up to 12 guests. Constructed in 1932 as a marine research boat, she can maneuver around icebergs, follow whales, get close to glaciers, and tuck into tiny coves that most passenger vessels wouldn't even dream of approaching. Delicious meals, including freshly-caught seafood, are served by the chef in the warm, wood-paneled salon, and a fleet of kayaks (six doubles and three singles) on board add to the spirit of exploration and discovery.
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What the Trip is Like
This trip is Level 1+, Easy to Moderate, according to our trip grading system. The expedition vessel serves as a mobile base camp. You'll explore remote coastlines and fjords by day, then enjoy the comfort of the ship in the evening for good food, fine company, and a comfortable bunk. With just a few hours of cruising each day, there is plenty of time for walking, wildlife watching, or sea kayaking all in the company of an on-board naturalist who shares insights into the local botany, natural history, and native culture.
No previous kayaking experience is required. Unlike whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking skills can be learned quickly and easily. The waters of the Inside Passage are protected from the open ocean and are generally calm. It is not the intention to kayak on stormy days or when sea conditions are truly "rough" with high winds and waves (such occasions are infrequent in these waters during the summer). Nevertheless, unpredictability is the rule for the weather in Alaska, and good kayaking weather throughout cannot be guaranteed. And with such a comfortable "mother ship," you can always opt out of any kayaking or hiking to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and the great views from on board. Please note: Climbing a ship's ladder to access skiff and kayaks during excursions is required.
Be prepared for temperatures ranging from the low 30sF to a high of 70F. Southern Alaska has a marine climate, which means rain is to be expected at some point on every trip. The rain itself is often a gentle mist, casting an aura of magic and mystery over the land. We hope for sunshine but recommend that you plan for wet, cool weather. You will be comfortable as long as your rain gear is adequate!
Layered clothing works best in the changing weather conditions typical of the Pacific Northwest Coast and Southeast Alaska. Layers are easier to pack and more versatile than a single heavy coat. Don't bring down jackets or ski clothes (they don't dry well in the damp climate). Good rain gear is essential; it will enable you to remain comfortable in the wind or rain. Bring your high rubber boots (or use the ones provided on board) for wading and for use in the kayaks and small boats (you will wear these everywhere you go).
Meals onboard are elegant, locally sourced, and artfully presented. Fresh ingredients come from local providers whenever possible, including organic farmers, and fish is bought directly from local fishers. Complimentary beer and wine is offered on board. You are welcome to bring any special wines, liquors, and mixers you enjoy. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea are always available.
Every trip aboard a small ship can -- and should -- be slightly different. This is our planned itinerary, but if conditions and wildlife, whether on land or sea, present us with special opportunities, we'll alter our course and head that way to experience it. Our itineraries are leisurely, we don't rush past hundreds of miles of beautiful coves and inlets to stay on schedule, and we don't travel at night. A flexible attitude and an openness to the unexpected keep the adventure alive on these voyages.
Client Testimonials
"This trip was awesome. We enjoyed it so much and the crew was great. We saw so much wildlife! The sunsets and scenery were more than we could have hoped for."
Beth H.
Bonita Springs, FL
"This was by far one of the best things I've done in my life. The itinerary made the most of the stunning wildlife and landscapes in Alaska and it was supported by a passionate crew whose enthusiasm was infectious. I'd recommend this trip to anyone and everyone!"
Blair W.
London, England
"The scenery, kayaking, whale watching and hiking made it very memorable, and the food was over-the-top great!"
Bob B.
Bethesda, MD
"Fabulous experience, the trip of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second of it. And the food was over-the-top wonderful, as were the wines."
Carol M.
Durham, NC
"This small boat adventure was outstanding! Amazing food, very knowledgeable naturalist, great captain and engineer. The small number of passengers made it really fun and we received very personalized service and interactions."
Cindy S.
Woodside, CA
"An amazing trip. We seemed to have Alaska's Inland Passage all to ourselves, sharing it only with an array of whales and mountain goats plus bears and sea lions. The scenery was gorgeous; the crew knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We enjoyed gourmet cuisine at every meal. This is absolutely, positively the ideal way to travel!"
Colleen C.
Oxnard, CA
"The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and fun! We enjoyed breathtaking scenery and many spontaneous wildlife experiences."
Dan & Brigid M.
Salinas, CA
"Fabulous! My first visit to Alaska and I want to come back."
Darcel G.
Lahaina, HI
"A trip of a lifetime. A perfect way for my husband and I to have celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary."
David & Kerry R.
Port Alberni, BC
"The trip was quite incredible. The crew was fantastic, the itinerary extremely well planned, and we ate well, slept well, and had a compatible group of guests. It was only just a taste of Alaska—we are ready to come back!"
Elaine A.
New Rochelle, NY
"The crew was absolutely fabulous! This trip exceeded my expectations—I definitely plan to return to Alaska in the not-too-distant future, and I will be recommending this trip to my fellow teachers. Lastly, the gourmet meals prepared by our wonderful chef Michael were exquisitely delicious!"
Felipe O.
Lake Elsinore, CA
"We felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. In addition to navigating, our captain was on the lookout for wildlife and always made certain we had the best look! He was wonderful with the kids on board, welcoming them into the pilot house and teaching them about his job. The naturalist was knowledgable about wildlife as well as plant life; she was really engaging. Our chef made the most delicious meals and it was something we looked forward to each day. And, the boat's engineer keep the boat running smoothly at all times."
James M.
Earlysville, VA
"Fabulous trip. The itinerary brings the Inside Passage ‘up close and personal.’ The crew, one and all, are professional, capable, and fun to be around."
Jane T.
Unionville, CT
"My second WT trip and I can't wait for the next one!"
Jennifer T.
Guttenberg, NJ
"The food aboard the ship was AMAZING, with fresh and beautiful ingredients. We are all foodies and were blown away. The crew were beautiful human beings, incredibly attentive to every need, and made us feel special all the while keeping us safe. We were blessed to get to know them in our seven days with them and shed some tears on the day we docked in Juneau. We felt like we were leaving our friends."
Lisa G.
Sebastopol, CA
"Would do it again in a heartbeat. Great boat, crew, and fellow travelers. Excellent food."
Lynne F.
Hastings, NE
"We couldn't have expected more from this trip in terms of intimate exposure to wild nature. The crew is fantastic and each one of them brought an extra dimension to the trip."
Margit T.
San Anselmo, CA
"Unbelievable trip. We saw and experienced so many things that we never expected to."
Melina G.
New York, NY
"The boat is beautiful, the food divine, and the scenery unparalleled. We loved every minute."
Melissa A.
San Francisco, CA
"The ship was so comfortable. The owners (captain and wife-naturalist) were super professional and so responsive to individuals in a low-key way. They are pros! And the cook was phenomenal."
Meredith C.
Washington, DC
"The trip was great! Beautiful scenery, great boat, and the crew and trip leader were the best. They went out of their way to see you had an enjoyable trip."
Nancy G.
West Salem, WI
"The trip was absolutely fantastic. The crew (captain, chef, naturalist, and engineer) were the best ever. They attended to the guests as though they were their favorite family members. All members of the trip and crew bonded and felt really connected. Hans (the Captain) welcomed us on the bridge and in the captain's quarters and always informed us about our passage and everthing on the boat and on shore. Michael (the chef) prpared the most unbelievable meals I have ever eaten. His meals (three times a day) were better than any high end restraurant I have ever eaten in. He attended to all of my wife's dietary restrictions and prepared special meals just for her. Sarah the naturalist guided us on hikes and in kayaks. She was informative, funny, charming, and best of all seemed to know everything. Lastly, but by no means least, Shane (the engineer) was always available to answer questions, show us the 1932 diesel engine, and show us how to set crab/shrimp pots. He was always there on the spot ready to help with everything."
Nick D.
Bend, OR
"This was the best trip ever. Hiking, kayaking, glaciers, bears, whales, sea lions—magical! This happily did not resemble a cruise ship and we loved the adventure!"
Peter & Kay L.
Westport, MA
"The food on board was worth 1 Michelin star!"
Pierre O.
Houston, Texas
"A superb experience in every way."
Stan K.
Raleigh, NC
"This was a fabulous way to travel the Alaskan Inside Passage, a wonderland of beauty and inspiring vistas. The crew really made the trip memorable and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We saw so much wildlife everywhere we turned and spent one serene day kayaking with humpback whales that was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It just could not have been better."
Suzanne E.
Healdsburg, CA
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Trip Levels
With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
- Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
- Argentina: Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
- Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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Tides permitting, a boat ride and a hike provide a unique opportunity to explore Baird Glacier's cobbled outwash plain and a chance to touch the glacier's icy foot. This evening, enjoy an introduction to kayaking. There are six doubles and three single kayaks available for guests to use. The guide is a trained instructor and kayaking will be in protected waters. The doubles are very stable for the beginner, and the singles allow experienced kayakers to exercise their skills. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n \r\nExploring the Inside Passage: Southeast Alaska is one of the few places in North America largely untouched since the first explorers trod through its ancient forests 200 years ago. Following in the wake of the naturalist John Muir, who was deeply inspired by Alaska's wild grandeur, you'll cruise a glorious stretch of wilderness where glaciers crackle in lovely fjords and the sea is filled with whales, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions. Along the way, pass countless miles of old-growth forests of spruce, hemlock, and cedar, home to bears and bald eagles. With just a few hours of cruising each day, there is plenty of time for walking, wildlife watching, or sea kayaking all in the company of an on-board naturalist who shares insights into the local botany, natural history, and native culture.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":10,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Frederic Sound \/ The Brothers","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Get underway in the early morning hours to make the slack tide across the spit and back into Frederick Sound. The ship is bound for The Brothers, a group of small islands positioned in the middle of Frederick Sound. Along the way, be on the alert for humpback or orca whale sightings. This is one of the prime summer feeding grounds for the migratory humpback and it is a rare transit if a pod is not encountered. The captain may shut down the engine and just drift, watching them feeding or breaching, and listening to their songs with the hydrophone. Later, drop the hook in an idyllic anchorage where the sounds of breathing whales, Steller sea lions hauled out close by, or the screech of an eagle drift across the water. Here you can explore a temperate rainforest and test your kayak skills. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n\r\nHumpback Whales: Now on the endangered species list, humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) are baleen whales distinguished by their extremely long flippers, sometimes almost a third of the length of the entire animal. They have a small dorsal fin often seen when the animal is beginning to dive. Adults reach up to 55 feet in length. Like other baleen whales, adult females at any given age are usually larger than males. 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Your destination today is the Pack Creek Zoological Reserve, where brown bears and humans have lived in close proximity for over 60 years; the bears have had generations to become accustomed to the presence of people. This is by far the best brown bear viewing opportunity in southeast Alaska. Arriving in the afternoon, go ashore until the Rangers go off duty in the early evening. If the reserve is not available to visit, you will explore another area of Admiral Bay in search of brown bears. Overnight aboard the ship.\r\n\r\nBrown Bears: This famous mammal is very much a part of the natural world in Alaska. Brown bears and grizzly bears are technically the same species, Ursos arctos (although the brown bears on Alaska's Kodiak Island are classified as a distinct subspecies from those on the mainland). Brown bears resemble their close relative, the black bear, Ursos americanus, but are generally larger, with a more prominent shoulder hump and longer claws. Color is not helpful in differentiating brown bears from black bears because both species have many color phases. They weigh the least in the spring or early summer, gaining weight rapidly during late summer and fall and at their fattest just prior to denning. At this time, most mature males weigh between 500 and 900 pounds. Males may reach 22 years and females may live to 26. Brown bears consume a wide variety of foods. Common foods include berries, grasses, horsetails, cow parsnips, fish, ground squirrels, and plant roots. Except for females with offspring and breeding animals, bears are typically solitary, avoiding other bears except where food sources are concentrated, such as streams where salmon swim upstream to spawn.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":12,"DayTo":12,"Headline":"Wood Spit \/ Endicott Arm","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Getting underway in the early morning hours, travel up Stephens Passage toward Wood Spit and Endicott Arm. Watch for whales along the way, stopping to listen to them breathe as they prepare to dive for krill or bubble net for herring. Reaching Wood Spit, the terminal moraine of Dawes Glacier, take a hike for an introduction to the fascinating geology of this glacial area, its Tlingit culture, and Gold Rush history. The spit is frequented by deer, wolf, nesting bald eagles, and an array of water birds. The crew will drop a few crab pots to pick up on the way out in a few days. Overnight aboard the ship.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":13,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Ford's Terror \/ Endicott Arm","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Awake to the heartbeat rhythm of the Washington diesel as the expedition vessel dodges icebergs and winds its way into the fjord. Along the way, watch for bear and moose. It is 27 miles up Endicott Arm to the face of Dawes Glacier, where you can linger for awhile to witness the calving and booming of the bergs. The ship makes its way to a seldom-visited anchorage called Ford's Terror, which has been called “a flooded Yosemite Valley,” to enjoy the late light of Alaska's summer from the perspective of a sea kayak, surrounded by 5,000-foot granite faces, the mists clinging to the precipices, with the vessel suspended in crystal-clear water. Kayak through the tidal rapids (at slack water, of course) and paddle into the majestic inner fjord.\r\n\r\nOn one morning, hike the highlands of Ford's Terror, a unique glacier-born ecosystem of alpine, bog, and forest, and view the raging tidal rapids from above. You'll then head out of Endicott Arm, watching for bear, moose, wolves, and whales. The group may stop for a walk through a meadow frequented by brown bears before continuing north. Tonight, celebrate your shared experiences at a festive Farewell Dinner. 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Spend time in Alaska's capital or extend your adventure to Denali National Park.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":2,"Headline":"Juneau \/ Ford's Terror (Juneau to Petersburg itinerary)","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"From Juneau, head into Stephens Passage, watching for bald eagles and orcas, and have an introduction to kayaking (no prior experience is necessary). The first icebergs are likely to be seen as the ship enters fjord-like Endicott Arm and sails to the face of Dawes Glacier, where you'll witness the calving and booming of the bergs. A skiff ride upriver often reveals jumping salmon and nesting waterfowl. In Ford's Terror, known as “a flooded Yosemite Valley,” the ship navigates between 5,000-foot granite faces, and you can explore on foot and by kayak in this spectacular and little-visited realm.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"Seymour Canal \/ Pack Creek Zoological Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Watching for bears, moose, and whales, enter Seymour Canal, home to the highest concentration of bald eagles in southeast Alaska. At the Pack Creek Zoological Area, enjoy excellent brown-bear viewing. At Admiralty Island, enjoy an estuary paddle, and at The Brothers Islands, you'll be in one of the prime summer feeding grounds of migratory humpback whales—it is a rare transit if a few are not encountered. The Captain may shut down the engine so you can watch them and listen to their songs with the hydrophone. From some of the ship's anchorages, the sound of breathing whales or the call of an eagle frequently drifts across the evening calm.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Baird Glacier \/ Scenery Cove \/ Petersburg","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Head south to Thomas Bay and watch for black bear on the beaches, anchoring at Scenery Cove. Take the skiff along the glacial river and hike on the extensive glacial moraine that lies at the foot of Baird Glacier. 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We enjoyed it so much and the crew was great. We saw so much wildlife! The sunsets and scenery were more than we could have hoped for."},{"GuestNames":"Blair W.","GuestLocation":"London, England","GuestReview":"This was by far one of the best things I've done in my life. The itinerary made the most of the stunning wildlife and landscapes in Alaska and it was supported by a passionate crew whose enthusiasm was infectious. I'd recommend this trip to anyone and everyone!"},{"GuestNames":"Bob B.","GuestLocation":"Bethesda, MD","GuestReview":"The scenery, kayaking, whale watching and hiking made it very memorable, and the food was over-the-top great!"},{"GuestNames":"Carol M.","GuestLocation":"Durham, NC","GuestReview":"Fabulous experience, the trip of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second of it. And the food was over-the-top wonderful, as were the wines."},{"GuestNames":"Cindy S.","GuestLocation":"Woodside, CA","GuestReview":"This small boat adventure was outstanding! Amazing food, very knowledgeable naturalist, great captain and engineer. The small number of passengers made it really fun and we received very personalized service and interactions."},{"GuestNames":"Colleen C.","GuestLocation":"Oxnard, CA","GuestReview":"An amazing trip. We seemed to have Alaska's Inland Passage all to ourselves, sharing it only with an array of whales and mountain goats plus bears and sea lions. The scenery was gorgeous; the crew knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We enjoyed gourmet cuisine at every meal. This is absolutely, positively the ideal way to travel!"},{"GuestNames":"Dan & Brigid M.","GuestLocation":"Salinas, CA","GuestReview":"The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and fun! We enjoyed breathtaking scenery and many spontaneous wildlife experiences."},{"GuestNames":"Darcel G.","GuestLocation":"Lahaina, HI","GuestReview":"Fabulous! My first visit to Alaska and I want to come back."},{"GuestNames":"David & Kerry R.","GuestLocation":"Port Alberni, BC","GuestReview":"A trip of a lifetime. A perfect way for my husband and I to have celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary."},{"GuestNames":"Elaine A.","GuestLocation":"New Rochelle, NY","GuestReview":"The trip was quite incredible. The crew was fantastic, the itinerary extremely well planned, and we ate well, slept well, and had a compatible group of guests. It was only just a taste of Alaska—we are ready to come back!"},{"GuestNames":"Felipe O.","GuestLocation":"Lake Elsinore, CA","GuestReview":"The crew was absolutely fabulous! This trip exceeded my expectations—I definitely plan to return to Alaska in the not-too-distant future, and I will be recommending this trip to my fellow teachers. Lastly, the gourmet meals prepared by our wonderful chef Michael were exquisitely delicious!"},{"GuestNames":"James M.","GuestLocation":"Earlysville, VA","GuestReview":"We felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. In addition to navigating, our captain was on the lookout for wildlife and always made certain we had the best look! He was wonderful with the kids on board, welcoming them into the pilot house and teaching them about his job. The naturalist was knowledgable about wildlife as well as plant life; she was really engaging. Our chef made the most delicious meals and it was something we looked forward to each day. And, the boat's engineer keep the boat running smoothly at all times."},{"GuestNames":"Jane T.","GuestLocation":"Unionville, CT","GuestReview":"Fabulous trip. The itinerary brings the Inside Passage ‘up close and personal.’ The crew, one and all, are professional, capable, and fun to be around."},{"GuestNames":"Jennifer T.","GuestLocation":"Guttenberg, NJ","GuestReview":"My second WT trip and I can't wait for the next one!"},{"GuestNames":"Lisa G.","GuestLocation":"Sebastopol, CA","GuestReview":"The food aboard the ship was AMAZING, with fresh and beautiful ingredients. We are all foodies and were blown away. The crew were beautiful human beings, incredibly attentive to every need, and made us feel special all the while keeping us safe. We were blessed to get to know them in our seven days with them and shed some tears on the day we docked in Juneau. We felt like we were leaving our friends."},{"GuestNames":"Lynne F.","GuestLocation":"Hastings, NE","GuestReview":"Would do it again in a heartbeat. Great boat, crew, and fellow travelers. Excellent food."},{"GuestNames":"Margit T.","GuestLocation":"San Anselmo, CA","GuestReview":"We couldn't have expected more from this trip in terms of intimate exposure to wild nature. The crew is fantastic and each one of them brought an extra dimension to the trip."},{"GuestNames":"Melina G.","GuestLocation":"New York, NY","GuestReview":"Unbelievable trip. We saw and experienced so many things that we never expected to."},{"GuestNames":"Melissa A.","GuestLocation":"San Francisco, CA","GuestReview":"The boat is beautiful, the food divine, and the scenery unparalleled. We loved every minute."},{"GuestNames":"Meredith C.","GuestLocation":"Washington, DC","GuestReview":"The ship was so comfortable. The owners (captain and wife-naturalist) were super professional and so responsive to individuals in a low-key way. They are pros! And the cook was phenomenal."},{"GuestNames":"Nancy G.","GuestLocation":"West Salem, WI","GuestReview":"The trip was great! Beautiful scenery, great boat, and the crew and trip leader were the best. They went out of their way to see you had an enjoyable trip."},{"GuestNames":"Nick D.","GuestLocation":"Bend, OR","GuestReview":"The trip was absolutely fantastic. The crew (captain, chef, naturalist, and engineer) were the best ever. They attended to the guests as though they were their favorite family members. All members of the trip and crew bonded and felt really connected. Hans (the Captain) welcomed us on the bridge and in the captain's quarters and always informed us about our passage and everthing on the boat and on shore. Michael (the chef) prpared the most unbelievable meals I have ever eaten. His meals (three times a day) were better than any high end restraurant I have ever eaten in. He attended to all of my wife's dietary restrictions and prepared special meals just for her. Sarah the naturalist guided us on hikes and in kayaks. She was informative, funny, charming, and best of all seemed to know everything. Lastly, but by no means least, Shane (the engineer) was always available to answer questions, show us the 1932 diesel engine, and show us how to set crab\/shrimp pots. He was always there on the spot ready to help with everything."},{"GuestNames":"Peter & Kay L.","GuestLocation":"Westport, MA","GuestReview":"This was the best trip ever. Hiking, kayaking, glaciers, bears, whales, sea lions—magical! This happily did not resemble a cruise ship and we loved the adventure!"},{"GuestNames":"Pierre O.","GuestLocation":"Houston, Texas","GuestReview":"The food on board was worth 1 Michelin star!"},{"GuestNames":"Stan K.","GuestLocation":"Raleigh, NC","GuestReview":"A superb experience in every way."},{"GuestNames":"Suzanne E.","GuestLocation":"Healdsburg, CA","GuestReview":"This was a fabulous way to travel the Alaskan Inside Passage, a wonderland of beauty and inspiring vistas. The crew really made the trip memorable and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. We saw so much wildlife everywhere we turned and spent one serene day kayaking with humpback whales that was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 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If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please call Wilderness Travel at 1-800-368-2794 and ask for the<\/p>","System_References":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T07:50:51 --><p>We'd be happy to put you in touch with a past client that has traveled with us on this trip.<\/p>","System_Visit_Our_Website":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T07:51:32 --><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\">www.wildernesstravel.com<\/a>, you can find out about added departures, last-minute deals, and special WT Expeditions that aren't listed in our catalog. You can also access a complete library of our detailed itineraries and browse the customized reading guides for each of our adventures.<\/p>","System_Helpful_Links":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T07:52:03 --><p>Wilderness Travel has compiled a list of useful websites for travelers. 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You can learn more about the policy on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/toucan\/travel-insurance\">website<\/a>.<\/p>","System_Purchased_Insurance":"","System_Questions?":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T13:47:31 --><p>Our Area Specialists are you single point of contact and would be happy to answer any questions about yout trip!<br \/>800.368.2794 | 510.558.2488<\/p>","System_Travel_Insurance":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-01-27T07:58:05 --><p>We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance. You can take advantage of a comprehensive Travel Protection Plan designed for Wilderness Travel by Travelex, or purchase other insurance on your own. See our website for details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance\">www.wildernesstravel.com\/insurance<\/a><\/p>","System_Make_it_Your_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:18 --><p>The prices above are for the ready-to-book adventure outlined in this Detailed Itinerary, a popular option that has been handcrafted by our Area Specialists to include the best of every destination. While many travelers choose to book this tour as is, our Area Specialists are also happy to work with you to customize this Private Journey to suit your specific interests and style of travel. We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, offer hotel upgrades (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!<\/p>","System_Signing_up_for_a_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:42 --><p>Early reservations are recommended since accommodations often sell out far in advance. Please call 1-800-368-2794 and ask for our [Africa Manager] or email us at [africa@ wildernesstravel.com] with any questions that you may have about this trip. To reserve your Private Journey, we will need to know your preferred dates of travel. We will then check availability and send you a proposed itinerary with exact pricing for your adventure. We can typically hold a provisional booking for one week. At that time, we must collect your initial deposit or accommodations will be released. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-02-13T09:24:57 --><p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. 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