Overview
The ultimate way to explore the wildlife-rich wilderness of Southeast Alaska is aboard a historic 8-guest wooden motor yacht. We offer four week-long journeys, each one bringing you to an incredible array of bays, intertidal zones, and remote villages between Sitka, Petersburg, and Juneau. Depending on the itinerary you choose, you might find yourself navigating through ice floes to a calving saltwater glacier or watching brown bears feast on the returning salmon. After each day’s adventure, you’ll come back to your cozy vessel to sit on the shaded back deck with a glass of wine and watch amazing wildlife in the long Alaskan twilight.
The food by was absolutely outstanding—it was like dining every day in a three star restaurant. Captain Bill is an wonderful guy with great stories. He was able to navigate the many icebergs and got our small vessel right to the head of the Dawson Glacier!
— Loren P., Princeton, NJ
Note: This cruise is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as agent in booking your reservation with the ship operator. The itinerary, lecturers, and all other arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise line.
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-2
Sitka / Peril Strait (Sitka to Petersburg itinerary)
From charming Sitka, former capital of Russian Alaska, navigate to remote Krestof Sound, cross Peril Strait between mountainous Baranof and Chichagof islands, and kayak or glide by skiff along serene waterways. Each trip’s sailing itinerary varies a bit depending on tides and local weather.
Days 3-4
Chatham Strait / Tenakee Springs
At Chatham Strait, look for humpback whales and possibly see their signature bubble-net feeding. Visit remote Tenakee Springs, a community of homesteaders, and explore brown bear habitat. Back on board, Chef Tracie’s menus may include seared sockeye salmon, lamb burger, or braised chicken enchiladas.
Days 5-6
Baranof / Frederick Sound / Scenery Cove
Visit a salmon hatchery, walk to Baranof Hot Springs, with plenty of time to hike to Baranof Lake, and anchor off Admiralty Island to explore by kayak. Encounter Steller sea lions in Frederick Sound, and in Farragut Bay, perhaps meet the farm family who supplies the ship with fresh organic produce. From Scenery Cove, skiff across the Baird Glacier’s outflow river to explore a remarkable landscape, at once lunar and lush.
Days 7-8
Le Conte Glacier / Petersburg
Make your way through sculpted ice floes to view the Le Conte Glacier, the southernmost calving tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, 21 miles long and a mile wide. Arrive in Petersburg, a quintessential Alaskan fishing town, on Day 8 and depart.
Alaska: Journey to Sitka
