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Ice of the Inside Passage – Alaska Small Ship Cruise

Ice of the Inside Passage – Alaska Small Ship Cruise

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Description

Glaciers, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring forces, continue to carve and shape Southeast Alaska. As these magnificent “rivers of ice” flow downhill from their ice field accumulation zones, they splinter and calve (break off at the face). The resulting sound can be described as “white thunder”—a powerful rumble that must be experienced in person to fully appreciate. Dense, newly exposed ice boasts a brilliant blue color that is perfect for photography.
“Ice of the Inside Passage” will afford guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Margerie, Grand Pacific, Mendenhall, Sawyer, South Sawyer, Dawes, and LeConte glaciers—our most in-depth glacier offering to date! In addition, there may be opportunities to view the Lamplugh, Reid, Herbert, Eagle, and Sumdum glaciers as we transit the calm waters of the Inside Passage. Included in the itinerary fare is an exciting, high-speed jet boat adventure to the LeConte Glacier, plenty of time for viewing the region’s famous wildlife, kayaking, a call to the remote Alaska Native village of Kasaan, and more!

Trip Name
Ice of the Inside Passage - Alaska Small Ship Cruise
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Length: 47.5 meters Passenger Capacity: 49 (in twin Cabins) Built/Refurbished: 1980/2011 The 143-foot Baranof Dream features a shallow draft for navigating intimate coves and passages, a spacious bow for viewing fjords and glaciers, a covered outside deck and a relaxed cruising speed for optimum viewing of wilderness and wildlife. Cabins offer large viewing windows. The Lounge and Dining Room offer intimate venues to get to know your fellow travelers.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Sitka
Welcome to beautiful Sitka—the only community in Southeast Alaska that faces the open ocean waters of the Gulf of Alaska. We encourage you to arrive early and explore the community’s rich culture, history, and biodiversity. Then embark for the winding narrows north of town while searching for bald eagles, sea otters, bears, whales, and other wildlife.
Day 2 - Day 2 Glacier Bay National Park “Outer Bay"
Venture into Dundas Bay, within the confines of Glacier Bay National Park’s “Outer Bay.” In this secluded area, you’ll experience remarkable solitude as you paddle a shallow water coastline inaccessible to larger craft.
Day 3 - Day 3 Glacier Bay National Park
This remarkable national park fjord extends 65-miles, contains tidewater glaciers, and provides pristine habitat for a wide-array of wildlife, including both brown and black bears, wolves, mountain goats, Steller sea lions, and humpback whales. The highlight for many is the Margerie Glacier, which has been known for its dramatic calving displays.
Day 4 - Day 4 Juneau/Orca Point Lodge
Spend the day visiting highlights of the scenic capital city of Juneau. In downtown, we’ll tour the captivating Alaska State Museum. There will also be time to explore on your own. The area boasts a vibrant culinary scene with award-winning restaurants and food trucks, local breweries, and distilleries. You can delve into indigenous culture by exploring exhibits, art displays, and a clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center. Other options include the Alaska State Capitol, city museum, Mt. Roberts Tram, and life-size humpback whale statue, “Thaku”.End the day’s adventure with a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge, our own exclusive day lodge on Colt Island*. Enjoy the beautiful beach and a marine life viewing tank. Alaska crab and other delicious fare are served in the lodge, while s’mores are available at our beachside campfire.*The lodge stop is subject to availability. If scheduling conflicts preclude the lodge, an alternative evening activity will be determined by your captain and guide staff.
Day 5 - Day 5 Tracy Arm Fjord
Journey through Tracy Arm, a place the famous naturalist, John Muir, called, “a wild, unfinished Yosemite.” Renowned for its glaciers, pristine waterfalls, towering icebergs, abundant harbor seals, and granite cliffs that rise from sea level to 4,000 feet, this wilderness is often referred to by locals as one of the most scenic areas in the state.
Day 6 - Day 6 Endicott Arm Fjord
Enjoy an exciting kayak or skiff expedition in stunning Endicott Arm-a glacial fjord in the Tracy Arm Ford’s Terror Wilderness area. View the impressive Dawes Glacier at the head of the arm. Later, scout for humpback whales and other wildlife in Frederick Sound.
Day 7 - Day 7 Wrangell
Home to a little over 2,000 permanent residents, Wrangell is the only town in Alaska to have been under the jurisdiction of three flags and ruled by four nations—the Tlingit, Russia, England, and the United States. Enjoy several options to explore this colorful history, including a guided tour and a trip to the Wrangell Museum. Visit the intriguing state historic park, Petroglyph Beach, which contains the highest concentration of petroglyphs in Southeast Alaska.
Day 8 - Day 8 Kasaan
Walk an enchanted forest path laden with intricately carved totem poles to the Chief Son-i-Hat Whale-House,— the only remaining traditional Haida longhouse in the United States. Inside stand four original house posts, or “Gáats,” that were most likely carved at Old Kasaan in about 1880.
Day 9 - Day 9 Ketchikan
Disembark in Ketchikan, otherwise known as Alaska’s “First City” and “Salmon Capital of the World.” Transportation to your hotel or the airport is complimentary on the day of disembarkation. We encourage you to spend some time immersing yourself in the rich history and maritime culture of the town. 
Day 10 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
11-06-202519-06-2025USD $6,395Category A
11-06-202519-06-2025USD $6,895Category AA
11-06-202519-06-2025USD $7,395Category AAA
11-06-202519-06-2025USD $8,795Deluxe
11-06-202519-06-2025USD $9,495Deluxe Suite
29-06-202507-07-2025USD $6,395Category A
29-06-202507-07-2025USD $6,895Category AA
29-06-202507-07-2025USD $7,395Category AAA
29-06-202507-07-2025USD $8,795Deluxe
29-06-202507-07-2025USD $9,495Deluxe Suite
15-07-202523-07-2025USD $6,395Category A
15-07-202523-07-2025USD $6,895Category AA
15-07-202523-07-2025USD $7,395Category AAA
15-07-202523-07-2025USD $8,795Deluxe
15-07-202523-07-2025USD $9,495Deluxe Suite
31-07-202508-08-2025USD $6,395Category A
31-07-202508-08-2025USD $6,895Category AA
31-07-202508-08-2025USD $7,395Category AAA
31-07-202508-08-2025USD $8,795Deluxe
31-07-202508-08-2025USD $9,495Deluxe Suite
16-08-202524-08-2025USD $6,395Category A
16-08-202524-08-2025USD $6,895Category AA
16-08-202524-08-2025USD $7,395Category AAA
16-08-202524-08-2025USD $8,795Deluxe
16-08-202524-08-2025USD $9,495Deluxe Suite
01-09-202509-09-2025USD $6,395Category A
01-09-202509-09-2025USD $6,895Category AA
01-09-202509-09-2025USD $7,395Category AAA
01-09-202509-09-2025USD $8,795Deluxe
01-09-202509-09-2025USD $9,495Deluxe Suite
15-05-202623-05-2026USD $6,595Category A
15-05-202623-05-2026USD $7,195Category AA
15-05-202623-05-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
15-05-202623-05-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
15-05-202623-05-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite
31-05-202608-06-2026USD $6,595Category A
31-05-202608-06-2026USD $7,195Category AA
31-05-202608-06-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
31-05-202608-06-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
31-05-202608-06-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite
18-06-202626-06-2026USD $6,595Category A
18-06-202626-06-2026USD $7,195Category AA
18-06-202626-06-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
18-06-202626-06-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
18-06-202626-06-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite
04-07-202612-07-2026USD $6,595Category A
04-07-202612-07-2026USD $7,195Category AA
04-07-202612-07-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
04-07-202612-07-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
04-07-202612-07-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite
30-07-202607-08-2026USD $6,595Category A
30-07-202607-08-2026USD $7,195Category AA
30-07-202607-08-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
30-07-202607-08-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
30-07-202607-08-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite
15-08-202623-08-2026USD $6,595Category A
15-08-202623-08-2026USD $7,195Category AA
15-08-202623-08-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
15-08-202623-08-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
15-08-202623-08-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite
31-08-202608-09-2026USD $6,595Category A
31-08-202608-09-2026USD $7,195Category AA
31-08-202608-09-2026USD $7,695Category AAA
31-08-202608-09-2026USD $8,995Deluxe
31-08-202608-09-2026USD $9,795Deluxe Suite

Inclusions

    • Guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with seven glaciers, including Margerie, Grand Pacific, Mendenhall, Sawyer, South Sawyer, Dawes, and LeConte.
    • The sound of glaciers calving can be described as "white thunder" and must be experienced in person to fully appreciate.
    • The itinerary includes an exciting, high-speed jet boat adventure to the LeConte Glacier, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and a call to the remote Alaska Native village of Kasaan.
    • Newly exposed ice boasts a brilliant blue color that is perfect for photography.
    • In addition to the seven glaciers, there may be opportunities to view the Lamplugh, Reid, Herbert, Eagle, and Sumdum glaciers as the ship transits the calm waters of the Inside Passage.

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