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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage & San Juan Islands

Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage & San Juan Islands

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Description

Whales and wildlife, kayaking and hiking. Thirteen days take you through Canada’s Inside Passage and Southeast Alaska—plus remote wilderness, native culture, and Pacific Northwest natural history.

Trip Name
Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage & San Juan Islands
Days
13
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Ship Length: 232 ft Passenger Capacity: 84 Built: 1993 Four decks are fully equipped for comfort and action. From the exercise equipment and lounge chairs on the deck, the twin hot tubs on the upper deck, the bow viewing area on the lounge deck to the library and dining room on the main deck, everything you need is within easy reach. The lounge has a large flat-screen TV featuring closed-circuit channels that include a GPS map of the location of the ship and an under-bow camera. The lounge also has a limited library, filled with wildlife encyclopedias and binoculars to be used for wildlife-spotting. The dining room features open seating. Meals are served tableside at set times, unless the activities have taken you far afield, in that case you will take a boxed lunch with you. Unlimited beverages, alcoholic and non-, are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options are available (though giving advanced notice to your Adventure Specialist will make sure you’ll have plentiful of options). Onboard AmenitiesEZ Dock launch platform; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; underwater bow-mounted camera; two on-deck hot tubs; fitness equipment and yoga mats, and movie and book library.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 Seattle Embarkation
Ah, the Emerald City! Check-in at the hospitality center and later, board your ship and settle in. Fishermen’s Terminal, UnCruise's home in Seattle, you travel through the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where it’s a 20 foot drop into the Salish Sea. Adieu, Seattle. (D)
Day 2 - DAY 2 Olympic National Park
Hike in Olympic National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by rainforest, old-growth forest, and top of the world 360-degree views. Then, you'll either trek at Hurricane Ridge or explore Lake Crescent. On a clear day, you can see Canada across to the Straits of Juan de Fuca. (BLD)
Day 3 - DAY 3 Canada's Inside Passage
Mountains rise higher. Fjords get deeper. It’s a day of intricate waterways and cruising for critters, keeping watch for black bears on shore, including the elusive spirit bear. Civilization slips away as you enter remote waters leading north through British Columbia. Surf-happy dolphins and porpoise like to catch a ride on the bow wave. Your captain and crew are on the lookout and give the call of a sighting. Aiming to entertain and educate over the next days, your expedition team is at the ready. Natural history, Native influences, and their favorite trivia games, too. (BLD)
Day 4 - DAY 4 Canada's Inside Passage Continues
Take your cup of joe to the bow. The world wakes up with you. Bald eagles watch the ship along its course from tree tops. Islands to the west, inlet-etched mainland to the east. Your captain and mates navigate twisting passages. Harbor seals spend their days on rocky islets. Breathe in the fresh air and take in miles of forested wilderness. See a waterfall and old abandoned cannery that come into view. That’s Butedale. Slow down and take it all in as forested fjords roll by. In the lounge, your bartender mixes up the daily special. Take the challenge and play a few friendly hands of cards with your shipmate. (BLD)
Day 5 - DAY 5 Canada's Inside Passage, Cruise Narrow Channels
Today, you sail through the northern-most portion of Canada's wild Inside Passage and enter Alaska's. Check out the bridge–it's an ideal spot to look for whales and other wildlife including the elusive blonde Spirit Bears. Also see what the crew has in store today. Maybe a cooking or cocktail demonstration or a galley tour. Or maybe learn more about navigation from the crew, and try your hand at tying knots! This evening, we cross the border into Alaska. (BLD)
Day 6 - DAY 6 Misty Fjords National Monument
There are places on the planet that completely overcome you. This is one of them. The beauty. The peace. The sense of place you feel. Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. And that alone is a lot to consider. Glacial valleys filled with sea water. Sheer 3,000-foot cliffs. Sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, all find safe haven here. Kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay and you find it’s just as easy to paddle and go, as it is to sit and float and take it all in. Or skiff to the base of a waterfall for a fjord-released shower. The area’s affectionate nickname, “The Yosemite of the North,” is deserved. (BLD)
Day 7 - DAY 7 Ketchikan
In Ketchikan, connect with the Tlingit Culture. Tribal leader and local legend Joe Williams, known as Ka Xesh X’e in his native language, guides you on a walking tour. With a rich oral tradition, the Tlingit passed stories from generation to generation—and Joe’s storytelling is captivating! Amble through the surrounding forest on a moderate to easy trail or challenge yourself to a hard-charger hike along trails and boardwalks past cedar, spruce, streams, and waterfalls. (BLD)
Day 8 - DAY 8 Wrangell Narrows & Thomas Bay
This morning, your ship winds into the Wrangell Narrows. Abundant bright red and green navigation lights guide the way. It’s nicknamed “Christmas Tree Lane,” of course. In the afternoon, head into Thomas Bay. When you come this far, you might as well go all in. This is way back backcountry of Alaska’s wilderness. Glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. In this playground, it’s all an option today. Kayak and skiff in water almost clear as glass. The mirror image of fjord walls plays on the surface. Keep it green on an interpretive walk through a grassy meadow into the forest. (BLD)
Day 9 - DAY 9 Chichagof Island
Spend some time on the bow as you glide through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then anchor for more activities. Time to lower the kayaks and skiffs and get up close and personal with a sea otter or wildlife watching from your kayak. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss-dripping trees run right down to the water. Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear. (BLD)
Day 10 - DAY 10 Icy Strait Whale Search
Bull whip kelp threads through nearby channels like deep, twisted mangroves. And you know better, but orange and purple starfish and jellyfish make it hard to believe you’re not in the tropics. Follow the currents out to where the sea lions flock to remote rock formations. Your captain is on the bridge, the expedition team on deck, and all eyes are on the water and the shore. Everyone is on-watch for the telltale blow of humpbacks. Come closer to the shoreline by skiff, kayak, or on foot. Sometimes the smallest things are the biggest wonders. Take in the evening solitude from the bow, or the hot tub. Or both—why choose just one? (BLD)
Day 11 - DAY 11 Glacier Bay National Park
Welcome to our second National Park of the trip. The crown jewel of Southeast Alaska – we begin our visit in the rarely visited wilderness areas of the park. Less than 1% of the visitors to the park get the chance to go on land, and that’s just what we’ve written up. Hike Gloomy Knob, kayak the placid waters of North Sandy Cove, or explore the meadows of Beartrack Cove – your expedition leader picks today’s location based on recent wildlife sightings and weather conditions. After a full day, get out on deck for the evening cruise. The snowcapped mountains of the Fairweathers peek over the clouds as we make our way north. Ice begins to appear in the water...
Day 12 - DAY 12 Glacier Bay National Park
It’s 6:00 AM. You were told this was going to be an early morning, and your alarm clock is the metallic sound of ice sliding past the hull of the ship. Grab a cup of coffee and a warm jacket; directly off the bow is either Johns Hopkins Glacier or Margerie Glacier, depending on the season and ice condition. The quiet of the morning is only interrupted by the thundering crash of the glacier as 10 story-buildings of ice crash into the sea in the soft light of sunrise. Grab a pastry and a big breakfast, today is going to be a banner day. The captain drops the anchor deftly at Lamplugh Glacier – the morning is your choice of how you want to experience the glacier. Kayaks, ridge hikes, and ice garden explorations are all at your fingertips. The afternoon is spent singularly focused on the wildlife of the park. Get your binoculars out and spot Mountain Goats at Gloomy Knob and Tufted Puffins at the birder’s paradise of South Marble Island. This is our final day in the park – take it all in.  
Day 13 - DAY 13 Juneau Disembark
Spend time exploring Alaska's capital city of Juneau before departing for inluded transfer to the airport or enjoy an extended stay at our downtown hotel. (B)
Day 14 - Please Note:
Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
07-04-202519-04-2025USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
07-04-202519-04-2025USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
07-04-202519-04-2025USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
07-04-202519-04-2025USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
07-04-202519-04-2025USD $10,700Single Navigator Cabin
07-04-202519-04-2025USD $11,100Commodore Suite
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $10,400Jr Commodore Suite
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $11,700Single Navigator
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $12,500Commodore Suite
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $6,700Navigator
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $7,400Trailblazer
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $8,100Pathfinder
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $9,100Admiral
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $8,000Navigator
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $9,800Pathfinder Cabin
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $11,400Admiral Cabin
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $14,000Single Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $7,600Navigator Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $8,300Trailblazer
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $9,800Admiral Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $10,700Jr Commodore Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $12,500Commodore Suite
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $13,300Single Cabin
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $8,000Navigator
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $9,800Pathfinder Cabin
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $11,400Admiral Cabin
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $14,000Single Cabin
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $6,700Navigator
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $7,400Trailblazer
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $8,100Pathfinder
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $9,100Admiral
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $10,400Jr Commodore Suite
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $11,700Single Navigator
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $12,500Commodore Suite
27-09-202509-10-2025USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
27-09-202509-10-2025USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
27-09-202509-10-2025USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
27-09-202509-10-2025USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
27-09-202509-10-2025USD $10,700Single Navigator Cabin
27-09-202509-10-2025USD $11,100Commodore Suite
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $4,700Navigator
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $5,200Trailblazer
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $5,700Pathfinder
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $6,300Admiral
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $7,300Jr Commodore Suite
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $8,100Single Navigator
13-04-202625-04-2026USD $8,600Commodore Suite
27-04-202609-05-2026USD $4,300Navigator Cabin
27-04-202609-05-2026USD $4,700Trailblazer Cabin
27-04-202609-05-2026USD $5,100Pathfinder Cabin
27-04-202609-05-2026USD $5,500Admiral Cabin
27-04-202609-05-2026USD $7,600Single Navigator Cabin
27-04-202609-05-2026USD $7,800Commodore Suite
03-05-202615-05-2026USD $8,000Navigator
03-05-202615-05-2026USD $9,800Pathfinder Cabin
03-05-202615-05-2026USD $11,400Admiral Cabin
03-05-202615-05-2026USD $14,000Single Cabin
03-09-202615-09-2026USD $7,600Navigator Cabin
03-09-202615-09-2026USD $8,300Trailblazer
03-09-202615-09-2026USD $9,800Admiral Cabin
03-09-202615-09-2026USD $10,700Jr Commodore Cabin
03-09-202615-09-2026USD $12,500Commodore Suite
03-09-202615-09-2026USD $13,300Single Cabin
11-09-202623-09-2026USD $8,000Navigator
11-09-202623-09-2026USD $9,800Pathfinder Cabin
11-09-202623-09-2026USD $11,400Admiral Cabin
11-09-202623-09-2026USD $14,000Single Cabin
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $4,700Navigator
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $5,200Trailblazer
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $5,700Pathfinder
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $6,300Admiral
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $7,300Jr Commodore Suite
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $8,100Single Navigator
19-09-202601-10-2026USD $8,600Commodore Suite
26-09-202608-10-2026USD $4,300Navigator Cabin
26-09-202608-10-2026USD $4,700Trailblazer Cabin
26-09-202608-10-2026USD $5,100Pathfinder Cabin
26-09-202608-10-2026USD $5,500Admiral Cabin
26-09-202608-10-2026USD $7,600Single Navigator Cabin
26-09-202608-10-2026USD $7,800Commodore Suite

Inclusions

    • Spend the day exploring Seattle before departing out of Ballard
    • Explore Sucia Island Marine State Park (only accessible by boat)
    • Cruise through Canada's Inside Passage: Strait of Georgia, Desolation Sound, Johnstone Strait, and more
    • Search for sea wolves and spirit bears along the shores of Great Bear Rainforest
    • Explore the quaint town of Ketchikan
    • Full day in Misty Fjords National Monument
    • Two full days in Glacier Bay National Park: visit Grand Pacific, Margerie, Johns Hopkins, Lamplugh, and Reid Glaciers
    • Whale watch in Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage, and Chatham Strait
    • Enjoy gourmet sea-to-plate meals and craft cocktails (all-inclusive!)

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