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Inside Passage with Olympic National Park & 2 Days in Glacier Bay – Alaska Cruise

Inside Passage with Olympic National Park & 2 Days in Glacier Bay – Alaska Cruise

From USD $6,100

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
Inside Passage with Olympic National Park & 2 Days in Glacier Bay - Alaska Cruise
Days
13
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Ship Length: 232 ft Passenger Capacity: 88 Built: 1983 Polished, unwavering, and upscale, the Safari Endeavour may be the workhorse of the fleet but it’s her zest-for-life persona that’s remembered most. She looks sharp—a nod to the crew who work hard to keep her that way. Wood fixtures and accents shine and artwork highlights the warm and cool waters where she sails. No other UnCruise vessel covers more territory, and like her namesake, Captain Cook’s Endeavour, both the ship and crew are true explorers. Her roomy lounge, dining room, and sun deck are undisputed, but the Safari Endeavour claims to have the biggest heart, too. Four decks are fully equipped for comfort and action. From the exercise equipment and lounge chairs in the Bridge deck, to the twin hot tubs on the Upper deck, to the Bow viewing area on the Cabin deck, to the library and dining room on the Main deck, everything you need is easy to reach.   The Lounge has a large flat-screen TV featuring closed-circuit channels which 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 are available for wildlife-spotting. The Dining Room features open seating. Meals are served at table at set times, unless the activities have taken you far afield - in which case you will take a boxed lunch with you. Unlimited beverages, alcoholic and non, are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian options are always available. Dietary restrictions are happily accommodated with advance notice. Onboard Features: EZ Dock launch platform; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; underwater bow-mounted camera; two on-deck hot tubs; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library; wine bar.

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 $9,900Jr Commodore Suite
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $11,100Single Navigator
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $11,900Commodore Suite
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $6,300Navigator
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $7,000Trailblazer
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $7,700Pathfinder
14-04-202526-04-2025USD $8,600Admiral
27-04-202509-05-2025USD $6,100Navigator Cabin
27-04-202509-05-2025USD $6,700Trailblazer Cabin
27-04-202509-05-2025USD $7,200Pathfinder Cabin
27-04-202509-05-2025USD $7,900Admiral Cabin
27-04-202509-05-2025USD $10,700Single Navigator Cabin
27-04-202509-05-2025USD $11,100Commodore Suite
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $7,600Navigator
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $9,300Pathfinder Cabin
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $10,300Admiral Cabin
11-05-202523-05-2025USD $11,400Single Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $7,200Navigator Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $7,900Trailblazer
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $9,300Admiral Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $10,100Jr Commodore Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $10,800Single Cabin
03-09-202515-09-2025USD $11,900Commodore Suite
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $7,600Navigator
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $9,300Pathfinder Cabin
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $10,300Admiral Cabin
12-09-202524-09-2025USD $11,400Single Cabin
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $6,300Navigator
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $7,000Trailblazer
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $7,700Pathfinder
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $8,600Admiral
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $9,900Jr Commodore Suite
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $11,100Single Navigator
20-09-202502-10-2025USD $11,900Commodore Suite

Inclusions

    • Two full days in Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Grand Pacific, Margerie, Johns Hopkins, Lamplugh and Reid Glaciers
    • Full day in Olympic National Park
    • Cruise the Inside Passage with two to three days traversing Canada
    • Visit Ketchikan, famously known as the “Salmon Capital of the World"
    • Full day in Misty Fjords National Monument
    • Navigate Wrangell Narrows, locally known as Christmas Tree Lane due to the amount of navigation lights needed for traveling this scenic pass
    • Hike and Kayak Thomas Bay, the land of the Kushtaka a half man, half Sea Otter
    • Whale watching in Fredericks Sound, Stephens Passage, Chatham & Icy Straits
    • Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, sea otters, porpoises, eagles and more
    • Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
    • Visit Juneau, Alaska’s Capital, and home of UnCruise Adventures

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