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HighlightsTWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park
Tidewater glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, and the twin Sawyer Glaciers
Explore the shores and fjords of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm
Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
Whale watching in Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage & Icy Straits
Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
Birding at South Marble Island—puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
Natural history narration from expert onboard guides
More exploring at Hobart Bay

                    Highlights
                    TWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park
Tidewater glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, and the twin Sawyer Glaciers
Explore the shores and fjords of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm
Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
Whale watching in Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage & Icy Straits
Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
Birding at South Marble Island—puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
Natural history narration from expert onboard guides
More exploring at Hobart Bay

                  

Ship Wilderness Discoverer

Capacity: 76, Types: ExpeditionSingle cabins

Two days in Glacier Bay National Park offer an up close look at glaciers, old-growth forests, and sea life. Take in the history of Haines and diverse birding on South Marble Island.

With over 20 years of exploring Alaska, nobody knows it better. Our captains and crew navigate its waterways and inlets as easily as walking the halls of their own vessel—and are always on the lookout. Spot a bear foraging for salmon on the shore and the captain swings back around so you can get a better look. There’s nowhere better to be than right here.

TWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park
Tidewater glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, and the twin Sawyer Glaciers
Explore the shores and fjords of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm
Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
Whale watching in Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage & Icy Straits
Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
Birding at South Marble Island—puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
Natural history narration from expert onboard guides
More exploring at Hobart Bay

07 April, 2025 to 14 April, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 3619 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3311 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 5852 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 4235 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 3927 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

04 May, 2025 to 11 May, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3388 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4081 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 5929 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

11 May, 2025 to 18 May, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4620 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 4235 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 5621 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

18 May, 2025 to 25 May, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Single

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 5621 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4620 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 4235 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

25 May, 2025 to 01 June, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4620 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 4235 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 5621 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

01 June, 2025 to 08 June, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Single

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 4235 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Admiral Cabin

£ 5621 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4620 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

08 June, 2025 to 15 June, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

15 June, 2025 to 22 June, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

22 June, 2025 to 29 June, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

29 June, 2025 to 06 July, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

06 July, 2025 to 13 July, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

13 July, 2025 to 20 July, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

20 July, 2025 to 27 July, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

27 July, 2025 to 03 August, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

03 August, 2025 to 10 August, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

10 August, 2025 to 17 August, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

17 August, 2025 to 24 August, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

24 August, 2025 to 31 August, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 5467 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Admiral Cabin

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 4466 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 7854 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

31 August, 2025 to 07 September, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4620 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 4235 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Navigator Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Single

£ 6622 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Admiral Cabin

£ 5621 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

07 September, 2025 to 14 September, 2025 on Wilderness Discoverer

Prices

Pathfinder Cabin

£ 4081 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Single

£ 5929 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Navigator Cabin

£ 3388 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Admiral Cabin

£ 5005 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Trailblazer Cabin

£ 3773 GBP pp (+ Port charges. From £289 GBP pp)

Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

show reverse itinerary

DAY 1 Juneau Embarkation

Arriving in Juneau, you will be transferred from the airport to our hospitality area. Upon boarding, your crew greets you with champagne and smiles. Set sail for a week of scenic channels and secluded wilderness. (D)

DAY 2 Icy Strait & Neka Bay

Kick start the morning with on-deck yoga stretches and a strong cup of coffee. Energized and snug in your kayak, glide around in remote bays off of Icy Strait through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. Join the gang in a skiff to a rocky outcropping to watch sea lions play. Or, step into mud boots for a forest hike with your top-notch, naturalist guides who have plenty to share about everything Alaska—marine biology, plants, and even geology. On board, soak it all in as you soak in the hot tub. (BLD)

DAY 3 Glacier Bay National Park

This crown jewel of America’s national parks covers 3.3 million acres (that’s a tad smaller than the state of Connecticut). Let that sink in. Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not you. You’re going the furthest and exploring parts that 99% of visitors never go to. And you have two days to do it. Get started! Taylor Bay sea stacks and rocky shores make for good adventure. Or hike the outwash field of glaciers winding down the Fairweather Mountain Range. The cool breeze off the nearby snow and icefields is energizing. If you motor over to Dundas Bay, keep your eye out for bears, humpbacks, and if you’re lucky, a wolf sighting. Kayak the bay. Bushwhack into the forest. Discover Glacier Bay. (BLD)

DAY 4 Glacier Bay National Park Continued

Your camera’s memory card needs plenty of room. South Marble Island is abuzz with activity. Rare sea birds, black oystercatchers, and orange-beaked tufted puffins can’t be missed. A colony of raucous sea lions adds to the hubbub. They add a distinct aroma to the air, too. Tucking into silent Tidal Inlet—the stomping grounds for bears, wolves, mountain goats, eagles—the backdrop is spectacular. At the end of the western-most arm of the bay sits Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers. And possible views of glacial calving. Take it all in on deck. (BLD)

DAY 5 Chichagof Island

Enjoy the top deck for a sunrise or morning stretch. Meander through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then anchor. It’s a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs. 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 6 Frederick Sound

Hang out and enjoy the show. You may find yourself in 'whale soup' surrounded by feeding humpbacks swimming these abundant glacial waters. Based on wind and weather, your expedition team has the lineup of adventures all mapped out. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions nap on rocky nobs. Paddle into the deeps of Port Houghton or Windham Bay or head ashore for a hike. Somewhere nearby, carrot-billed black oystercatchers are saying hello. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. (BLD)

DAY 7 Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glaciers

Take an early peek out your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. Floating ice. And deep u-shaped valleys. There’s no abracadabra here. Mother Nature’s magic is real. Cruise past harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. In classic fjord form, Tracy Arm delivers with the cotton candy blue Twin Sawyers glacier of its furthest reaches. Tides permitting, your skiff driver knows the ropes and guides you along. It’s a mashup of towering walls, temperamental currents, and the Coastal Mountains. So many waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy foot work on the cliffs, so keep your eyes open. Finish your week with Captain's dinner and post-dinner cocktials watching the week's “photo journal” by your crew. (BLD)

DAY 8 Juneau Disembarkation

Linger over breakfast this morning cruising into Juneau. Wish your crew and new friends goodbye. Then it’s off to the airport or begin your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. (B)

Please Note:

Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.

show main itinerary

Day 1 Juneau – Disembarkation

Linger over breakfast this morning cruising into Juneau. Wish your crew andnew friends goodbye. Then it’s off to the airport or begin your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. (B)

Day 2 Chatham Strait

Find a perch on the bridge with your captain, or with your guides on the bow, and watch for whales and other creatures before tucking into Port Frederick or another inlet in the Tongass National Forest. Any spot’s a good one to pull over and stretch your legs. Hike, paddle, or skiff your way through this remote corner with bears on the shoreline, seals bobbing on the surface, and welcoming boughs of moss in the trees. It’s all yours to explore. Back on the boat, make a beeline straight for the hot tub. (BLD)

Day 3 Captain’s Choice

Just what you need, morning stretches on deck with your guide. Warm those hard-at-play muscles. You know firsthand—conditions in Southeast change one inlet to the next. Your captain is at the helm and picks just the right spot. Wherever you head, the adventures are as big as the water is deep! So many hidden pockets in the Tongass National Forest. Give your paddle board skills a glide. Watch for big-eyed harbor seals from a kayak. Bushwhack into the forest of giants. Your guides know the area’s history and keep it lively. (BLD)

Day 4 Glacier Bay National Park

Your camera’s memory card needs plenty of room. A National Park ranger comes aboard joining your adventures in Glacier Bay. South Marble Island is abuzz with activity. Rare sea birds, black oystercatchers, and orange-beaked tufted puffins can’t be missed. A colony of raucous sea lions adds to the hubbub. They add a distinct aroma to the air, too. Tucking into silent Tidal Inlet—the stomping grounds for bears, wolves, mountain goats, eagles—the backdrop is spectacular. At the end of the western-most arm of the bay sits Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers. And possible views of glacial calving. Take it all in on deck and bid adieu to your ranger. (BLD)

Day 5 Glacier Bay National Park

Day 6 Haines

The center of adventure. Tucked beneath snowcapped peaks, Haines has it all. Hiking, biking, rafting, and history. One thing’s for sure—the trails are irresistible. Go easy, or feel the burn—whatever your speed, the views reward in spades. Your expedition team shares the city’s captivating history. A trading outlet for Chilkat Tlingit, they called it “Dtehshuh”— the end of the trail. European explorers, the Klondike gold rush, a U.S. Army outpost—influences still apparent today. What holds your interest? Follow your curiosity on a self-led tour. (BLD)

Day 7 Lynn Canal / Icy Strait

Before you do anything, look out the window. From kelp-lined channels to hemlock and spruce forests, every inch of this far northwest corner is worth exploring. And if the tides are right, head out in the skiff with one of the guides for a closer exploration of the rugged shore. Seals and sea lions haul out on rocky outcroppings, resting before they disappear in the water to search for food. Whatever you do—wilderness trekking, skiffing, or paddling—your expedition team guides the way. (BLD)

Day 8 Juneau – Embarkation

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Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.

* = Indicative

Wilderness Discoverer

The 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer gets rave reviews from her gests. Expedition is top-of-mind with this vessel; and adventure and discovery lay at its heart. The interior complements the outsid…

Wilderness Discoverer

Length	176 feet

The 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer gets rave reviews from her gests. Expedition is top-of-mind with this vessel; and adventure and discovery lay at its heart. The interior complements the outside and public and private spaces are loaded with amenities. Enjoy a main lounge that evokes the feel of a National Park Lodge or neighborhood pub and relax on deck or keep watch for wildlife.

Three accessible decks are fully equipped for comfort and action. The sun deck has a sauna and fitness equipment; viewing is over-the-top from the bow and under-the-stars from two hot tubs on the observation deck; and the EZ Dock launch platform on the main deck makes getting in the water a cinch. Onboard are kayaks; stand-up paddle boards; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles; yoga mats; hydrophone for listening below-surface; and a bow-mounted underwater camera pipes the action to the lounge and to your cabin TV.

The four cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Discoverer are: Navigator; Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Depending on your cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated.

Common to all Wilderness Discoverer cabins are: Memory foam mattresses; Flat-screen TV/DVD; and iPod docking station. All staterooms come with a view window (no portholes).

Denali National Park - 2024

£4500.00

Single passenger cost £5275 Day 1 Anchorage Welcomed at the airport and escorted to your hotel, meet your guide and fellow travelers at an evening wine and cheese reception. Overnight at Hilton Anchorage (or similar). DAY 2 Talkeetna Mountains Hop the rails in a deluxe dome railcar to Talkeetna, while your guide narrates sights and points of interest along the way. Take a break for lunch and exploring at this “Denali adventure hub,” followed by a guided, meandering hike on the Talkeetna Lakes trail—the perfect introduction to the northern Alaskan forest. Later, check into the lodge. A local naturalist meets you after dinner for a presentation on tomorrow’s activities as well as the region’s natural history—flora, geology, fauna. Overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (or similar). (BLD) Day 3 Talkeetna Mountains Expert backcountry hiking and kayak guides take you on a day of adventure. Denali State Park trails uncover the plants, birds, and animals of these mountains. You have two options today: tighten your hiking boots and take a steady climb as far as 1,500 feet with staggering views of Mt. Denali and the Alaska Range when the clouds part, or soak in the scenery on a lower elevation nature walk. After an included lunch, gear up and get out on Byers Lake with a kayak and local residents (trumpeter swans, loons, beavers). Keep your eyes peeled. Grab dinner in the charming recreation hub of Talkeetna or at the hotel on your own. Overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (or similar). (BL) Day 4 Denali National Park Delve further into the Alaskan Range aboard a deluxe dome railcar for an eye-popping view on your way to Denali National Park. Optional tours for purchase include river rafting and flightseeing, or take advantage of no-cost options like hikes and interpretive programs at the park headquarters. Overnight at Denali Bluffs (or similar). (BLD) Day 5 Denali National Park All Denali, all day long. It’s a Tundra Wilderness Tour on a full-day excursion into the heart of the park. Your narrated tour with a certified drivernaturalist digs deep into Denali’s history while staying on the lookout for hawks, wolves, moose, bear, and Dall sheep. Relax from a big day with an overnight at Denali Bluffs (or similar). (BLD) Day 6 Anchorage Your morning motor coach ride is bound for Anchorage. Make a special stop for lunch, and to visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Discover Native traditions and legends about Alaska’s Native tribes through presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations. After your cultural exploration, it’s a short ride into the city to check in and freshen up before your final dinner with your travel mates. Overnight at Hilton Anchorage (or similar). (BLD) Day 7 After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight Includes Escorted pre/post-cruise land tour Two nights at Denali National Park, two nights Talkeetna, and two nights Anchorage Deluxe dome train ride with guided narration Interpretive tour into Denali National Park Wildlife viewing and wilderness hikes Hike the Talkeetna Mountains Natural History presentations Native culture and dance at Alaska Native Heritage Center

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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure Cruise aboard Wilderness Discoverer

Our week on the boat was great fun:

The scenery was stunning with glaciers, waterfalls, mountains and forests,

It was exciting to be able to hike in a small group in the pristine wild forests, climbing over fallen trees and bushwacking through the undergrowth. - our wellingtons were essential

Our guides were very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna, and history.and also very conscious of the need to protect our environment

We loved the kayaking, and were very aware of all the efforts by the crew to keep us all safe and also to have an enjoyable experience.

The sightings of marine wild life was exciting (whales, seals, otters etc)

The food on the boat was exceptionally good and varied and all the staff were very helpful and friendly.

The crew took lots of photos of all the activities and wild life sightings which they shared with us when we got home.