Join fellow adventurers on the most active back country itinerary that UnCruise offers. See areas that no other boats visit, and stretch your legs and imagination in all new areas.
- Explore parts of Glacier Bay National Park rarely seen by visitors as we explore the "Outback"
- Hike and bike through Chichagof Island - UnCruise has the only permits in this area
- Learn what it's like to live and work in the wild country of Alaska
- All day kayak and "yak-and-whack" opportunities
- Full days - from morning birding to evening skiff tours and kayaks to an evening campfire ashore
- Wildlife search - Humpback, orca, seals, bears, moose, puffins and other sea birds
- LeConte and Baird Glaciers
- Opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, paddle board, skiff, and bushwhack, all in one week
- Access to South Baranof Wilderness, rarely visited
- Get on land at with an Ideal Cove hike
- Explore parts of Glacier Bay National Park rarely seen by visitors as we explore the "Outback"
- Hike and bike through Chichagof Island - UnCruise has the only permits in this area
- Learn what it's like to live and work in the wild country of Alaska
- All day kayak and "yak-and-whack" opportunities
- Full days - from morning birding to evening skiff tours and kayaks to an evening campfire ashore
- Wildlife search - Humpback, orca, seals, bears, moose, puffins and other sea birds
- LeConte and Baird Glaciers
- Opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, paddle board, skiff, and bushwhack, all in one week
- Access to South Baranof Wilderness, rarely visited
- Get on land at with an Ideal Cove hike
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Board the Legacy just in time for a welcome cocktail or glass of champagne before dinner. The captain and crew will introduce themselves and provide an overview of the adventure that awaits this week! (D)
It's a perfect day to start the adventure! After a warm filling breakfast, time to get out there. Take to the water in a skiff tour or take a kayak 101 class. Follow an experienced and engaging guide through a forest hike. This afternoon, take your place on the bow as the captain and crew take you on a whale watching cruise. (BLD)
Today’s timing of activities is entirely controlled by the rise and fall of the tide. We may visit the Glacier early or late. LeConte Glacier is the southernmost tidewater glacier in the northern hemisphere. The shallow current-filled entrance requires us to enter near slack water. If the tide is early, you may hear ice against the hull of the Legacy as you wake up. We will also visit Ideal Cove today and take advantage of trails and if the timing is right, an evening campfire ashore.(BLD)
Wake near Cascade Creek in Thomas Bay. This bay is the quintessential playground for our guests and crew. Long flat hikes, steep elevation climbs, calm kayaking, and hikes to a glacial lake with the mighty Baird Glacier still calving ice into the lake may all be options today. Depending on tides, we may start the day near Cascade Creek or at Scenery Cove near Baird Glacier. Regardless, after lunch the boat will move to the opposite end of Thomas Bay for more adventures. This is an epic day for adventurers. Evening skiff tours and kayaks take in the pre dark hours when the sounds of the wilds beckon. (BLD)
Join us for an early riser breakfast as we enter Patterson Bay! One of the most scenic areas in SE Alaska, Patterson is a deep narrow bay hemmed in mountains. We will drop off all day kayakers and early morning skiff tours and begin our day. Soon after, the ship will go on a slow meander of South Baranof Wilderness Area including Deep Cove, Port Walter, Misty Cove and eventually reach the southern extent of this primitive area. Activities will be more water-based today, with some hikes and whale watching. No other small ships visit this area. Weather permitting, this is an ideal area for snorkeling. Good chance to see Humpback or Orca whales. Alaska fishermen troll this area for prized King Salmon. Keep your camera at the ready today! (BLD)
Corner Bay is our playground for the day. Chichagof Island is known for its high population of Brown Bears with multiple trails and abandoned Forest Service roads that make for ease of hiking to lakes and rivers. Full range of activities will be available with a lean towards hiking and for some, biking. This is the best opportunity for long hikes on trails and old Forest Service roads. (BLD)
Wake up this morning in the Glacier Bay National Park “Outback”. Today we will anchor in one of three outback areas of this epic national park. This will include one of the rarely visited areas of either Fern Harbor, Dundas Bay, or No Name Cove near Excursion Inlet. The entire day is set aside for activity, starting with early morning kayak and birding departures into the park. Full activities may include kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff excursions, hiking, beach strolls and more. The likelihood of seeing any vessels or other people is very low. Meals may be aboard the Wilderness Legacy or packed as a picnic. This evening enjoy the Captain’s Dinner and a slide show of the week’s adventures put together by your crew. (BLD)
Welcome back to Juneau. Enjoy your last breakfast aboard. Check every nook and cranny of your cabin for all of your things and say farewell to the crew as we disembark. (B)
Passport required (non USA citizens). Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.
Wilderness Legacy
| Length | 192 feet |
|---|---|
| Built/renovated | 1983/2013/2015 |
| Max guests | 88 |
The ambience aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy emulates the old-world charm of an early turn-of-the-century coastal steamer. Exquisitely appointed with period decor, the vessel's carved wooden cabinetry, Grand Salon complete with a full bar and dance floor, Klondike Dining Room with wine bar, Pesky Barnacle Saloon, hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga classes, and massage suite are features accessible to all guests.
Four decks are ready for guests' comfort and adventure. The bridge deck provides room for sunning, two hot tubs, and the open bridge, as well as the highest of the bow viewing areas wrapping around the front. The upper deck provides the middle bow viewing area. The lounge deck provides the luxurious indoor lounge and bar as well as the largest of the three bow viewing areas. Downstairs on the main deck guests enjoy gourmet meals in the elegant dining room.
The Lounge is large with plenty of room for spotting wildlife, sharing photos, and playing chess - all with a cocktail or soda from the bar.
The Dining Room features open seating at set times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served plated at table. Unlimited beverages. alcoholic and non, are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian options are always available. Dietary restrictions are happily accommodated with advanced notice.
Onboard Features: Custom made sea dragon kayak launch platform; bow-mounted underwater camera; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library. Legacy has an elevator. This elevator does not reach the bridge deck. While this makes her a comfortable choice for guests with mobility concerns, guests must still be able to embark and disembark via gangway and climb one flight of stairs. Explorer cabin 309 features a short ramp over the lip to get into the cabin and grab bars in the bathroom, but it is not ADA accessible.
Staterooms
There are six stateroom categories aboard the Wilderness Legacy: Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; and Junior Commodore Suite, and Owner's Suite. Depending on the category, singles, doubles, triples, or quadruples can be accommodated.
Common to all staterooms are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station.
Includes
- Explore parts of Glacier Bay National Park rarely seen by visitors as we explore the "Outback"
- Hike and bike through Chichagof Island - We have the only permits in this area
- Learn what it's like to live and work in the wild country of Alaska
- All day kayak and "yak-and-whack" opportunities
- Full days - from morning birding to evening skiff tours and kayaks to an evening campfire ashore
- Wildlife search - Humpback, orca, seals, bears, moose, puffins and other sea birds
- LeConte and Baird Glaciers
- Opportunities to hike, bike, kayak, paddle board, skiff, and bushwhack, all in one week
- Access to South Baranof Wilderness, rarely visited
- Get on land at with an Ideal Cove hike