Inside Passage and Glacier Bay
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures
• Olympic National Park • Canada’s Inside Passage • Misty Fjords • Glacier Bay National Park
PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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USD
$6,100
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Days
13
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Nights
12
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PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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USD
$6,100
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Days
13
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Nights
12
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Introduction
This thirteen-day UnCruise Adventures itinerary takes you through the inside passage and Glacier Bay National Park plus remote wilderness areas while learning about native culture and history.
Expect days of play and relaxation – see wildlife in its natural habitat; have genuine exchanges with locals; enjoy wilderness hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, or snorkeling; explore by expedition vessel or boutique yacht, and even by skiff. Rain or shine!
Your Ship: The UnCruise fleet of small expedition vessels has a shallow draft making them capable of nimble exploration giving access to places big ships cannot go. Most vessels offer narrative interpretation; meals; spirits/wine/beer; non-alcoholic beverages; book/DVD library; casual atmosphere; attentive service; fitness equipment; open bridge; kayaks and EZY Dock launch platform. Cabin features include: TV/DVD player; hair dryer, conditioning shampoo and body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles.
Safari Endeavour: Polished, unwavering, and upscale, the 84-guest Safari Endeavour may be the workhorse of the fleet but it’s her zest-for-life persona that’s remembered most. Not to mention her roomy lounge, dining room, and undisputed sun deck.
Safari Explorer: The 36-guest Safari Explorer is designed for upscale comfort in the pursuit of adventure. Aboard this boutique yacht, three public decks provide room for mingling, relaxing, and enjoying the fresh air – with exploration in the spotlight.
Wilderness Legacy: Notable features of this one-of-a-kind vessel include beautiful carved wooden cabinetry, a spacious Owner’s Suite, and the Sea Dragon (a portable launch platform for kayaks and paddle boards). With up to 86 guests aboard, she is ready for exploration, and has the most spacious viewing decks in the fleet.
Safari Quest: The 22-guest Safari Quest can cut into the tiniest nooks that even other small vessels can’t reach. While being small is her secret for access, on the inside this yacht is anything but. Spacious and comfy cabins. A cozy and welcoming lounge and dining room. And plenty of onboard niches for nestling and relaxing. On a boat this size, camaraderie is near-instant.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Seattle
Ah, the Emerald City! Check-in at the hospitality center and later, board your ship and settle in. Depending on your vessel, depart from downtown Seattle, cruising along the city’s picturesque waterfront. Or from Fishermen’s Terminal and transit historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where it’s a 6 metre drop into the Salish Sea. Adieu, Seattle.
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..
Day 3 : Canada’s Inside Passage
Mountains rise higher. Fjords get deeper. It’s a day of intricate waterways and cruising for wildlife, keeping watch for black bears on shore, including the elusive spirit bear. Civilisation 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. And a waterfall and old abandoned cannery come into view. That’s Butedale. Slow down and take it all in as forested fjords roll by. 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.
Day 4 : Canada’s Inside Passage
Take your cup of coffee 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. Harbour seals spend their days on rocky islets. Breathe in the fresh air and take in miles of forested wilderness. In the lounge, your bartender mixes up the daily special. Take the challenge and play a few friendly hands of cards with your shipmates.
Day 5 : Canada’s Inside Passage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 : 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 : Juneau
Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to the Juneau airport.
*Itinerary also operates in reverse.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), USD
TYPE |
TWIN from |
SINGLE from |
EXTRA from |
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2025 | |||
7 Apr, 27 Sep, from |
US$6,100 |
US$10,700 |
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14 Apr, 20 Sep, from |
US$6,300 |
US$11,100 |
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11 May, 5 Sep, from |
US$7,600 |
US$11,400 |
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3 Sep, from |
US$7,200 |
US$10,800 |
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Port taxes |
US$675 |
US$675 |
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Please enquire about other cabin types. |
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Solo traveller offer
Solo travelers enjoy waived single supplements on select April, May or September 2025 departures in Trailblazer and Navigator cabins.
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Departs
2025 |
Seattle to Juneau |
7 Apr aboard Safari Endeavour |
14 Apr aboard Wilderness Legacy |
11 May aboard Safari Quest |
Juneau to Seattle |
3 Sep aboard Safari Explorer |
5 Sep aboard Safari Quest |
20 Sep aboard Wilderness Legacy |
27 Sep aboard Safari Endeavour |
Included
• Small ship cruise onboard your choice of vessel
• 12 nights’ accommodation
• Onboard meals, spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Transfers and baggage handling between airport and vessel on embark/disembark days
• Entry fees to parks and preserves
• Exclusive activities and shore excursions
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Wellness amenities on board
Not Included
• Port taxes and fees
• Gratuities
Important Notes
• Please note amenities and inclusions vary by vessel – contact us for further details
• Prices quoted are based on the Navigator Cabin
• Pricing varies seasonally, please enquire
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