Inside Passage: Alaska Fjords and Glaciers

Snow covered mountains, multiple shades of blue and the white thunder of calving ice will take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier. As you glide through Endicott Arm, you may spot harbour seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. Tides permitting, you may explore the narrow passageway of Fords Terror. Marvel at its towering walls, the many waterfalls that spill down them, and the high Coastal Mountains that frame the skyline.

Snow covered mountains, multiple shades of blue and the white thunder of calving ice will take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier. As you glide through Endicott Arm, you may spot harbour seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. Tides permitting, you may explore the narrow passageway of Fords Terror. Marvel at its towering walls, the many waterfalls that spill down them, and the high Coastal Mountains that frame the skyline.

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As your captain navigates through Southeast’s remote fjords, watch for humpback whales feasting in these abundant glacial waters. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions sleep on rocks. Paddle into the deeps of Port Houghton or Windham Bay on kayak or head ashore for a hike through an other-worldly landscape of hanging waterfalls.

As your captain navigates through Southeast’s remote fjords, watch for humpback whales feasting in these abundant glacial waters. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions sleep on rocks. Paddle into the deeps of Port Houghton or Windham Bay on kayak or head ashore for a hike through an other-worldly landscape of hanging waterfalls.

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Step into the back country of Alaska’s wilderness, in an area known for glaciers and rich in gold and quartz. Explore glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. An abundance of bright red and green navigation lights guide you along ‘Christmas Tree Lane’ as you cruise the winding Wrangell Narrows this evening.

Step into the back country of Alaska’s wilderness, in an area known for glaciers and rich in gold and quartz. Explore glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. An abundance of bright red and green navigation lights guide you along ‘Christmas Tree Lane’ as you cruise the winding Wrangell Narrows this evening.

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Enjoy a day of adventure in the Blashkee Islands. Choose to take part in kayaking, skiff tours, snorkelling, or hiking.

Wildlife abounds in Behm Canal and the surrounding Tongass National Forest – you may encounter orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, brown and black bears, mink, marten, eagles, and otters. Paddle along the canal or venture out on an intertidal shore walk or low-elevation hike on the Cleveland Peninsula.

Wildlife abounds in Behm Canal and the surrounding Tongass National Forest – you may encounter orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, brown and black bears, mink, marten, eagles, and otters. Paddle along the canal or venture out on an intertidal shore walk or low-elevation hike on the Cleveland Peninsula.

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Affectionately called ‘The Yosemite of the North’, Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. Glacial valleys filled with sea water and sheer 3,000 foot cliffs are a haven for sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, moose, river otters, and other wildlife. Glide through Walker Cove by kayak or explore by skiff soaking in the splendour of this largely forgotten corner of the world. This evening, join the Captain in a farewell toast and reminisce about your Alaskan journey over a sumptuous dinner.

Affectionately called ‘The Yosemite of the North’, Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. Glacial valleys filled with sea water and sheer 3,000 foot cliffs are a haven for sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, moose, river otters, and other wildlife. Glide through Walker Cove by kayak or explore by skiff soaking in the splendour of this largely forgotten corner of the world. This evening, join the Captain in a farewell toast and reminisce about your Alaskan journey over a sumptuous dinner.

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Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking the ship this morning in Ketchikan.