Inside Passage: Glacier Country Cruise

As you explore the remote bays of Icy Strait there may be an opportunity to kayak in these sheltered waters, paddling through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. Perhaps take a skiff excursion to a rocky outcrop where sea lions play, or step ashore for a guided forest hike. The ship’s onboard expedition team will share facts about the region’s marine biology, flora and geology along the way.

As you explore the remote bays of Icy Strait there may be an opportunity to kayak in these sheltered waters, paddling through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. Perhaps take a skiff excursion to a rocky outcrop where sea lions play, or step ashore for a guided forest hike. The ship’s onboard expedition team will share facts about the region’s marine biology, flora and geology along the way.

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The crown jewel of America’s national parks, Glacier Bay covers a staggering 3.3 million acres. By travelling on a small ship you’ll have the opportunity to delve further than most visitors, with the chance to spot puffins on South Marble Island and calving glaciers in the John Hopkins or Tarr Inlets. Look for bears foraging along the shoreline of Tidal Inlet and time permitting, you may get the chance to take a forest hike around the park at Bartlett Cove.

The crown jewel of America’s national parks, Glacier Bay covers a staggering 3.3 million acres. By travelling on a small ship you’ll have the opportunity to delve further than most visitors, with the chance to spot puffins on South Marble Island and calving glaciers in the John Hopkins or Tarr Inlets. Look for bears foraging along the shoreline of Tidal Inlet and time permitting, you may get the chance to take a forest hike around the park at Bartlett Cove.

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At Admiralty Island National Monument, kayak or skiff in and out of the bays and islets, keeping an eye out for Alaskan brown bears and nesting bald eagles. Tlingit call the island Kootznoowoo, meaning “Fortress of the Bear”. The island also has a higher density of bald eagles than all the other US states combined.

Today you’ll cruise through Frederick Sound, a popular haunt for humpback whales which return each year to feast in the krill-rich waters. Witness Alaska’s oldest light station, the Five Fingers Lighthouse, and watch out for sea lions around the Brothers Islands.

Today you’ll cruise through Frederick Sound, a popular haunt for humpback whales which return each year to feast in the krill-rich waters. Witness Alaska’s oldest light station, the Five Fingers Lighthouse, and watch out for sea lions around the Brothers Islands.

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Keep an eye out for humpback and orca whales as your captain navigates Wyndham Bay and Stephens Passage, they are frequent visitors to this part of the passage. This is a day for exploration and adventure and you can choose to hike, kayak, snorkel or take a skiff tour whilst soaking in the splendour of your surroundings.

Keep an eye out for humpback and orca whales as your captain navigates Wyndham Bay and Stephens Passage, they are frequent visitors to this part of the passage. This is a day for exploration and adventure and you can choose to hike, kayak, snorkel or take a skiff tour whilst soaking in the splendour of your surroundings.

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Surrounded by snow-covered mountains and glacier-carved valleys, take a skiff cruise into one of Alaska’s most beautiful corners. Endicott Arm and Fords Terror reveal a spectacular combination of icebergs, waterfalls and the dazzling blue ice of the Dawes glacier as it creeps down from the Coast Mountains. Tonight the Alaskan wilderness provides a fitting backdrop to a Farewell Dinner.

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains and glacier-carved valleys, take a skiff cruise into one of Alaska’s most beautiful corners. Endicott Arm and Fords Terror reveal a spectacular combination of icebergs, waterfalls and the dazzling blue ice of the Dawes glacier as it creeps down from the Coast Mountains. Tonight the Alaskan wilderness provides a fitting backdrop to a Farewell Dinner.

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Gather for breakfast before returning to historic Juneau.