Your Itinerary

1Embark in Juneau
Welcome aboard the Wilderness Explorer!

2Tracy Arm
There's lots to see here! Goat climbing on towering cliffs, floating ice, harbor seals, the light blue colors of Sawyer Glacier, and many waterfalls.

3Frederick Sound
It's a great day for humpback whale watching in glacial waters. You'll see the Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska's oldest light station and the Brother's Island where sea lions nap.

4Icy Strait
We’re getting close to the Pacific Ocean in search of whales and other marine mammals. Sea lions, porpoises, and dolphins could all make an appearance today. You can also choose to explore the coastline, either by hiking or on the skiff.

5Glacier Bay National Park
This UNESCO World Heritage Site & Biosphere Reserve is 3.3 million acres of Alaskan wonders to discover! A park ranger will come onboard at Bartlett Cove to point out amazing sites and teach us about the park’s history. You'll see remote areas that 99% of visitors never see!

6Glacier Bay National Park
On South Marble Island, we’ll see/hear/smell the sea lions! Watch for foraging bears and mountain goats, as well as orange-beaked puffins, marbled murrelets, guillemots and more. As we head towards Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers, you’ll notice the water turning milky white from glacial silt.

7Chatham Strait
Explore in Tongass National Forest, hike, skiff or paddle on the shorelines, keeping an eye out for bears and seals.

8Juneau
In Alaska’s capital, you have a variety of on-land options to choose from. For adventure, head to Mendenhall Lake to paddle among icebergs over to Nugget Falls. Then hike 5 miles roundtrip to Mendenhall Glacier to learn about the natural history of the region. For a slower pace, tour the city to learn its history and culture, then ride up the Mt Roberts Tram which ascends 1800 feet! A naturalist will guide you through your options at the top, including many trails to hike with different exertion levels. Mendenhall Lake/Glacier outing only available to children 8 years and older. Anyone traveling with children under 8 can take the Mt Roberts tram.

9Fords Terror
The sides of the fjord reach skyward around you, and ice floats past the ship. At the end of Endicott lies the blue Dawes Glacier, towering high above. Listen for the crack that precedes the thunderous calving! Tides permitting, the skiff driver can take you into Fords Terror. The towering walls show off many waterfalls, and mountain goats climb the cliffs.

10Stephens Passage
Start your morning with yoga on deck as we cruise a region frequented by humpback and orca! Perhaps you’ll spot the misty spout while in warrior pose. We’ll dock in Port Houghton where you can choose your adventure: kayak in search of sea stars and shore birds; paddle board past the port into the salt chuck at the end of the inlet; hike into the Tongass in search of green fields, waterfalls, and beautiful views of evergreen trees.

11Thomas Bay/Wrangell Narrows
Heading deeper into Alaska’s backcountry, you’ll find a muddy playground of glacial moraines and muskegs to stomp through. Or head out onto the clear water, mirroring the beautiful fjord walls. As we wind through the Wrangell Narrows later, we’ll pass Petersburg – a small fishing town.

12Wrangell
Today we’ll dive deeper into the history and Native culture that has always called this region home. Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska, governed by four nations over the years: Tlingit, Russia, Britain and America! Local islanders will come aboard after we dock for a presentation of local legends and stories. In town you can see the totem poles at Kiksetti Totem Park and visit Chief Shakes Tribal House.

13Behm Canal
These remote waterways thru Tongass National Forest are great for wildlife watching. Black bears, mink, and eagles can be seen on shore, or keep your eyes peeled for orcas, porpoises, and otters in the water. A low-elevation hike will be lead on Cleveland Peninsula, or take a shore walk around the tall sea stack between tides.

14Misty Fjords National Monument
Misty Fjords is a stunning ecosystem representative of Southeast Alaska. Cruise past sheer 3000 foot cliffs in search of amazing wildlife. Mountain goats, brown and black bears, sea birds, Sitka deer – all roaming around the fjords. Kayak in Walker Cove or take the skiff to the base of a waterfall to feel the spray off the fjord. After our Farewell Dinner, enjoy the photo journal presentation by your guides, reminiscing about the week you’ve just enjoyed.

15Disembark in Ketchikan
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or extend your stay with a hotel package.