2012 Prices:Twin Cabin from $4,795 per person double occupancy on Safari Endeavor.
2012 Dates: Jun 10, 17, 24, Jul 1, 8,15, 22, 29, Aug 5,12,19
Upgrades available and alternative dates on Safari Explorer and Safari Quest.
In Southeast Alaska, our yachts meander through the largest national forest in the United States - home to grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles and wolves. On your way to view Alaska's massive glaciers, you enter some of the world's deepest fjords to hike and kayak while other vessels' guests stay shipside.
In the still of the evening, watch bears ambling along wild shorelines. Everywhere in the swirling currents below, the world's largest mammals, the great whales, forage in bountiful waters along the sheltered coastline. We meet Alaska and its wildlife at eye level for a vacation of a lifetime!
Day 1:Arrive in Juneau, Embarkation
Upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to board the yacht. Your crew greets you with champagne and smiles, and we’ll cruise to a secluded wilderness anchorage this evening.
Days 2-3: Glacier Bay National Park
Over the two days in the park we'll travel nearly 60 miles cruising up-bay to Grand Pacific and Margerie Glaciers, which frequently calve huge icebergs into the bay. If conditions permit, we'll lower the inflatable and weave among the icebergs that have fallen from the face of the glaciers. We'll enjoy evenings at anchor in hidden coves, and mornings paddling our kayaks in the quiet of this majestic wilderness. Here in the bay there are puffins and sea lions, mountain goats and bears, moose, eagles, and scenery more spectacular than any place on Earth. Glacier Bay is at its best when explored by small groups on a nimble yacht over the course of two days to hike and kayak inside the bay and wilderness areas.
Day 4: Icy Strait
During today's ultimate day of exploration, there's no agenda to follow except to experience every moment scouring the nutrient-rich waters in search for humpbacks, porpoises, sea lions, and other wildlife. Marvel at the grand scenery of the Alaskan wilderness as our crew expertly guides us through remote areas. Join the Captain on the bridge or out on deck in search for marine mammals. Late afternoon, we'll have the opportunity to drop the skiffs and kayaks to further explore the shoreline of a remote bay. The afternoon and evening will be spent at Point Adolphus, Alaska's most famous humpback whale feeding area.
Day 5: Chichagof Island and Baranof Island
With no binding agenda, today you’ll cruise along the waterfall coast of Chichagof Island. Marvel at the grand scenery of Alaska wilderness as the crew expertly guides you through those “not in the guide book” places known only to the locals. This evening, perhaps tucking away in magical Red Bluff Bay, there’ll be time for skiff operations and sea kayaking to look for sea otters and bears before calling it a day.
Day 6: Frederick Sound and Sea Lions
Today we’ll cruise around wilderness Admiralty Island to more prime humpback-viewing waters in Frederick Sound. Here is an outstanding opportunity to spot the huge brown – or grizzly – bears for which Admiralty Island is famous. We’ll take time for skiff operations and sea kayaking in Saginaw Bay and cruise up-close to a sea lion colony at the Brothers Islands. Tonight we'll anchor in a remote and picturesque bay.
Day 7: Ford’s Terror and Endicott Arm
Cliff-walled fjords sliced into the mountainous mainland are on tap today as we tuck into an area widely acclaimed as the most beautiful in all of Alaska. Snow gleams on mountaintops high above, as bears amble on the shoreline and mountain goats cling to impossibly precarious perches. Seemingly every few hundred yards another sparkling waterfall tumbles down the cliffs. Enjoy a skiff ride at Ford's Terror and we'll anchor overnight at Taku Harbor. Before retiring for the evening enjoy the wilderness solitude while relaxing in the upper deck hot tub or enjoy a nightcap with your fellow yacht mates in the salon.
On our last evening together, we'll enjoy a festive Captain's Farewell Dinner followed by a slideshow presentation in the salon by the Expedition Leader recapping our week-long journey.
Day 8: Disembark in Juneau
After breakfast we’ll arrive in Juneau. A transfer to the Juneau airport or local hotel is included. Safe travels to all!
Inclusions:
- Gourmet meals
- Premium wine, beer and spirits
- Kayaking and shore boat exploring
- Fishing
- Exclusive shore excursions
- Onboard Expedition Leader/Naturalist or wine expert
- Airport transfers
- Port Charges, taxes, fees
- Massages (Safari Explorer )
- Visits with local residents - "talk story"
Not Included:
- Visa and/or Passport expenses
- Arrival and departure taxes
- Travel insurance
- Additional expenses, such as: laundry service, telephone calls, use of Internet or other means of communication, etc.
- Gratuities
- Excess baggage charge
