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A
small ship cruise to Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage is an unmatched way
to combine a love of adventure with a love of the sea. Take in Alaska’s
peaks and glaciers, the wonder and wildlife that are the hallmarks of the
Alaskan wilderness. Kayak among icebergs. Hike pristine, remote forests. Go
eye to eye with whales. And brave the cold for a polar bear swim. Or just
take it easy by following your sauna with an hour-long massage. Our flexible
journeys allow you to tailor your Alaska’s Inside Passage cruise experience
to your interest and activity level.
InnerSea
Discoveries
Inside Passage
cruise itineraries are designed to avoid the typical Alaska tourist-clogged
towns in pursuit of up-close encounters with nature in a world where it is
common to see whales, bears and sea lions all in the same day. Their goal is
to get you deep into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness and let you truly
experience the adventure of a lifetime. Their unique Alaska’s Inside Passage
cruise excursions offer you adventures expertly tailored to suit your skill
level. Take an exhilarating kayaking adventure with one of their experts, go
fishing using our top of the line gear, join a small group and hike into
splendid remote areas. Whatever level of activity you’re looking for,
they’ll show you the exciting wildlife and wilderness of the Inside Passage
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Alaska Inside Passage: Ultimate Adventure
15 days/14 nights
This truly is the Ultimate Alaska Adventure cruise and will reveal all the best of what Alaska’s Inside Passage has to offer. Over the course of 15 days you’ll experience the wealth of Alaska wilderness and wildlife traveling deep into the heart of the Inside Passage, the way only a small ship can. Adventure and discovery is around every corner and the pristine, unspoiled beauty will leave you with memories you will never forget.
There is so much to see and do on this unique un-cruise and what you choose to experience is entirely up to you. Our onboard naturalists enhance the scenery sharing their knowledge of the wilderness you are cruising by. Every day you can kayak or take a skiff ride, enjoy a sauna or paddle board. We’re here to make sure your Alaska Inside Passage experience leaves you feeling pampered, enlightened and rejuvenated.
Our ultimate Alaska Adventure Cruises route features the best of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage by offering you 15 days of small ship cruising roundtrip from Juneau, Alaska.
Itinerary Highlights
- Exploring Ford's Terror Wilderness Area
- Hiking Chuck River Wilderness Area
- Kayaking in world famous Thomas Bay
- Visit Chief Shakes Tribal House, a rare look at the Tlingit culture
- Explore Misty Fjords National Monument, one of Alaska's most beautiful glacier area
- Explore the caves of El Capitan, and hike the beautiful Tramway Trail
- Whale Watching with our onboard naturalist in Frederick Sound
Wilderness
Passages of
Discovery -
Seattle to
Juneau
15 days/14
nights
Cruising
the
900
nautical
miles
between
Seattle
and
Juneau,
you
will
be
exhilarated
by
snow-capped
mountains,
wildlife
and
birds,
waterfalls,
tree-lined
narrow
passageways
and
surprises
at
every
turn.
Whether
you
choose
May
or
September,
it
is
an
optimal
time
for
cruising
with
vivid
foliage,
fewer
boats
and
people,
and
active
bears
and
other
animals
foraging
along
the
shoreline.
Itinerary
Highlights
- Cruising the Inside Passage of British Columbia and Alaska
- Provocative Naturalist Led Presentations and Discussions
- Guided Kayaking and Wilderness Hiking at Various Lengths and Activity Levels
- Visit and rummage through the remnant buildings of an abandoned cannery town in Little Part Walter
- Exploring Ford's Terror Wilderness
- Whale Watching in Frederick Sound
- Beachcombing
- Explore El Capitan Cave
- Bottom Fishing from the Ship, Kayak or Skiff
- Kayaks are available during each day for unguided touring at your leisure. Inflatable boat tours around anchorages are available each day.
- Additional activities include snorkeling and "polar bear" club swims
Alaska
Inside
Passage:
Eastern
Coves
8
days/7
nights
Explore the back passages and narrow waterways of the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage. Our 8-day Alaska adventure cruise to Inside Passage Eastern Coves navigates the waters and wilderness by small ship, enabling us to reach rarely seen areas where explosive scenery and pristine beauty are around every turn. How you choose to explore it further – by kayak, by skiff or by foot – is entirely up to you.
Enhance your already memorable small ship cruise experience by adding excursion adventures. Take a one-of-a-kind kayaking trip with one of our expert naturalists, see what fishing is like with top-of-the-line fishing gear, go hiking into the breathtaking wilderness with a small group of your companions and really find out why Alaska’s Inside Passage is an unforgettable frontier.
The
Juneau to Ketchikan route takes 8 days and 7 nights. If seven nights isn’t quite enough, consider joining us for the return trip from Ketchikan to Juneau, which offers an entirely separate itinerary.
Itinerary Highlights
- Hike the Beautiful Baird Glacier Trail
- Sea Kayaking in the Bird and Animal Watchers Paradise of Windham Bay
- Kayak in the ice-rich waters of LeConte Bay and to Mile-Long LeConte Glacier
- Visit Wrangell’s Historic Tlingit –Culture Chief Shakes Tribal House
Alaska Inside Passage: Western Coves
8 days/7 nights
This Ketchikan to Juneau itinerary is focused on taking you into the Alaska Inside Passage isolated waterways and secret passages where bigger cruise ships can’t travel. You’ll have the opportunity to see wildlife and wilderness up close as you are surrounded by the majestic beauty of the remote Tongass National Forest.
Onboard you may choose to indulge yourself with a relaxing sauna or on-deck yoga class, or let our experienced masseuses massage your cares away. Every day you can choose your activity level and enjoy options like kayaking, caving, fishing, hiking or paddle boarding.
The Ketchikan to Juneau route takes 8 days and 7 nights. If seven nights isn’t quite enough, consider joining us for the return trip from Juneau to Ketchikan, which offers an entirely separate itinerary.
Itinerary Highlights
- World class Kayaking adventure in Devilfish Bay
- Hiking in Alaska's famous Trocadero Trail
- Whale Watching with onboard naturalists in Frederick Sound
- Kayaking to Dawes Glacier, one of Alaska's most pristine Glaciers
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Editors
Comments "
Small-ship
cruising offers
an intensive,
experience of
the things
adventure
seekers are
interested in:
an up-close
and personal
view of nature,
history, and
native culture,
paired with
educational
lecturers and
expert Alaska
naturalist
guides, all
shared with
others of like
interest."
"Because the
ships are
smaller, they go
where the large
ships can’t.
This provides
the most
important
benefit of small
ship cruising –
the ability to
take advantage
of the pristine,
unspoiled
beauty, wonder
and wildlife
that is Alaska,
in a most
intimate way."
"Your chances
increase
significantly
when you take a
small ship
versus a large
cruise ship.
Aboard a large
ship you will
not get to
experience
up-close a pod
of Humpback
whales
frolicking or
breaching the
surface. With a
small ship you
can up get right
up there: to a
calving glacier,
whales, sea
lions,
photograph
soaring eagles,
bears or a moose
foraging along
the shoreline.
You can hike the
wilderness
trails, go
fishing and even
kayak the narrow
rivers. Add it
all up.
There is no
better way to
see Alaska".
"I am
intrigued by
InnerSea
Discoveries
philosophy. The
way their
cruises are
immersed in
nature, offering
guests an up
close
perspective to
experience the
wonder and
wildlife that is
Alaska, "at
their own pace,
propelled by
their own
curiosity."
They provide a
great
alternative,
cruising into
Alaska by small
ship. I
especially like
their unique
Itineraries that
bring guests
closer to the
real Alaska with
activities that
cater to all
levels of
abilities, such
as kayaking,
hiking, stand-up
paddle boarding,
fishing, and
exploration by
small water
craft.
With small ships
that accommodate
a maximum of 49
adventure
seeking guests,
InnerSea
Discoveries
provide a more
intimate and
memory-filled
experience of
Alaska, a
front-row seat
for one of the
most
breathtaking
shows in
nature."
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Active
Adventure
Cruising
that is
Unrushed,
Uncrowded
and
Unbelievable
by
InnerSea
Discoveries
SEATTLE,
WA –
Small-ship
line
InnerSea
Discoveries,
sister
company
to
American
Safari
Cruises,
offers
exhilarating
cruises
in
Alaska
in 2011
that go
beyond
the
norm.
Each of
the four
itineraries
ranging
from 7-
to
14-nights
is
designed
to take
advantage
of the
wonder
and
wildlife
that are
hallmarks
of the
Alaskan
wilderness.
Rather
than
just
being an
observer,
guests
are
invited
to
participate
in daily
included
activities
such as
kayaking,
hiking,
stand-up
paddle
boarding,
fishing,
exploration
by small
water
craft
and
more.
“We
designed
the
itineraries
to take
advantage
of
Alaska’s
geographical
attributes,
authentic
towns
and to
provide
guests a
multitude
of
meaningful
ways to
discover
and get
involved,”
commented
Capt.
Dan
Blanchard,
InnerSea
Discoveries
principal
and CEO.
“The
ships
serve as
comfortable
staging
platforms
that are
a
welcome
sight
after a
day of
unique
adventures.
Our goal
is to
provide
guests
the
opportunity
to
reengage
their
senses
and
revel in
new
outdoor
experiences.
”
The
numerous
activities
offered
cater to
all
levels
of
abilities.
Guests
choose
the pace
that
appeals
to them
such as
a
tranquil
paddle
along
the
shoreline,
a robust
guided
six hour
paddle
and hike
at Deep
Cove or
quietly
exploring
pristine
waters
such as
Yes Bay
by
stand-up
paddle
board.
There
are
options
galore
including
relaxing
onboard
to watch
for sea
and
wildlife
with a
favorite
beverage
in hand
from the
on-deck
hot tub.
All
itineraries
feature
a port
call at
the
authentic
town/communities
of
Wrangell
or
Klawock
to
mingle
with the
locals
who look
forward
to
sharing
stories
about
their
rugged
history
and
native
heritage.
Choose
from
four
adventure
itineraries:
the
7-night
Southeast
Alaska’s
Inner
Reaches
Western
Coves,
Ketchikan
to
Juneau;
7-night
Alaska’s
Inner
Reaches
Eastern
Coves,
Juneau
to
Ketchikan;
14-night
Alaska’s
Inside
Passage
Ultimate
Adventure
(combined
Western
and
Eastern
Coves
itineraries),
Juneau
round
trip;
and the
14-night
Wilderness
Passages
of
Discovery,
Seattle
to
Juneau
or
reverse.
The
itineraries
are
purposely
flexible
as
nature
sets the
schedule
and the
floorshow.
If a pod
of
Humpback
whales
are
frolicking
in
Frederick
Sound,
the ship
makes
time to
stop and
linger.
The
Un-Cruise
Traveling
with a
maximum
of 49
like-minded
guests
aboard
the
expedition
ships
Wilderness
Adventurer
and
Wilderness
Discoverer,
guests
can
expect
exemplary
service,
delicious
cuisine
with an
emphasis
on local
foods
served
family
style or
buffet
depending
on the
day’s
activities,
a 1:3
crew to
guest
ratio
and
access
to top
notch
gear
(such as
Diamond
Trail
compact
hiking
poles,
Necky
tandem
kayaks
and
Surftech
softop
stand-up
paddle
boards).
The on
and off
ship
experiences
are
accentuated
by
experienced
naturalists
who
present
topical
information
and
serve as
guides
on
excursions.
Both
vessels
are
undergoing
full
refurbishment
with
many
enhancements
being
added
such as
underwater
cameras
mounted
on the
bows to
view the
world
below
the
surface
including
dolphins
playing
in the
bow
wake,
newly-developed
kayak
launching
floats,
flat
screen
TVs/DVDs/iPod
docks in
all
cabins
to view
videos
taken by
guests
each
day,
24-hour
streaming
video
from the
underwater
camera
or DVDs,
memory-foam
mattresses
in all
cabins
and main
salons
designed
with the
blended
feel of
a 1940’s
National
Park
Service
Lodge
and a
neighborhood
pub.
For
guests
seeking
additional
adventure,
a
sampling
of
noteworthy
optional
excursions
include
roughing
it with
a
combination
of
kayaking,
hiking
and
overnight
camping
with an
expert
guide;
safely
searching
for
bears at
the Anan
Creek
Bear
Observatory
by river
boat;
and a
half-day
of sport
fishing
at
Little
Port
Walter.
Family
Discoveries
Programs
Offer
Favorable
Pricing
InnerSeas
Discoveries
offers
three
departure
dates
that are
geared
toward
entertaining
and
educating
kids of
all age
groups
on June
25, July
23, and
August
13,
2011.
Activities
include
kayaking,
hiking,
meeting
local
families
such as
oyster
farmers
or
commercial
fishermen
and
presentations
designed
to
appeal
to kids
as well
as
adults.
Kids 12
years
and
under
receive
a 30
percent
savings
in all
cabin
categories.
A
savings
of 25
percent
is
available
on all
other
departure
dates.
Visit
http://www.innerseadiscoveries.com/styles_of_travel/alaska-family-vacations
for more
information.
Prices
for the
7-night
cruises
start at
$1,795
per
person,
double
occupancy,
and
include
transfers
and all
activities
except
the
optional
excursions
available
at a few
select
wilderness
stops.
Port
charges
of $167
per
person
per
week,
massages
and
spirits
are
extra.
To book
the
‘un-cruise’
or to
request
additional
information,
contact
InnerSea
Discoveries
at
877.901.1009
or email
sales@innerseadiscoveries.com.
About
InnerSea
Discoveries
and
American
Safari
Cruises
American
Safari
Cruises
(www.americansafaricruises.com)
pioneered
yacht
cruising
in
Alaska
12 years
ago; the
company
is owned
by
InnerSea
Discoveries
(www.InnerSeaDiscoveries.com),
based in
Seattle,
WA.
All
yachts/vessels
for both
brands
carry
exploration
equipment
including
stable
sea
kayaks
and
motorized
shore
boats,
exercise
equipment
and
on-deck
hot
tubs.
The
comfortable
staterooms
offer
memory
foam
mattresses,
private
bathrooms
and
TV/DVD
players.
Most
vessels
offer
yoga
sessions,
massages
and
sauna.
For more
information
call
888-862-8881. |
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