Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness

Where can you wake to the cry of a soaring bald eagle, watch tons of ice thunder from the face of a glacier, walk in a spruce forest, and observe lunge-feeding whales, while cruising in complete comfort aboard a small ship? In Southeast Alaska — a land of fjords and islands teeming with wildlife. Our small ship Alaskan cruises will take you on an unforgettable journey along Alaska’s vast coastal wilderness. This one-of-a-kind Alaska cruise led by our experienced naturalist guides includes voyages to the Inside Passage and Glacier National Park.

Since 1982 our Alaska cruise ships the M/V Sea Lion and M/V Sea Bird have explored the magnificent Inside Passage of Alaska with an intimate number of guests in the company of naturalists aboard our small-ship Alaskan cruises. Walk forest trails to cascading waterfalls, bird watching and identifying wildflowers as you go. Enjoy Zodiac and kayaking forays and learn about Alaska’s rich Native American heritage. A full day is spent in Glacier Bay National Park.

Location of Adventure
Southeast Alaska

Group Size Limit: Approximately 62 Travelers

Our small ship Alaskan cruises are the best way to explore the Inside Passage and this trip is limited by the capacity of our vessels.

Included

All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and on alcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of kayaks, tips, taxes and service charges, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included

Air transportation, extensions, voyage DVD, meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, flightseeing, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry.

Physical Requirements
Easy / Moderate

This trip requires light hiking but can include long hikes or kayaking for those who desire.

Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Juneau or Sitka, Alaska on Day 1 of the program for an afternoon city tour (some departures travel from Juneau to Sitka and others operate in the other direction). Embarkation is at 5:30 pm. Disembarkation is at 8:30am on the final day and group transfers usually arrive at the airport at about 12pm. Note that complimentary economy group airfare between Seattle and Alaska is offered on select departures. We recommend that Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes the reservations for you, as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel for you. Please call us for assistance at 1-800-543-8917.



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8 Days

2010 Dates
Jul 17-24
Jul 18-25
Jul 24-31*
Jul 25-Aug 1*
Jul 31-Aug 7
Aug 1-8
Aug 7-14*
Aug 8-15*
Aug 14-21
Aug 15-22
Aug 21-28*
Aug 22-29*
Aug 28-Sep 4
 

* These departures travel from Sitka to Juneau, making all the same stops.

2011 Dates
May 7-14
May 8-15
May 14-21
May 21-28
May 22-29
May 28-Jun 4
May 29-Jun 5
Jun 4-11
Jun 5-12
Jun 11-18
Jun 12-19
Jun 18-25
Jun 19-26
Jun 25-Jul 2
Jun 26-Jul 3
Jul 2-9
Jul 3-10
Jul 9-16
Jul 10-17
Jul 16-23
Jul 17-24
Jul 23-30
Jul 30-Aug 6
Jul 31-Aug 7
Aug 6-13
Aug 7-14
Aug 13-20
Aug 14-21
Aug 20-27
Aug 21-28
Aug 27-Sep 3
Aug 28-Sep 4