Alaska Yacht Safari Cruises

Explore Glacier Bay National Park on this magnificent 8 day / 7 night cruise from Juneau to Sitka (or reverse). Watch for whales, sea lions, orcas, and porpoise while traveling through small straits and into remote bays.

This afternoon, enjoy a city and glacier tour of Juneau before boarding the yacht (included). As the yacht departs Juneau, toast the start of your adventure with a glass of champagne.

Search for the telltale blow of the humpback whale as you cruise Icy Strait today. Later, the yacht will pull into tiny Elfin Cove, where you will step ashore to meet the people who chose to live their lives in this small village, far removed from modern-day conveniences. This evening, the yacht will anchor in a remote bay and drop the kayaks in for a paddle before calling it a day.

Over the next two days, you will explore Glacier Bay National Park. This 3.2 million acre park, roughly the size of Connecticut, is home to numerous tidewater glaciers and wildlife. Watch for glacier calving (where large chunks of ice fall off) as the yacht weaves among the floating icebergs. Enjoy the majestic wilderness during morning kayak trips, all the while keeping watch for puffins, mountain goats, bears, moose, and whales. In the evening, the yacht will anchor in a secluded cove.

Discover the heart of Alaska's Inside Passage during the next three days of cruising. On any given morning, you may be off in the kayaks wandering through misty coves, beachcombing around tide pools, or watching a bear with her cubs ambling along the shoreline. The days will be spent cruising the waters where humpback whales, Steller sea lions, orcas, and porpoise feed and frolic. Enjoy guided nature hikes and soak in the natural hot springs. It simply does not get any better than this!

After arriving in Sitka this morning, transfer will be provided to the airport for your departure flight.

Meet & greet services and airport transfers; exclusive shore excursions; all meals while onboard; premium wine, beer and liquor; kayaking and small-boat exploration; onboard professional naturalist or escort; all taxes, port charges and fees.

2009 Rates & Departures Discoverers' Glacier Bay: Tours 193N & 193S
Safari Quest Click to view deck plan
Departure Dates	Mariner Stateroom	Captain Stateroom	Admiral Staterooms	Full Charter
May 23, 30*	$4995	$5995	$7195	$119,995
June 6	$5895	$6895	$8095	$137,995
June 13, 20, 27	$6795	$7795	$8995	$155,995
July 4, 11, 18, 22	$6795	$7795	$8995	$155,995
August 1, 8, 15, 22	$6795	$7795	$8995	$155,995
August 29	$5895	$6895	$8095	$137,995
September 5*	$5895	$6895	$8095	$137,995
* reverse itinerary Sitka to Juneau Crossed out dates are sold out. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Single rates are available upon request. All port fees and taxes are included.

NATURALISTS' WHALE COUNTRY

Explore the hidden gems of southeast Alaska on this wildlife oriented 8 day / 7 night cruise from Juneau to Petersburg (or reverse). Watch for marine wildlife as you cruise through ice-filled fjords and kayak in secluded coves.

Day 1: Juneau embarkation

This afternoon, enjoy a city and glacier tour of Juneau before boarding the yacht (included). As the yacht departs Juneau, toast the start of your adventure with a glass of champagne.

Day 2: Tenakee Hot Springs

Search for the telltale blow of humpback whales as you cruise amongst the islands. Later, visit tiny Tenakee Hot Springs, the "town with no road". Enjoy a hike through the forest and soak in the hot springs before continuing on your cruise. This evening, the yacht will anchor in a remote bay and drop the kayaks for a paddle before calling it a day.

Days 3 to 5: Alaskan Gems

Experience the heart of Alaska's Inside Passage during the next three days. Kayak under sea-carved arches in hidden inlets and wander through misty covers where colorful sea life clings to the intertidal rocks. Explore the the temperate rain forest where bears make their homes. The days will be spent cruising the waters where humpback whales, Steller sea lions, orcas and porpoise feed and frolic.

Days 6 & 7: Glacier Country

Step ashore for invigorating guided hikes along remote trails in aptly names Scenic and Ideal coves or perhaps still the secluded beaches - the choice is yours! The yacht will cruise slowly in an ice-filled bay where you'll see a fjord still being formed by an active glacier. This evening, celebrate your amazing journey through the Inside Passage with a farewell dinner and slideshow.

Day 8: Petersburg disembarkation

The yacht will arrive in Petersburg shortly after breakfast. Transfer will be provided to the airport for your departure flight.

Airfare; super-premium wine, beer and liquor; or gratuities.

2009 Rates & Departures Naturalists' Whale Country: Tours 195N & 195S
Safari Spirit Click to view deck plan
Departure Dates	Mariner Stateroom	Captain Stateroom	Admiral Staterooms	Full Charter
May 16, 23*	$5495	$6495	$7695	$73,995
May 30	$6295	$7295	$8395	$82,695
June 6, 13, 20,** 27	$7195	$8195	$9295	$93,695
July 4, 11, 18, 25	$7195	$8195	$9295	$93,695
August 1, 8, 15	$7195	$8195	$9295	$93,695
August 22, 29*	$6295	$7295	$7695	$82,695
* reverse itinerary Sitka to Juneau Crossed out dates are sold out All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Single rates are available upon request. All port fees and taxes are included.