Whale Watching Alaska Cruises

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This 8-day Alaska adventure cruise to the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage navigates the Eastern Coves waters and wilderness by small ship, to rarely seen areas with pristine beauty around every turn. Explore it further by kayak, by skiff or by foot and really find out why Alaska's Inside Passage is an unforgettable frontier. This isn't small ship cruising or big ship cruising. These are Un-Cruise Adventures that are fully-focused on the Luxury of Experience: quality over quantity, wildlife over night life, life changing encounters over momentary entertainment.

• Overnight wilderness camping US$150
• Floatplane sightseeing US$200-$225
• Professional massage US$75-$140
• Snorkelling (Including gear hire) US$45
• Sport fishing US$220-$355

Port taxes & fees: US$167 (2012) / US$175 (2013) payable at time of booking.

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

Day 1: Juneau - Embark on Your Adventure

Welcome aboard! Meet your crew and get acquainted as we set sail for the Tracy Arm Wilderness.

Day 2: Tracy Arm Wilderness / Frederick Sound

At the end of Tracy Arm, a winding fjord with sheer granite walls, hundreds of cascading waterfalls, and some of the largest icebergs in all of Alaska, sits the twin Sawyer Glaciers-Sawyer and South Sawyer. The fjord is home to brown and black bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, birds such as arctic terns and pigeon guillemots, and mountain goats, usually spotted high on the cliffs. Later today, move into Frederick Sound-summer feeding ground for the northern hemisphere's largest concentration of humpback whales. Keep watch for humpbacks, orca, and Steller sea lions.

Day 3: Thomas Bay / Cascade Creek

Choose kayaking and a lush forest trek on a scenic Cascade Creek trail. Or go big on the 5-mile hike to the glacially-fed and rarely visited Patterson Lake for spectacular kayaking. Discover the origin of its "Devil's Country" nickname during a reading from "The Strangest Story Ever Told," about the area's mythical, shape-shifting creatures called Kushtaka.

Day 4: Thomas Bay / Baird Glacier / Wrangell Narrows

In an area known for glaciers and rich in gold and quartz, take on the otherworldly Baird Glacier and its boot-sucking mud until you stand atop the mile-wide glacier. Adventure and natural beauty are sure to please whether you choose kayaking, paddle boarding, skiff riding, or hiking today. An abundance of bright red and green navigation lights guide you along "Christmas Tree Lane" as you cruise the winding Wrangell Narrows this evening.

Day 5: Wrangell

Home to native culture, wildlife, and wonder - Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska and the only one ever governed by four nations. Brush up on your Tlingit cultureand view recently carved totem poles at Kiksetti Totem Park.

Day 6: Yes Bay

Wildlife abounds in Yes Bay and the surrounding Tongass National Forest - humpback whales, orca, porpoise, seals, sea lions, brown and black bears, mink, marten, eagles, and otters. Say yes to a kayak paddle up the bay or venture out on a wildlife-seeking hike along one of the area's scenic trail.

Day 7: Misty Fjords National Monument

Affectionately called "The Yosemite of the North," Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. Glacial valleys filled with sea water and steep, sometimes sheer, walls are a haven for sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, moose, river otters, and other wildlife. Glide through Walker Cove by kayak or explore by skiff soaking in the splendor of this largely forgotten corner of the world. This evening join the Captain in a farewell toast and reminisce about your Alaskan journey over a sumptuous dinner.

Day 8: Ketchikan - Disembark

Enjoy a farewell breakfast before disembarking the ship this morning. Transfer directly to the Ketchikan airport or begin your add-on overnight stay or extended land tour.

You can easily book your trip online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of Britsh Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe & protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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