Lindblad Expeditions: Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness Cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1: Juneau

  Arrive in Juneau, the capital of Alaska. Visit the imposing Mendenhall Glacier and the Alaska State Museum. There is time to explore Juneau on your own before embarking the ship in the late afternoon. D

• Day 2: Tracy Arm

  Enter Tracy Arm, a spectacular 22-mile-long fjord where waterfalls cascade from towering, glacially carved walls. Maneuver among large icebergs, keeping an eye out for feeding bears on the shoreline and mountain goats on the cliffs above. B L D

• Day 3: Petersburg

  A visit to Petersburg provides a glimpse of a true Alaskan town. There is an opportunity for optional flight seeing over nearby LeConte Glacier (weather permitting) and for hikes on forest trails. Later, look for whales in the southern part of Frederick Sound, or explore LeConte Bay, a virtual sculpture garden of grounded icebergs. B L D

• Day 4: Frederick Sound & Chatham Strait

  These waters often make for great whale watching. Look for Steller sea lions hauled out on the rocky islands that dot the channels. Take a walk with naturalists along a quiet forest trail or kayak in the tiny coves. Meet Fred Sharpe to learn about his work with the Alaska Whale Foundation—which has recently made some fascinating discoveries about the region’s marine mammal population. B L D

• Day 5: Point Adolphus & Chichagof Island

  Look for humpback whales at Point Adolphus, a favoured feeding area. Then cruise along the northern coastline of Chichagof Island and find playful sea otters. Keep an eye out for eagles, which are commonplace in the surrounding Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. B L D

• Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

  Spend the day exploring magnificent Glacier Bay, where enormous glaciers flow from the ice fields far above. Watch and hear glaciers calving as tons of ice crash into the sea. Venture near islets that are home to seabirds such as puffins and guillemots, and look for humpback whales and orcas. B L D

• Day 7: Exploring Alaska’s Islands, Bays & Fjords

  Beachcomb, hike forest trails, explore by kayak, or cruise along Admiralty Island, where the massive brown bear is found, along with perhaps the world's highest density of nesting bald eagles. Enjoy a farewell dinner. B L D

• Day 8: Sitka

  After breakfast, disembark in Sitka, a unique town with a strong Russian heritage. Visit St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, a striking testament to Alaska's roots prior to the U.S. purchase of the territory from Russia. Then explore Sitka National Historical Park, where totem poles line serene wooded trails. In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport for onward arrangements. B

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