Southeast Alaska's Eastern Coves

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.

Southeast Alaska's Eastern Coves

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Juneau - Windham Bay

    Embark in Juneau then cruise south to anchor in Windham Bay for the night. D.

  • Day 2: Windham Bay & Frederick Sound

    Spend the morning sea kayaking or ride a skiff to the shore and take a relaxing walk. Later, move into the waters of Frederick Sound, the feeding ground for humpback whales. B, L, D.

  • Day 3: Thomas Bay, Baird Glacier & Cascade Creek

    Take on the Baird Glacier Trail, until you reach the top of the glacier itself, kayak or trek one of the other short scenic trails. Alternatively, relax, have a massage and enjoy the scenery. B, L, D.

  • Day 4: LeConte Bay, Stikine River & Ideal Cove

    Wake to the sounds of brash ice as they gently roll past the hull of the ship in the ice-rich waters of LeConte Bay. Option to get closer by kayak or skiff. B, L, D.

  • Day 5: Wrangell

    Today, learn about the Tlingit culture with storytelling and a visit of the Kiksetti Totem Park. B, L, D.

  • Day 6: Yes Bay

    Wildlife abounds in Yes Bay and the surrounding Tongass National Forest - humpback whales, orca, porpoise, seals, brown bears, black bears, eagles and otters. B, L, D.

  • Day 7: Misty Fjords National Monument

    Explore beautiful Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness Area, a haven for marine wildlife who ply the waters of Behm Canal and the inlets. B, L, D.

  • Day 8: Ketchikan

    Disembark in Ketchikan after breakfast. B.

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Pricing

8 Days / 7 Nights From $2,579*

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Includes: 7 nights cruising aboard the small ship of your choice, sightseeing as specified, meals as indicated, taxes, port charges and fees. Prices do not include fuel surcharges which may be added up to the time of departure.

Departs Juneau 2012:

  • Wilderness Discoverer: 02, 16, 30 Jun. 14, 28 Jul. 11, 25 Aug.
     
  • Wilderness Adventurer: 09, 23 Jun. 07, 21 Jul. 04, 18 Aug. 01 Sep.

Highlights

  • Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness

  • Yes Bay

  • Tongass National Forest

  • Kiksetti Totem Park

  • LeConte Bay

  • Hugging the mainland for the most part so not as susceptible to ocean weather

  • Hiking on glaciers – use crampons for hiking (Baird Glacier)

  • ½ day of whale watching in Frederick Sound

  • By the mainland more often – foot of the east range. Lots of ice, old growth & rainforest.

  • 2 wilderness area visits

  • Walker Cove – big highlight. More isolated & dramatic. Narrower fjord with less floatplane traffic & less commercial than coves visited by other ships.

  • La Conte – southern-most tidewater glacier & has big ice

  • Wrangell – small town, friendly, great museum, mountain bike option. Possible step-on guest to talk about local foods.

  • Coastal region is one of biggest temperate rainforests on earth.

  • Old growth forests, Walker Cove