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Experience the remarkable beauty of Southeast Alaska on a voyage aboard the Sea Lion, Venture, or Quest into a land of mist-shrouded fjords, tidewater glaciers, and islands teeming with wildlife. Search for killer whales and humpback whales, kayak amid glacial ice, spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park, and learn about Alaska’s rich Tlingit heritage.
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8 Days 7 Nights
Twin share accommodation aboard ship; meals as indicated; excursions; services of Lindblad expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides; use of kayaks; park and entrance fees; all port charges and service taxes. *Price is per person based on twin share. Please speak to our team or view our terms and conditions for more information
National Geographic Quest 22*, 29 May; 5*, 12, 19*, 26 Jun; 3*, 10, 17*, 24, 31* Jul; 7, 14*, 21, 28* Aug; 4 Sep
15*, 22, 29* May; 5, 12*, 19, 26* Jun; 3, 10*, 17, 24*, 31 Jul; 7*, 14, 21*, 28 Aug. '22
16*, 23, 30* May; 6, 13*, 20, 27* Jun; 4, 11*, 18, 25* Jul; 1, 8*, 15, 22*, 29 Aug; 5* Sep '21
14*, 21, 28* May; 4, 11*, 18, 25* Jun; 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30 Jul; 6*, 13, 20*, 27 Aug '22 *These departures run in reverse.
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Hike through lush forests to cascading waterfalls, and ride an expedition landing craft into coves to look for brown bears. Meet members of the Alaska Whale Foundation to learn about the local whale population, and get a first-hand perspective on Alaska'sindigenous people from a Tlingit cultural interpreter.
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Kayak into protected coves and look for sea otters, seabirds, and harbour seals.
Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist.
See the iconic wildlife—whales, bears and eagles—amid secluded coves and towering forests
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Day 1
Our Forest Service Special Use Permit for Tongass National Forest enables you to hike and kayak in wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska. Fly from Seattle to Juneau. Explore the newly constructed Alaska State Museum, with its sprawling collection of natural history and cultural artifacts, and explore downtown Juneau. Settle into your cabin before dinner. Later, explore the port of Juneau on your own. (D)
Day 2
Voyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacular glacially carved fjords. We’ll also pass the Sawyer Glacier, which has been described as bluer than any blue on earth, or the towering Dawes Glacier. If conditions permit, we'll use our expedition landing craft to provide unparalleled up close views of the glacier. Keep an eye out for harbor seals, porpoises and arctic terns. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Search for humpback whales as we head towards the small, true Alaskan town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. Explore a unique Southeast Alaskan ecosystem, the "muskeg," with stunted trees and carnivorous plants. There is an opportunity for optional flightseeing or bike riding. Enjoy a Dungeness crab feast this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 4
These waters are prime areas for both killer whales and humpback whales. It's not uncommon to observe their fascinating behavior — breaching, tail-slapping and variations on feeding — as we fill the deck and listen to the play-by-play from our expert naturalists. We'll explore spectacular bays and inlets, following bear trails and salmon streams. Once ashore, we’ll have the opportunity to walk along a quiet forest trail. The still waters are excellent for kayaking, offering another option for up close exploration. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Cruise among the Inian Islands, where an abundance of Steller sea lions reside. Hike nearby islands, kayak, and search for whales in the rich waters of Icy Strait. Conditions permitting, we'll lower the ship’s hydrophone to listen in on the whales’ communication. (B,L,D)
Day 6
We spend the entire day amidst the coves, fjords, tidewater glaciers and majestic mountains of Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll see glaciers that end abruptly at the water’s edge and observe them “calving” — tons of ice crashing into the sea — accompanied by an exhilaratingly thunderous sound. Mountain goats scaling the peaks as well as harbor seals, Steller sea lions and puffins are some of the creatures we may observe. A visit to Tidal Inlet may bring the sight of brown bears lumbering up the hillside. A native Tlingit interpreter joins us onboard to share the legend of the area. (B,L,D)
Day 7
Today, nature is our guide as we set forth with the flexibility to take advantage of wildlife and weather conditions. We may stop at an isolated beach to take a closer look at tide pools, beachcomb, and hike stunning forest trails. Keep an eye out for old bear tracks worn into the soil as you move from forest to meadow. Sightings of bald eagles are very common. If conditions permit, we'll do some kayaking, always watching for marine and terrestrial life. (B,L,D)
Day 8
After breakfast we disembark in Sitka, southeastern Alaska’s only oceanfront town. Sitka has a strong Russian heritage, which is readily apparent as you visit the onion-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church. At the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, we have close views of species normally seen at a distance in the wild — bald eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. (B)
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