Alaska Fjords & Glaciers aboard Wilderness Adventurer

Arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s remote capital surrounded by mountains and coastline. After boarding your small expedition yacht, meet your crew and fellow travellers before setting sail into Alaska’s coastal wilderness. As you leave port, keep watch for your first glimpses of marine life in these rich coastal waters.

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Overnight you enter Endicott Arm, where steep granite walls rise above glacial waters and icebergs drift through the fjord. Harbour seals can often be seen resting on the floating ice as you travel deeper into this glacial landscape. The day leads to Dawes Glacier, an active tidewater glacier where you can observe the scale and movement of the ice front. Conditions permitting, you explore the area by skiff or kayak for a closer perspective.

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Navigate the waters of Frederick Sound, known for frequent sightings of humpback whales in this marine-rich area. Explore by kayak, skiff or on foot, with options to paddle along the shoreline in search of marine life and birdlife, or join a guided hike into the Tongass forest. Snorkelling may also be available, offering a different perspective on this coastal environment.

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Explore Thomas Bay, a glacially shaped landscape of moraines, muskeg and tidal flats. Conditions permitting, you travel by kayak or skiff, or join a hike or bushwalk into the surrounding terrain. Depending on the sailing schedule, you may transit the narrow Wrangell Narrows, often referred to as “Christmas Tree Lane” for its red and green navigation markers, offering insight into travel through this coastal region.

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Navigate the remote Blashke Islands, where forested shorelines and rugged terrain offer a range of exploration options. Travel by kayak, skiff or on foot, or join a full-day yak-and-whack expedition to move between land and water. Snorkelling may also be available, providing a view of the intertidal environment. Keep watch for orcas, which are known to frequent these waters.

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Enter Behm Canal, a remote waterway of forested bays and narrow inlets. Walk along low-elevation trails beside streams, with opportunities to observe dense forest environments and local wildlife, including black bears, eagles and mink on land, and porpoises, seals and otters in the water. Paddle in the sheltered waters by kayak or explore further by skiff, with the option for longer hikes to experience the quiet character of the canal.

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Experience Misty Fjords National Monument, where steep cliffs, glacial valleys and rainforest-covered slopes define the landscape. Explore areas such as Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay by kayak or skiff, with opportunities for extended paddling. Take time to observe the scale and stillness of this remote environment from the water. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner and a presentation of highlights from the journey.

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After breakfast, disembark in Ketchikan, known as the Salmon Capital of the World, and farewell your crew and fellow travellers.

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