14-night Alaska Fjords and Glaciers Ultimate with Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

April 27, 2025

UnCruise Adventures: Wilderness Discoverer

Ketchikan/Juneau

Vacation Offer ID 1542227

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Cruise Inclusions

Two days in Glacier Bay National Park”
Birding at the Marble Island in Glacier Bay.
Glaciers including Grand Pacific, Margerie, Lamplough, Reid, Sawyer & North Sawyer.
Visit Misty Fjords National Monument.
Navigate Wrangell Narrows, locally known as Christmas Tree Lane due to the amount of navigation lights needed for traveling this scenic pass.
Visit Ketchikan, famously known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.”
Kayakers’ paradise in the little-known Blashke Islands.
Snorkeling in the fridged Alaskan Waters, wetsuits onboard.
Hike and Kayak Thomas Bay, the land of the Kushtaka a half man, half Sea Otter.
Visit Juneau, Alaska’s Capital, and home of UnCruise Adventures.
Explore the shores and fjords of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm
Whale watching in Fredericks Sound, Stephens Passage, Chatham & Icy Straits.
Search for wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, sea otters, porpoises, eagles and more.
Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields.

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Ketchikan Ketchikan 04/27/2025 The smell of the sea hits you as you walk down the gangway to the ship. Welcome aboard your home for the next two weeks. Meet your captain and crew as you familiarize yourself with your home for the next week. In the lounge, a welcome cocktail and Champagne toast await you as you prepare for the grand stories yet to be written about the coming week. As we push off the dock, get out on deck with a pair of binoculars (there is a pair in your cabin for your use this week) and start the search for spouts!	04/27/2025	04/27/2025
Misty Fjords Misty Fjords 04/28/2025 Experience the overwhelming beauty and tranquility of Misty Fjords National Monument, a place that encapsulates the diverse ecosystems of Southeast Alaska. Navigate glacial valleys with sea-filled waters, towering 3,000-foot cliffs, and find sanctuary for wildlife like bears, mountain goats, and sea birds. Whether kayaking in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay, the area aptly nicknamed "The Yosemite of the North" offers an enchanting blend of paddle-and-go or sit-and-soak-it-all-in experiences. As a fitting end to your Alaskan journey, share a Farewell Dinner with your Captain, celebrating the week's adventures and capturing memories with a photo slideshow presented by your dedicated guide team. It's the perfect conclusion to a trip immersed in the wilds of Southeast Alaska.	04/28/2025	04/28/2025
Behm Canal Behm Canal 04/29/2025 Embark on a morning of adventure as we kickstart our activities in the captivating Yes Bay–an opportunity too enticing to resist! Prepare to be surrounded by the wonders of wildlife, from the elusive black bears and playful minks to the majestic eagles soaring overhead. As we navigate through Behm Canal, be prepared for a journey into remote waterways, revealing the pristine beauty of the isolated Tongass National Forest. Our expert expedition team leads a low-elevation hike alongside crystal-clear, rushing streams. Immerse yourself in your own adventure with a guided paddle through the tiny, deserted waterways that seamlessly blend into Behm Canal. Say yes to an unforgettable day filled with exploration and the enchanting beauty of Yes Bay!	04/29/2025	04/29/2025
Blashke Islands Blashke Islands 04/30/2025 Today, set your sights on the captivating Blashke Islands – a realm of endless possibilities for your adventure-seeking spirit. Immerse yourself in a day of personalized, choose-your-own-adventure delights. Whether you crave the unknown treasures found on a bushwhack, the serenity of kayaking, the exploration of skiff tours, the underwater wonders of snorkeling, or the thrill of full-day yak-n-whack excursions, the options are as diverse as the islands themselves. This hidden gem remains a mystery to most, featuring a chain of islands perfectly tailored for off-vessel escapades. Amidst the excitement, keep an eye out for the majestic whales that gracefully roam these waters–they may just surprise you with their awe-inspiring presence. Brace yourself for an entire day filled with exhilarating experiences in this undiscovered paradise!	04/30/2025	04/30/2025
Thomas Bay Thomas Bay 05/01/2025 In the distance, a symphony of water emerges – the resonant flow of Cascade Creek, cutting through the forest in a mesmerizing display of waterfalls. A crew favorite, this hidden gem is a rarity in Southeast Alaska, accessible through one of the region's few trails. Don't let this opportunity slip away, as we offer hiking challenges tailored to every skill level, ensuring an unforgettable experience in this pristine wilderness. Hiking not your forte? Jump into a kayak for a paddle. The afternoon cruise is a photographers dream, as the Discoverer deftly navigates the Wrangell Narrows–a famed waterway and home to eagles, Stellar sea-lions, and more. Count the navigational markers as you get a peek into life as only local Southeast Alaskans can relate to.	05/01/2025	05/01/2025
Wrangell Narrows Wrangell Narrows 05/01/2025 In the distance, a symphony of water emerges – the resonant flow of Cascade Creek, cutting through the forest in a mesmerizing display of waterfalls. A crew favorite, this hidden gem is a rarity in Southeast Alaska, accessible through one of the region's few trails. Don't let this opportunity slip away, as we offer hiking challenges tailored to every skill level, ensuring an unforgettable experience in this pristine wilderness. Hiking not your forte? Jump into a kayak for a paddle. The afternoon cruise is a photographers dream, as the Discoverer deftly navigates the Wrangell Narrows–a famed waterway and home to eagles, Stellar sea-lions, and more. Count the navigational markers as you get a peek into life as only local Southeast Alaskans can relate to.	05/01/2025	05/01/2025
Frederick Sound Frederick Sound 05/02/2025 There she blows! Frederick Sound is a nutrient-rich intersection between multiple massive waterways. Upwellings from the Pacific bring in plankton-rich waters, beckoning enormous schools of herring, that bring in…whales! Humpbacks gather here in the hundreds each summer to partake in an epic feast, fuel for their long migrations to and from their winter breeding grounds in Hawai’i and Baja. Between Port Houghton, The Brothers Islands, and Five Fingers Lighthouse, there is no lack of extraordinary places to explore today, and your expedition leader and captain set a course for the most whale-rich waters they can find. Get out on a skiff tour in search of bubble-netters, or jump on a bushwhack or shorewalk and become immersed in the old-growth of the Tongass. There are wild places to be found, and we’re taking you there.	05/02/2025	05/02/2025
Tracy Arm Tracy Arm 05/03/2025 Overnight, we’ve sailed into a new dimension. Sheer granite walls propel themselves thousands of feet above milky blue waters as the Discoverer glides between massive icebergs. Deep, U-shaped valleys tell the story of the last Ice Age and Harbor Seals haul out on the ice with this year’s recruitment of pups. Endicott Arm is a spectacular place to get out for our first activities of the week, and you’ll feel the air get cooler the deeper you travel into Endicott’s wilderness. The ship slows down and approaches a massive wall of blue ice that blocks the end of the fjord, it's Dawes Glacier, our destination for the day. Bundle up and jump on a skiff tour for an intimate visit with one of the most active tidewater glaciers in Southeast Alaska. Back onboard, a warm meal welcomes you home.	05/03/2025	05/03/2025
Juneau	05/04/2025	05/04/2025
Chichagof Island Chichagof Island 05/05/2025 Our ship is nimble, and the Captain navigates fields of ice with years of experience under their belt. Coming into view are the Twin S. Sawyer and Sawyer glaciers – cascading out of the coastal range in their long dance between rock, ice, and sea. Waterfalls pour out of every valley and crevice – evidence of the ice-field thousands of feet above you. Mountain goats hide on precarious ledges in search of willow shoots – look for the white dots moving on the mountainside – pull out your binoculars for a better view. Finish your week with Captain's dinner and post-dinner cocktials watching the week's “photo journal” by your crew	05/05/2025	05/05/2025
Neka Bay Neka Bay 05/05/2025 Our ship is nimble, and the Captain navigates fields of ice with years of experience under their belt. Coming into view are the Twin S. Sawyer and Sawyer glaciers – cascading out of the coastal range in their long dance between rock, ice, and sea. Waterfalls pour out of every valley and crevice – evidence of the ice-field thousands of feet above you. Mountain goats hide on precarious ledges in search of willow shoots – look for the white dots moving on the mountainside – pull out your binoculars for a better view. Finish your week with Captain's dinner and post-dinner cocktials watching the week's “photo journal” by your crew	05/05/2025	05/05/2025
Glacier Bay Glacier Bay 05/06/2025 We’ve entered the realm of the leviathan. Frederick Sound sits at the interface between Stephens Passage and Chatham Strait–and is a gathering place for hundreds of humpback whales in the summer. From the Keku Islands, it’s not rare for one to be able to sit out on a rocky outcropping and see not one, not two, but dozens of spouts piercing the horizon line in a rhythmic symphony as groups of whales patrol the herring-rich waters of Frederick Sound. The iconic Five Finger’s Lighthouse is Alaska’s oldest light station and sits proudly among the whales and was a heralded research station for humpback study for many years. New relationships formed with the owners allow the opportunity for a visit from time to time. We are just visitors to these parts, the whales rule the day.	05/06/2025	05/06/2025
Chichagof Island Chichagof Island 05/07/2025 Chichagof Island is a remote paradise for the local inhabitants, the coastal brown bear. Summers long days provide ample opportunity for fishing in salmon-filled streams, and we’re here to do our own exploring. Join your guide on hike along winding coastline to witness the greatest return of nutrients from sea to land on earth in the form of millions of salmon running upstream. Enjoy a skiff ride or a paddle in search of elusive brown bears and Sitka black-tail deer. We are on the fringes of Southeast Alaska; go further in with every stroke of the paddle.	05/07/2025	05/07/2025
Icy Strait Icy Strait 05/08/2025 It’s 6:00am. You were told this was going to be an early morning, and your alarm clock is the metallic sound of ice sliding past the hull of the ship. Grab a cup of coffee (let us grab it for you) and a warm jacket; directly off the bow is either Johns Hopkins Glacier or Margerie Glacier, depending on the season and ice condition. The quiet of the morning is only interrupted by the thundering crash of the glacier as 10 story-buildings of ice crash into the sea in the soft light of sunrise. Grab a pastry and a big breakfast, today is going to be a banner day. The captain drops the anchor deftly at Lamplugh Glacier–the morning is your choice of how you want to experience the glacier. Kayaks, ridge hikes, and ice garden explorations are all at your fingertips. The afternoon is spent singularly focused on the wildlife of the park. Get your binoculars out and spot Mountain Goats at Gloomy Knob and Tufted Puffins at the birder’s paradise of South Marble Island. This is our final day in the park–take it all in	05/08/2025	05/08/2025
George Island George Island 05/08/2025 It’s 6:00am. You were told this was going to be an early morning, and your alarm clock is the metallic sound of ice sliding past the hull of the ship. Grab a cup of coffee (let us grab it for you) and a warm jacket; directly off the bow is either Johns Hopkins Glacier or Margerie Glacier, depending on the season and ice condition. The quiet of the morning is only interrupted by the thundering crash of the glacier as 10 story-buildings of ice crash into the sea in the soft light of sunrise. Grab a pastry and a big breakfast, today is going to be a banner day. The captain drops the anchor deftly at Lamplugh Glacier–the morning is your choice of how you want to experience the glacier. Kayaks, ridge hikes, and ice garden explorations are all at your fingertips. The afternoon is spent singularly focused on the wildlife of the park. Get your binoculars out and spot Mountain Goats at Gloomy Knob and Tufted Puffins at the birder’s paradise of South Marble Island. This is our final day in the park–take it all in	05/08/2025	05/08/2025
Haines Haines 05/09/2025 Welcome to Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy breakfast and then step shoreside in Bartlett Cove – the park headquarters- where park rangers, interpretive sites, a trail hike, and Xunaa Shuká Hít - the Huna Tribal House – await your discovery. Less than 1% of visitors to the park get the chance to step on land in the park – and this afternoon you will have the option to bushwhack, kayak, skiff, or walk the shores of Beartrack Cove – a stunning welcome to the expansive wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park. After dinner, get out on deck for sunset and bring your cameras, the snow-capped Fairweathers are the largest mountains in Southeast Alaska and are just begging to be photographed.	05/09/2025	05/09/2025
St. James Bay St. James Bay 05/10/2025 Wake up in Neka Bay, deep within the Tongass National Forest – tucked into a calm pocket of water where you will have the opportunity to take your first paddle, skiff ride, or shore excursion. There’s nobody here but us, and we have options that fit any activity order you can dream of. As the day unfolds, set out on a skiff expedition, offering an intimate encounter with the bay's wildlife; a chance to witness majestic eagles soaring gracefully overhead. Today is all about spreading your own wings and choosing your own adventure. Multiple excursions are happening at any given time, the choice is, simply, yours. A locally sourced meal is waiting for you back on the boat, so don’t be afraid to go big on your first full day.	05/10/2025	05/10/2025
Juneau Juneau 05/11/2025 Arriving in Juneau, ask your crew for suggestions as you depart and wave goodbye to your crew –new friends made along the way. We can’t wait to see you again!	05/11/2025	05/11/2025

UnCruise Adventures: Wilderness Discoverer

Adventure and discovery are at the heart of the 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer. Loaded with amenities and a lounge evoking the feel of a National Park lodge or neighborhood pub, this expedition vessel, from top to bottom, exudes the spirit of exploration.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 1992
Last Refurbished: 2011
Registry: USA
Maximum Speed: 10 knots
Beam: 39 ft (11.9 m)
Ship Length: 176 ft (53.6 m)

Number of Crew: 27
Staterooms / Suites: 38
Passenger Capacity: 76
Lounge: Yes
Bars / Lounges: No
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Dining

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Shipboard Policies

Electrical
All electrical outlets on the vessel are standard 110 Volt, the same voltage as in North America. If you live in other parts of the world, you may need a special adapter.
Medical Emergencies
The crew is trained in both first aid and CPR, and there are first aid supplies on board. While there is no physician on board, the ship is never too far from a port where medical facilities are available.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the vessel. Smoking guests are welcome to smoke only on the outer aft deck in a designated area. Ashtrays will be provided. To protect the environment, guests should refrain from tossing cigarettes and cigars overboard.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Un-Cruise Adventures is able to accommodate most special dietary needs. All booked guests are required to submit the completed Medical Information Form advising of any food allergies or other dietary requirements they may have. Completing this form will ensure that the chef has enough notice to prepare for your needs. It is recommended that you check in with the chef or hotel manager upon your arrival to the ship to confirm your request.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Un-Cruise Adventures will earnestly try to accommodate guests wishing to travel with them. The primary concern is the health, safety, and well being of guests and crew. Guests with some mobility and who provide their own collapsible wheelchairs can generally be accommodated, but the vessels do not meet all applicable standards of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for buildings and facilities. Guests needing any form of assistance and those who are physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who will take full responsibility for any needed assistance during the cruise and in the event of an emergency.
Vessel interiors and operating conditions can always present challenges to wheelchairs and participation may not be possible for some activities and events. Please be aware that raised door thresholds, steep stairs, and narrow passageways can prevent wheelchair passage. Some ports of call, shore excursions, use of inflatable excursion craft, docks, gangways, and other requirements may preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel. This decision will be made by the Captain and is binding.

Public Rooms

Public Spaces
Each vessel has its own unique personality, but all share a universal goal and with you in mind - to relax and be comfortable. Designed to bring the outside in, they come alive with art and artifacts from the places you'll travel. And the open bridge policy welcomes you to visit and discuss navigation with the captain.
Public spaces aboard include an inviting dining room, main lounge or salon (with a varied collection of board games, books, and DVDs), and observation decks ideal for close-up wildlife viewing and relaxing under the stars. You may also find a hot tub, massage room, and sauna; and most of the vessels are equipped with an underwater hydrophone, a kayak launch platform or swim step (making access to the water easy), as well as cameras that connect to the TVs, bringing life in the water directly inside the boat.

Dining

All Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
Un-Cruise Adventures' approach to wetting-your-whistle is as uncharacteristic as their vessels. Fine spirits, wines, and microbrews are served aboard all of their vessels, with many even featuring sustainable cask wines on tap. A rotating list of wine and microbrew selections will vary depending on your destination. On many itineraries, wine, beer, and spirits are included in your fare.
Meals Onboard
All onboard meals ensure innovative, healthful dining experiences and the executive chefs aboard use ingredients that reflect the flavors of your destination.
Mornings feature an early-riser breakfast of fresh fruit, baked-on-board pastries and breads, and a full breakfast complete with specialty items. Lunches range from pasta salads and sandwiches, to homemade soups and ethnic dishes. Dinners offer a choice of entrées that include fresh seafood and meats. Vegetarian dishes are available and special dietary needs can be met with advance notice. Hors d'oeuvres are offered during the cocktail hour, and desserts are varied and plentiful.
Unless there's a barbecue on deck or some other special event, most meals are served over several courses - with particular attention to your personal preferences. Dining onboard is casual and seating is open so you are free to join new friends and choose a different table at every meal. And if you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other milestone occasion, let Un-Cruise Adventures know before you board and the expert pastry chef will make it memorable by whipping up a surprise treat.
Meals are casual and feature open seating. There is no need to dress up at any time; simply wear what's comfortable, even for the Captain's Farewell Dinner.

Sports, Health and Fitness

Wellness Program
Onboard amenities allow you to escape through morning yoga stretches, relaxing in the on-deck hot tub, laps around the deck, enjoying a workout on the fitness equipment, or being pampered by the wellness instructor/massage therapist. Nature’s splendor takes care of the rest. And at the end of your cruise, the onboard team will send you off with a renewed sense of beauty and spirit.

Oceanview

Fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Triple rates are available in designated cabins (refer to deck plan); inquire for pricing details. Port taxes/fees are additional per guest.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

14-night Alaska Fjords and Glaciers Ultimate with Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Cruise Inclusions

Ketchikan 04/27/2025

Misty Fjords 04/28/2025

Behm Canal 04/29/2025

Blashke Islands 04/30/2025

Thomas Bay 05/01/2025

Wrangell Narrows 05/01/2025

Frederick Sound 05/02/2025

Tracy Arm 05/03/2025

Chichagof Island 05/05/2025

Neka Bay 05/05/2025

Glacier Bay 05/06/2025

Chichagof Island 05/07/2025

Icy Strait 05/08/2025

George Island 05/08/2025

Haines 05/09/2025

St. James Bay 05/10/2025

Juneau 05/11/2025

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