Glacier Bay – Haines and Pelican Town
DATES – 2023 – SUNDAYS – Apr 23 | May 14 | Jun 04, 25 | Jul 16 | Aug 06, 27 | Sep 17
2024 – SUNDAYS – Apr 21 | May 12 | Jun 02, 23 | Jul 14 | Aug 04, 25
EMBARK – Juneau, AK
DISEMBARK – Juneau, AK
DURATION – 8 days/7 Nights
SHIP – Wilderness Explorer (WEX)
From – $5,300 (Plus Port Charges $375)
Glacier Bay National Park offers an up close look at glaciers, old-growth forests, and sea life. Take in the beauty of the seabirds of South Marble Island. More adventure abounds with an activity filled week on the water and ashore. We’ve added in hiking and biking in the quaint town of Haines where you can stop at local breweries and distilleries for local flavors.
Voyage Highlights:
• Glacier Bay National Park
• Maximum adventure ashore and afloat
• Tidewater glaciers: Margerie and Grand Pacific
• Haines and Pelican villages – hiking, biking, kayaking, local brews/spirits, and history
• Bushwhack and hike in old-growth forest and glacial outwash fields
• Whales and wildlife – bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles
• Birding at South Marble Island – puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, and kittiwakes
• Chichagof Island, brown bear country and hikes
Please note: Expedition highlights and wildlife listed here are possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Your Expedition Leader and Captain will work together to ensure opportunities for adventure and exploration are the best possible, taking into account the prevailing weather, wildlife activity and ice conditions.
- All onboard meals
- Premium spirits, wine, microbrews; non-alcoholic beverages
- Exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark days
- Entry fees to national parks/preserves
- All from-the-boat adventure activities and equipment
- Wellness program: hot tub, fitness equipment, yoga mats.
- Port charges of $375 per person
- Visa and passport fees (if applicable)
- Airfare; Luggage, trip cancellation and Emergency Evacuation Insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges
- Staff gratuities
- Fuel surcharge may be applied for all bookings
- Pre- or post- cruise travel expenses.
Wilderness Explorer
Daring and ambitious, and a wee bit salty. The Wilderness Explorer was destined for Alaska’s deep waters from the first moment she slid into the drink. A strong “sea boat” with feet, she is not bashful or apologetic in her unflinching drive to seek out secret niches. Embracing change, the crew is known to try the untried, whether it’s gaining access to an unexplored trail or a new recipe with locally foraged ingredients. Bold with a capital Brrr, she is also our only boat to have over-wintered in Southeast Alaska, for not one, but two wicked cold seasons. Get to know her, and she’ll warm your heart.
Onboard Features: EZ Dock kayak launch platform; bow-mounted underwater camera; kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, snorkel gear/wetsuits; on-deck hot tub; fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library
Cabin Features: TV/DVD player; hair dryer, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles.
74 guests
37 cabins
28 crew members
186 feet in length
38 feet wide
Cruising speed of 11 knots
Registered in United States
3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio
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Beautiful view of Haines city near Glacier Bay, Alaska, USA