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Naturalists' Whale Country, Alaska
Petersburg to Juneau or Reverse, 7-night / 8-day
Aboard the 12 Guest Safari Spirit Yacht
Day 1 Sail from Petersburg
Transfer to your yacht after an included city tour. Your crew greets you with champagne and smiles, and we’ll cruise to a secluded wilderness anchorage this evening.
Days 2-3 Glacier Country
Two of the most remarkable days lie ahead. We’ll step ashore on a massive glacial sandbar where bird life abounds. Our Expedition Leader will guide us toward the face of a glacier whose face rests not far from shore. We’ll explore this glacial wonderland, watching as plants emerge in this newly uncovered landscape. We’ll also cruise slowly in an ice-filled fjord where we’ll see, as close as anyone can get, the wonderland of a fjord still being formed by an active glacier. We’ll have opportunities for guided nature hikes and kayaking over the course of these two days as well.
Days 4-6 Alaskan Gems
We’ll cruise into the heart of Alaska’s inside passage during the next three days. Greet the days with your adventurous side! We’ll kayak under sea-carved rock arches back in hidden inlets, and wander through misty coves where colorful sea life clings to the inter tidal rocks. We’ll explore the temperate rainforest where bears make their homes, or listen for the clear call of a Pacific loon, one of the many beautiful seabirds that migrate through this region. We’ll spend our days cruising the waters where humpback whales, Steller’s sea lions, orcas, and porpoise feed and frolic. We’ll visit striking fjords, enjoy guided nature hikes and soak in natural hot springs. Our anchorages will be guaranteed reason to pull out your camera one more time. It simply does not get better than this.
Day 7 Tenakee Springs
We’ll search for the tell-tale blow of the humpback whale as we cruise today, and later, all the charm of Alaska will greet us as we pull into tiny Tenakee Springs, a remote fishing village tucked into Chichagof Island. We’ll step ashore to stretch our legs and meet the people who choose to live their lives far removed from modern-day conveniences. Even here, seemingly worlds away from anyone, there is a wonderful local bakery and cafe, so do stop in! This evening we’ll anchor in a remote bay, and celebrate our amazing journey in the inside passage, we’ll come together for a festive “farewell” dinner before gathering in the lounge for a slide show of our voyage through Alaska’s hidden Inside Passage.
Day 8 Juneau
After breakfast we’ll arrive in Juneau. We’ll bid you a fond farewell and transfer you to the airport for connections home.
