The MV Wilderness Explorer is like camping each
night at a perfect site. During this 7-day/6-night
adventure you will explore the backcountry
wilderness areas of world-renown Glacier Bay
National Park. Encompassing 3.3 million-acres,
Glacier Bay National Park has tidewater glaciers,
tall mountains and abundant wildlife. Icy Strait
offers the perfect setting for hiking in the old
growth forest, with thousands of sea birds and the
largest summertime population of humpback whales
in Alaska! This reliable and comfortable
34-passenger adventure vessel carries Zodiac shore
craft and a fleet of 2-person kayaks. After active
days spent paddling, hiking and wildlife spotting
along the remote coast, you return to the vessel
each evening for hot meals, comfortable cabins and
hot showers. Designed specifically for today's
adventurers, the expedition cruise is ideal for
any outdoor enthusiast! |
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Six
days / five night cruise with one night Glacier
Bay Lodge
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| Day
01 |
JUNEAU
, FLY
TO
GLACIER
BAY
Arrive
in Juneau
independently,
then meet for your flight to
Glacier
Bay
.
Once you're settled at Glacier Bay Lodge, explore
the surrounding area. In the evening, meet your
fellow traveling companions with a special
get-acquainted reception. Enjoy dinner on your own
in the Lodge's dining room. Overnight at Lodge. R
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Day
02
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GLACIER
BAY
,
BOARD VESSEL, SEA KAYAKING
Board
vessel today. Our Captain and crew are kayaking
experts on secret out-of-the-way places that offer
the greatest likelihood for discovery and
adventure. L,
D
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Days
03 - 05
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GLACIER
BAY
,
SEA KAYAKING
Do
you want to see bears feeding along the shoreline?
Or hear whales singing? Your kayak guide can point
you in the best direction for prime wildlife
viewing. Paddle
leisurely with your guide around
Glacier
Bay
,
or push to kayak far distances.
Glacier
Bay
is
ready for you, and remember, there is a hot meal
waiting for you back on board.
Have
you seen the ice calving into the water? What
about a bald eagle diving for dinner? There is an
everyday show in
Glacier
Bay
waiting
to be discovered. Keep your eyes open as you glide
over the waters in your kayak. B,
L, D (daily)
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| Day
06 |
ICY
STRAIT
Spend
your day exploring with your guide by sea kayak or
hiking ashore. On either side of this pristine
waterway are tiny inlets and isolated coves
perfect for your backcountry, off-vessel
exploration. Plus,
Icy
Strait
is
a prime spot for humpback whale viewing. B,
L, D
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| Day
07 |
JUNEAU
& RETURN HOME
This
morning, your active adventure cruise comes to an
end. Disembark your vessel in
Glacier
Bay
in
time for your return flight to
Juneau
.
B
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7
day/6 night itinerary includes a 6 day/5 night cruise in
private cabin and one pre cruise night at Glacier Bay
Lodge. Guided exploration and use of kayaks; all gear, and
all meals onboard the ship. Prices do not include: air
transportation to/from Juneau to Gustavus; tips to ship
and shore personnel, liquor or items of a personal nature.
The
sequence of activities may vary with each departure
depending on the changing wildlife-viewing opportunities,
tides and weather conditions. No previous experience is
necessary for kayaking or hiking adventures. Passengers
should be in relatively good physical condition, have an
adventurous spirit, and the desire for a backcountry
cruise experience unlike any other. Recommended packing
list with outdoor adventure gear is available on request.
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