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Southeast Alaska by Small Ship

Explore some of nature’s more secluded landscapes while encountering Alaska's abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery and ice-blue glaciers.

A white tour boat floats on calm water near a steep, green mountainside with a tall waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs into the sea.
Date
Jul 11 - 18, 2027
From Price
$7,999.00
Contact

Orbridge
866-639-0079

Type
Cruise
Region
North America
Tour Manager

Rileigh Hageman
hageman.97@osu.edu

Trip overview

Enjoy the agility and flexibility of small-ship travel during this expedition cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage. Alongside expert naturalists and knowledgeable onboard crew, navigate narrow channels and waterways inaccessible by larger vessels.

Learn surprising details about animal behavior, glacier activity and the wealth of natural spectacles along the protected waters of Alaska's Inside Passage. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, an icy sanctuary of untouched landscapes and dynamic wildlife. Experience nature's grandeur as you witness up close glaciers calving, whales breaching and sea otters playing. Trace the footsteps of explorers through numerous guided hikes and skiff excursions. Take advantage of opportunities to participate in water activities like paddle boarding and kayaking.

Optional Pre-Tour: Denali

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Tour highlights

  • Seven nights aboard the Wilderness Adventurer
  • All onboard hand-crafted meals: seven breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners, including a special Captain’s Farewell Dinner, and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • An onboard lecture program and educational guidance of an expedition team plus an Orbridge Tour Director
  • Guided kayaking, hiking, walking, skiff excursions and wildlife viewing
  • All port fees and entry fees to parks and preserves, and special excursions as described in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for Orbridge Tour Director, airport transfer drivers and drivers/guides on included land excursions
  • Airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Cruise Ship Experience: Wilderness Adventurer

Deck plan for the Wilderness Adventurer which shows the layout of the ship and include cabin descriptionsAccommodating 60 guests, the 160-foot Wilderness Adventurer is built for action and comfort, with space to relax on deck and plenty of Alaskan adventure both onboard and in the water.

Designed to go where large ships cannot, you'll be navigating to the best views possible of the surrounding nature-filled landscape. Experience Alaska up close as you watch for wildlife from skiffs or kayaks and learn about the indigenous peoples of the region. On board the ship are your knowledgeable crew and expert naturalists who share their hospitality, uncanny knack for spotting wildlife and fascinating secrets behind the bountiful beauty that surrounds you.

The ship's well-appointed, intimate and unassuming style allows travelers to experience the true heart and soul of Alaska. Enjoy expansive viewing areas on the bow and aft outdoor promenade decks, a hull design optimized for supreme comfort in Alaskan waters and a spacious lounge.

The relaxed cruising speed is ideal for viewing the endless surrounding fjords, glaciers and wildlife. The ship offers complimentary rain boots. Plus each stateroom is outfitted with binoculars. Nothing will be missed as you leisurely traverse the channels, bays and islands of Southeast Alaska.

The ship is fully equipped and designed for action with three accessible decks delivering adventure at every level. Its observation deck on the bow allows for spectacular wildlife viewing while the EZ Dock launch platform on the main deck provides easy access to water activities.

Two brown bears stand on a large rock beside fast-moving water, with one larger bear and one smaller bear near a stream.
A massive blue glacier towers over the water as ice breaks off and crashes into the sea, creating a large splash near small boats below.
A white tour boat floats on calm water near a steep, green mountainside with a tall waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs into the sea.
A tour boat floats on calm water in front of a large blue glacier backed by rocky mountains.
A wide green valley stretches between steep rocky mountains, with a winding river in the foreground and a glacier visible at the far end of the valley.
A spotted seal lies on a piece of floating ice, surrounded by calm water with small ice chunks nearby.
A killer whale surfaces upright in calm ocean water, with a distant forested shoreline and cloudy sky in the background.
A humpback whale leaps out of the ocean, splashing water as it breaches above the surface.
The tail of a whale rises out of the ocean, dripping water as it dives back beneath the surface.
A bar interior with wooden stools at a long counter, shelves of bottles behind the bar, and large windows letting in daylight.
A small ship cabin with two single beds, a window showing ocean water, a built-in desk between the beds, and wall lights on either side.
A small ship cabin with one double bed, a window showing ocean water, a built-in desk, and wall lights on either side of the bed.
A bright dining room with wooden tables and chairs, round placemats on the tables, large windows along the walls, and a serving area in the background.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Juneau, AK | Embarkation

Day 2: Tracy Arm | Sawyer Glaciers

Day 3: Frederick Sound

Day 4: Chichagof Island

Day 5: Glacier Bay National Park

Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park

Day 7: Icy Strait or Neka Bay

Day 8: Juneau | Disembarkation | Depart Juneau

A map showing coastal southeast Alaska with labeled waterways, islands, and towns, including Juneau, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Haines, Sitka, and surrounding fjords and channels.

Preferred Travel Insurance

USI Travel Insurance Services is the preferred provider of travel insurance for The Ohio State University. We highly recommend that you review this information and consider insurance to protect yourself and your investment. USI is a comprehensive plan that offers three options, allowing you to select the coverage that best suits your needs. You can find additional details, request a quote and purchase a plan online or by calling 1-800-937-1387.

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