Skiff, kayak, and paddleboard through fjords and inlets as wildlife greets you from land and sea. See the Tongass National Forest as Alaskans do, by hike and bushwhack.


Highlights


• Dawes Glacier and ice-rich Endicott Arm

• Adventure exploration in Misty Fjords National Monument

• Tongass backcountry by kayak, paddle board, skiff, and hike

• Search for wildlife - bears, Sitka deer, sea lions, Eagles, mink, porpoises, and mountain goats

• Navigate winding Wrangell Narrows

• 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 on board.

• 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.

After a day of exploring Alaska’s Capital City of Juneau, board your small adventure ship, and enjoy a proper glass of Champagne and time to meet the UnCruise team. You have time to take in a bit of the city once you check in. But after boarding, grab a glass of bubbly as you push off the dock enjoying great views. (D)

Take an early peek out your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. Floating ice. And deep u-shaped valleys. Cruise past harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. At the end of Endicott, the blue face of Dawes Glacier is storeys high. And in classic fjord form. Tides permitting, your skiff driver knows the ropes and guides you along. It’s a mashup of towering walls, temperamental currents, and the Coastal Mountains. So many waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy foot work on the cliffs. Look for them. (BLD) 

Humpbacks beeline it here each season to feed on krill, zooplankton, and herring. Watch for whales feasting in these abundant glacial waters. Hang out and enjoy the show. Based on wind and weather, your expedition team has the lineup of adventures all mapped out. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions nap on rocky nobs. Paddle into the deeps of Port Houghton or Windham Bay or head ashore for a hike. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. (BLD)

When you come this far, you might as well go all in. This is way back backcountry of Alaska’s wilderness. Glacial landscapes marked by moraines, muskegs, and mud. In this playground, it’s all an option today. Kayak and skiff in water almost clear as glass. Later, wind into the Wrangell Narrows. Abundant bright red and green navigation lights guide the way. It’s nicknamed “Christmas Tree Lane,” of course. Thomas Bay is one of the few areas where the fit can hike to elevation along the famed Cascade Creek Trail to lake above…but you will need to be in top condition for this or choose a long relaxing kayak journey.   (BLD)

The Blashkee Islands are your playground today. A full day of choose-your-own-adventure fun. Hiking, Kayaking, skiff tours, snorkeling, and full day yak-n-whack excursions. But let's remember this area is unknown to most, with a chain of islands perfect for off vessel activities. But watch out for whales that frequent this area…the can surprise you! Get ready for a full day! (BLD)

Activities begin this morning in Yes Bay, and how can you say no to that! Wildlife abounds. Black bears, mink, eagles. In Behm Canal, it’s all remote waterways and the isolated Tongass National Forest. On Cleveland Peninsula, your expedition team leads a low-elevation hike near clear, rushing streams. Good opportunities for enticing forested shots of Southeast. In the water orca, porpoises, seals, and otters go about their business. Go about yours on a guided paddle in tiny, deserted waterways that feed into Behm Canal. (BLD)

There are places on the planet that completely overcome you. This is one of them. The beauty. The peace. The sense of place you feel. Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. And that alone is a lot to consider. Glacial valleys filled with sea water. Sheer 3,000 foot cliffs. Sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, all find safe haven here. Kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay and you find it’s just as easy to paddle and go, as it is to sit and float and take it all in. The area’s affectionate nickname, “The Yosemite of the North,” is deserved. And it’s an amazing wrap to your week. Your captain joins you tonight for a Farewell Dinner. Celebrate and reminisce about your Alaskan journey with a “photo journal” by your crew. (BLD)

After breakfast this morning, bid adieu to your new pals before you disembark and transfer to the Ketchikan airport or begin your extended UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. Going to the airport is different in Ketchikan, prepare for a ferry boat ride across the channel to an island that is home to the airport. (B)

Passport required (non USA citizens). Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur to maximize your experience.

Navigator Cabin

$3,600 USD pp
Navigator Cabin
Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Trailblazer Cabin

$4,000 USD pp
Trailblazer Cabin
Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Pathfinder Cabin

$4,300 USD pp
Pathfinder Cabin
Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Admiral Cabin

$5,200 USD pp
Admiral Cabin
Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Single

$6,300 USD pp

Navigator Cabin

$3,600 USD pp
Navigator Cabin
Queen or twin beds, 201, 203-208, 210, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin includes a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Trailblazer Cabin

$4,000 USD pp
Trailblazer Cabin
Queen or twin beds, 310-325, view window, private bath and shower. Your cabin comes complete with a hairdryer, towels, eco-friendly shampoo/conditioner, and body wash.

Pathfinder Cabin

$4,300 USD pp
Pathfinder Cabin
Outside entry, 300-309, fixed queen, double or fixed double bed with twin bed, view window, private bath with shower.

Admiral Cabin

$5,200 USD pp
Admiral Cabin
Outside entry, 400-403. Sitting area; queen or twin beds; large picture window; private bath with shower.

Single

$6,300 USD pp

Additional charges:

Port Taxes and Fees: $375 USD

Vessel type: Expedition

Length: 176 feet

Passenger Capacity: 76 guests

Built: 1992, renovated 2012

Active adventure is top-of-mind aboard the Wilderness Discoverer. Complementing the wilderness outside, the décor of the main lounge including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on the bar top evokes the feel of a National Park. The casual, welcoming ambiance of the lounge and dining room with an open floor plan between them creates easy camaraderie among guests. Three public decks are easily accessible—the sun deck features both covered and open spaces for viewing no matter the weather, and the bow and observation deck offer unencumbered views.

The Wilderness Discoverer comes equipped for adventure with kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, hiking poles, wet suits and snorkel equipment, and yoga mats. The EZ Dock launch platform makes getting into the water a cinch. A hydrophone transmits below-surface sounds and a bow-mounted underwater camera shows the action. For wellness and relaxation, the vessel offers two hot tubs and fitness equipment.

There are four cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Discoverer: Navigator; Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Depending on the cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated.

Common to all cabins are: Air conditioning; flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station, private bath with shower; a view window (no portholes).

Cabin layout for Wilderness Discoverer

Inclusions


• Group transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day
• Entry fees to national parks/preserves
• From-the-vessel adventure activities and equipment
• Exclusive activities and shore visits
• All meals aboard the vessel
• Premium wine, beer and liquor (excludes super-premium wines)
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Wellness amenities
• Onboard expedition/heritage guides and guest experts

Exclusions


• Airfare to and from your home city
• Discretionary gratuities to vessel’s crew
• Premium wines and spirits
• Onboard Wi-Fi
• Travel protection
• Optional excursions and land tours
• Port taxes/fees (except La Pinta)
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