Alaska small ship adventure cruises aren’t like your mega-liner cruise. Instead of purchasing an excursion to kayak or take a zodiac trip to get up close to a glacier, these types of experiences is included in many of the small ship cruises we offer.
Zodiacs / Skiffs
Originally popularized by Jacques Cousteau, Zodiac’s are considered the sturdiest and safest small watercraft available. They allow guests to go ashore or go on a Zodiac cruise to have up-close and personal encounters with wildlife like whales and sea lions, and scenic wonders like glaciers.
Kayaking
Kayaks are the perfect tool for up-close, personal encounters with wild Alaskan beauty. Silently watch a brown bear stroll the shore, or paddle past flightless cormorants. Have no fear if you’ve never been out in a kayak, you’ll be shown everything there is to know, guided by an experienced guide.
Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboards are a fun, dynamic, and energetic tool for exploration. Paddle quiet forest-lined coves and along icy shores. No prior experience is needed, only the desire for a new way of exploring the riches of Alaska.
Hiking
A hike in Alaska’s temperate rainforest is a rich way of experiencing the dense vegetation and towering evergreen trees. It’s a bonanza of sights, smells, and tastes, offering everyone a new perspective of the world around them.
Polar Plunge
Take a dip … into the glacial waters of Alaska. The icy cold, glacier-fed waters come calling, inviting you to experience something only a few have participated in. Another item off your bucket list.
Snorkeling
That’s right, you can snorkel in Alaska. Don your provided wetsuit and begin exploring the alien world that is Alaska’s intertidal critters. Barnacles and mussels, followed by rock crabs and sea stars await you. Once back onboard ship, warm up with a hot chocolate or even a visit to the hot tub.
