At a glance
- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Start/End:
- Juneau to Ketchikan or reverse
- From:
- $3,600
- Time of Year:
- April - September
On this 8-day Alaska Fjords & Glaciers cruise aboard the 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer, wind through canals and explore the Tongass backcountry on foot and by kayak. Visit Endicott Arm, Thomas Bay, Blashkee Islands, Behm Canal and more.
Skiff, kayak, and paddleboard through fjords and inlets as wildlife greets you from land and sea. See the Tongass and Glacier Bay National Park 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 the narrow Wrangell Narrows, locally known as Christmas Tree Lane due to the amount of navigation lights needed for traveling this scenic pass.
- 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.
Alaska Fjords & Glaciers Details
Day 1: Juneau, Alaska – Embarkation
Arriving in Juneau and met with a warm welcome, that’s a good start. 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)
Day 2: Endicott Arm
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 stories 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)
Day 3: Frederick Sound
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)
Day 4: Thomas Bay - Wrangell Narrows
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. Hike through the outwash of Baird Glacier. Later, wind into the Wrangell Narrows. Abundant bright red and green navigation lights guide the way. It’s nicknamed “Christmas Tree Lane,” of course. (BLD)
Day 5: Blashkee Islands
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. Get ready for a full day! (BLD)
Day 6: Behm Canal
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)
Day 7: Misty Fjords National Monument
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)
Day 8: Ketchikan, Alaska – Disembarkation
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. (B)
| Date | Direction | Navigator | Trailblazer | Pathfinder | Admiral | Single Navigator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Ketchikan to Juneau | $3,600 | $4,000 | $4,300 | $5,200 | $6,300 |
| Sunday, September 14, 2025 | Juneau to Ketchikan | $3,600 | $4,000 | $4,300 | $5,200 | $6,300 |
Dates and rates are effective the date the information was updated on this site. Dates and rates may have changed by the cruise line prior to an update here. Contact Sunstone Tours & Cruises for the latest dates & rates.
Rates are per person. Port Taxes and Fees $375 (2024), $750 (2025) per person additional. Prices subject to change.
Included
- 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
- Refer to your final guest documents for any additional inclusions specific to your itinerary and vessel
Not Included
- Airfare to and from your home city
- Discretionary gratuities to vessel’s crew
- Travel protection
- Optional excursions and land tours
- Port taxes/fees (except La Pinta)
Wilderness Discoverer
Adventure and discovery are at the heart of the 76-passenger Wilderness Discoverer. Loaded with amenities and a lounge evoking the feel of a National Park lodge or neighborhood pub, this expedition vessel, from top to bottom, exudes the spirit of exploration.
