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At a glance
- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Start/End:
- Juneau to Sitka, or reverse
- From:
- $6,300
- Time of Year:
- April - September
Sail between Juneau and Sitka (or reverse) aboard the 84-guest Safari Endeavour on this UnCruise Adventures itinerary, venturing deep into the pristine waters of Sitka Sound and the winding channels of Peril Strait. This is Southeast Alaska like you’ve never seen it—raw, rugged, and remarkably close.
Discover the historic charm of Sitka and Juneau, two Alaska port towns where rich Indigenous culture meets jaw-dropping natural scenery. Your floating wilderness lodge, the Safari Endeavour, delivers refined comfort as you venture far off the beaten path into Southeast Alaska’s wildest corners.
Forget glacier views from a crowded ship’s deck. UnCruise Adventures takes you by skiff right to the face of the ice, then bushwhacks the final stretch on foot—an up-close glacier experience most Alaska cruises can’t offer.
Adventure Awaits Every Day in Southeast Alaska
Kayak and paddleboard through secluded coves, hike rainforest trails alive with old-growth spruce and hemlock, and keep watch for moose, bears, sea otters, orcas, and humpback whales. Every day brings new wild encounters across Sitka Sound and Peril Strait. Our expert guides scout the terrain each morning to deliver the best adventure Southeast Alaska has to offer that day.
No one does Alaska like this.
Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka Highlights
- Explore the breathtaking Sitka Sound and Peril Strait
- Visit the charming historic towns of Sitka and Juneau
- Watch pods of orcas and humpback whales bubble-net feeding
- Guided presentations on the region’s history, wildlife, flora and fauna
- Endless opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, and more
Northern Passages with Glacier Bay & Sitka Details
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Juneau, Alaska – Embarkation
After a day exploring Alaska’s capital, there is nothing like a warm welcome from your crew and a glass of bon voyage bubbly. Once all are aboard and settled in, you are underway. The adventure begins now. Out on the bow, your expedition team is already scanning the horizon for the first whale spouts of the week. Southeast Alaska greets you with dramatic coastlines and mountain views. The journey has begun.
Day 2: Captain’s Choice
Welcome to the backcountry. The Tongass National Forest is vast and ever changing, and today’s destination is up to your captain and expedition leader. Their choices are guided by the seasons and the movements of wildlife. Calm waters and rich forested shorelines invite you to dive into your first full day. Whether you are hiking in moss-draped woods, exploring quiet back meadows, or paddling mellow coves, this is your introduction to the wilds of Southeast Alaska. Bald eagles perch in treetops and harbor seals surface, curious. If you are lucky, the exhale of a humpback, or even an orca, might mark your first big wildlife moment.
Day 3: Glacier Bay National Park
Spanning 3.3 million acres, just shy of the size of Connecticut, Glacier Bay National Park is vast, wild, and mostly unexplored. But you are not most visitors. Today, you venture deep into the park where you can kayak, skiff, hike glacial ridges, walk on a moraine, or even all-day paddle. Watch for mountain goats, sea lions, puffins, and, if you are lucky, a surprise whale sighting.
Day 4: Icy Strait
Ease into the day with sunrise stretches on deck and a strong cup of coffee as your expedition team scouts the best opportunities for exploration. Today is all about flexibility and immersion, with options to kayak at your own pace, join an all-day paddle, set out on a shore walk, or venture deeper on a bushwhack hike that reveals the raw textures of Alaska’s wild landscapes. Skiff rides open access to otherwise unreachable stretches of coastline, while open paddles and yak-and-walk combinations let you shape the day moment by moment alongside your naturalist guides, who bring the region’s ecology, geology, and sense of place to life.
Day 5: Chichagof Island
Today, we explore the wild coastline of Chichagof Island in search of the elusive coastal brown bear. This remote area is rich with life and offers some of the best bear-viewing opportunities in Southeast Alaska. Your captain and expedition leader will take you deep into bear territory using their expert local knowledge. Activities include shoreline walks, kayaking, skiff rides, and up-close (but safe) bear spotting from the water. This is a day of awe-inspiring encounters with nature at its most raw.
Day 6: Baranof Island
Baranof is your playground today as we move toward the wild reaches of Baranof Island and the remote South Baranof Wilderness, where the coastline grows increasingly rugged and beautiful. Glacial fjords carve deep into the land, muskegs open to sweeping views, and our route carries us into Peril Strait, a passage rich with Indigenous and Russian history and known for swirling currents that draw marine mammals during seasonal migrations. Shape the day your way with all-day yak-and-walk adventures, open paddles, skiff tours, bushwhacks through misty forests, meadow walks, and explorations along salmon streams—every option offering a deeper connection to this dynamic, story-filled landscape.
Day 7: Krestof & Nakwasina Sounds
The western fringe of Baranof Island is scattered with remote, uninhabited isles, an adventurer’s dream. Secluded coves, rugged shorelines, and rocky cliffs provide ideal habitat for seabirds and marine life. Drop anchor and choose your own adventure, from snorkeling and kayaking to skiff tours or guided hikes. Intertidal zones here are natural touch tanks. Search for sea stars, urchins, and edible kelps. It is a day of immersive exploration, capped with a Captain’s Dinner and a heartwarming photo journey from your expedition team.
Day 8: Sitka, Alaska – Disembarkation
Welcome to Sitka by the Sea. Endearing, remote, and rich in history, Sitka is a perfect finale to your adventure. Enjoy one last breakfast on board before saying farewell to your crew and fellow travelers. You will disembark and transfer to the airport or continue on with an UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. If time allows, explore the Alaska Raptor Center or take a peaceful stroll through Sitka National Historical Park.
