Wildlife and Forests of Alaska

• Day 1 - Seward; Embarkation Day

  Embarkation 22/08/2019 from 16H00 to 17H00. Departure 22/08/2019 at 18H00.

  Seward is located on the Kenai peninsula, south of Anchorage. This bustling port, built for the fishing and shipbuilding industries, will show you just how vibrant it is, with its shops and galleries.

  If you choose to fly into Seward on the Charter flight your itinerary will begin in Seattle, USA.

• Day 2 - Barry Arm Fjord & College Fjord

  Arrival 23/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 23/08/2019 at 00H00.

  A secret inlet in a hewn-out bay on the southern coast of Alaska, College Fjord features outstandingly rich glacier scenery. Come and admire the five tidewater glaciers and high-altitude glaciers. These glaciers were named after the prestigious US East Coast schools attended by the professors who first laid eyes on them at the end of the 19th century. The setting is awe-inspiring, but don’t forget to listen out for the thunderous crack as great pillars of ice break off from the glaciers… Or would you rather be charmed by the song of the seals?

• Day 3 - Cordova

  Arrival 24/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 24/08/2019 at 00H00.

• Day 4 - Hubbard Glacier

  Arrival 25/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 25/08/2019 at 00H00.

  Located in Yakutat bay, Disenchantment Bay is a feast for the eyes. Happy explorers of this sublime wilderness, you will perhaps surprise a seal, an otter. Into this fjord flows Hubbard glacier, the largest North American tidewater glacier. Its front dates from about 400 years ago. This was the time it took for the first ice to cross the 122 kilometres separating it from the sea. Sometimes, chunks of this ice wall break off and fall into the water: a vision that leaves you utterly speechless!

• Day 5 - Elfin Cove & Inian Islands

  Arrival 26/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 26/08/2019 at 00H00.

  At the tip of an island in the Alexander Archipelago, not far from the Canadian border, peaceful Elfin Cove shelters a fishing community that’s only linked to the rest of the world by the sea. There is just a dozen wooden houses, a long wooden pontoon and a tiny port surrounded by crystalline waters… It doesn’t get any quainter than this. Choose from a network of hiking paths that weave through a pristine forest, to lead you to secret beaches where silence reigns. The wonders of the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, accessible by a short boat trip, are many.

• Day 6 - Red Bluff Bay & Rowan Bay

  Arrival 27/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 27/08/2019 at 00H00.

  When you arrive in Red Bluff bay, you will be overwhelmed by its beauty and natural surroundings. Here, summits etch the sky, and the waterfalls cascade through luxuriant forest. Yet this haven of peace owes its name to its red cliffs, on which practically nothing grows. The contrast of greens and reds in this pristine land of south-east of Alaska where nature reigns is striking. You may spot a shoal of salmon, a few brown bears lumbering nonchalantly along the water’s edge or hear the cries of mergansers.

• Day 7 - The Brothers & Kake

  Arrival 28/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 28/08/2019 at 00H00.

• Day 8 - Endicott

  Arrival 29/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 29/08/2019 at 00H00.

• Day 9 - Petersburg & Wrangell Narrows

  Arrival 30/08/2019 at 00H00. Departure 30/08/2019 at 00H00.

  Picture this: all around you, translucent waters. In the distance - snow-capped mountains. This is the vision that greets you on disembarking in Petersburg, one of Alaska’s largest commercial fishing towns. The heart of the Tongass National forest is for people who yearn for a lungful of the great outdoors. There is some fauna here including no less than 240 species of birds, seals, sea lions, humpback whales. Another special feature of this very lively town is its penchant for art. On its pavements and facades you can admire several murals, totems and sculptures.

• Day 10 - Rudyerd Bay

  Arrival 31/08/2019 at 00H00 . Departure 31/08/2019 at 00H00 .

• Day 11 - At Sea

  Arrival 01/09/2019 at 00H00. Departure 01/09/2019 at 00H00.

  During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observer marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.

• Day 12 - Seymour Narrows

  Arrival 02/09/2019 at 00H00. Departure 02/09/2019 at 00H00.

  Your ship will sail along Discovery Passage, between Vancouver Island and Quadra Island. As the channel tapers, you will arrive at Seymour Narrows, a narrow, 5-km long passage which, in the past, posed a significant challenge for sailors. Between 1850 and 1950, some one hundred ships hit the rocks hidden under the water, and the outcome was often fatal. At the time, due to the strong currents that run through Seymour Narrows, it was considered to be one of the most dangerous waterways in British Columbia. But in 1955, the decision was made to blow up Ripple Rock, two submerged rocks responsible for most of the shipwrecks. This historic explosion made access to this passage much safer.

• Day 13 - Vancouver

  Disembarkation 03/09/2019 at 07H00.

  Verdant and cosmopolitan, Vancouver is one of Canada's most multi-cultural cities. Located in British Columbia on Canada's west coast, it's surrounded by mountains and outdoor activities are popular. In the city, you can immerse yourself in the Asian atmosphere of bustling Chinatown, shop for pashminas and silk saris at the Punjabi Market Indian district and explore the historic area of ﾠGastown. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses important First Nations collections. Granville Island Jetty is a fascinating revitalised industrial area that hosts galleries, restaurants and a huge produce market.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.