Alaska Glaciers & Fjords Expedition
Trip Overview
Duration: 8 Days
Starts: Juneau, Alaska
Finish: Juneau or Sitka, Alaska
Alaska’s Inside Passage is a world of deep fjords, tidewater glaciers, and wildlife-rich shorelines—but to truly experience it, you need to go small. On this intimate expedition cruise, you’ll trade the crowds of big ships for a vessel designed for exploration. With access to Glacier Bay National Park and other wild corners of the Inside Passage, you’ll get closer to ice and wildlife than most travellers ever do.
Photographers will find endless inspiration in blue ice towering above skiffs, sea lions hauled out on rocky outcrops, and bears foraging along the beaches. Birders will be in their element—scanning for Bald Eagles perched in spruce trees, Harlequin Ducks riding fast-flowing rivers, and both Common and Pacific Loons gliding across mirror-still bays. Along rocky shorelines, look for the striking Black Oystercatcher with its bright orange bill, while near nesting cliffs you may spot Tufted and Horned Puffins, wings whirring as they return to their burrows. And don’t miss the playful rafts of sea otters, rolling and diving through kelp forests with pups resting on their bellies.
The rhythm is slow and flexible guided by weather, tides, and wildlife encounters. You’ll kayak among icebergs, hike moss-carpeted trails, and explore by skiff where larger vessels can’t reach. Naturalists and guides are on hand to share their knowledge, but often it’s the silence—the pause of the engine, the stillness of the fjord—that allows the wild to come close.
Highlights
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Cruise aboard a small expedition vessel (60–80 passengers).
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Exclusive access to Glacier Bay National Park and other protected fjords.
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Witness and photograph the calving of tidewater glaciers.
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Frame orcas and humpbacks in dramatic fjord settings.
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Spot Bald Eagles, Harlequin Ducks, Common and Pacific Loons, Black Oystercatchers, and Tufted and Horned Puffins.
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Look for sea otters resting in kelp forests.
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Kayak, skiff, and hike into remote corners of the Inside Passage.
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Flexible itineraries designed to linger when wildlife opportunities arise — no rush to “the next stop.”
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 1 – Embark in Juneau and sail into the fjords.
Days 2–7 – Explore glacier bays, remote islands, and rainforest trails. Daily excursions by skiff, kayak, and on foot. Wildlife encounters with whales, bears, seals, and seabirds.
Day 8 – Return to Juneau and disembark.
(This is an indicative outline—detailed itineraries vary by season and ice conditions.)
INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions:
- Accommodation aboard a small expedition vessel.
- All meals, snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks onboard.
- Daily guided excursions by skiff, kayak, and on foot.
- Use of expedition gear.
- Park permits and conservation fees
Exclusions:
- International airfares (unless specified in the itinerary).
- Travel insurance (mandatory for expedition travel).
- Personal expenses such as laundry, bar, and gratuities.
- Optional activities not listed in the inclusions.
- Pre- or post-trip arrangements not specified (these can be added on request).
PRICE
Per person, in Australian dollars (AUD)
This price is provided as a guide and is based on current exchange rates from Canadian dollars (CAD). Due to currency fluctuations and varying operating costs, the final price may differ slightly. We're happy to prepare a personalised quote tailored to your travel dates and preferences.
The Wild North Touch
We can build this expedition into a seamless Alaskan journey. Add pre- and post-nights in Juneau, extend north into Denali, or combine with a Canadian adventure in the Rocky Mountains. For photographers, birders, and nature lovers, this isn’t just a cruise—it’s front-row access to Alaska’s wild heart.
