Discover, Plan & Go!

Spend nine days exploring Alaska's Inside passage aboard the luxurious and intimate 12 passenger Safari Escape. Kayak and small boat explorations offer a chance to explore the wilderness up close while an unhurried schedule means more time for watching whales, bears and other wildlife. On board naturalists and expeditions leaders offer daily insights and guided nature walks. Your cruise begins in Juneau and ends in Sitka (or reverse) and features the glaciers of Tracy Arm Fjord, whale watching in Frederick Sound, Misty Fjords National Monument, and the native village of Saxman. Experienced travelers appreciate the superior service, fine cuisine and intimate experience an Alaskan cruise aboard the Safari Escape offers.

In Southeast Alaska, we travel through the largest national forest in the United States where grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, bald eagle and wolves make their home. On our way to view Alaska's massive glaciers, we enter some of the world’s deepest fjords. In the still of the evening, we watch bears ambling along wild shorelines. Everywhere in the swirling currents below; the worlds largest mammals, the great whales, forage in the bountiful waters along the sheltered shoreline. We meet Alaska and its wildlife at eye level.

Day 1 - Sail from Juneau

Welcome to Juneau. You'll be met at the airport and, after a city and glacier tour, you'll be transferred to your yacht. Relax on board with hors d'oeuvres and your favorite cocktail, followed by dinner, fine wine, and a chance to meet your new shipmates.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: dinner

Day 2 - Tracy Arm

This morning we will enter magnificent Tracy Arm, a striking fjord that leads to the spectacular Twin Sawyer glaciers. We'll weave a path through a sea of small icebergs to the face of the massive glaciers. There, thunderous calvings resonate along the length of the fjord as harbor seals watch from nearby floes. If ice conditions permit, we will lower the inflatable to explore up close with the Expedition Leader. In the afternoon, we will say farewell to Tracy Arm and head for our anchorage in a quiet bay.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - Frederick Sound and Whale Watching

We will begin the day by lowering the kayaks and the inflatable launch to explore the area. Later, we will set our compass for Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound, two prime whale-watching areas. We will spend the day cruising among calm waters and tiny islands searching for the tell-tale blow of the humpback whale. Other marine mammals, such as Stellar's sea lions and Dall's porpoise, will be high on our list of possible sightings as well. We'll dock in Petersburg this evening, and enjoy a private tour of this charming community with a Norwegian flair!

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - Canoe Pass

Before our journey continues today, enjoy a nature walk through the forest with your Expedition Leader. Brunch is served upon your return and we will cruise the intricate Wrangell Narrows, home to rich salmon runs, bald eagles, harbor porpoise and seals. This evening's anchorage finds us in a hushed, hidden channel, narrowly cut between two islands, called Canoe Pass. Here among gentle breezes and crystalline waters, we will have time to explore our surroundings by kayak or inflatable, and we will spend the night at anchor.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - Wilderness Waterways

The smallest of villages and wilderness cruising will be our focus today. Tucked behind a fortress of broken islands, Meyer's Chuck, population just around 50, lies undetected by most who pass this way. We will pull in for a look at this surprising community made up of a handful of fishermen, artists and bush pilots. Further south we will pull into Yes Bay for an evening hike and some of the best kayaking in Southeast Alaska.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 - Misty Fjords National Monument

This morning we journey into one of the most inspiring places on our route: Misty Fjords National Monument. We will comb the shoreline, hemmed in by 3,000 foot sheer granite cliffs, search for Tlingit pictographs on the rocks, and listen for whistling bald eagles, popular residents of this area. The wildlife of Misty Fjords ranges from brown and black bears to harbor seals and deer, so have your binoculars ready! Your Expedition Leader will be at your side, ready to point out all the wonders of this magnificent area. Later on we will find a quiet nook in Misty Fjords to anchor for the night.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 – Ketchikan

This morning we'll leave Misty Fjords behind us as we make our way to Ketchikan, Alaska. Upon arrival, join your Expedition Leader for some free time in town where Creek Street and the local fishing fleet will charm you with "pure Alaskana." Later, we'll enjoy a private Native Cultures tour before returning to the yacht for dinner.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 - Kayaking and Coves

Bid farewell to Ketchikan this morning as we cruise south toward Canada. We'll anchor in the afternoon, and then explore remote waterways by kayak and inflatable skiff. The beauty and solitude of the Inside Passage will surround us as we dine together at our Farewell Dinner. Join your fellow travelers in the lounge after dinner for a digital photo presentation of your entire journey through the Inside Passage.

Accommodations: Safari Escape

Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9 - Prince Rupert British Columbia

We up anchor this morning and wend our way to the salty fishing town of Prince Rupert, where the crew will bid you "adieu" after breakfast. Our Prince Rupert representatives will transfer you to the airport for your flight home, or departure to another destination.

Accommodations: n/a

Reverse Itinerary

Day 1 - Prince Rupert

Day 2 - Alaskan Passages

Day 3 - Ketchikan, Alaska

Day 4 - Misty Fjords National Monument

Day 5 - Wilderness Waterways Day 6 - Petersburg, Alaska

Day 7 - Frederick Sound

Day 8 - Tracy Arm

Day 9 - Juneau, Alaska

Notes on Itinerary: We may occasionally alter itineraries slightly for safety, or to take advantage of weather, wildlife, and unplanned discoveries. Our ability to be spontaneous makes our style of cruising unique.

Single Travelers: Any cabin may be booked as a single for 175% of the double rate.

Children: Children over 12 years of age appreciate our yacht style cruising and are welcome on all departures. Families with children under the age of 12 should consider our select "Kids in Nature" cruises or book a private yacht charter for the whole family. It is the parents or guardians responsibility to supervise children at all times.

Land Cost Includes: Meet and greet services and transfers, exclusive shore excursions, all meals aboard, premium winde, beer and liquor, kayaking and small boat explorations, onboard professional naturalist or escort, all taxes, port charges and fees.

Not Included: Airfare to Alaska, excess baggage charges, super premium wine, beer and liquor, discretionary gratuities to vessel's crew - typically 10-15% of fare and insurance of any kind.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: A deposit of $1500 per traveler is due a the time of booking. Please see AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions.

Qualifications: This trip is available to any traveler with a love of nature and sense of adventure.

To Extend Your Trip: Call AdventureSmith Explorations about the possibilities of combining trips to Denali National Park and more.

General Information: This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations 'Terms & Conditions'. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A packing list, extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information is sent upon confirmation. We strongly recommend the purchase of Trip Insurance through AdventureSmith Explorations. If purchased within 14 days of sign-up, the pre-existing condition exclusion is waived.

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today.