Authentic and Personal Small Expedition Adventures Through Alaska's Inside Passage

Rate

Starting at $5,395 per person

Duration

7-night | 8-day

About

The Last Frontier Adventure is designed for guests seeking more time in wilderness areas and a higher level of activity. The dynamic itinerary features daily adventures like hiking rainforest trails, kayaking in a glacial fjord, exploring Baranof Island’s “Waterfall Coast” and more. Sailing between Sitka and Juneau, you’ll spend the majority of your time in remote locations, including Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The offering also includes the company’s exclusive Orca Point Lodge.

Sitka Explore beautiful Sitka, the only community in Southeast Alaska that faces the open ocean waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Participate in a wilderness hike on one of the many trails in town. Visit sites that highlight the community’s rich Alaska Native and Russian history. Embark for the winding narrows north of town while searching for bald eagles, sea otters, bears, whales, and other wildlife.

Rainforest Hike & Baranof Island's Waterfall Coast Spend the day exploring remote, Inside Passage wilderness. Hike a rainforest trail featuring towering spruce and hemlock trees and lush undergrowth. Your knowledgeable guide will provide commentary on the indigenous plants and wildlife of the area. Explore Baranof Island’s charming shoreline dubbed “The Waterfall Coast” and savor an opportunity to kayak a protected bay in the area.

Frederick Sound Scout for humpback whales and other marine mammals in Frederick Sound. Humpbacks are famous for behavior that lends itself to incredible viewing and photography, such as tail lobbing, lunge feeding, pectoral slapping, breaching, and picturesque dives that showcase their massive flukes. Other opportunities for in-depth exploration include the protected waters or shores of Security Bay, Skanax Bay, Pybus Bay, and The Brothers islands.

Hobart Bay Through an exclusive agreement with a local Alaska Native organization, Alaskan Dream Cruises guests have private access to the beautiful wilderness of Hobart Bay. Enjoy guided hikes, kayaking, skiff rides, or sipping your favorite beverage and enjoying Alaskan snacks near a campfire. A variety of marine life and birds frequent this area, as well as black bears and other terrestrial animals.

Endicott Arm & Fords Terror Enjoy an exciting kayak expedition in Endicott Arm, a glacial fjord in the Tracy Arm Ford’s Terror Wilderness area. Paddle the turquoise fjord water amidst icebergs, guided by a crew member. Board your ship’s expedition skiff for a journey into Ford’s Terror, a narrow fjord that earned its name when a 19th century seafarer discovered the power of its current. View the impressive Dawes Glacier, an active tidewater glacier at the head of Endicott Arm.

Wilderness Exploration & Orca Point Lodge Begin the day with unscripted exploration of Southeast Alaska. Your captain and crew will search for wildlife, including the area’s famous humpback whales or brown bears along Admiralty Island National Monument. End the day’s adventure with a relaxing evening at Orca Point Lodge, our own exclusive day-lodge on Colt Island. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, beach, and marine life touch-tank. Dine on Alaskan salmon, Alaskan king crab, and prime rib from the warmth of the lodge, or nestled next to a beachside bonfire.

Glacier Bay National Park This remarkable national park fjord extends 65 miles, contains eight tidewater glaciers, and provides pristine habitat for a wide array of wildlife, including both brown and black bears, wolves, mountain goats, Steller sea lions, and humpback whales. The highlight for many is the Margerie Glacier, which is known for its dramatic calving displays. A Glacier Bay National Park Service Ranger narrates the day’s program and a Native Huna Tlingit interpretive naturalist joins us to reveal traditional cultural ties to this ancient treasure. End the day in Bartlett Cove to enjoy a rainforest path, the inspiring Tlingit tribal house, and a fully articulated humpback whale skeleton.

Juneau Disembark in Alaska’s capital city of Juneau. Transfer to your hotel or the airport is complimentary.

What to Bring

We provide waterproof jackets, pants, and boots for use during your cruise, but recommend bringing your personal jacket.

• Layered clothing options such as synthetic (polypropylene, fleece, Capilene®, Gore-tex®) or wool are excellent choices. Sweaters, sweatshirts, and light waterproof jackets are also worth packing.
• Warm hat and gloves
• Comfortable and sturdy waterproof walking shoes or all-terrain footwear.
• Adequate clothing for the duration of your voyage. (no laundry facility onboard).
• Prescriptions for both medication and eye glasses, in the event they are misplaced.
• Binoculars are provided at no charge. However, we recommend bringing your own, as they may suit you better.
• Bring a journal or sketchbook if you keep one — you’ll have lots to write about.
• If you are a birder, bring your field guides.
• Postcards, note cards, and stationery can be purchased locally.
• Sunglasses are a necessity on sunny days. Even on cloudy days, the glare is pronounced on the water. It is also a good idea to bring sunscreen.
• Depending on weather conditions, you may have the opportunity to join the “Killer Whale Club” by jumping into the ocean in a wilderness bay. Pack your swim suit!
• Playing cards, board games, and an Alaska reference library are available onboard, but many guests will pack a favorite book or other form of personal travel entertainment.
• Southeast Alaska can get warm! It’s always a great idea to pack some warm-weather gear, such as short-sleeved t-shirts, shorts, capris, etc.