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The Glacier Bay and Island Adventure aboard the 78 guest Admiralty Dream begins and ends in Sitka. Along the way it encounters all the highlights of Southeast Alaska including many lesser known ports and wilderness areas. Cruise to Sitka, Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm, Petersburg, and Frederick Sound. Explorer remote gems such as Peril Straits, Red Bluff Bay, Hobart Bay (exclusive adventure base), Orca Point Lodge, Kake and Icy Strait Point. This cruise is perfect for travelers seeking an easy and affordable Alaskan small ship cruise.

Owned and operated by members of the Tlingit Kaagwaantaan Clan the Glacier Bay and Islands Adventure has a focus on Alaska's nature, history and First Nations culture.

Day 1 - SAT - Sitka, Peril Straits

Applaud a performance in Sitka By the renowned NaKaHidi dancers and a fully-narrated “Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest” in Sitka Sound. Your jet boat will rendezvous with the Admiralty Dream in a protected cove for a sage, easy transfer to your cruise vessel. After getting settled in your cabin, meet in the Vista View Lounge for an eventful evening of welcome aboard activities followed by a gourmet dinner in the Admiralty Dining Room.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: dinner

Day 2 - SUN - Frederick Sound, Kake & Waterfall Coast

Cruise the east coast of Baranof Island where you’ll spot Humpback whales and other marine wildlife in Chatham Strait. A Tlingit elder and Tlingit dancers will come on board to greet guests and provide a brief history. Highlights include the “World’s Largest Totem”, observe an authentic carving demonstration, and visiting the Gunnuk Creek Dog Salmon Hatchery Tour & Bear Viewing Platform.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - MON - Petersburg

Petersburg is a fishing town established by Norwegian fishermen in the late 1800’s. At the Sons of Norway Hall, enjoy a Norwegian Folk Dance show performed by Petersburg’s children. You will have time on your own to take a short walk to Eagle Park, explore Sing Lee Alley, or shop downtown.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 - TUE - Hobart Bay

Enjoy exclusive access to Hobart Bay, our own adventure base camp, outfitted with sea kayaks, small outboard driven Zego runabouts, and all-terrain vehicles. Experience an overnight camping excursion at one of our tented areas of Hobart Bay.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 - WED - Tracy Arm

Explore the full length of this ice-carved fjord; tracing the face of cliffs that rise 4,000 feet above the jade-colored sea.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 - THR - Juneau & Orca Point Lodge

Highlights of the scenic state capital include the Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tram. We’ll depart Juneau to Colt Island and go ashore for an Alaskan salmon and king crab dinner.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 - FRI - Glacier Bay National Park

A Glacier Bay National Park Service Ranger leads our programming and a Native interpretive naturalist joins us to reveal traditional ties to this ancient treasure.

Accommodations: Admiralty Dream
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 - SAT - Disembark in Sitka

Early arrival into Sitka for breakfast and disembarkation. Those with early flights are transferred to the airport. Those with later flights or staying over at local hotels may join a post cruise shore excursion in Sitka guided by the Expedition Leader. Walk up to Castle Hill (site of the transfer ceremony of Alaska from Russian to USA in 1867) is followed by a visit to St Michael’s Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church that has been at the center of Sitka for nearly two hundred years. Enjoy an exclusive showing guided by a layperson who will explain the numerous and historical icons and basis of the Russian church in Alaska’s history.

Accommodations: n/a
Included Meals: breakfast

Alternate 6 Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Sitka
Day 2 - Frederick Sound, Village of Kake & Waterfall Coast
Day 3 - Petersburg
Day 4 - Hobart Bay
Day 5 - Tracy Arm
Day 6 - Disembark in Juneau

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/Triple Travelers: Single supplement rates starting from 150 - 175% of the double occupancy rate. Single supplement rates are capacity controlled and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Third & Fourth Person: 30% off double occupancy rate Child Rates (12 years and younger): 30% off double occupancy rate.

Land Cost Includes: Selected guest cabin facilities, All meals aboard the vessel or where otherwise indicated, Selected shore excursions as indicated in itinerary, Ground transportation to and from the vessel and airport or hotel within Sitka, AK, Use of recreational equipment at Hobart Bay, All standard onboard services.

Not Included: Airfare to and from Alaska, Beer, wine, or alcohol selections, Discretionary gratuities to crew, Travel insurance, All taxes and port fees.

Arrival/Departure: We highly recommend arriving Sitka one day prior to embarkation in case of any flight delay, cancellation, or lost luggage issues. This cruise includes a morning tour of the Russian Bishop house at 9:00am. If arriving on day of departure plan flights to arrive no later than 8:00am to include the tour or no later than 12:30pm to embark the ship at 1:00pm. Plan outbound flights any time after 9:30am.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: A deposit of $500.00 is required to secure a reservation. We request receipt of your deposit within five (5) business days of your reservation. Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of deposit. Final payment of 100% of passage fare is required 60 days from the date of your cruise departure or at the time of the reservation if made less than 60 days from departure via credit card or personal check. If payment is not received in time reserved space may be released with a rebooking subject to space availability.

Cancellations of reserved space for any reason are subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
90 days or more prior to departure date: $250.00
89 - 61 days prior to departure date: $500.00
60 - 31 days prior to departure date: 50% of full fare
30 - 0 days prior to departure date: 100% of full fare

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Travel Insurance: We highly recommend our travelers protect their investment with Travel Insurance. Please note that you must purchase your Travel Insurance policy within 14 days of booking your trip for it to cover pre-existing medical conditions.


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

Accommodations Aboard: The Admiralty Dream is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. She accommodates 78 guests. With her shallow draft and stately pace of cruising, you won't miss a thing as she lingers among the back channels, bays and wilderness islands. The range of cabin categories is one of the widest in our fleet, ranging from lower-deck inside cabins to Deluxe and AAA categories with picture windows and a TV monitor/VCR. All staterooms offer private facilities and air conditioning.

Glacier Bay Tour: Please note that because of Glacier Bay National Park permits, some departures will cruise into Glacier Bay aboard the Admiralty Dream, while others will utilize the Glacier Bay Day Tour boat. The Glacier Bay Day Tour boat, the Baranof Wind, is a 149 passenger high speed catamaran operating a seven hour glacier cruise that begins and ends in Bartlett Cove. Cruise departures that utilize the Baranof Wind include 6/2/12, 6/16/12, 6/23/12, 6/30/12, 7/28/12, 8/11/12). Please contact our Alaska cruise experts for more information.

Qualifications: This Alaska small ship cruise will be enjoyed by anyone seeking to explore Alaska in style.

Extending 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.

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