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Z-Alaska Safari Spirit - Juneau to Petersburg

Imagine eight days of unhurried exploration through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage. The luxurious and intimate Safari Spirit cruise offers a flexible itinerary beginning in Juneau and ending in Petersburg (or reverse). Each day offers a new chance to explore Alaska up close. From the spacious viewing decks of the yacht, watch massive tidewater glaciers calve into the ocean, spot Grizzly Bears from kayaks, search for whales on small craft excursions and enjoy naturalist guided walks ashore. Experienced travelers appreciate the superior service, fine cuisine and intimate experience provided on our Safari Spirit cruise through Alaska.

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 worlds deepest fjords. In the still of the evening, we watch bears ambling along wild shorelines. And 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 Alaska. You will be met by an airport transfer and brought to the yacht. Your crew greets you with champagne and smiles, and we'll cruise to a secluded wilderness anchorage this evening.

Accommodations: Safari Spirit
Included Meals: dinner

Day 2 - Tenakee Springs

We'll search for the tell-tale blow of the humpback whale as we cruise today, and later, all the charm of Alaska will greet us as we pull into tiny Tenakee Springs, a remote fishing village tucked into Chichagof Island. We'll step ashore to stretch our legs and meet the people who choose to live their lives far removed from modern-day conveniences. Even here, seemingly worlds away from anyone, there is a wonderful local bakery and café, so do stop in! This evening we'll anchor in a remote bay and drop the kayaks for a paddle before calling it a day.

Accommodations: Safari Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 3-5 - Alaskan Gems

We'll cruise into the heart of Alaska's inside passage during the next three days. Greet the days with your adventurous side! We'll kayak under sea-carved arches back in the hidden inlets, and wander through misty coves where colorful sealife clings to the intertidal rocks. We'll explore the temperate rainforest where bears make their homes, or listen for the clear call of a Pacific loon, one of the many beautiful seabirds that migrate through this region. We'll spend our days cruising the waters where humpback whales, Steller's sea lions, orcas and porpoise feed and frolic. We'll visit striking fjords, enjoy guided nature hikes and soak in natural hotsprings. Our anchorages will be guaranteed reason to pull out your camera one more time. Marvel at 2,500-foot cliffs that rise straight up out of the water. It simply does not get better than this.

Accommodations: Safari Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 6-7 - Glacier Country

Two of the most remarkable days lie ahead. We'll step ashore on a massive glacial sandbar where bird life abounds. Our Expedition Leader will guide us toward the face of a glacier where we'll get close enough to touch the ice! We'll explore this glacial wonderland, discover plants as they emerge in this newly uncovered landscape, and marvel at this vast, unspoiled landscape. We'll also cruise slowly in an ice-filled fjord where we'll see, as close as anyone can get, the wonder of a fjord still being formed by an active glacier. These two days will stay with us like a magical memory for years to come. This evening, to celebrate our amazing journey in the inside passage, we'll come together for a festive Farewell Dinner before calling it a day.

Accommodations: Safari Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 - Petersburg

After breakfast we'll arrive in Petersburg. We'll bid you a fond farewell and transfer you to the airport for connections home.

Accommodations: n/a
Included Meals: breakfast

Reverse Itinerary

Day 1 Petersburg
Days 2-3 Glacier Country
Days 4-6 Alaska Gems
Day 7 Tenakee Springs
Day 8 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 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 wine, 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 5-15% of fare and insurance of any kind.

Arrival/Departure: For trips starting in Juneau and ending in Petersburg: Plan to arrive at the airport (JNU) by 2:00pm. On Day 8, the final day of the cruise, please do not schedule return flights until after 10:00am. For trips starting in Petersburg and ending in Juneau: Plan to arrive at the airport (PSG) by 12:00 noon. On Day 8, the final day of the cruise, please do not schedule return flights until after 11:30am.

Payment and Cancellation Policy: A deposit of $1500 per traveler is due at 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.

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.

For additional information and reservations, please contact us:

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