Discover Southeast Alaska (Juneau to Sitka) [on request]

July 28 - August 04, 2023

Length: 8 days

Region(s): U.S. & Canada

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Cruise, Ocean Cruise

See the spray of whales only yards away and venture into secluded inlets as you get up close to nature, whether from the decks of the Chichagof Dream or aboard its skiffs and kayaks.

Operated by Orbridge

Tour Highlights

See the spray of whales only yards away and venture into secluded inlets as you get up close to nature, whether from the decks of the Chichagof Dream or aboard its skiffs and kayaks.
Accompanied by expert naturalists, including an Orbridge Expedition Leader, learn surprising details about animal behavior, glacier activity, and the wealth of natural spectacles along these protected waters.
Learn about Alaska’s culture and living history during a Native dance performance at a Tlingit Clan House.
Cruise around Glacier Bay National Park alongside a Native Huna Tlingit Cultural Heritage Guide.
Visit a salmon hatchery, the Alaska Raptor Center, and Sitka National Historical Park.
Take a guided tour of the Norwegian fishing community of Petersburg.
Joined by a Park Ranger, cruise the pristine waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve to see the sanctuary’s deep fjords, tidewater glaciers, and snow-capped mountain ranges.

For all reservations made on or after October 1, 2022, cancellations received within 30 days of the date of reservation are refunded in full. Cancellations made 31 days after date of reservation but more than 90 days (195 days for Antarctica and Trans-Siberian Railway) are subject to a $350 per person administrative fee for main program cancellations and a $200 per person administrative fee for pre and/or post tour cancellations. Cancellations made 90 or fewer days prior to tour departure (195 or fewer days for Antarctica and Trans-Siberian Railway) will be assessed a cancellation fee based on date of cancellation. Full details and timelines, please refer to the Terms and Conditions PDF, located under Additional Resources.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.