9 day Juneau to Prince Rupert cruise

Why Join This Cruise:

• Explorative 8 night/ 9 day cruise through the pristine backwaters of Alaska's Inside Passage from Juneau to Prince Rupert Sound, British Colombia's most northerly point (or in reverse depending upon departure date)


• Travel with a maximum of only 12 guests aboard a small, luxury motor yacht, ensuring a very personalised, expeditionary experience with flexibility in the daily itinerary to maximise wildlife and scenic viewing opportunities


• Experience vast glaciers, towering waterfalls, lush primeval forests as well as good chances to see wildlife, particularly whales and bears


• Wide range of activities available, including hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, dingy sailing and water skiing (included in overall cost)

Trip Overview
If you like your boats small and personal, this is a great option with accommodation for a maximum of only 12 guests, which also makes it highly attractive for family and group charters. With such a small group you can be entirely flexible, allowing for greater tailoring to your requirements and interest.

Daily Itinerary

**Please note that this itinerary also operates in reverse from Prince Rupert to Juneau, see departure dates below**

Day 1 Sail from Juneau
Transfer to your yacht after a guided city tour and visit to the stunning Mildenhall and glacier. Meet with your crew and cruise to a secluded overnight wilderness anchorage.

Days 2 Tracy Arm
This morning you will enter magnificent Tracy Arm, a striking fjord that leads to the spectacular Twin Sawyer glaciers. 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, take to zodiacs to explore up close with your Expedition Leader. Afternoon find anchorage in a quiet bay.

Day 3 Frederick Sound and Whale Watching
Begin the day by lowering the kayaks and zodiac to explore the area. Later, set sail for Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound, two prime whale-watching areas, where you will spend the rest of 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. Dock in Petersburg this evening, and enjoy a private tour of this charming community with a Norwegian flair.

Days 4 Canoe Pass
Morning nature walk through the forest with your Expedition Leader, followed by brunch while you cruise the intricate Wrangell Narrows, home to rich salmon runs, bald eagles, harbour porpoise and seals. Evening anchorage in the hushed, hidden channel, narrowly cut between two islands, called Canoe Pass where you will anchor overnight. Time to explore by kayak or inflatable.

Day 5 Wilderness Waterways
The smallest of villages and wilderness cruising will be the focus today. Tucked behind a fortress of broken islands, Meyer's Chuck, population of around 50, lies undetected by most who pass this way. Opportunity to explore, before continuing onto Yes Bay for an evening hike and some of the best kayaking in Southeast Alaska.

Day 6 Misty Fjords National Monument
This morning you journey into one of the most inspiring places on our route: Misty Fjords National Monument. Hemmed in by 3,000 foot sheer granite cliffs, search for Tlingit pictographs on the rocks and listen for whistling bald eagles. The wildlife of Misty Fjords ranges from brown and black bears to harbour seals and deer, so have your binoculars ready. Later on you will find a quiet nook in Misty Fjords to anchor for the night.

Day 7 Ketchikan
Leaving Misty Fjords behind, you make your way to the town of Ketchikan this morning, where you will have time to go ashore to explore. Enjoy a private Native Cultures tour before returning to the yacht for dinner.

Day 8 Kayaking & Coves
Depart Ketchikan and cruise southwards toward Canada, anchoring in the afternoon, with time to explore remote waterways by kayak andzodiac.

Day 9 Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Final leg of your journey to the salty fishing town of Prince Rupert where you disembark after breakfast and will be transferred to the airport for your flight home, or onward journey.

Optional Adventure Activities

• Hiking


• Kayaking


• Mountain biking


• Laser sailboats


• Water-skis

**All included in the overall cost



The Boat

The following boat operates this cruise:

The Escape (max. 12 guests)

Please refer to the Alaska Boats section for full details

Cruise dates for Summer 2008

Juneau to Prince Rupert
17th - 25th July
2nd - 10th August
18th - 26th August

Prince Rupert to Juneau
9th - 17th July
25th July - 2nd August
19th- 18th August
26th August - 2nd September

**Departures dates now available for summer 2009, please contact the office for details

Guide Price

	Prices based on 2 sharing from:
Mariner cabin	£2,555pp*
Admiral cabin	£3,650pp*

*Please note: These prices exclude International flights, are based on shoulder season rates and increase in high season, and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

What's included?

• Airport to Yacht transfers


• All-inclusive fare including Exclusive Shore
• Excursions featuring behind-the-scenes tours, local guests/experts, area history, culture and geography


• All taxes and port fees


• Gourmet dining featuring hand-crafted meals, including premium wine, beer and spirits

What's not included?

• All flights and travel arrangements getting to and from the points of embarkation/ disembarkation


• Gratuities

Single Supplements on board
Please contact the office for a quotation

Pre/ post Cruise Extensions
For those wishing to extend their stay in Alaska and explore further, we can certainly help you with these arrangements. Please contact the office to discuss ideas


To discuss this trip, for further details or to check boat availability, please either:

Call 01285 880981
Email voyages@steppestravel.co.uk

Steppes Travel cruise destinations include: Alaska, Amazon, Antarctica, Arctic, Baja Mexico, Galapagos.