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The Ultimate Small Ship Wilderness Adventure

Change The Way You See The World
Cruising Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage is an unmatched way to combine a love of adventure with a love of the sea. Take in the peaks and glaciers, the wonder and wildlife that are the hallmarks of the Alaskan wilderness. Kayak among icebergs. Hike pristine, remote forests. Go eye to eye with whales. And brave the cold for a polar bear swim. Or just take it easy by following up your sauna with an hour-long massage. Our flexible journeys allow you to tailor your experience to your interest and activity level.
Each itinerary is designed to avoid the typical tourist-clogged towns in pursuit of up-close encounters with nature in a world where it is common to see whales, bears and sea lions in the same day.

   A Different Experience
An "Un-Cruise" Adventure
Built on a unique reputation for luxury, our InnerSea Discoveries “un-cruises” pamper up to 49 guests with a three-to-one guest/crew ratio, fresh, healthy meals, creature comforts like DVDs and iPod docks, experienced Expedition Leaders/ Naturalists who know Alaskan culture and topography, high-end expedition gear plus a wide variety of excursions to suit any activity level.

Expedition Activities
In a land where it is common to see whales, bears and sea lions all in one day, InnerSea Discoveries is focused on providing guests with a multitude of meaningful ways to experience Southeast Alaska and its surrounding waterways in small doses. Whether you are looking for moderate activity or vigorous, extended and challenging outdoor pursuits, we can tailor most any expedition to suit your skill level.

Land and Sea Crew
Prepare to be pampered by our experienced, authentically kind, all English-speaking crew. With a one-to-three crew/guest ratio, InnerSea Discoveries prides itself on the people we bring onboard – the finest chefs, most knowledgeable crewmembers, expert kayaking guides and leading naturalists. One of the primary features of our “un-cruises” is our ability to cater to individual needs, so whatever it is you desire, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Natural Wonder
Our routes follow the edges of the Tongass National Forest, the nation’s largest national forest, through pristine and remote Alaskan waters. On land, you are almost certain to find your fair share of brown and black bear, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, mink, river otters, and maybe even, moose. On the water, humpbacks and orca, porpoise, sea lions and seals entertain around most every turn. Bird lovers will delight spotting majestic bald eagles and more than 100 migrating species of birds.
Casual Comfort

Personal Conveniences
InnerSea Discoveries offers you a complete spectrum of amenities and activities – all designed to make your voyage as carefree and varied as you'd like. Your crew sees to the smallest details and each one is eager to take you on a great wilderness discovery.
"Unpack" Before You Travel
Our dress code, including the dinner hour, is casual. The InnerSea Discoveries lifestyle emphasizes both adventure and comfort. Bring the clothes you feel most relaxed in and the ones you will be comfortable wearing during the included activities and excursions. All you really have to do is pack your favorite clothes to relax in. The ships also have rain slickers, pants and mud boots for you to use so you needn't pack those.
Designed as an environment where you can be as active as you wish, our small ships are equipped with the thoughtful touches that invite you to relax and unwind. Onboard comforts include well-appointed cabins with exceptional memory foam mattresses, hot tubs and saunas, exercise equipment, yoga classes and optional massage. Delicious, healthy meals incorporate locally caught seafood and delightful wine pairings. A warm and inviting lounge is fully stocked with spirits and microbrews. Plus our piping hot espresso/coffee/ tea service is available 24 hours a day. Educational opportunities come in many forms: listening to a provocative naturalist-led lecture in the main salon, listening to whales via underwater hydrophone and engaging with local natives in their villages or as an Alaskan family comes aboard in the wilderness to sell oysters and describe their rugged and remote lifestyle.

Leisure activities include:
• Provocative lectures about the surrounding environment
• A large resource library including educational, fiction and non-fiction titles
• Board games
• TV's with DVD players to share your daily adventure videos • Viewing the amazing scenery
• Exercise equipment
• On-deck yoga classes
• Massage (additional charge)
• Hot tub and sauna with a view
• Relaxing lounges and deck areas


Active Adventure


The InnerSea Advantage
No matter what you are interested in, InnerSea Discoveries’ goal is to provide you with as many opportunities as possible to challenge yourself in the outdoors while also making it extremely easy to enjoy moments or hours of escape and relaxation. The choice and pace are all yours.
Among your choices, the adventure list includes caving, kayaking among icebergs, hiking far-off trails, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, “polar bear club swims”, observing whales and other marine wildlife from inflatable boats, bird watching, friendly sporting contests and glacier walks. Optional specialized programs feature full-blown guided fishing excursions as well as overnight backpacking and kayaking or river boat trips.

Adventure Activities Include:
• Whale Watching • Kayaking • Paddle Boarding • Small Boat Excursions • Wilderness Hiking • Shorter Hikes • Caving • Beachcombing • Snorkeling • “Polar Bear Club” Swims • Birding • Glacier Viewing • Friendly Sporting Contests

Optional Add-On Adventure Activities Include:
• River Boat Excursions
• Fishing with Expert Guides and Fully-Outfitted Boat
• Glacier Floatplane Tour
• Overnight Wilderness Backpacking
• Overnight Kayaking





Our InnerSea Discoveries

Wilderness Voyages of Exploration
Our promise is to help you discover all the wonder and wildness that is Alaska. Whether you are looking for whales, sea lions or birds, we know just where to travel. Stand atop a glacier for an all-encompassing view of the world or kayak through the narrows where the salmon run. With InnerSea Discoveries, your viewpoint of Alaska will be unmatched by any other.


Southeast Alaska's Inner Reaches Eastern Coves
8 Days / 7 Nights — Juneau to Ketchikan

Explore the back passages and narrow waterways of the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage. Navigating the waters and wilderness by small ships enables us to reach rarely seen areas where explosive scenery and pristine beauty are around every turn. How you choose to explore it further – by kayak, by skiff or by foot – is entirely up to you.


Southeast Alaska's Inner Reaches Western Coves
8 Days / 7 Nights — Ketchikan to Juneau

Alaska offers some of the most remote, breathtakingly pristine wilderness in North America. Here, traditional ways stand in contrast to expansive, mind-blowing natural wonder. InnerSea Discoveries opens the door to the best, most remote areas that Alaska’s Inside Passage has to offer while encouraging you to explore your own idea of adventure.


Alaska's Inside Passage Ultimate Adventure
15 Days / 14 Nights — Roundtrip Juneau

The ultimate Alaska adventure cruise combining the Eastern Coves and Western Coves programs that reveals all the best of what Alaska's Inside Passage has to offer. Over the course of 15 days you'll experience the wealth of Alaska wilderness and wildlife, traveling deep into the heart of the Inside Passage, the way only a small ship can. Adventure and discovery will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Wilderness Passages of Discovery
15 Days / 14 Nights — Seattle to Juneau (or reverse)

Cruising the 900 nautical miles between Seattle and Juneau, you will be exhilarated by snow-capped mountains, wildlife and birds, waterfalls, tree-lined narrow passageways and surprises at every turn. Whether you choose May or September, it is an optimal time for cruising with vivid foliage, fewer boats and people, and active bears and other animals foraging along the shoreline.


For information on itineraries, departure dates or pricing please email us or call 1-800-247-7268.

 
 

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