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Overview
7-10 night Itinerary – Petersburg, Juneau & Sitka. Join either the ‘Snow Goose’ or ‘Island Odyssey’ to discover the whales, bears and glaciers of southeast Alaska.
Highlights will be days watching humpback whales breach and feed in Frederick Sound, the amazing sight of bears feeding on salmon in a rushing river and a journey up a spectacular mountain fjord to find icebergs and a majestic tidewater glacier.
These voyages are in the Tongass National Forest – the largest national forest in North America. Go ashore daily to find beautiful forest walks, tumbling waterfalls and hike up to alpine meadows and bogs. Kayak along the shore inches above colourful intertidal creatures. Learn from the onboard naturalist about the Alaskan ecology. With access to two of the famed US Forest Service bear viewing sites, guests will see both brown and black bears. The daily itinerary is flexible to take full advantage of group interests, weather patterns and wildlife sightings.
Ships
The Snowgoose is a 65′ steel motor-vessel and was built in Alaska in 1973 as a private yacht. she sleeps 12 passengers in 6 private cabins (double occupancy), with 3 heads and two showers. The main deck features a spacious, airy salon, natural history library, galley and dining area. Large windows provide great viewing on all sides with easy access to the deck. The upper bridge deck provides a good vantage point for spotting wildlife and comfortable seating for passengers who wish to get involved with the navigation of the ship. Snow Goose is a US Coast Guard certified passenger vessel.
The Island Odyssey was originally built as a luxurious private yacht in 1984, she completed a major renovation in 2003 to update the cabins and all safety systems. She features 8 private cabins (double occupancy), 3 heads with hot showers and a comfortable salon with a natural history library. On deck, the large deckhouse provides a comfortable spot to watch for wildlife. The Island Odyssey is a 68′ ketch.
Jan Vening - Travelled to British Columbia"A million thank yous"
A million thank yous for organising such an amazing holiday!!! Every day was a new adventure and we loved every minute of it! Canada and the Canadians were wonderful ! We were also pleased that we went on Gold Leaf....wow!!!! The Seaplane was a fantastic way to finish and we were the envy of many who had NOT included it in their itinerary!!! We have returned exhausted with THOUSANDS of photos and unforgettable memories all due to YOU!!!
Itinerary (8 Nights)
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