Alaska Small ship the Sea Wolf floats in Glacier Bay in front of a mountain range, kayakers paddle around the boat.

Tandem kayakers paddling on a Southeast Alaska small ship cruise, with green mountains and rocky shoreline in the background.

Whale fluke in silty blue water viewed from the deck of the Sea Wolf Alaska small ship.

Brown bear laying along a rocky shoreline in the Inside Passage on an Alaska small ship cruise.

Verdant green rainforest discovered on a hike during the Sea Wolf Southeast Alaska Adventure cruise.

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Sea Wolf Southeast Alaska Adventure

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North America Alaska Cruise

Sea Wolf Southeast Alaska Adventure

Explore, discover and learn about the magical rainforest and ocean ecosystems of Southeast Alaska on this 10-day expedition. Choose from the main fall departure or the reverse itinerary that sails in the spring. This glacial wilderness supports a diversity of wildlife as varied as the landscape. September is a terrific time to watch bears fishing in salmon streams, humpback whales feeding in preparation for migration to warmer waters and birds migrating from arctic to southern climes. In April the annual early spring herring migration makes for optimal wildlife viewing opportunities, hungry bears awake from hibernation and go looking for food. Snowcapped peaks drive mountain goats and other creatures to the shoreline to forage.

Humpback whales, orcas, harbor porpoise and Dall’s porpoise, white sided dolphins, Stellar sea lion and numerous sea birds are just some of the species sighted frequently on this cruise. In the rainforest, also hope to see black bear, brown bear and mountain goats. Enjoy an average of three to four hours of cruising each day. The rest of each day is spent exploring the glacial fjords and bays by kayak or hiking on shore. On this flexible Alaska small ship cruise, routes and anchorages are chosen to optimize opportunities to experience the rich and diverse environment of this temperate rainforest. Prepare to learn the full story of this place–the spiritual, cultural and natural history as well as the current threats and their possible solutions.

Passage on this exploration is aboard the historic 12-passenger small ship M/V Sea Wolf, a historic wooden World War II minesweeper featuring beautiful lines, stability, maneuverability and special accessibility equipment; all qualities that make her an AdventureSmith favorite for private Alaska yacht charters. On a charter or a set departure with soon-to-be friends, venture to unique sites that big ships can’t reach and enjoy the knowledge of your local captain–a naturalist who owns and operates the vessel. The captain hosts local school children on a private departure annually and can help your own children see Alaska in a special way, making this trip a prime selection for our Alaska family cruises. Sea Wolf may set sail for the Tongass to capitalize on active fish populations, or Chichagof Island to view active bears.

In addition to cruising between Juneau and Ketchikan, the Sea Wolf also operates two other itineraries. One explores between Juneau and Gustavus, including time around Chichagof and Admiralty Islands, and 5 days inside both arms and the outer coast of Glacier Bay National Park. The other cruises between Juneau and Petersburg, focusing along the eastern waters of Admiralty Island and stunning fjords such as Ford’s Terror.

Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Alaska trips, small ship Alaska cruises, and Glacier Bay cruise and Inside Passage cruise itineraries.

Itinerary

Juneau to Glacier Bay Itinerary

This alternative itinerary spends 10 days exploring from Juneau around Admiralty and Chichagof Islands, then spends 5 days exploring both arms and the outer coast of Glacier Bay National Park, finally ending in Gustavus.

Route map of 10- & 11-day Sea Wolf Juneau to Glacier Bay or reverse small ship cruise, with stops along Alaska's Inside Passage.

Day 1

Embark Juneau, Alaska

Meet your ship docked near downtown Juneau at Berth 4. Board at 9:00am. Once on board, have an orientation and safety meeting and get underway for your first kayaking adventure. Your course will head south down Gastineau Channel and out into Stephens Passage on your way to an anchorage at Harbor Island under Sumdum Glacier. After lunch we will have a kayaking orientation and then launch our kayaks for an introductory paddle and exploration of this Glacial Fjord.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

lunch, dinner

Day 2

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

The ship will be underway in the very early morning into Endicott Arm. Breakfast will be on the move and soon after, join shipmates on the bow as the Sea Wolf navigates through icebergs and winds her way into the fjord. It is 27 miles up the Arm to the face of Dawes Glacier where the ship will pause to observe the monumental calving of the glacier. Seals and their pups abound in these waters. Next make your way to Ford’s Terror, an incredibly beautiful area where you will either kayak or skiff to a hike depending on tide and current conditions. Your anchorage will be at Wood Spit.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3

Stephens Passage & Frederick Sound

Sea Wolf now heads back to Stephens Passage and into Frederick Sound. Continue down the coast of Admiralty Island, keeping a constant lookout for whales along the route to the Brothers Islands. This group of islands is one of the prime summer feeding grounds for the migratory humpback and where whales bubblenet feeding is frequently observed. Anchor up where the sounds of whale blows, the bellowing of Stellar sea lions hauled out close by and the chortling of the eagles will be a feast for the senses while dining on lunch. After lunch, kayak around the islands and explore the mature coastal rainforest by foot. This may be your evening anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4

Admiralty Island

Enjoy breakfast while underway as M/V Sea Wolf cruises toward Admiralty Island, home of the largest concentration of brown bears in Southeast Alaska. Be on the lookout for humpback whales, orcas, sea lions and migrating birds during this morning-long cruise. Once the ship is anchored up near Point Adolphus, spend the afternoon exploring the bays and estuaries by kayak and foot looking for fishing bears, spawning salmon and migrating birds.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5

Geike Inlet, Glacier Bay

Spend the morning cruising to Geike Inlet, with a kayaking introduction and lunch along the way. After lunch, paddle in Geike Inlet, a beautiful fjord that may offer a glimpse of black bears, wolverines, mountain goats, and a large variety of seabirds and ducks. While cruising to the evening anchorage, take in the incredible vistas, wildlife on the beaches and possibly acrobatic whales in the waters. Along the way, learn about the natural history of Glacier Bay, some of the research projects that the park is conducting and about the plentiful marine life and wildlife. Enjoy dinner aboard at your evening anchorage while watching the sunset over Glacier Bay.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6

Reid Glacier & Tarr Inlet, Glacier Bay

Breakfast is at 8:00am and then hike to Reid Glacier. An easy hike up the mountain, down the beach and fording a few glacial streams brings you to the face of Reid Glacier for an up-close view of this glacially carved landscape. Learn about glaciers geology, plant and animal succession and explore among the grounded icebergs. Hunt for ice worms and for those so inclined can scoop up glacial silt for wonderful glacial facials. On the intertidal walk back, look under rocks to discover what the bears feast on during low tide. Brown bears, wolverine, small mammals and harbor seals and other creatures all live in this area. During lunch, cruise to Tarr Inlet for an epic glacier paddle. Back on board, cruise through Russell Cut looking for wildlife en route to your evening anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7

Gloomy Knob, Glacier Bay

After an 8:00am breakfast, explore Gloomy Knob looking for mountain goats and other wildlife. If conditions permit, have a morning botany hike up Gloomy Knob for incredible views of the bay. Then off to an afternoon paddle at an anchorage that brings you close to the East Arm entrance.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8

Muir Inlet, Glacier Bay

Enjoy an 8:00am breakfast as the engines are started and you cruise up Muir Inlet, the East Arm of Glacier Bay. Activities today depend on wilderness water opening and closing dates. Go on an amazing hike by McBride Glacier with a paddle either up to Riggs Glacier or from Muir Glacier to Riggs. The shorelines have a great variety of shorebirds, vistas and the possibilities of seeing bears, wolves and moose. Then once back to the boat set off to the evening anchorage and dinner.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9

North Sandy Cove & South Marble Island, Glacier Bay

After an 8:00am breakfast, if the tides are right, take a morning paddle at North Sandy, or head down bay to another pristine paddle area. North Sandy Cove is a very rich ecosystem that supports black bears, moose coyotes and a plentiful marine environment. Kayak around the shores scanning for black bears and moose then paddle to Puffin Island for a truly wondrous look at a low tide vertical intertidal zone. This zone is home to hundreds of sponges, periwinkles, whelks, sea stars, sea cucumbers and urchins, who literally hang around awaiting the return of high tide. Next head to South Marble Island to view a large Stellar sea lion haul out and a seabird nesting rookery before heading onward to Fingers Bay.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10

Disembark Gustavus, Alaska

Enjoy whale watching during breakfast, cruising back to Bartlett Cove. Have one last lunch and then be transferred to Alaska Seaplanes for your independently booked flight back to Juneau and beyond.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

breakfast, lunch

Details

Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

Accommodations aboard ship, excursions, entrance fees, leadership, crew, all meals and beer and wine with dinner, local guides and permits unless otherwise indicated in the itinerary. Operator reserves the right to make any changes in the itinerary or to substitute modes of transport or guides.

Exclusions

Flights; airport taxes; 1% Gustavus tax; passports; visas; immunizations; insurance of any kind; laundry; excess baggage; items of a personal nature; medical costs; costs of hospitalization; additional expense arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, illness, failure of transportation or other causes beyond our control.

Payment & Cancellation

In order to confirm this trip, a nonrefundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due when booking prior to January 1 of year of departure. A second deposit of 50% of remaining balance is due January 15 of year of departure. Bookings made after January 1 of year of departure require a deposit of 50% of total fare. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per person fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 180 days – 100% of deposit
179 to 120 days – 100% of all fares paid to date
119 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost

Terms & Conditions

This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations’ Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.

Arrival & Departure

The Sea Wolf’s Juneau to Glacier Bay cruise begins in Juneau, Alaska (JNU) and ends in Gustavus, Alaska (GST). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Juneau in time for the 9:00am embarkation on Day 1 of the itinerary. Your Adventure Specialist can confirm timing for the first flight leaving Gustavus on Day 10 in order to make a second flight departing Juneau on the same day.

Activities

Hiking and kayaking are available aboard Sea Wolf itineraries. Expect uneven terrain on hikes and on glacial till beaches. Hikes are up to two miles and kayaking is usually three to seven miles per day, depending on the desired level of activity.

Room Configuration

Cabin 1 can be triple occupancy. Single travelers wishing to book a double-occupancy cabin may do so at 2x the per-person listed rate in select cabins based upon availability.

Families & Children

Kids 8 years and older are welcomed aboard all departure dates; exceptions for children 7 years and under may be allowed with special pre-approval. The M/V Sea Wolf is available for private family charters. Contact AdventureSmith Explorations for more information.

Travel Insurance

Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.

Itinerary Notes

Use the itinerary as a guide only. Itineraries may be altered due to weather, wildlife, national park regulation or at the captain’s discretion. The ability to be flexible makes this type of small ship cruising unique.

This itinerary is subject to change based on weather, travel conditions and wildlife movements. Many times, the ship is following the wildlife as they move with their food source; this flexibility enables the greatest viewing possibilities.

Accessible Travel

The Sea Wolf offers wider decks, access to all public areas and three accessible staterooms. A McKinnon Hugger is available to lift persons with disabilities into kayaks for wilderness paddles. For those who require a wheelchair or have any other special needs, contact AdventureSmith to see if this cruise is a good fit.

Glacier Bay to Juneau Itinerary

This alternative itinerary spends 10 days exploring from Gustavus, including 5 days exploring both inside arms and the outer coast of Glacier Bay National Park, plus Admiralty and Chichagof Islands, finally ending in Juneau.

Day 1

Embark Gustavus, Alaska

Meet the group at 8:30am at Bartlett Cove and board the Sea Wolf. Assemble in the main salon for introductions, an orientation discussing safety, boat layout, amenities and this Alaskan adventure. Cruise up bay to Geike Inlet for the first paddle. Along the way participate in a kayaking introduction and lunch. After lunch, paddle Geike Inlet, a beautiful fjord that may offer a glimpse of black bears, wolverines, mountain goats and a large variety of seabirds and ducks. Once back aboard, the ship cruises to the evening anchorage a few hours up the bay—a cruise filled with incredible vistas, wildlife on the beaches and possibly acrobatic whales in the waters. Along the way, learn about the natural history of Glacier Bay, some of the research projects that the park is conducting and of course about the plentiful sea and wildlife. Enjoy dinner aboard the Sea Wolf alongside the first evening anchorage of watching the sunset over Glacier Bay.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

lunch, dinner

Day 2

Reid Glacier & John Hopkins Glacier, Glacier Bay

Breakfast is at 8:00am and then hike to Reid Glacier. An easy hike up the mountain, down the beach and fording a few glacial streams brings you to the face of Reid Glacier for an up-close view of this glacially carved landscape. Learn about glaciers geology, plant and animal succession and explore among the grounded icebergs. Hunt for ice worms and for those so inclined can scoop up glacial silt for wonderful glacial facials. On the intertidal walk back, look under rocks to discover what the bears feast on during low tide. Brown bears, wolverine, small mammals and harbor seals and other creatures all live in this area. During lunch, cruise to Johns Hopkins Glacier for an epic paddle. Back on board, cruise through Russell Cut looking for wildlife en route to the evening anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3

Gloomy Knob, Glacier Bay

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4

Muir Inlet, Glacier Bay

Enjoy breakfast at 8:00am as the engines are started and the ship makes her way up Muir Inlet, the East Arm of Glacier Bay. Activities today depend on wilderness water opening and closing dates. Go on an amazing hike by McBride Glacier with a paddle either up to Riggs Glacier or from Muir Glacier to Riggs. The shorelines have a great variety of shorebirds, vistas and the possibilities of seeing bears, wolves and moose. Then once back to the boat set off to the evening anchorage and dinner.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5

North Sandy Cove & South Marble Island, Glacier Bay

Wake to breakfast at 8:00am. If the tides are right, take a morning paddle at North Sandy, or head down bay to another pristine paddle area. North Sandy Cove is a very rich ecosystem that supports black bears, moose coyotes and a plentiful marine environment. Kayak around the shores scanning for black bears and moose then paddle to Puffin Island for a truly wondrous look at a low tide vertical intertidal zone. This zone is home to hundreds of sponges, periwinkles, whelks, sea stars, sea cucumbers and urchins, who literally hang around awaiting the return of high tide. Next head to South Marble Island to view a large Stellar sea lion haul out and a seabird nesting rookery before heading onward to Fingers Bay.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6

Admiralty Island

Enjoy breakfast while underway as M/V Sea Wolf cruises toward Admiralty Island, home of the largest concentration of brown bears in Southeast Alaska. Be on the lookout for humpback whales, orcas, sea lions and migrating birds during this morning-long cruise. Once the ship is anchored up, spend the afternoon exploring the bays and estuaries by kayak and foot looking for fishing bears, spawning salmon and migrating waterfowl.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7

Stephens Passage & Frederick Sound

Continue down the coast of Admiralty Island, keeping a constant lookout for whales along the route to the Brothers Islands. This group of islands is one of the prime summer feeding grounds for the migratory humpback and where whales bubblenet feeding is frequently observed. Anchor up where the sounds of whale blows, the bellowing of Stellar sea lions hauled out close by and the chortling of the eagles will be a feast for the senses while dining on lunch. After lunch, kayak around the islands. This is the ship’s evening anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8

Ford's Terror

Today, the ship makers her way to Ford’s Terror in Endicott Arm, an incredibly beautiful area in which to kayak through a narrow race and explore an amazing wilderness. Come out on the last of the ebb and have lunch on the beach with a hike to the top of the Mountain for an incredible view of the standing waves of the race on the flood. This is the ship’s evening anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

The ship will be underway in the very early morning into Endicott Arm. Breakfast will be on the move and soon after, join shipmates on the bow as the Sea Wolf navigates through icebergs and winds her way into the fjord. It is 27 miles up the Arm to the face of Dawes Glacier where the ship will pause to observe the monumental calving of the glacier. Seals and their pups abound in these waters. After lunch, launch the kayaks to paddle across the face of Dawes Glacier and down the fjord to the Sea Wolf. This is a lovely paddle with a break on a beach by the face of Dawes. The evening anchorage will be at Wood Spit.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10

Wood Spit, Stephens Passage & Disembark Juneau, Alaska

After breakfast, enjoy a paddle around Wood Spit. Once back on board, travel up Stephens Passage while keeping an eagle eye out for humpback whales, orcas and migrating birds. The captain plans to have the ship in Juneau by 2:00pm.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

breakfast, lunch

Details

Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

Exclusions

Payment & Cancellation

Terms & Conditions

Arrival & Departure

The Sea Wolf’s Glacier Bay to Juneau cruise begins in Gustavus, Alaska (GST) and ends in Juneau, Alaska (JNU). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Gustavus in time for the 8:30am embarkation on Day 1 of the itinerary. Plan flights to depart Juneau no earlier than 12:30pm on Day 10.

Activities

Room Configuration

Cabin 1 can be triple occupancy. Single travelers wishing to book a double-occupancy cabin may do so at 2x the per-person listed rate in select cabins based upon availability.

Families & Children

Travel Insurance

Itinerary Notes

Accessible Travel

Juneau to Petersburg Itinerary

This itinerary spends 10 days exploring south from capital city Juneau to the fishing town of Petersburg, staying on the eastern side of Admiralty Island.

Day 1

Embark Juneau, Alaska

Meet your ship docked in Auke Bay or downtown and board at 9:00am. Once on board, have an orientation and safety meeting before getting underway for your first kayaking adventure. The ship’s course will head south down Gastineau Channel and out into Stephens Passage on the way to an anchorage Wood Spit. After lunch, have a kayaking orientation and then launch the kayaks for an introductory paddle and beach exploration of this glacial fjord.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

lunch, dinner

Day 2

Endicott Arm Dawes Glacier

The ship will be underway in the very early morning into Endicott Arm. Breakfast will be on the move and soon after you will be on the bow as the Sea Wolf navigates through icebergs and winds her way into the fjord. It is 27 miles up the arm to the face of Dawes Glacier where the ship will pause to observe the monumental calving of the glacier. Seals and their pups abound in these waters. After lunch, launch the kayaks to paddle across the face of Dawes Glacier and down the fjord to the Sea Wolf. This is a lovely paddle with a break on a beach by the face of Dawes. Anchorage in Ford’s Terror.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 3 & 4

Ford's Terror

For 2 days enjoy exploring Ford’s Terror, an incredibly beautiful area where you will kayak or skiff through a narrow race into an amazing wilderness to explore. The ship needs to come out on the last of the ebb and so you will have lunch on the beach with a hike to the top of the mountain for an incredible view of the standing waves of the race on the flood. Then cruise back to Wood Spit for the night’s anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5

Frederick Sound

The ship now heads back to Stephens Passage and into Frederick Sound. Continue down the coast of Admiralty Island, keeping a constant lookout for whales along the route to the Brothers Islands. This group of islands is one of the prime summer feeding grounds for the migratory humpback whales and where bubble net feeding is frequently observed. Anchor up where the sounds of whale blows, the bellowing of Stellar Sea Lions hauled out close by, and the chortling of the eagles will be a feast for the senses as you dine on lunch. After lunch, kayak around the islands and explore the mature coastal rainforest by foot.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 6 - 7

Southeast Admiralty Island

Enjoy breakfast underway while cruising toward Admiralty Island, home of the largest concentration of brown bears in SE Alaska. Be on the lookout for humpback whales, orcas, sea lion and migrating birds during this morning-long cruise. Spend these days exploring the bays and estuaries by kayak and foot, looking for fishing bears, spawning salmon and migrating waterfowl.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8

Thomas Bay & Baird Glacier

After breakfast, head to Thomas Bay and Baird Glacier. Hope to see humpback whales and other marine mammals on the course to Thomas Bay. Your afternoon activity and evening anchorage are near Scenery Cove. Skiff across to Baird and then hike across the massive moraine that lies at the foot of Baird Glacier with a goal of standing on a ridge overlooking the Baird glacier.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9

La Conte Glacier to Petersburg

In the morning, cruise to La Conte Glacier where hopefully the ice will allow a glimpse of the face of this stunning glacier. Paddle down the bay through the icebergs where the Sea Wolf will pick you up in an ice-free area. Then head to Petersburg where the ship will dock.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10

Disembark Petersburg, Alaska

In the morning there will be a choice of a stroll through Petersburg and its wonderful bookstore or a hike up to a beautiful muskeg on Kupreanof Island. Enjoy lunch at 11:30am and then transport to the airport for those who are flying out on the afternoon flight at 3:30pm.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

breakfast, lunch

Details

Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

Exclusions

Flights; airport taxes; passports; visas; immunizations; insurance of any kind; laundry; excess baggage; items of a personal nature; medical costs; costs of hospitalization; additional expense arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, illness, failure of transportation or other causes beyond our control.

Payment & Cancellation

Terms & Conditions

Arrival & Departure

The Sea Wolf’s Juneau to Petersburg cruise begins in Juneau, Alaska (JNU) and ends in Petersburg, Alaska (PSG). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Juneau in time for the 9:00am embarkation on Day 1 of the itinerary. Plan to take the 3:30pm flight leaving Petersburg on Day 10.

Activities

Room Configuration

Cabin 1 can be triple occupancy. Single travelers wishing to book a double-occupancy cabin may do so at 2x the per-person listed rate in select cabins based upon availability.

Families & Children

Travel Insurance

Itinerary Notes

Accessible Travel

Ketchikan to Juneau Itinerary

This itinerary spends 10 days exploring from the southern end of Inside Passage, at Misty Fjords National Monument, to the capital city of Juneau.

Day 1

Embark Ketchikan, Alaska to Misty Fjords

Board the ship in the morning or the night before, depending on flights, and get underway toward Misty Fjords National Monument.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

lunch, dinner

Days 2 - 5

Misty Fjords Exploration

Misty Fjord Natonal Monument is spectacular and in April you will rarely, if ever, see another vessel or plane. A few weeks later it becomes a very popular destination because of its beauty. There is simply no way to capture the magic of Misty Fjords or the exhilaration of paddling beneath the towering granite cliffs hearing nothing but the dip of your paddle and the cries of the migrating flocks. Spend 4 days exploring this incredible area in kayaks, on hiking trails and cruising. Day 5 will be a longer cruise day to prepare for cruising through Wrangell Narrows en route to Thomas Basin and the Baird Glacier. The captain will find a special place for off-vessel activities along the way.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6

Wrangell Narrows & Baird Glacier

Navigate through Wrangel Narrows on the way to the Baird Glacier. The Wrangell Narrows are a 22-mile stretch of water between Wrangell and Petersburg in southeast Alaska. Navigating the narrows has been likened to playing nautical ping pong with a twist of Russian Roulette. Each turn of the ship must be lined up precisely with one of 60 navigational lights and buoys and the history of the narrows is littered with stories of vessels which failed to make it through. Hike the outwash plain of the Baird Glacier to its Glacier Lake and view of the face of the glacier. There may be time for an evening paddle in Scenery Cove, your anchorage.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7

Thomas Basin to Brothers Islands (Gambier Bay)

By kayak or skiff, explore a large sea lion breeding rookery, then head over to the main island for a beach picnic if weather permits. This mossy floored ancient forest begs for a game of hide and seek, sardines or kick the can. Beautiful paddling through the islands.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 8 - 9

Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier & Fords Terror

Hope to get within view of Dawes Glacier but sometimes there is so much ice that you need to skiff or paddle the kayaks for a view. The icebergs in here are almost the size of the Sea Wolf. Your evening anchorage for Day 8 will be in Fords Terror.

After breakfast on Day 9, get the kayaks in the water and paddle into Fords terror on the slack side. Skiff cruising is also an option here as well. Paddle, explore and have a beach lunch while waiting for the next ebb to paddle out of the Terror. Either late afternoon or in the morning, hike the cliffs above the terror to get a view of its incredible rapids. Enjoy an afternoon paddle out of your anchorage and meet up with the Sea Wolf at some point. You will be heading down to your Day 9 anchorage by Harbor Island.

Accommodations

Sea Wolf

Meals

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10

Disembark Juneau, Alaska

Possibly take a hike at the Sum Dum village or a paddle around Harbor Island. Then the ship will meander her way back to Juneau for disembarkation, hoping to see Humpback whales along the way.

Accommodations

n/a

Meals

breakfast, lunch

Details

Inclusions, Terms & Notes

Included

Exclusions

Payment & Cancellation

Terms & Conditions

Arrival & Departure

The Sea Wolf’s Ketchikan to Juneau cruise begins in Ketchikan, Alaska (KTN) and ends in Juneau, Alaska (JNU). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Ketchikan in time for the 9:00am embarkation on Day 1 of the itinerary. Plan flights to depart Juneau no earlier than 12:30pm on the final day.

Activities

Room Configuration

Cabin 1 can be triple occupancy. Single travelers wishing to book a double-occupancy cabin may do so at 2x the per-person listed rate in select cabins based upon availability.

Families & Children

Travel Insurance

Itinerary Notes

Accessible Travel

Rates & Dates

Cruise Rates & Dates

This ship is an AdventureSmith favorite for private charter. Contact us for charter pricing and details.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Apr 14 - Apr 23, 2025

Sea Wolf • 10 days

From $7500^USD

Per Person

Apr 26 - May 05, 2025

Sea Wolf • 10 days

From $7500^USD

Per Person

Sep 02 - Sep 11, 2025

Sea Wolf • 10 days

From $8200^USD

Per Person

Sep 14 - Sep 23, 2025

Sea Wolf • 10 days

From $8200^USD

Per Person

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Sea Wolf

The M/V Sea Wolf is an 97-foot ocean-going ship that carries 12 passengers plus 5-6 crew in comfort. Based in Glacier Bay National Park, Sea Wolf offers the ultimate Glacier Bay adventure cruise.

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Todd Smith • July 31st, 2017

Expert Aboard: M/V Sea Wolf Review

A review of the 12-guest Motor Vessel Sea Wolf written by AdventureSmith Founder and President Todd Smith, who recently sailed aboard the ship with his son.

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8 - 9 Day Land Tour

Camp Denali Adventure

This premier Denali National Park base camp, in view of Denali, is located near Wonder Lake at the end of the 92-mile Denali Park Road and offers expert guided explorations and unique hikes.

From $6950^USD

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7 Day Land Tour

Kenai Fjords Backcountry Explorer

The ultimate of all Kenai Fjords tours, this trip offers active exploration from the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a more in-depth exploration—think kayaking, hiking, relaxing—and less overland travel.

From $4575^USD

Aug Sep

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7 Day Land Tour

Glacier Bay Backcountry Explorer

Visit Glacier Bay National Park from the Bear Track Inn in Gustavus. Three full days are devoted to cruising Glacier Bay, kayaking and whale watching, with a helicopter-accessed glacier adventure. This is the perfect land-based alternative to a small ship cruise.

From $6245^USD

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6 Day Cruise

Sea Wolf Glacier Bay Adventure

The 6-day Sea Wolf Glacier Bay Adventure aboard the historic 12-passenger Sea Wolf is the only small ship cruise entirely inside Glacier Bay National Park. Paddle among glaciers, hike in old growth rainforest, explore tidal inlets and cruise among whales in Glacier Bay.

Alaska's Western Passages

Journey through Alaska's southeast coast aboard the historic 8-guest adventure yacht Westward. Seek out remote wilderness in search of bears, whales and glaciers. Discover small coastal towns and Tlingit culture.

Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

This 8-day cruise between Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, features a visit to Misty Fjords National Monument and many opportunities to explore the back passages and narrow waterways of the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage. Board 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer to view massive glaciers and fjords and experience true Alaskan wilderness.

From $3800^USD

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