Alaska Island Spirit Cruise (trip)

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Alaska Island Spirit Cruise

  • Sitka, Alaska
  • Family & Friends
Sitka , Baranof Island , Warm Springs Bay , Juneau , Endicott Arm , Fords Terror , Petersburg, Alaska, United States, Southeast Asia

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from $4,495* per person9 DaysMay-August
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 2
Operator: AdventureSmith Explorations 12 people max
If your idea of a great vacation includes spending quiet evenings anchored in peaceful coves, getting up-close and personal with the native wildlife, and sight-seeing and shopping throughout Southeast Alaska's most popular destinations, then the Alaska Island Spirit Cruise is the perfect Alaska cruise for you. Imagine enjoying humpback whales and marine mammals close enough to hear the "rush" of their breathing. Cruising the rugged shorelines and remote bays of Alaska's Panhandle. Bald eagles, cormorants, tufted puffins, loons, and Pacific sea birds right outside your cabin window. Feeling the need to get even closer to nature? You can enjoy one of the ship's kayaks to explore the "nooks and crannies" of the anchorage, or help pull in a crab trap to check for the catch of the day.

The Alaska Island Spirit Cruise is true to its name capturing the Alaskan spirit that permeates the islands, wilderness and settlements of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. Cruise Alaska aboard the 32 passenger Motor Vessel Island Spirit exploring the Russian and Tlingit heritage of Sitka, the gold rush history of Alaska's capital on Juneau and the Norwegian fishing village of Petersburg. In addition this cruise visits the smaller, more authentic settlements such as Warm Springs Bay, Tenakee Sprints, Eflin Cove, Hoonah, and Pelican. Along the way watch for whales, bears, eagles and glaciers while exploring up close and away from the ship on beach walks, zodiac excursions and kayaking. Each evening anchor in a quite cove, with the engines off to experience true Alaskan solitude. While cruising Alaska aboard the Island Spirit expect delicious cuisine, excellent service and the hospitality of a small ship captain who also owns and operates the ship.

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Sitka , Baranof Island , Warm Springs Bay , Juneau , Endicott Arm , Fords Terror , Petersburg, Alaska, United States, Southeast Asia

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  • Reviewer: R. and D. Ivanova

    Galapagos Motor Yacht Eric/Letty/Flamingo Cruise

    Thank you for the most incredible experience! We just came back from our trip to the Galapagos. We were on the Eric - a terrific yacht and an even greater team. The islands are beyond belief, but I wanted to tell you how perfect the entire trip was.  Everything went incredibly smoothly from our arrival (late) in Quito where our guide was waiting for us despite the late hour, to all transfers, luggage and ticket arrangements - everything. Our guides were fabulous, as was the entire crew, including the Captain.  AdventureSmith Explorations did a terrific job!

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Sitka and Embark Island Spirit
Arrivals into Sitka, Alaska by 1:00pm will include a Sitka City Tour. The Sitka City Tour includes guided visits to the Alaska Raptor Center, Totem Park and the Sheldon Jackson Museum, with time for shopping. Later arrivals transfer to the Island Spirit for embarkation and a cocktail reception. The Alaska Island Spirit Cruise gets underway in the afternoon for a sunset cruise to the first evening anchorage. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sitka Sound, Mount Redoubt and Sergious Narrows as you cruise to Alaskan wilderness.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: dinner
Day 2 - Warm Springs Bay
Cruise through scenic Peril Straight scanning the shores for bears and eagles. The Island Spirit will make its way toward the Baranof Island Wilderness, one of the most remote and beautiful areas of Southeast Alaska. A coastline of deep glacial carved fjords each revealing a waterfall more spectacular than the last. Our destination is the small settlement of Baranof and Warm Springs Bay. Kayak near a huge waterfall, take a hike to a nearby lake through old growth forest and open muskeg, or soak in the natural hot springs overlooking the waterfall.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 - Tenakee Springs
Cruise North in Chatham Strait watching for whales along the way. Our destination today is the small community of Tenakee Springs population 97. This unique town is built entirely on wooden walkways straddling the thin line between mountains and ocean. Enjoy a stroll to the bakery and the local mercantile mingling with charismatic locals for an interesting Alaskan afternoon. Tonight's anchorage is the Captain's choice as there are numerous quite coves to choose from.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 - Whale Watching and Wilderness Explorations
The Island Spirit continues North in Chatham Strait as passengers and crew scan the water for the trademark spout of humpback whales. This area is well known as a summer feeding ground for these gentle giants. Traverse the shores of Admiralty island on the way to Barlow Cove. There may be time for a shore walk, zodiac excursion or kayaking the calm water.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 - Juneau
Arrive early in the historical gold rush town of Juneau, Alaska. Enjoy time for shopping and exploration before lunch. Back on board the Island Spirit cruises south down Gastineau Channel toward Endicott Arm. Again traverse the shores of Admiralty Island in search of brown bears. Admiralty is known as Kootznoowoo or "fortress of the bears" in the native Tlingit language. Don't be surprised to view some icebergs as we near the entrance to Endicott Arm and our anchorage for the night.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 - Endicott Arm and Fords Terror
Endicott Arm is a dramatic glacially carved fjord with steep granite walls towering thousands of feet above the narrow channel. At its end is the dramatic Dawes glacier. Explore close to the glaciers face, among cobalt blue icebergs as big as the ship. If we are lucky we will witness a huge spire of ice crash from the glaciers face into the icy waters. Watch harbor seals as they haul out on the ice. If the tides are right we will explore a dramatic inlet known as Fords Terror.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 - Frederick Sound Whale Watching
Cruising south in Stephens Passage be on the lookout for Humpback Whales as they feed an play in the waters of Frederick Sound. If the seas allow we may have a chance to visit the oldest lighthouse in Southeast Alaska. Tonight anchor in Farragut Bay or Portage Bay and explore up close on a beach walk or tranquil paddle. Or just relax on deck enjoying the silence and solitude of true Alaskan wilderness.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 - Petersburg
This morning cruise into the Norwegian fishing community of Petersburg. Visit a local fish cannery (in season) and explore town with more time for shopping. Enjoy a traditional banquet dinner at the Sons of Norway hall, complete with local entertainment. Overnight aboard the Island Spirit.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9 - Depart
Disembark the Island Spirit after breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.

Accommodations: Island Spirit
Included Meals: breakfast

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