Alaska’s Inside Passage
Kayaking on a Small Ship Adventure Cruise in Alaska
The Inside Passage of Alaska is magical place for a small ship cruise. And the best way for you to take in all the magic is on an adventure cruise aboard the David B. We’ll take you through channels and into coves and anchorages that the big cruise ships with big crowds can’t go. You’ll be able to experience the magic of Alaska which is solitude and wilderness. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and emerge yourself in the quiet of nature, where you can take the time to watch whales feed, bears forage and birds soar. It is a magic you won’t soon forget.
Sample Itinerary for Alaska Inside Passage Cruise – Southbound
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Day 1 – Juneau to No Name Cove
Day 2 – No Name Cove to Dawes Glacier and Wood Spit
Day 3 – Wood Spit to Gambier Bay
Day 4 – Gambier Bay to Baranof Warm Springs
Day 5 – Baranof Warm Springs to Pybus Bay
Day 6 – Pybus Bay to Ruth Island Cove
Day 7 – Ruth Island Cove to Petersburg
Juneau to No Name Cove
You begin your Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard the David B in Juneau. Your small ship adventure starts after you’ve had time to become acquainted with the boat, the crew, and your fellow passengers. We’ll get underway from Juneau on a route that takes us out of Gastineau Channel and into Stephens Passage. On your first day of the cruise we’ll begin watching for humpback and orca whales the moment we get off the dock. Our first night’s anchorage is No Name Cove where you’ll have time to watch for bears and bald eagles.
No Name Cove to Dawes Glacier and Wood Spit
You’ll cruise through Holkham Bay and the entrance to Endicott Arm where you’ll be awed by the fantastic icebergs calved by the three tidewater glaciers that formed Holkham Bay’s deepwater fjords. The David B gets underway early in the morning for the long journey to the face of Dawes Glacier. We’ll arrive near lunch time where your adventure can’t get any better than sitting out on deck with a large bowl of Chili and warm cornbread. Your lunch will keep you warm while you watch the glacier calve and listen to it pop and crack. The icebergs around the glacier are home to harbor seals and arctic terns. After an hour or so of floating among the ice and watching Dawes, we’ll turn around and cruise back up Endicott arm for our anchorage at Wood Spit.
Hotsprings Tub on an Alaska Inside Passage Small Ship Cruise
Wood Spit to Gambier Bay
Your adventure continues are we cruise to Gambier Bay on Admiralty Island. Snug Cove is a great spot for a small ship like the David B since it’s a place where large ship’s can’t go. You’ll love kayaking the calm waters while you watch for Brown Bears. It’s said that Admiralty Island hosts approximately 1600 brown bears. No wonder the Tlingit Native Alaskans call Admiralty Islands Kootznoowoo, meaning fortress of the bear.
Gambier Bay to Baranof Warm Springs
In the morning, we’ll get underway and spend the day watching humpback whales while we cruise to Baranof Warm Springs for the night. Your adventure aboard the David B will feel much more luxurious than it already is, when you arrive at Baranof for a long soak in one of the village’s public baths, or a walk to the most majestic hot springs that sit perched next to a roaring waterfall.
At Anchor on a Small Ship Cruise in Alaska
Baranof Warm Springs to Pybus Bay
Pybus Bay is another place you’ll visit on your small ship adventure cruise that’s great for watching bears and looking for signs of bears. We’ll head for the shore and walk along the beach while looking for foot prints and other signs of the bears that helped Admiralty Island earn is name – Fortress of the Bear
Pybus Bay to Ruth Island Cove
After our shore walk in Pybus Bay we’ll get underway and head for Thomas Bay’s, Ruth Island Cove. We’ll be cruising through Frederick Sound where there are large concentrations of humpback whales. Your heart will pound watching these majestic animals. With the engine off, the David B floats silently while all around you the inhalations and exhalations of humpback whales fill the air. Sometimes, air bubbles from a whale deep beneath the surface will rise around the hull of our small ship. It’s exciting to know, that not too far away a whale is feeding and will shortly return to the surface. You’ll want to have your camera ready and an extra battery handy.
Ruth Island Cove to Petersburg
For your last day of your small ship adventure cruise aboard the David B, you’ll be treated to some handmade croissants and a big breakfast. After breakfast we’ll raise anchor and head into the real Alaskan fishing town of Petersburg. Be sure to plan a little time to visit Sing Lee Alley Books and take a walk through town before leaving Petersburg.
To Book Your Alaskan Inside Passage Adventure Now
Give us a call at 877-670-7863 or send us an email for special pricing for the whole boat.
Please note that this is just a sample itinerary and subject to change.
