Your Next Adventure Cruise Aboard the Historic Motor Vessel David B
Explore Southeast Alaska and the San Juan Islands aboard the David B, a beautifully restored 1929 wooden vessel carrying just eight guests. Our small ship cruises are designed for travelers who want quiet anchorages, wildlife encounters, glacier views, kayaking, beach walks, tidepooling, homemade meals, and a deeply personal connection with wild places.
Why Cruise With Us
An Intimate Way to Experience the Northwest
Unlike larger cruise ships, the David B can travel into secluded coves, narrow passages, remote anchorages, and wilderness areas that many vessels cannot reach. Every trip is fully crewed by Captain Jeffrey and Chef/Naturalist Christine Smith, with space for only eight guests. That means flexible days, personalized attention, and the freedom to slow down for wildlife, weather, and unforgettable moments.
- Small group cruises with a maximum of 8 guests
- Historic 1929 wooden boat with four private cabins
- Owner-operated by Jeffrey and Christine Smith
- Kayaking, skiff rides, beach walks, tidepooling, and hiking
- Homemade meals, local seafood, fresh bread, and pastries
- Wildlife viewing opportunities including whales, bears, sea otters, seals, eagles, and seabirds
- Remote anchorages away from large cruise ship crowds
Six Unique Cruises Through Alaska's Inner Passage and the San Juan Islands
Choose Your Cruise
Each David B cruise offers a different way to experience the wild beauty of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Compare our routes below and choose the trip that best matches your sense of adventure.
Misty Fjords 5-Day Cruise — Round Trip Ketchikan
A shorter Southeast Alaska adventure through Misty Fjords National Monument, with towering cliffs, quiet fjords, spring wildlife viewing, kayaking, and beach walks.
Best For:
Shorter Alaska trip, dramatic scenery, photographers, first-time David B guests
Length:
5 days
Starts/Ends:
Ketchikan / Ketchikan
Bears, Glaciers, and Fjords Alaska Cruise — Petersburg to Juneau
An 8-day one-way Alaska adventure featuring Admiralty Island, Pack Creek bear viewing, Tracy Arm/Fords Terror Wilderness, Dawes Glacier, wildlife, waterfalls, and remote anchorages.
Best For:
Bears, glaciers, wilderness, one-way Southeast Alaska route
Length:
8 days
Starts/Ends:
Petersburg / Juneau
Glacier Bay National Park Cruise
A rare small-ship Glacier Bay adventure with access to one of Alaska’s most iconic national parks, including glaciers, wildlife, kayaking, hiking, and quiet anchorages.
Best For:
Glacier Bay, national park travelers, wildlife, remote solitude
Length:
8 days
Starts/Ends:
Auke Bay / Auke Bay
8-Day Alaska Cruise — Round Trip Juneau
A classic Southeast Alaska small ship cruise through the Tongass National Forest, with tidewater glaciers, ancient forests, kayaking, wildlife, and secluded anchorages.
Best For:
Classic Alaska wilderness, round-trip Juneau convenience, glaciers and wildlife
Length:
8 days
Starts/Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
8-Day Round Trip Cruise with Pack Creek Bear Viewing
An 8-day round-trip Juneau adventure that includes Pack Creek bear viewing, Tracy Arm/Fords Terror Wilderness, Dawes Glacier, kayaking, skiff rides, and remote coves.
Best For:
Bear viewing, round-trip Juneau travel, glaciers, wilderness
Length:
8 days
Starts/Ends:
Juneau / Juneau
San Juan Islands 4-Day Escapes
A shorter Pacific Northwest escape through the sunny San Juan Islands with hiking, tidepooling, bird watching, colorful island towns, and possible orca sightings.
Best For:
Short getaway, Pacific Northwest travel, island towns, hiking and wildlife
Length:
4 days
Starts/Ends:
Bellingham / Bellingham
| Cruise | Length | Starts / Ends | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Fjords 5-Day Cruise | 5 days | Ketchikan / Ketchikan | Misty Fjords, kayaking, cliffs, spring wildlife |
| Bears, Glaciers, and Fjords | 8 days | Petersburg / Juneau | Pack Creek bears, Dawes Glacier, Fords Terror |
| Glacier Bay National Park Cruise | 8 days | Auke Bay / Auke Bay | Glacier Bay, glaciers, wildlife, national park access |
| 8-Day Alaska Cruise | 8 days | Juneau / Juneau | Tongass wilderness, tidewater glacier, kayaking |
| Pack Creek Bear Viewing Cruise | 8 days | Juneau / Juneau | Pack Creek bears, glaciers, Fords Terror |
| San Juan Islands 4-Day Escapes | 4 days | Bellingham / Bellingham | Island towns, hiking, tidepools, birding |
Featured Experiences
What You May Experience on a David B Cruise
- Watch humpback whales, sea otters, seals, sea lions, bears, eagles, and seabirds
- Visit tidewater glaciers and cruise among icebergs
- Kayak calm coves and remote shorelines
- Take skiff rides into narrow fjords and hidden passages
- Walk ancient forests dripping with moss and lichen
- Explore beaches, tidepools, and intertidal life
- Share homemade meals prepared onboard
Book Your Next Adventure
Ready to Join Us Aboard the David B?
Whether you’re dreaming of Glacier Bay, Misty Fjords, Pack Creek bears, the Tongass wilderness, or the San Juan Islands, we’d love to help you choose the right trip.
Sarah, who has handled our reservations for over 10 years, is happy to help you!
Sarah
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