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For a memorable holiday in Alaska, nothing can compare to a small ship cruise along the waters of Southeast Alaska. Join us aboard the 68 foot ketch Island Odyssey as we explore Fredericks Sound and Chatham Strait on a nine day voyage filled with jaw droppingly stunning scenery and wildlife. We can expect to see whales every day, as well as brown bears and eagles. Evening anchorages are gorgeous, and are made more exciting by glimpses of bears along the shore! We will experience a spectacular tidewater glacier and see icebergs and thousand foot waterfalls. We will have access to the US Forest Service bear viewing stand, where we will often see bears fishing for salmon. A viewing blind at water level provides great photography opportunities. We will have time for kayaking or walks ashore, or perhaps a relaxing dip in a hotsprings. We will spot and identify wildlife and explore the shoreline for intertidal creatures.

Forget the huge mega-ships for the best Alaska cruise! Only a small ship like the Island Odyssey can give you the Alaska cruise experience you're looking for!

Day 1

Trips depart from Petersburg, Alaska. We meet late morning to board the yacht, where we will begin our adventure into wild Southeast Alaska.

Days 2-8

As we explore Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait, we will see whales on a daily basis and can expect to see some spectacular behavior. Admiralty Island National Monument has the highest concentration of brown bears and eagles in North America. We will experience a spectacular tidewater glacier, icebergs and thousand foot waterfalls at either Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm or LeConte Bay. At Anan Creek we will be given access to the famous US Forest Service bear viewing stand which includes a viewing blind right at water level.
Each day there is time for kayaking or walks ashore, or perhaps a relaxing dip in a hotsprings. We will spot and identify fascinating wildlife, explore the shoreline for intertidal creatures, and keep a daily record of the various species of plants and animals we observe.

Day 9

On the last morning we arrive in Prince Rupert in time to catch an afternoon flight south to Seattle or Vancouver.

July 20 to July 28, 2012

$5265 CAD with NO TAX. (As this tour departs and ends in the US, there is no Canadian tax due!)

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The Island Odyssey is the 68' ketch sister-ship to 'Island Roamer'. 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.

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