Wild, Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Wild, Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay
Southeast Alaska’s most rugged corners come alive aboard the Wilderness Legacy, UnCruise Adventures’ largest expedition vessel. This eight-day voyage from Juneau charts a course through some of the region’s least-visited waterways, where towering glaciers calve into turquoise bays and black bears roam shorelines untouched by mass tourism.
Each morning brings a fresh choice of adventure. Paddle a kayak beneath the face of LeConte Glacier — the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere — or bushwhack through old-growth stands of the Tongass National Forest alongside your expedition team. In Thomas Bay, cascading waterfalls tumble through mist-shrouded forest, while the milky-blue waters offer some of the calmest paddling conditions in the region.
Wildlife encounters are woven into every day. Humpback whales bubble-net feed in Frederick Sound, coastal brown bears patrol the shores of Chichagof Island, and sea otters drift lazily in the kelp beds of Kuiu Island. The week culminates with an exploration of Glacier Bay National Park’s rarely visited outer coast — a stretch of wilderness that ninety-nine per cent of visitors never see.
With all meals, premium drinks, and guided excursions included, this is Alaska at its most immersive and unscripted.
Itinerary highlights
Board the Wilderness Legacy in Juneau and set sail into Southeast Alaska's wild backcountry, with your expedition team scanning for whale spouts from the bow.
Bushwhack through old-growth forest at Robert and Crow, exploring remnants of historic logging cabins surrounded by towering Sitka spruce.
Glide past towering icebergs at LeConte Glacier, the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere — completely inaccessible to large cruise ships.
Hike to dramatic waterfalls in Thomas Bay, known locally as the Land of the Kushtaka, then paddle the calm, milky-blue waters by kayak.
Watch humpback whales bubble-net feed near Kuiu Island, home to the densest population of black bears on Earth.
Search for coastal brown bears along the remote shores of Chichagof Island, with expert naturalists guiding every skiff ride and shoreline walk.
Venture into Glacier Bay National Park's rarely visited outer coast, exploring wilderness that ninety-nine per cent of visitors never experience.
Choose your own adventure daily — from kayaking and paddleboarding to snorkelling in cold, nutrient-rich Alaskan waters with wetsuits provided.
Wild, Woolly and Wow with Glacier Bay
Southeast Alaska’s most rugged corners come alive aboard the Wilderness Legacy, UnCruise Adventures’ largest expedition vessel. This eight-day voyage from Juneau charts a course through some of the region’s least-visited waterways, where towering glaciers calve into turquoise bays and black bears roam shorelines untouched by mass tourism.
Each morning brings a fresh choice of adventure. Paddle a kayak beneath the face of LeConte Glacier — the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere — or bushwhack through old-growth stands of the Tongass National Forest alongside your expedition team. In Thomas Bay, cascading waterfalls tumble through mist-shrouded forest, while the milky-blue waters offer some of the calmest paddling conditions in the region.
Wildlife encounters are woven into every day. Humpback whales bubble-net feed in Frederick Sound, coastal brown bears patrol the shores of Chichagof Island, and sea otters drift lazily in the kelp beds of Kuiu Island. The week culminates with an exploration of Glacier Bay National Park’s rarely visited outer coast — a stretch of wilderness that ninety-nine per cent of visitors never see.
With all meals, premium drinks, and guided excursions included, this is Alaska at its most immersive and unscripted.
Itinerary highlights
Board the Wilderness Legacy in Juneau and set sail into Southeast Alaska's wild backcountry, with your expedition team scanning for whale spouts from the bow.
Bushwhack through old-growth forest at Robert and Crow, exploring remnants of historic logging cabins surrounded by towering Sitka spruce.
Glide past towering icebergs at LeConte Glacier, the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere — completely inaccessible to large cruise ships.
Hike to dramatic waterfalls in Thomas Bay, known locally as the Land of the Kushtaka, then paddle the calm, milky-blue waters by kayak.
Watch humpback whales bubble-net feed near Kuiu Island, home to the densest population of black bears on Earth.
Search for coastal brown bears along the remote shores of Chichagof Island, with expert naturalists guiding every skiff ride and shoreline walk.
Venture into Glacier Bay National Park's rarely visited outer coast, exploring wilderness that ninety-nine per cent of visitors never experience.
Choose your own adventure daily — from kayaking and paddleboarding to snorkelling in cold, nutrient-rich Alaskan waters with wetsuits provided.
What's Included
- All onboard meals
- Drinks, including premium spirits, wine, beer, and cocktails
- Excursions and activities - hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more
- Transfers from the airport on arrival/departure days
- Wellness amenities
What's Included
- All onboard meals
- Drinks, including premium spirits, wine, beer, and cocktails
- Excursions and activities - hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more
- Transfers from the airport on arrival/departure days
- Wellness amenities
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