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5 Night Wild Alaska Escape Juneau to Ketchikan Cruise from Ketchikan

Ship: National Geographic Sea Bird

Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions

Sailed: Thursday, Jul 27, 2023 from Ketchikan, United States

Ended: Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Jul 27, 2023 departure of the National Geographic Sea Bird. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Jul 27, 2023

Ketchikan, United States

Arrive in Ketchikan, the southernmost city in Alaska, spread at the base of forested slopes on Revillagigedo Island. Its many monikers, from "salmon capital of the world" to "rain capital of Alaska", capture the spirit of this city, famous for colorful buildings and abundant fishing boats and canneries. Visit the Totem Heritage Center to view the priceless collection of 19th-century totem poles. (D)

Day 2 - Friday - Jul 28, 2023

Cruising Behm Canal, United States

Misty Fjord, Alaska, United States

Wake up this morning to catch the sunrise over the stunning cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument, rising more than 2,000 feet above the deep blue waters of the fjord. Watch wisps of cloud drift down the winding waterway and drape over green peaks as we cruise through the mists that give this extraordinary landscape its name. Set out by Zodiac and kayak to get close to the forested banks and the many dramatic waterfalls cascading down the cliffs. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Saturday - Jul 29, 2023

Wrangell, United States

Blake Channel, Alaska

This morning, we arrive in the small town of Wrangell. The Tlingit and their ancestors have made this island their home for thousands of years. Take an optional jet boat excursion up the Stikine River or explore town, including a visit to Chief Shakes Tribal House and the Petroglyph Beach, home to the highest concentration of petroglyphs in Southeast Alaska. This afternoon, we cruise Eastern Passage and Blake Channel, narrow waterways on the backside of Wrangell Island where other ships rarely venture. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Sunday - Jul 30, 2023

Sumner Strait, Alaska

Navigate the stunning Wrangell Narrows, an area inaccessible to larger ships, and then cruise into the Sumner Strait, keeping watch for humpback whales surfacing and sea otters gliding through the clear water around our ship. Explore the coast by kayak or Zodiac and go ashore to trace bear trails through forests intersected by crystalline salmon streams as you learn about the rainforest ecosystem from our naturalists. Fix your binoculars on the banks to spot Sitka black-tailed deer and moose as well as black bears, wolves, and bald eagles that frequent the shoreline in search of plentiful salmon. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Monday - Jul 31, 2023

Cruising LeConte Bay, United States

Today we explore the LeConte Glacier, one of the most active glaciers in Southeast Alaska and the southernmost tidewater glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Icebergs regularly break off from the glacier face, getting caught in this shallow moraine and along the shoreline. Take advantage of spectacular photographic opportunities, practicing tricks and tips from our certified photo instructor. Our experienced captain will read the ice and bring us as close as possible to the glacier, where we'll set out by expedition landing craft to navigate among these surreal floating sculptures. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Tuesday - Aug 1, 2023

Juneau, United States

Disembark in Juneau, Alaska's capital city, spread out on the banks of the Gastineau Channel at the base of Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)