Great Adventure Trips

Western Coves Cruise

Day 1 - Ketchikan — Embark on Your Adventure
Welcome aboard! Meet your crew, get settled in, and keep watch for eagles as we cruise through the Tongass Narrows out of Ketchikan.

Day 2 - Tongass National Forest / El Capitan Passage / Devilfish Bay
Wake in El Capitan Passage surrounded by breathtaking Tongass National Forest—the largest national forest in the US. Take a “wild” Alaska hike winding through high forest on an old logging trail. Trek up to El Capitan Cave, where 400,000-year-old bones have been found. Embark on a 4-mile paddle around the scenic Devilfish Bay. And cap off your day noshing on locally harvested oysters as a resident family tells of life in the Alaskan outback.

Activities
Devilfish Cove Kayaking - Level 2. Work your arms with a guided, scenic 4-mile roundtrip kayak tour to the end of Devilfish Cove or take one of the kayaks available all day and explore the area on your own. (included)

Logging Trail Hike - - Level 2 Breathe in the fresh Alaskan air as you make your way up an old logging trail through the Tongass Forest on the northern side of the entrance to Devilfish Bay. In addition to breathtaking vistas of “wild” Alaska, we often see eagles and Sitka blacktail deer along the way. (included)

El Capitan Skiff Tours and Cave Adventure - Level 2 . Choose from four departure times throughout the day to explore the largest known cave in North america: El Capitan Cave. Here, the discovery of ice-age bear, seal, fox, and caribou bones dating as far back as 400,000 years ago contradict the common belief that glaciers and sea ice once buried the area. Your guide will take you as far as 2 miles into the inner depths of the cave’s intricate interior El Capitan skiff tours and cave adventure. (included)

El Capitan Fishing Excursion by Charter Boat - Level 1 Make that dream a reality in great waters ripe with salmon. Take on wilderness waters with a full day fishing excursion to "lost" fishing holes. minimum 4 guests. ( $200 per person)

Day 3 - Klawock Native Village
Discover living history in Klawock—one of the most authentic Tlingit villages in Alaska. Learn the importance of carving, gaze up at totem poles coloring the town, and hear their stories. Visit the carvers' shed where the art of carving and restoring totems is passed on. Explore the area on foot or by kayak, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles, sea birds, and whales.

Activities
Klawock Village, Carving Shed and Totem Pole Park Tour - Level 1. Learn the local culture as native carvers train high school students in carving and the restoration of the many older totem poles in town. Stroll Totem Pole Park and admire the fully restored and striking 21 totem poles that soar skyward. (included)

Day 4 - Baranof Island / Port Walter
An active day is in store on the smallest of Alaska's ABC islands. Take to the water kayaking or snorkeling. Push your limits with a rigorous hike in Alaska’s back reaches to an enormous waterfall. And located on the southeastern side of Baranof Island, explore the former herring community of Port Walter, the rainiest place in all of Alaska.

Activities
Little Port Walter Half-Day Sport Fishing - Level 1. Fishing in Southeast Alaska's wilderness waters is a dream for many. Combining skill and a little bit of luck, you may reel in the big one! minimum of 6. ( $200 per person)

Kayak into Big Port Walter - Level 3. Paddle the gorgeous six miles between Little Port Walter and Big Port Walter, well-known herring and salmon country, with an expert guide.(included)

Baranof Island Wilderness Hike - Level 2. A wilderness trail through the untouched and remote beauty of Baranof Island offers a vigorous hike in Alaska’s beautiful back reaches. (included)

Snorkeling - Level 1. Plunge into the cool, blue Alaskan waters and get a whole new perspective. Dry suits and snorkeling gear are provided. (included)

Kayak Racing - Level 2. Have you got what it takes? Challenge your fellow passengers and cohorts to see who will come out ahead. Activity Level 2 (Gold medal awaits at Level 3) (included)

Swimming Races and Platform Diving - Level 2 . Who will be the first one around the boat? Do you have superior diving style? Only one way to tell – and the crew knows just what to look for. We estimate this to be an Activity Level 2, but you be the judge – go for the Gold! (included)

Day 5 - Patterson Bay / Deep Cove
Lush forest, spectacular views, 4000-foot vertical walls, and 2000-foot waterfalls highlight Baranof Island’s waterfall coast. View the Cliff Lake waterfall in Deep Cove and slip into the waters of Patterson Bay to explore by skiff or paddle a kayak keeping watch along the coastline for birds, wolves, and black bears. Gear up for snorkeling or guided hikes and challenge your shipmates to a rope swinging contest. This evening, share your video footage on the lounge's flat screen TV, and toast another day of amazing adventure with a cold microbrew or cocktail.

Activities
Patterson Bay Overnight Camping - Level 1. Listen to the sounds of whales breeching from the comfort of your tent. You will be picked up by skiff the following morning around 8am. Patterson Bay overnight camping, 6 person minimum. ($150 per person)

Swimming Race and Platform Diving - Level 2. Who will be the first one around the boat? Do you have superior diving style? Only one way to tell – and the crew knows just what to look for. For extra incentive, the Grand Prize winner will receive a prize (think: complimentary massage). (included)

Day 6 - The Brothers Islands / Frederick Sound — Whale Watching
There’ll be plenty of wildlife viewing today. The Brothers, a pair of islands in Frederick Sound, are home to some of Alaska’s most abundant wildlife and the area is the summer feeding ground for the largest concentration of humpback whales in the Northern Hemisphere. Keep watch for frolicking orca, humpbacks, and sea lions. Tonight we’ll anchor in Holkham Bay and listen for the song of the whales.

Activities
Whale Watching - Level 1. Little else compares to the glamour and wonder of whales in their natural habitat. In the summer months, Frederick Sound offers ample opportunities. (included)

Frederick Sound Kayaking - Level 2. Whether you choose a guided, 5-mile trip or just an hour or so at your leisure, Frederick Sound offers excellent opportunities for wildlife watching, especially the loveable Stellar sea lions. (included)

Day 7 - Endicott Arm / Ford’s Terror Wilderness Area
Snow covered mountains, glowing blues, and the white thunder of calving ice take your breath away at the face of Dawes Glacier. By kayak or by skiff, as you glide through Endicott Arm you’ll likely find a few seals taking respite on the glaciers smaller “bergy bits.” Tides permitting, explore the narrow passage of Ford’s Terror and admire the magnificent domes, hanging valleys, and pristine wilderness that surround it. Back on board join the Captain for a farewell toast during dinner.

Activities
Dawes Glacier Kayaking - Level 1. Whether you choose a guided 6-hour or 1.5-hour trip, the magnificence of the Dawes Glacier will prove to be a humbling experience. Keep an eye out for sea lions on the bergs. (included)

Ford’s Terror Skiff Excursion - Level 1. Wind through the smaller waters of Ford’s Terror where bears, birds and other wildlife lie around every corner. Conditions permitting. (included)

Day 8 - Juneau — Disembark
Enjoy a Bon Voyage breakfast before disembarking the ship this morning. Transfer directly to the Juneau airport or begin your add-on overnight stay or extended land tour.

Dates and Rates

Wilderness Adventurer (see Deck plan)

Dates	Navigator		Trailblazer		Pathfiner
	double	single	double	single	double	single
May 19 2012	$1995	$2995	$2795	$4195	"	"
June 2	$2295	$3445	$3095	$4645	$3495	$5245
June 16, 30, July 14,28, Aug. 11	$2845	$4345	$3695	$5545	$4095	$6145
Aug 25	$2295	$3445	$3095	$4645	$3495	$5245
Sept. 8	$1795	$2695	$2595	$3895	$2995	$4495

Wilderness Discoverer (see Deck plan)

Dates	Navigator		Trailblazer		Pathfinder		Explorer
	double	single	double	single	double	single	double	single
May 12, 2012	$1795	$2695	$2595	$3895	$2995	$4495	$4495	-
May 26, Sept. 8	$1995	$2995	$2795	$4145	$3195	$4795	$4695	-
June 9, 23, July 7,21, Aug. 4,18	$2895	$4345	$3695	$5545	$4095	$6145	$5995	-

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All rates are in US$, per person, double occupancy, not including port taxes and fees. Please add $167 per person to our Eastern and Western Coves itineraries itineraries. Single rates reflect select cabins, Triple accommodations are available in select cabins (Pullman or sofa bed). The third person receives a 25% savings off the double occupancy rate. On all 2011 departures, all categories, children 12 years of age or younger receive a 25% savings. On select 2011 “Family Discoveries” departure dates, children 12 years or younger travel at a 30% savings. On select 2012 “Family Discoveries” departure dates, children 12 years or younger travel at a 25% savings.