UnCruise’s intimate expeditions trade crowds for curiosity and deliver unforgettable journeys off the beaten path
For those who revel in communing with nature and connecting with local cultures, the intimate ships of Seattle-based UnCruise Adventures offer the ultimate dream vacation.
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Instead of lounging by the pool with hundreds of others on a megaship, these travelers prefer to take wilderness hikes, kayak in pristine waters, and snorkel with sea turtles and manta rays, all with like-minded people who share their passion for discovery.
UnCruise Adventures’expedition boats accommodate anywhere from 22 to 86 passengers. Because of the limited capacity, it doesn’t take long for guests and crew to get to know each other. Some advantages to booking Uncruise include optimal wildlife viewing, smaller guest counts, flexible shore exploration, and strong value positioning for pre-formed adult groups.
Alaska excursions
No one does Alaska better. Forget viewing a glacier from a crowded deck, Uncruise takes you to shore in a skiff and bushwhacks up to its towering face.
The itinerary takes you into the heart of the Last Frontier. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, bushwhacking, paddleboarding, and more. You’ll have the chance to spot amazing wildlife, including bears, moose, sea otters, humpback whales, and orcas. Each morning, their guides explore the area to ensure the activities offered provide the best possible adventure.
You can even add to your experience by booking a Denali land package. Discover Alaska’s wild interior on this 8-day journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Walk with reindeer, pan for gold, and learn about Alaska Native culture in Fairbanks before venturing deep into Denali National Park on a narrated wilderness tour. Ride a scenic dome railcar to quirky Talkeetna, hike with local guides, and kayak across Byers Lake with views of Denali on clear days.
Comfortable lodge stays, most meals, and guided activities blend Alaska’s frontier charm with unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Alaska’s Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay
Another great package is Alaska’s Glacier Wilderness with Glacier Bay.
This 7-night expedition, round-trip from Juneau, visits the most wilderness areas of any of UnCruise’s Alaska itineraries, providing exclusive access to highly restricted locations. The small size of the 22-guest Safari Quest, a uniquely agile yacht ideal for group charter, allows it to navigate nooks even the line’s other vessels can’t reach.
The Safari Quest is the only UnCruise ship that goes to Admiralty Island National Monument. By kayak or skiff, guests weave in and out of the bays and islets, keeping their eyes open for Alaska brown bears and nesting bald eagles. Tlingit call the island Kootznoowoo, meaning “Fortress of the Bear,” as this national monument has the highest population of brown bears per mile of anywhere on earth. Admiralty Island, moreover, has a higher density of bald eagles than all the other states combined.
The itinerary also includes a day in Icy Strait, where guests go kayaking in remote bays through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. They can join the gang in a skiff to a rocky outcropping to watch sea lions play or step into mud boots for a forest hike with naturalist guides who share their knowledge of marine biology, plants, and geology.
Humpback whale sightings wow travelers cruising through Icy Strait, and on the days spent in Frederick Sound, Windham Bay, and Stephens Passage.
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Contact Uncruise Adventures
- Aline Burchfield 206) 737-5703
- alineb@uncruise.com
- www.uncruise.com
