Alaska Cruises Central

For those of you interested in an Alaskan Cruise expedition with a small number of guests and naturalists aboard your ship, head on over to www.expeditiontrips.com for a look at a different kind of cruise experience aboard the Sea Lion/Sea Bird.

These ships were built with tourists and true exploration in mind; they range from simple to comfortable, but are not luxurious. Most have shallow drafts and ice-hardened hulls to push through sea ice. They feature Zodiacs for exploration and shore landings. Onboard programs are educational with a focus on natural and cultural history.

Highlights: Excellent naturalists, kayaking, whale watching in Fredrick Sound, Petersburg and Glacier Bay National Park.

Summary: In Southeast Alaska — a land of fjords and islands teeming with wildlife – you can wake to the cry of a soaring eagle, watch tons of ice thunder from the face of a glacier, walk in a spruce forest, and observe lunge-feeding whales. Since 1982, this Alaska tour has explored the magnificent Inside Passage with a small number of guests in the company of naturalists. Walk forest trails to cascading waterfalls, bird watching and identifying wildflowers as you go. Enjoy Zodiac and kayaking forays, and learn about Alaska’s rich Native American heritage. A full day is spent in Glacier Bay National Park.