Welcome to Juneau, Alaska’s capital city! Nestled between the
Tongass National Forest and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau offers
an ideal blend of rugged wilderness and small-city charm.
After a short trip aboard the TBC Shuttle bus, you will find yourself
at the Juneau Ramada in historic downtown.

Located just steps from the hotel, you can explore the Alaska State Museum, enjoy
celebrated local eateries or browse the eclectic storefronts. For
those looking to venture farther, a short taxi or bus ride into the
valley leads to the majestic and receding Mendenhall Glacier, home
to the breathtaking Nugget Falls.

Spend a leisurely morning exploring the historic charm of
downtown Juneau, enjoying a local breakfast or browsing the
boutiques. Your hosts will meet you at the Ramada Hotel in
the afternoon to provide a private escort to our vessel. Once
aboard, our friendly crew will welcome you with a tour of your
stately accommodation and well-appointed salon. This
inviting space features an open bar, snacks, a library of
books, games, and a TV, providing the perfect spot to relax
between adventures.

Following a warm welcome from the Captain and a brief
safety orientation, meet the expert guides who will lead your
adventures for the week. Once the lines are cast off, this is
where the magic truly begins. While cruising into the heart of
the Tongass National Forest, enjoy an evening of bottomless
cocktails and a sunset dinner prepared by our world-class
chefs. The day concludes with an illuminating glacier
presentation from our onboard naturalist as we arrive at our
first scenic anchorage.

We pull anchor in the early morning light and head deep into a glacially
carved fjord. It is a wild, rugged scene with towering granite walls and
waterfalls that tumble straight into the sea.

After a hot, chef-prepared breakfast, keep your binoculars ready to scan
the high ridges for mountain goats and look for harbor seals resting on the
floating ice floes with their pups. Once we’re in position, bundle up and
hop into our 20-foot skiffs to get a closer look at a massive tidewater
glacier. While we wait for the thunderous crack of the ice calving into the
water, our crew will pass around hot cocoa and cookies, with an optional
splash of peppermint liqueur or Irish cream.

Following a fresh lunch, you can spend the afternoon thawing out in the
warmth of the salon as we leave the mainland behind weaving through the
maze of islands that make up the heart of Southeast Alaska. The day
concludes with a multi-course chef prepared menu designed to meet the
dietary request of our guests.

Awaken off the coast of Admiralty Island to explore the pristine
wilderness of the East and West Brothers Islands and Pybus Bay.
This region offers a spectacular introduction to the diversity of
the Tongass, where you can tailor the morning to your interests.

Follow your guides along an ancient game trail into a mossy,
emerald wonderland of old-growth forest, or board a skiff for a
close-up encounter with a raucous sea lion haul-out along the
rocky shoreline. For those looking to test the local waters, you
can spend the morning saltwater fishing for various Alaskan
species from our nimble skiffs.

Once back on board, enjoy an educational presentation from our
naturalist during cocktail hour as we navigate toward a sheltered
evening anchorage. The day concludes with a chef curated meal,
featuring locally sourced ingredients that celebrate the rich
flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Before turning in, enjoy a few
games, a book or a nightcap in the salon while listening for the
wild array of animals that call Alaska home.

Savor a slow morning as we cruise toward the rugged eastern
coast of Baranof Island, a landscape defined by soaring
snowcapped mountains and cascading waterfalls.
After a hearty chef-prepared breakfast, join the Captain in the
wheelhouse to scan for humpback whales along this prime
coastal corridor.

Following a fresh lunch, the afternoon is yours
to explore, featuring the steep and dramatic cliffs of Red Bluff
Bay. You might choose to kayak toward a thundering waterfall,
fly fish in a nearby stream, or try your luck saltwater fishing
from a skiff. For a more relaxed pace, a guided skiff tour offers
spectacular views and snacks as we navigate the bay’s hidden
corners.

A highlight of the day is often setting shrimp pots in hopes of
catching Alaskan Spot Prawns. This activity, a favorite of our
guests, provides the freshest possible ingredients for our
evening appetizers, followed by an elegant multi-course dinner
that celebrates the bounty of the Alaskan wilderness.

For the early risers, we often begin this day with a sunrise
kayak, allowing you to paddle through the stillness of our
anchorage before a hot, chef-prepared breakfast is served.

We then navigate towards Kelp Bay, a region renowned for its
high concentration of humpback whales and brown bears.
While the wildlife encounters are beautifully unpredictable, we
anchor near the three “arms” of the bay to keep us in the heart
of the action. This fifth day of adventure offers another
opportunity to tailor your experience.

You may choose to kayak along the intertidal zones to observe
vibrant marine life, saltwater fish from a skiff, or hike a forested
game trail near active salmon streams. Depending on the
season, these trails often lead to meadows of wild berries and
vibrant wildflowers. After the day’s excursions, the salon is the
perfect place to unwind. You can enjoy a drink from the open
bar or tasty snacks while browsing our library of books and
DVDs. The evening comes to a close after another delightful
dinner featuring the flavors of Alaska.

Start your day with a lovely breakfast featuring local coffee, teas,
and handmade treats like warm cinnamon rolls, eggs, and fresh
fruit. Once you’re fueled up and ready for adventure, we’ll head
ashore for our final full day of exploration.

While most of our hikes this week have been true off trail
bushwhacks, Lake Eva offers a unique change of pace. This Forest
Service-maintained trail is only accessible by boat or plane, winding
through a forest of ancient trees and wild berry bushes until you
reach the shores of the lake. You can alternatively spend the
morning casting for Dolly Varden and trout in the streams along the
trail, or head out in our 20-foot skiffs for one last session of
saltwater fishing.

Back on the vessel, we’ll navigate the waters of Peril Strait as we
celebrate our final night together. We invite you “behind the
scenes” for a tour of the engine room and crew quarters, followed
by a slideshow in the salon to relive this week’s highlights with the
Captain and crew.

Enjoy one last breakfast on board before pulling into the docks of
Sitka. Your crew will be on hand to bid you a warm farewell and
assist with your luggage, including your fresh Alaska catch which
is prepared and packed for safe transport.

Our crew will provide a final escort to the Southeast Resort Hotel,
where you may continue your downtown exploration or simply hop
aboard their free transport when you’re ready to depart.