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Prince William Sound UnCruise Adventure
UnCruise loves going deep into wild Alaska, taking small groups of passengers to remote places to kayak, hike and skiff around the shoreline looking for animals and soaking up the natural beauty.
There’s no better way to do it than a week on a Prince William Sound UnCruise adventure, one of the line’s many in-depth small-ship cruise itineraries offered at points on Alaska’s long scenic coastline.
The cozy 36-passenger Safari Explorer cruises round-trip from Whittier and zigzags in and out of the Sound’s bays, narrows, fjords and island clusters.
7-night Prince William Sound Explorer with Cordova. * Map: Uncruise
Highlights of the Prince William Sound UnCruise adventure include:
- Seeing dozens of tidewater glaciers including Chenega, Columbia, Meares, and Sherida
- Discovering islands including Knight and Montague
- Visiting the tiny fishing town of Cordova
- In Whittier, visiting the former World War II military installation where the entire town lives in one high-rise building, with a beautiful view of Passage Canal
- Exploring College and Harriman glacial fjords
- Beach-combing rocky shorelines and hike beneath a glacier
- Navigating along the least visited shores in coastal Alaska
- Searching for wildlife — bears, humpback whales, orcas, eagles, puffins, sea otters, seals, and sea lions
- Daily opportunities to kayak, paddle board, and skiff in hidden coves and narrow fjords
Cascade Falls in Prince William Sound. * Photo: UnCruise
VIDEO: QuirkyCruise Contributor John Roberts just got back from a Prince William Sound UnCruise, check out the highlights below.
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Here’s the 7-night Prince William Sound UnCruise Itinerary
Day 1 — Depart from Whittier, the gateway to Prince William Sound.
John flew from Denver to Anchorage, and then he and other passengers were transferred by bus between Anchorage and Whittier, just over an hour’s drive.
Day 2 — Icy Bay Glaciers
Safari Explorer anchors in the glacial waterways of Icy Bay, which flow down from the 4,000-foot surrounding peaks. Check out the Chenega, Tigertail, and Tiger glaciers.
Day 3 — Captain’s Choice
Always one of the best days of the week, the UnCruise captains know Alaska better than anyone else and you can be sure they’ll take you to a beautiful spot to commune with nature and wildlife, with nary another ship in sight.
Day 4 — Cordova
Enjoy this tiny fishing town that’s only accessible by air or sea; it’s quintessentially Alaska. There are opportunities for a walking tour to see the mouth of the Copper River and also hikes to nearby glaciers and hilltops.
Charming tiny Cordova. * Photo: UnCruise
Day 5 — Columbia Glacier
Winding its way 32 miles back through the Chugach Mountains, your captain will find the best route to view the massive C0lumbia glacier.
Day 6 — Unakwik Inlet & Meares Glacier
Wilderness at its wildest, see Arctic terns and bald eagles, and harbor seals resting on icebergs, with the massive Meares Glacier as your backdrop. Unakwik Inlet is the perfect place to dip your paddle in the water for a kayak or to join a skiff tour.
Meares Glacer in Princess William Sound. * Photo: UnCruise
Day 7 — College Fjord & Barry Arm
Take in the big mountains and massive ice from a kayak or a skiff on the last day of your Prince William Sound UnCruise adventure. Sea otters float on their backs on beds of kelp, lounging before diving and rising with puffins in search of food.
Day 8 — Disembark in Whittier
Fares include the coach transfer from Whittier along Turnagain Arm to the Anchorage airport.
Some quick details about the Prince William Sound itinerary:
Ship: 36-passenger Safari Explorer
Cruise length: 7 nights
Cruise season: Through late August 2024 and in 2025, weeks in May, July and August
Cruising from: Round-trip from Whittier, Alaska
All-inclusive fares: From $7,200 per person.
Hiking is a big part of the active UnCruise experience. * Photo: UnCruise
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STAY TUNED: John Roberts will be sharing a review of his recent Prince William Sound UnCruise soon!
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