Specialists in Cruising Alaska Style
June 2nd, 2025Editorial Note:
Marjy, I wanted to take the time to send you an email to let you know how absolutely wonderful this vacation was! It exceeded expectations in pretty much every way! The boat was great and there were only 28 of us, making it a really small and intimate experience. You were right when you said that Captain Eric was the best. I don't have any references of comparison, of course, but he was absolutely great. He knew where to look for all of the wildlife we saw and was able to slow the boat down so we could all get a good look at them. He ran a great ship and his staff were just fabulous as well (absolutely all of them!) The food was terrific; I believe I ate fresh fish at almost every meal. Alaska is breathtakingly gorgeous, even in the rain. (LOL) As you know, we got mostly rain (an atmospheric river, I think they called it -- LOL), but we still had a great time. It cleared up and was so sunny for our day in Glacier Bay! I'm starting to sort through my pictures to cull them a little, but it's so hard. It is just so beautiful at every turn. We lucked into seeing so much wildlife! We saw grey whales the first day, which is apparently a rare and lucky sighting. We also saw so many humpback whales, alone and in feeding groups. We saw Dall's porpoises, as they played along in the wake of our boat. We also saw baby harbor seals. They're both so cute! We saw sea lions and sea otters too. We saw coastal brown bears wandering along the shore. We saw mountain goats lying on the rocks with their kids. And of course there are bald eagles and ravens everywhere! Anyway, I'm going on and on, but I wanted you to know that this trip truly was an Alaskan Dream. It fulfilled a bucket list item for me for my life and was everything I could have hoped for and more! Thank you for helping me make it come true. Best wishes, JL JL
June 23rd, 2025Editorial Note:
Thanks Marjy. We had a great time, and it was a joy visiting with you in Wrangell. Thanks for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks again Marjy. If you are ever in (our state) look us up. MR
There are many great itineraries available for these versatile small ship cruises in 2025!
Relax on board luxurious ships and savor exquisite cuisine as you travel to a spectacular array of diverse and exotic destinations.
Expedition cruises can focus on the natural setting, the nature, the history, and the culture of unique destinations.
A prefect option for families and groups of 6 or less, the full yacht charter! Often at less cost than 3 cabins on a traditional small ship cruise!
At Alaska Cruises & Vacations, small ship cruising is our passion! These are the cruises that get you up close to what we think you are coming to Alaska to see, the real Alaska! Scenic wonders, marine wildlife,
outdoor adventure all can be had from the comfort of your ship and give you more of an Alaska experience than just a trip!
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