Board the Snow Goose in Alaska for an intimate, enthusiastic and educational experience. Active days mix with slow cruising and authentic Alaskan hospitality for an adventurous and environmentally conscious vacation.
Snow Goose Charter Cruise
Come aboard the 12-guest Snow Goose yacht for an educational and active, off-the-grid adventure through southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. Choose from a selection of pre-set itineraries or design your own dream expedition cruise. Along the way hike, fish, paddle and unplug.
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Come aboard the 12-guest Snow Goose yacht for an educational and active adventure through southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage. Choose from a selection of pre-set itineraries or design your own dream expedition cruise.
The enthusiastic crew is ready to share highlights of Alaska’s glaciers, granite, waterfalls, muskeg, rainforest and secluded anchorages. Along the way, watch for orca and humpback whales, brown and black bears, sea lions and otters, bald eagles and more iconic Alaskan wildlife.
Anglers will appreciate opportunities to use the onboard rods and shrimp/crab pots. Paddlers will love exploring remote coves and beaches in tandem sea kayaks. Hikers will enjoy ambling over both established trail and exploring areas with no set path. And everyone will benefit from taking a closer look at samples with the ship’s onboard science equipment.
Travel off the grid, aboard the cozy Snow Goose yacht. Her tenured crew, gourmet food, sustainable features and Alaskan charm make her a great choice for exploring southeast Alaska. And your booking dollars primarily help fund youth educational programs hosted on board in the spring and fall.
Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Alaska yacht charters, Alaska trips and Alaska small ship cruises.
Snow Goose Sample Charter Itinerary
Juneau, AlaskaSitka, Alaska
Customize your full-boat charter route, or choose from a selection of sample itineraries. Shown here is the popular Juneau to Sitka route.
Embark the ship in Auk Bay and settle in with an orientation accompanied by freshly baked goods. The excitement builds as the ship leaves the capital city of Juneau and transits south toward Endicott Arm. Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep on anchor at Wood Spit.
Explore the icy fjords of Endicott Arm, where you can float among icebergs and watch a tidewater glacier calve into the ocean. Following glacier viewing, transit to Fords Terror to drop the anchor for the evening. Enjoy an opportunity to explore this area on foot, to witness the strong tidal exchange at Fords Terror.
Pending the tides, you may have an opportunity to kayak into Fords Terror or take the skiff deep into the fjord. Following this morning activity, your ship will transit out of Endicott arm and continue south into Stephens Passage and Fredrick Sound. With the Brothers Islands as your nighttime anchorage, spend time exploring one of the islands, as well as viewing the mammals that frequent a nearby island.
Cruise a short journey south from Brothers, to an exceptional kayaking location in an area called the Keku Islands. Seek out wildlife and take in the surrounding scenery from water-level. The ship will anchor in Keku islands for the evening, providing plenty of time to explore the meandering shoreline and coves of this area.
Travel east, searching for whales with your sights set on Warm Springs for the evening. Once there, you can walk to a freshwater lake, soak in natural hot tubs, and/or kayak the incredible bay.
Depart Warm Springs and head north in Chatham Strait, to Peril straits. Conditions permitting, hike to lake Eva on a developed USFS trail. After the hike, journey 8 miles to your evening anchorage in Appleton Cove.
Today, transit Peril Straits to Salisbury Sound. Enjoy views of the shoreline along this narrow passage. Anchor in Kalinin Bay and enjoy a hike along the Sea Lion Cove trail. This moderate, remote trail travels through old-growth forest and muskeg to a 2-mile long sandy beach.
Transit south through Neva and Olga Straits to the borough of Sitka, Alaska with an arrival goal of 12:00pm Noon. Say goodbye to your crew and explore the small town before your independent stay or departure flight.
Included
Accommodations (including linens of sheets, pillow, blankets and one towel, plus two shared guest bathrooms); excursions; entrance fees and permits; leadership; crew (USCG Captain, First Mate, Wildlife Naturalist, Chef); all meals, beer, wine, coffee and juice; use of onboard activity gear (kayaks, skiff and fishing poles); fuel and operating expenses.
Exclusions
The cost of air flights; Alaskan State fishing licenses if you choose to fish; hard liquor; gratuities (10-15% of total cost); airport taxes; passports; visas; insurance of any kind (strongly recommended); excess baggage; personal items; medical costs; costs of hospitalization; additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to causes beyond the operator’s control; rubber boots.
Payment & Cancellation
In order to confirm this trip, a nonrefundable charter deposit of 10% of the total trip cost is required at the time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 180 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their charter for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 120 days – 100% of deposit
119 to 90 days – 50% of total trip cost
89 to 0 days – 100% of total trip cost
Terms & Conditions
This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations’ Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.
Arrival & Departure
Arrival and departure will depend on the ports of embarkation and disembarkation. Typically the Snow Goose embarks at 11:00am on the day of embarkation and disembarks around 12:00pm Noon on the final day. We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues.
Activities
Whether you are looking for light activity options or more challenging outdoor pursuits, the ship’s crew can tailor most excursions to suit your skill level. Adventure activities may include guided hiking and beachcombing, sea kayaking, skiff excursions, wildlife viewing, bird watching, glacier viewing, whale watching, hot springs, fishing (Alaska fishing license required), shrimping and crabbing. Activities are designed to take advantage of local weather and wildlife conditions and are based on the interests and ability of the group.
Families & Children
The Snow Goose is a great base for family charter cruises. Kids 17 years and younger are welcomed aboard all charter departure dates but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Travel Insurance
Protect your travel investment with insurance. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. For best value and coverage for pre-existing medical conditions, consider purchasing a policy at time of booking. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.
Itinerary Notes
Use this itinerary as a guide only. The Snow Goose is available by charter, or for individual bookings on scheduled departures (ask us for details). Speak with one of AdventureSmith’s Adventure Specialists to determine the custom itinerary and embarkation/disembarkation ports on your private Alaska cruise.
Cruise Rates & Details
Charters available weekly June through August, with select dates for Glacier Bay.
Contact us for current rates & availability.
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