3-Day Classic Voyage
Take in the highlights of Prince William Sound aboard the small ship Discovery. Cruise Barry Arm with it's massive tidewater glaciers backed by mountains to 13,00 feet. Explore Harriman and College Fjords, the serene waters of Eaglek Bay and the spectacular Cascade Falls. Watch the antics of sea otters and Dall porpoises and keep an eye out for whales. The 3-Day Classic Discovery Voyage samples the natural wonders of northwestern Prince William Sound while leaving plenty of time for hiking, kayaking, and world-class photographic opportunities.
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| 2012 Voyages and Prices |
| June 13, 12 -- June 17, 12 |
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NEW! 3-Day Discovery Voyage - $2,200
5 Day: 3 days/2 nights on the Discovery, 2 nights B & B in Anchorage. Experience the Wonder of Prince William Sound on our NEW 3-day Discovery Voyage! Created specially for those travelers with less time. Extend your Alaskan Adventure! Continue your vacation with a 4 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, June 18 - 21. |
| July 2, 12 -- July 6, 12 |
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NEW! 3-Day Discovery Voyage SOLD-OUT
5 Day: 3 days/2 nights on the Discovery, 2 nights B & B in Anchorage. Experience the Wonder of Prince William Sound on our NEW 3-day Discovery Voyage! Created specially for those travelers with less time. Extend your Alaskan Adventure! Continue your vacation with a 3 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, July 6 - 8. |
| July 24, 12 -- July 28, 12 |
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NEW! 3-Day Discovery Voyage - $2,200
5 Day: 3 days/2 nights on the Discovery, 2 nights B & B in Anchorage. Experience the Wonder of Prince William Sound on our NEW 3-day Discovery Voyage! Created specially for those travelers with less time. Extend your Alaskan Adventure! Continue your vacation with a 4 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, July 30 - Aug 2 or before your cruise for 3 days, July 20 - 22 . |
| August 19, 12 -- August 23, 12 |
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NEW! 3-Day Discovery Voyage SOLD-OUT
5 Day: 3 days/2 nights on the Discovery, 2 nights B & B in Anchorage. Experience the Wonder of Prince William Sound on our NEW 3-day Discovery Voyage! Created specially for those travelers with less time. Extend your Alaskan Adventure! Continue your vacation with a 3 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, Aug 24 - 26. |
| August 27, 12 -- August 31, 12 |
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NEW! 3-Day Discovery Voyage SOLD-OUT
5 Day: 3 days/2 nights on the Discovery, 2 nights B & B in Anchorage. Experience the Wonder of Prince William Sound on our NEW 3-day Discovery Voyage! Created specially for those travelers with less time. Extend your Alaskan Adventure! Continue your vacation with a 3 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, Aug 31 - Sept 2 or before your cruise for 3 days, Aug 24 - 26. |
| 2013 Voyages and Prices |
| Per person price includes accommodations in
Anchorage before and after your cruise and private van transfers between
Anchorage and Whittier. Some exceptions may apply. No discounts for
unused services. |
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Full Itinerary
The 3-Day Discovery Voyage is a new voyage for 2010 created especially for travelers with less time. It samples all the highlights of our Classic Discovery Voyage by focusing on the northwestern Prince William Sound. In order to provide the best possible experience, we may make changes to the following itinerary either to take advantage of seasonal opportunities like wildlife viewing, to avoid open water during times of inclement weather, or to visit places of particular interest. Nights are spent at anchor in any of the Sound's intimate and protected bays, fjords, or coves.
Day 1
Arrive in Anchorage and transfer on own to your downtown Bed & Breakfast (included) for a comfortable night stay. Accommodations offer convenient access to the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, a network of developed hiking and bicycling trails throughout the Anchorage area. We recommend a walk or bike ride this afternoon or evening, if time allows. The views of the Alaska Range are spectacular! Dinner on own this evening. A great selection of restaurants are within easy walking distance of your B&B. We're happy to share our favorites.
Day 2
Van transfer pick up by Discovery staff at 10:00am for the scenic ride along Turnagain Arm, known for it's tremendous tidal flats and frequent sightings of Beluga Whales. Continue south through the Chugach mountains to rendezvous with the captain and crew in Whittier for a warm welcome aboard the Discovery. While the crew prepares for departure, relax in the Discovery's cozy salon and enjoy specially prepared appetizers of smoked salmon or halibut spread with crackers, fresh baked breads, fruits, and a plentiful selection of fine beverages. Leave Whittier in the early afternoon, enjoying lunch while traveling east and south to a hiking destination.
Upon arrival, we will launch inflatable zodiacs to take us onshore for a short hike through lush rainforest vegetation and countless rivers and waterfalls. Return to the Discovery for an exquisite dinner waiting of local Copper River Red salmon, breads, roasted rosemary potatoes, vegetables, desserts, dinner wine selections and many other beverages are available. Meanwhile, the Discovery travels to an evening anchorage in one of the Sound's many intimate and secluded coves.
Day 3
Awake to breakfast and a short cruise to a spectacular waterfall. If the salmon have returned to adjacent streams, black bears may be seen during low tide feeding. Optional shore rainforest hike or kayak the intimate shoreline with small coves and bays to explore or enjoy the magical scenery from the comfort of the Discovery. Later in the day, we travel the remote shores of Eaglek Bay to visit the oyster farm of David Sczawinski. Oyster lovers will enjoy one of the Sound's most delicious sea products. Upon leaving Eaglek Bay, the Discovery makes a brief stop near one of the many small islands, home to a colony of Tufted Puffins, thought by many visitors to be Alaska's most adorable seabird. Dinner and overnight in lovely quiet cove.
Day 4
Depending on interests, this day will unfold accordingly. Spend the morning exploring the wonders of Harriman Fjord and Surprise Glacier. Hike along the shore among beached icebergs stranded by the ebbing tide. Or possibly an upland hike, offering broad spectacular views of the Chugach mountain range and glacier-valleys. Mid day begin cruising and sightseeing back towards the port of Whittier and arrival approximately 4:00 PM. Appetizers will be served while taking in the final sights of Passage Canal prior to docking in the Whittier Harbor and your van transfer to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 5
Enjoy breakfast this morning at your Bed & Breakfast. Transfer on own to the airport for departures home, or you may choose to extend your stay in Alaska. If you have the time, we recommend seeing Dave Parkhurst’s Northern Lights show at the Performing Arts Center, or a visit to the Museum of Natural History and Art; or, if you have children, you may find a visit to the Alaska Zoo to be fun and informative (the indigenous Alaskan wildlife at the zoo are all "rescued" animals, taken to captivity only when they could not survive in the wild). Often, there is an outdoor market in downtown Anchorage, featuring Alaskan art and other local goods.
Spectacular ice!. The Zodiak gets Discovery Voyages passengers up close and personal. Photo by Patrick J. Enders
Stellar sea lions put on a show for Discovery Voyages kayakers. Photo by Patrick J. Endres
Sturdy and stable, our kayaks provide a great way to explore the glacial waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska. Photo by Hugh Rose
A sea otter regards us with characteristic curiosity from an iceberg in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Photo by Hugh Rose
Daily onshore excursions from the M/V Discovery include hikes for trekkers of all abilities. Photo by Patrick J. Endres
Fine Dining on the Discovery
A tantalizing menu of carefully prepared, home-cooked meals await you on the Discovery. The upper deck salon is surrounded by large windows creating a magnificent natural dinner theater. Depending on the season, meals feature fresh local seafood such as Copper River king salmon, sockeye salmon and or halibut, oysters, shrimp, and rockfish. The tastefully prepared main courses are served with fresh quality vegetables, home made breads & rolls, soups, and fruit (organically grown ingredients are used whenever possible). Beverages include fine wines, quality beer, juice and milk.
Meet the Discovery Crew
The qualified and experienced guides and special guests that join the Discovery enrich your Alaska experience. They are hand-picked by Discovery Voyages to compliment your journey in Prince William Sound. Meet the Discovery Crew.
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