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Classic Discovery Voyage

Our most popular Alaska cruise
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The Classic Discovery Voyage explores the natural wonders of Prince William Sound. Years of travel and exploration have resulted in a destination list of must-see places including wildflower meadows, rainforest trails, calving glaciers, whale watching, breathtaking waterfalls, shore side hikes, and kayaking in the protected bays and fjords.

This voyage is offered in lengths of 3 – 7 days, with the longer trip giving us the ability to venture further into the Sound and allowing for exploration of additional glaciers, bays, and more opportunity for whale watching.

** New to 2023!** Enjoy a one way trip from Whittier to the remote fishing town of Cordova (or vice versa)! Alongside our usual activities, we will spend time viewing the brown bears of the eastern side of the Sound!

The Classic Voyage is geared towards all activity levels, and is a common trip for retired parents to enjoy with their adult “children”!

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Dates & Prices

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2023 Tour Dates & Rates
May 22 - May 27, 2023Classic & Photo 6 Day Voyage with the Sierra Club$4,695 per person
SOLD OUT
Price:$4,695 per person
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Featuring professional photographer and long time Alaskan naturalist, Hugh Rose. Make your reservation through the Sierra Club Outings website here: https://content.sierraclub.org/outings/wildlife-photography-cruise-prince-william-sound-alaska#trip=23011A

May 28 - June 2, 2023Classic 6 Day Voyage$5,220/pp
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Price:$5,220/pp
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Early season discount. The nights of May 27 & June 2 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

June 4 - 8, 2023Classic 5 Day Voyage$4,365/pp
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Price:$4,365/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Early season discount. The nights of June 3 & 8 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

June 18 - 22, 2023Classic 5 Day Voyage$4,850/pp
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Price:$4,850/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

The nights of June 17 & 22 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

June 26 - 30, 2023Classic & Photo 5 Day Voyage$4,850/pp
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Price:$4,850/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

The nights of June 25 & 30 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Geologist, naturalist, and professional photographer Hugh Rose will join this trip.

July 22 - 26, 2023Classic 5 Day Voyage$4,850/pp
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Price:$4,850/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

The nights of July 21 & 26 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

July 28 - August 1, 2023Classic & Photo 5 Day Voyage$4,850/pp
1 space
Price:$4,850/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
1 space
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

The nights of July 27 & Aug 1 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Guided by naturalist, geologist and professional photographer, Hugh Rose.

August 14 - 19, 2023Classic 6 Day & Photo Voyage$5,800/pp
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Price:$5,800/pp
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Professional photographer Hugh Rose on board. This trip has more of a focus on photography, but with the hiking and kayaking of the Classic voyage. The nights of Aug 13 & 19 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

August 28 - September 3, 2023Classic 7 Day Voyage$6,150/pp
3 cabins
Price:$6,150/pp
Duration:7 days / 6 nights
Availability:
3 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Cordova; Anchorage

Enjoy this one-way trip crossing from the eastern to the western side of Prince William Sound. This is a prime time for brown bears, black bears, salmon in the streams, fall colors, berry picking, and 6 nights of potential for Northern Lights viewing! Guests will start this trip at a lodge in the remote fishing community of Cordova. Optional add-on fishing from the lodge. https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Communities/Cordova.aspx http://www.orcaadventurelodge.com/

September 4 - 8, 2023Classic & Photo 5 Day Voyage$4,365/pp
1 cabin
Price:$4,365/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
1 cabin
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

The nights of September 3 & 8 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Guided by naturalist and professional photographer, Hugh Rose.

September 3 - 14, 2023Classic 5 Day Voyage + Aurora In The Arctic$7,250
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Price:$7,250
Duration:12 days / 11 nights
Availability:
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Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, Fairbanks, AK

Details coming soon! Following 5 days aboard the Discovery, join naturalist and professional photographer Hugh Rose on an expedition to the arctic for aurora viewing! The land portion will be similar to this trip: https://hughrosephotography.com/tour/aurora-and-arctic-wildlife-in-early-winter/

September 9 - 14, 2023Classic 6 Day Voyage with The Sierra Club$ pending
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Price:$ pending
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
SOLD OUT
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of Sept 8 and 14 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, along with private transportation to and from the vessel. Contact Discovery with questions, and Sierra Club Outings to make a reservation.

2024 Tour Dates & Rates
May 21 - May 26, 2024Sierra Club Classic and Photo 6 Day Voyage$TBD
6 cabins
Price:$TBD
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of May 21 and 27 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B/B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

May 27 - June 1, 2024Classic 6 Day Voyage$5,315/pp
6 cabins
Price:$5,315/pp
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of May 27 & June 2 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

June 11 - 17, 2024Classic 7 Day Voyage$6,250/pp
6 cabins
Price:$6,250/pp
Duration:7 days / 6 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK; Cordova, AK

Includes the nights of June 10 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B & June 17 in a Cordova lodge, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Start on the western side of Prince William Sound, and end in the eastern side at a quaint fishing village, only accessible by boat or plane! Lots of add-on fishing options are available in Cordova.

June 26 - 30, 2024Classic and Photo 5 Day Voyage$4,950/pp
2 cabins
Price:$4,950/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
2 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of June 25 & 30 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Join natualist and professional photographer Hugh Rose!

June 25 - July 5, 2024Brown Bears & Calving Glaciers$9,500/pp
4 cabins
Price:$9,500/pp
Duration:11 days / 10 nights
Availability:
4 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Enjoy a 5 day/4 night voyage above the Discovery, and continue on to a land segment in Lake Clark National Park for intense brown bear viewing! Halibut fishing is an optional add-on. Flights between Anchorage and Lake Clark included. Join naturalist and professional photographer, Hugh Rose.

July 1 - 5, 2024Classic 5 Day Voyage$4,950/pp
6 cabins
Price:$4,950/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of June 30 & July 5 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

July 22 - 26, 2024Classic 5 Day Voyage$4,950/pp
6 cabins
Price:$4,950/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of July 21 and 26 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

July 28 - August 2, 2024Classic and Photo 6 Day Voyage$5,895/pp
2 cabins
Price:$5,895/pp
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
2 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of July 27 and Aug 2 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Voyage with naturalist and professional photographer, Hugh Rose.

July 24 - Aug 3, 2024Grand Alaska - Prince William Sound & The Copper River Region$9,250/pp
4 cabins
Price:$9,250/pp
Duration:11 days / 10 nights
Availability:
4 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Cordova, AK; Anchorage, AK

Start your land segment in Cordova, AK on July 24th. Enjoy a helicopter flightseeing tour of the Million Dollar Bridge, Childs Glacier and the Copper River Delta. Also includes a rafting trip down the famed Copper River, a kayaking tour to Sheridan Glacier in Sheridan Lake, and a wildlife viewing tour by small boat in seach of brown bears. Flight from Cordova to Anchorage on July 27th included. Continue with a 6 day/5 night voyage in Prince William Sound. Last night is on Aug 2nd in Anchorage. Join naturalist and photographer Hugh Rose.

August 11 - 16, 2024Classic 6 Day Voyage$5,895/pp
6 cabins
Price:$5,895/pp
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of August 10 and 16 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

August 18 - 23, 2024Classic 6 Day Voyage$5,895/pp
6 cabins
Price:$5,895/pp
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of August 17 and 23 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

August 30 - September 3, 2024Classic 5 Day Voyage$4,450/pp
6 cabins
Price:$4,450/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of August 29 and September 3 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

September 4 - 8, 2024Classic and Photo 5 Day Voyage$4,450/pp
2 cabins
Price:$4,450/pp
Duration:5 days / 4 nights
Availability:
2 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of September 3 and 8 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel. Voyage with naturalist and professional photographer, Hugh Rose.

September 3 - 14, 2024Classic 5 Day Voyage + Aurora In The Arctic$7,450/pp
4 cabins
Price:$7,450/pp
Duration:12 days / 11 nights
Availability:
4 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK; Deadhorse, AK

Start your adventure in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B on Sept 3. Voyage Sept 4 - 8 and overnight Anchorage Sept 8. Head north to Fairbanks, Wiseman and end your trip on Sept 13 in Deadhorse. Optional visitation to the Prudhoe Bay oilfields and the Artic Ocean through private companies. Guided by naturalist and professional photographer, Hugh Rose.

September 9 - 14, 2024Sierra Club Classic 6 Day Voyage$TBD
6 cabins
Price:$TBD
Duration:6 days / 5 nights
Availability:
6 cabins
Begins, Ends, In:Anchorage, AK

Includes the nights of September 8 and 14 in a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as well as private transportation to and from the vessel.

Tour Reviews

Awesome trip

Awesome trip. It was my second time, and I intend to add a third!

Fabulous experience

Fabulous experience! They really take good care of everyone, regardless of physical ability. They have intimate knowledge of the wildlife, weather and geography allowing them to customize the tour to maximize the guests’ experience. Oh, and I would book the tour again just for the food! Twice was not enough, we hope to return again in the future.

We’ve been on two Discovery Voyage trips!

We have been on two Discovery Voyage trips. Each time the tour was excellent, the food was fresh and delicious, and the staff was warm, kind, and accommodating. The daily outings are intimate. We would kayak near the glaciers, hike remote areas, view wildlife, and enjoy each outing. The Captain is the best in Alaska. This trip is recommended for families and couples who want to experience Alaska and not be a spectator.

Great friendly crew!

Great friendly crew, great food, great sights. My favorite was kayaking with the bergy bits.

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