7-Day Alaska Inside Passage Yacht Charter: Glacier Bay & Wildlife Exploration
7 planned days, starting at Juneau and finishing at Gustavus / Juneau (Departure). Stops include Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Admiralty Island (Pack Creek), Icy Strait Point, Glacier Bay National Park (Bartlett Cove) and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Juneau
- Final planned stop
- Gustavus / Juneau (Departure)
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Mendenhall Glacier walk
- Day 1Mount Roberts Tramway
- Day 1Alaska State Museum
- Day 1Downtown Juneau exploration
- Day 2Glacier calving observation
- Day 2Seal and bird watching
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Juneau
Your Alaska yacht charter begins in Juneau, the state capital, nestled between mountains and the Gastineau Channel. Explore the historic downtown and prepare for your wilderness adventure.
- Mendenhall Glacier walk
- Mount Roberts Tramway
- Alaska State Museum
- Downtown Juneau exploration
- Anchorage
- Juneau Docks
- Dining
- Tracy's King Crab Shack
- DAY 02
Tracy Arm Fjord
Cruise into the dramatic Tracy Arm Fjord, a narrow waterway flanked by sheer granite cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Witness the South Sawyer and North Sawyer Glaciers calving into the emerald waters.
- Glacier calving observation
- Seal and bird watching
- Waterfall photography
- Zodiac excursions into side coves
- Anchorage
- No Name Cove
- Dining
- Onboard gourmet cuisine
- DAY 03
Admiralty Island (Pack Creek)
Anchor near Admiralty Island, known as 'Kootznoowoo' or 'Fortress of the Bears'. With permits, visit Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area for unparalleled brown bear encounters.
- Brown bear viewing at Pack Creek
- Kayaking in calm waters
- Forest hiking trails (with guide)
- Birdwatching for eagles and seabirds
- Anchorage
- Windfall Harbor
- Dining
- Freshly caught Alaskan salmon BBQ
- DAY 04
Icy Strait Point
Discover Icy Strait Point, a privately owned destination offering cultural experiences and prime whale watching opportunities. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and orcas.
- Whale watching tours
- Tlingit cultural performances
- World's largest ziprider
- Hiking the nature trails
- Anchorage
- Port Frederick
- Dining
- The Cookhouse at Icy Strait Point
- DAY 05
Glacier Bay National Park (Bartlett Cove)
Enter the majestic Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your yacht will navigate through this protected area, offering views of tidewater glaciers and diverse marine life.
- Ranger-led interpretation
- Wildlife viewing (bears, moose, seals)
- Kayaking in Bartlett Cove
- Exploring the Glacier Bay Lodge area
- Anchorage
- Bartlett Cove
- Dining
- Onboard chef's special
- DAY 06
Glacier Bay National Park (Johns Hopkins Inlet)
Venture deeper into Glacier Bay to Johns Hopkins Inlet, home to some of the most active tidewater glaciers. Witness the power of nature as ice breaks off into the bay.
- Johns Hopkins Glacier viewing
- Paddling near icebergs
- Observing harbor seals on ice floes
- Photography of glacial landscapes
- Anchorage
- Blue Mouse Cove
- Dining
- Alaskan seafood boil on deck
- DAY 07
Gustavus / Juneau (Departure)
Conclude your Glacier Bay experience in Gustavus, the gateway to the park, or cruise back towards Juneau for your departure. Reflect on the wild beauty of your Alaska yacht charter.
- Last views of the Inside Passage
- Small plane scenic flight (optional)
- Local art and craft shopping
- Farewell breakfast on board
- Anchorage
- Gustavus Dock / Juneau Docks
- Dining
- Farewell dinner onboard
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