7-Day Alaska Wilderness Yacht Charter Itinerary: Glacier Bay & Tracy Arm Fjord
7 planned days, starting at Petersburg and finishing at Baranof Island Hot Springs. Stops include Petersburg, Frederick Sound, Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, Admiralty Island (Pack Creek) 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
- Petersburg
- Final planned stop
- Baranof Island Hot Springs
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Clausen Memorial Museum
- Day 1Petersburg Marine Mammal Center
- Day 1Walk along the waterfront
- Day 1LeConte Glacier flightseeing (optional)
- Day 2Humpback whale watching
- Day 2Orca spotting
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
Petersburg
Petersburg, 'Little Norway', offers a charming introduction to Alaskan island life. Explore the bustling fishing docks and admire the Norwegian-style architecture.
- Clausen Memorial Museum
- Petersburg Marine Mammal Center
- Walk along the waterfront
- LeConte Glacier flightseeing (optional)
- Anchorage
- Petersburg Harbor
- Dining
- Pellerito's Pizza for local seafood pizza
- DAY 02
Frederick Sound
Cruise through Frederick Sound, renowned as one of the best places in Alaska for whale watching. Humpback whales are frequently sighted here, feeding on abundant krill.
- Humpback whale watching
- Orca spotting
- Birdwatching (puffins, eagles)
- Kayaking or paddleboarding amongst icebergs
- Anchorage
- Remote cove within Frederick Sound
- Dining
- Chef-prepared dinner on board featuring Alaskan salmon
- DAY 03
Tracy Arm Fjord
Navigate the narrow, dramatic Tracy Arm Fjord, flanked by sheer granite cliffs and cascading waterfalls. The fjord leads to the twin Sawyer Glaciers.
- Cruising past waterfalls
- Sawyer Glaciers (North and South)
- Spotting seals on ice floes
- Exploring by tender into side coves
- Anchorage
- Anchorage near Tracy Arm
- Dining
- Al fresco dinner on deck with glacier views
- DAY 04
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
Continue into Endicott Arm, another stunning fjord, culminating at the active Dawes Glacier. Witness dramatic calving events and abundant wildlife.
- Viewing Dawes Glacier
- Exploring Fords Terror Wilderness Area (by tender)
- Observing sea lions and bears
- Photography of glacial landscapes
- Anchorage
- Anchorage near Dawes Glacier
- Dining
- Warm, comforting dinner on board after a day in the cold
- DAY 05
Admiralty Island (Pack Creek)
Visit Admiralty Island, known as 'Kootznoowoo' by the Tlingit people, meaning 'Fortress of the Bears'. Pack Creek offers exceptional bear viewing opportunities.
- Brown bear viewing at Pack Creek (permit dependent)
- Kayaking in quiet coves
- Forest walks (guided)
- Wildlife photography
- Anchorage
- Mole Harbor
- Dining
- Casual barbecue dinner on the aft deck
- DAY 06
Sitka
Arrive in Sitka, a town rich in Russian and Tlingit history. Explore its cultural sites and enjoy the scenic backdrop of volcanic peaks.
- Sitka National Historical Park
- St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Alaska Raptor Center
- Visit Fortress of the Bear
- Anchorage
- Sitka Sound
- Dining
- Ludvig's Bistro for fresh seafood
- DAY 07
Baranof Island Hot Springs
Conclude your journey with a relaxing visit to the natural hot springs on Baranof Island, a perfect way to unwind amidst the Alaskan wilderness.
- Soaking in natural hot springs
- Short forest hike to the springs
- Last chance for wildlife viewing
- Reflecting on the journey
- Anchorage
- Warm Springs Bay
- Dining
- Farewell brunch on board before departure preparations
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