Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell and Misty Fjords
Experience the pure power of primal wilderness on this compact, six-day expedition along the untamed southern regions of Southeast Alaska. Witness the electric blues of iceberg-dotted LeConte Bay and navigate narrow channels like Behm and Blake, as well as Walker Cove in Misty Fjords. Board Zodiacs to explore Prince of Wales Island and take kayaks and paddleboards into salmon-studded waters to trace the rugged, wildlife-rich shorelines of Kupreanof Island.
Highlights
Venture by Zodiac into a fjord laden with blue ice from the Leconte or Baird glacier
Sail Behm Canal into Misty Fjords National Monument in search of humpbacks, orcas, and sea lions
Roam small, uninhabited islands, hiking through the moss-draped cedar and Sitka spruce or tidepooling along the craggy shores
Scan the shorelines along Sumner Strait for a chance to spot black bears and bald eagles in search of salmon
Visit a tribal house and a beach famous for native petroglyphs on remote Wrangell Island, or take a jet boat excursion up the Stikine River
With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this wild corner of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales
Explore the wild and remote areas of southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest
Add-on Experience
Witness black and brown bears feasting on salmon at the Anan Creek Bear Observatory (select departures only)
From
$5,029
/ per person
Does not include any flights
From
$5,029
/ per person
From
$5,029
/ per person
Ships
National Geographic Sea Bird
GUESTS 62
CABINS 31
DECKS 3
National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
National Geographic Sea Lion
GUESTS 62
CABINS 31
DECKS 3
National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
Expedition Extensions
Expedition Team
Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.
Special Offers
SAVE 5% TRAVELING AS A GROUP
CELEBRATE LIFE'S MILESTONES
BRINGING THE KIDS
10% OFF BACK-TO-BACK VOYAGES
PAY BY DEBIT: EARN A $100 ONBOARD CREDIT
COMBINING OFFERS