October 2017 Adventure Cruises Define Your to April 2019 22 to 86 Guests Un-nessSM

ALASKA | MEXICO | HAWAIIAN ISLANDS | COSTA RICA | PANAMÁ | GALÁPAGOS | COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS | WASHINGTON | BRITISH COLUMBIA Contents

Define Your Un-ness 3 Small Ships, BIG Adventures 5 Adventure 6 Place 8 Connection 10 Finding Our Un-ness 12 Unparalleled Value 14 Ready. Set. Go. 16 Theme Cruises 18 Wellness Cruises 20 Family Discoveries 22 Solo Travel 23 Groups & Charters 24 Sailing Calendar 26 COSTA RICA & PANAMÁ 28 MEXICO’S SEA OF CORTÉS 40 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 48 GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS 56 COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS 64 PACIFIC NORTHWEST 72 ALASKA 82 Life On Board 116 Wining & Dining 118 The Fleet 122 Small Ship Comparison 142 What’s Included 144 Reservation Information 145 Responsible Travel & Affiliations 146 Welcome Aboard 147

2 UnCruise.com Define Your Un-nessSM

[uhn-nis] To break away from the masses. Challenge. Freely used to release, exemplify, or intensify a force or quality. To engage, connect, and explore unique places, oneself, and with others on a most uncommon adventure.

Snapshot: I found my happy place.

unique. 3 “Exceeded expectations. Thanks to the crew—you are fabulous. Only downside? My cheeks hurt from smiling. Awesome, fantastic!” -Nancy D; Silver Lake, NH (Alaska 2016)

4 UnCruise.com Snapshot: (L) Best to pack your Alaska tennis shoes. (R) Go with the flow.

Small Ships, BIG Adventures

A crew member shows you to your cabin. After a short time getting situated, gain your bearings with a spin around the ship. Then head to the lounge for a glass of bubbly and to meet your shipmates. Once on board, transplanting yourself and settling in is a snap.

And you’re off! Headed to where the big ships can’t go—in more ways than one. Be sure to pack a go-with-the-flow attitude. There are set itineraries, but Mother Nature leads the way and in-the-moment changes will happen. No two UnCruise departures are ever the same, and they’re way more personable.

No matter how you travel—with a companion, family, solo, or in a group—adventure, place, and connection are at the heart of your exploration. Uncover hidden treasures, meet locals (the human, feathered, and wild-and-woolly ones), and learn while having fun. Change the way you see the world.

unrivaled. 5 Adventure

That urge to reach beyond the norm. Explore. Try new things that stretch the mind and body—they lead to the most elusive discoveries and moments of excitement. Experience life on the outside.

Snapshot: Boot-sucking mud. Bigger ice. Fewer people. Alaska is different.

6 UnCruise.com The spirit of adventure comes in many forms, and all are welcome. An avid kayaker? A snorkeling newbie? A long-distance hiker? Wine lover? Or maybe you’d rather watch from the sideline and snap photos from a skiff. Each activity level matters. Your expedition team fills you in on the daily options and helps you find the right fit.

Leading the charge. If there’s interest, guides take small hard-charging groups further afield. They create a safe, informative space for trying out new activities like paddle boarding, and give snorkeling 101 lessons. If you’re in the mood for more relaxation, or mobility concerns might hold you back, no sweat. No one misses out. You’ll find activities to pique your interest. And at the end of each day, everyone on board has stories to share.

Daily activities are designed to take advantage of the location, weather, conditions, and potential to cross paths with wildlife. If an unexpected encounter happens—like bow-riding dolphins— Mother Nature takes the helm, and plans change.

We’ve got the goods. Kayaks. Paddle boards. Hiking poles. Life jackets. Wetsuits. Check. What you need to bring is gear like rubber boots, water shoes, rain hats and jackets, rash guards, or any other active wear you need. “I’ve never cruised before, and I admit some skepticism, but this has by far been one of the top trips we have ever taken. It was hard to pick just one highlight... Northern Lights, bushwhacking, Lamplugh Glacier hike. Who could ask for anything more?” — Caroline K; Washington, DC (Alaska 2016)

undeniable. 7 Place

Lost, then found, then lost again. And once there, it has the potential to blow you away. The realization of your significance against the scale of the place you’ve found. It’s hard to put into words, but you leave a piece of your heart.

8 UnCruise.com Snapshot: Life is never ordinary.

In the moment. You’re out in a far-off channel. No sign of civilization, and certainly no cell reception or internet. You’re completely cut off. Unplugged, but totally plugged in. And you don’t miss it. Nothing else matters. There’s nothing but the sound of a breeze. A howler monkey. Or a calving glacier. Be there.

Something special happens between you and these unique places. Centuries before, explorers traveled beyond the known ends of the earth to where you now set foot. With no interfering distractions, the energy of the trees, rivers, mountains is strong. Feel small and fully a part of nature’s system.

The best time is anytime, every time. It’s common for guests to ask, “when is the best time to go?” The true answer: no matter what month or season, there is plenty to see and do. Your captain and crew, whether they’re locals or have spent season-after-season in the area, know where to find overlooked and hidden gems.

“Oh—what a great time we had! Each day we had a unique adventure. We rode the skiffs to amazing places, hiked, snorkeled, kayaked, took about a thousand pictures of land and seascapes, birds and animals...I can’t say enough.” — Carol H; Ladson, SC (Costa Rica & Panamá 2017)

unmapped. 9 Connection

From mountain trails to footprints ashore, between feeding whales and fleeting krill—there’s connection. Places and adventures forever united by storytellers, fellow travelers, and salts of the earth. It’s as old as time.

10 UnCruise.com Snapshot: Now that we have the pleasantries out of the way...

Everyone on board winds up as one big family, no matter if you’ve come solo or with travel companions. The welcoming friendliness and open-hearted enthusiasm of the crew sets the tone. Adventure-hearted guests quickly grow that vibe and carry it on.

Bonds of friendship are forged. In short order, introductory questions of “where are you from” or “where have you traveled” make their way to conversations akin to those between old friends. It comes with sharing awe-inspiring experiences, the gratification of a successful exploration, and laughter over a meal.

They touch your soul. Taro fields in a steep valley, where ancient Hawaiian practices are still in play. A snorkel with Giant Pacific Mantas, filled with squeals of underwater excitement. Holding hands with local children proud to show you their village. Paddle slow through kelp beds to see what lives below.

“Traveling with UnCruise is wonderful. We saw friends from our previous cruise and familiar staff faces. People are always open, have a sense of adventure, and always bring new inspiration to our lives.” — Samantha C; Singapore (Mexico 2017)

uncut. 11 Finding Our Un-ness

It took grit, hard work, and a bit of luck, but the stars aligned when UnCruise Adventures came to be. It was 1996. Connection and innovation have been at the heart ever since. We are driven by a fearless team and a commitment of leaving the beaten path and really exploring—experiencing—what the world has to offer.

Your crew—and everyone working hard behind the scenes—has a fierce love of travel, and a deep respect and appreciation for the wilderness, wildlife, culture, and heritage of the places we visit. It’s our hope and goal that some of this rubs off on those who travel with us (it almost always does).

12 UnCruise.com Snapshot: (L) Your means to the point source of adventure. (R) Weathered, well-tested, and Alaska strong.

Onboard Team

Each crew member is hand-picked for their outstanding knowledge, experience, customer service, and safety skills—and also their genuine enthusiasm and welcoming spirit. Your onboard team includes the captain, engineers, chefs, expedition guides, and hotel, galley and deck staff. After selecting a fantastic crew, they undergo annual training in areas such as leadership, CPR, wilderness response, safety, guest services, and “Leave No Trace” practices. In other words, you’re in great hands.

UnCruisers

Small ships are intimate, and it doesn’t take long for guests and crew to get comfortable. Plenty of laughs are shared during your time on board. Wondering who your fellow adventurers might be? Well, they hail from all walks of life. A medley—of ages, lifestyles, places around the globe; couples, singles, and generations of family; educators and the educated (be it the school-of- life or a Ph.D.), savvy-travelers, entrepreneurs, even the occasional celebrity. They are likely a lot like you, and generally like each other. So much so, it’s not uncommon to see them traveling together again. We bet you’ll find something in common.

unbound. 13 Unparalleled Value

From your first inquiry until even after your trip and, of course, throughout your UnCruise, you receive welcoming, friendly, personalized service—and a host of benefits you won’t find on most other ships.

14 UnCruise.com Snapshot: Back away from the blowhole. I need some room.

Choose to UnCruiseSM

Flexibility to do as much or as little as you like, and in comfort. You choose.

Backstage pass. Small group travel puts you in on the action (not watching from afar).

Home. Boats are well-appointed and very comfortable. You quickly discover that your home-away-from-home is secondary to what’s going on around it.

Memories to last a lifetime. Be prepared for AHA! and “I-can’t-believe-I-just-did-that” moments. You’ll leave with lots of them.

Connection. On a journey this intimate, you can’t help but feel connected—to the earth, to yourself, and to friends new and old.

Breezy. From transfers and baggage handling, to cruise cabins and pre- and post-cruise extensions, you’re taken care of.

Zero hidden costs. What most defines your trip is included in the fare—excursions, hand-crafted cuisine, and a wide array of beverage options... including alcohol.

Welcome to the family. Through our UnCruiser loyalty program, you receive exclusive savings on future cruises, referral incentives (for you AND your friends), and more.

unbeatable. 15 It takes permits—thousands of them—to go the places we go and do the things we do on an UnCruise. That goes for land and water activities. It’s a big part of what sets us apart. Going where others don’t, and can’t. Activities are led by highly-trained guides to keep you safe and confident Ready. in the field. So get out there. Try something new.

Hiking The up-side to varying terrain? You get a range of hikes and difficulty levels. Alaska has trails, though few are established. This often means Set. bushwhacking through brush, hand-over-hand grabbing branches and climbing over logs. Or a low-key tromp through mud on glacial moraine. Columbia & Snake Rivers and Pacific Northwest trails are more defined, switchbacking up mountains and across fields. The jungles of Costa Rica and Panamá are thick with roots and tangled Go. vines, and trails well-worn by wildlife. High humidity and heat also call for a slower pace. In contrast, Mexico’s landscape is open with minimal vegetation, but always cacti. A hike into the arroyo has elevation and possible rock scrambles. From easy strolls to an hours-long thigh-burner, hiking runs the gamut.

Kayaking Open water, channels, rivers, coves. There’s water all right. Paddling through ebb-and-flow can be a workout or a natural assist at reaching your destination. It’s also a favorite means of exploring. Getting out in a kayak could be one of best decisions you make. Push off from your ship’s EZ Dock launch platform, swim step, or from shore. Two types are used, sea kayaks for cold water locales and sit-on-tops in the tropics. Most paddling is guided, but open paddling is offered. And outings can last one to four hours. Ever see a 90-year-old kayaking for the first time? It happens.

16 UnCruise.com Paddle boarding From the boat or the beach (or the water if gravity factors in). Paddle boards are available on our boats in most destinations (warm and cold water). If conditions are mellow, the water is smooth, and it’s a water-play day—give it a go. There’s no pressure if you’ve never tried it. Your guide shows you the ropes and sends you off to test your balance. Laps around the boat, get some friendly competition going with a race, or just slow and steady.

Snorkeling It ranges from deep water “jump and go” from a skiff to snorkeling 101 lessons to get comfortable wearing a mask and snorkel. In the tropics, you can ease in the water from shore. Deep water is more challenging. Snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lion pups depends on currents in Mexico. Hawaii’s night snorkel with Giant Pacific Manta rays is an exciting hour or two (hanging to a surf board). The challenge in Alaska and Pacific Northwest is water temperature which dictates shorter outings. But it’s amazing what’s down there. Wet suits (available on board) are key for some snorkeling and many guests also snorkel with a noodle.

Skiff rides From a quick shuttle to shore, to a two-hour exploration along shore, skiff rides get you farther faster than human-powered means. Want an easy-going expedition? Minimal effort is required on a skiff. All you need to do is stay in the boat, with your focus on what’s around you. It gets breezy on the water and occasionally choppy, but your skiff captains are pros. Rain or shine, wearing a hat is always good, and so is bringing a dry sack for protecting cameras and such. PFD’s (lifejackets) are not optional. Other than those key pieces of gear, skiff rides are a piece of cake, and fun, too.

To learn more about active recreation in each destination, visit: UnCruise.com/experience-guide

unstoppable. 17 Theme Cruises

Curious to learn, a budding amateur, or already an authority? Select departures are chosen as theme cruises and enhanced by guest experts that add to your experience. Specialists from a variety of fields offer dedicated presentations, hands-on learning opportunities, and one-on-one interaction— all as an added value on top of the typical UnCruise benefits.

18 UnCruise.com Birding/Ornithology Join renowned ornithologists on a discovery of the unique habits and characteristics of the winged creatures you encounter. • Costa Rica & Panamá 2017: Dec 8, 15 (pg 32) 2018: Jan 19, 26 (pg 32) 2019: Apr 19, 26 (pg 32) • Mexico 2019: Feb 9 (pg 44) • Pacific Northwest 2018: Apr 21 (pg 76)

Craft Beer Beer experts and brewers guide you on a barley and hops adventure including pairings, tastings, and presentations. • Pacific Northwest 2017: Oct 21 2018: Apr 7, 14 (pg 76)

Biology (Marine –or– Wildlife) Learn about amazing marine life or wildlife beneath and around you. • Alaska (marine) 2018: Jun 10; Aug 19 (pg 88) • Costa Rica & Panamá 2018: Jun 15, 22 (pg 32) / Aug 24, 31 (pg 34) (varies by date) 2019: Jan 4, 11 (pg 32) • Mexico (marine) 2019: Jan 5, 12 (pg 44)

Musical Entertainment Sweet harmonies from 1940s nostalgia performers Letters From Home. • Alaska 2018: Jun 3 (pg 88)

Photography A professional photographer guides you on capturing the perfect shots— on board, in-the-field, and through individual instruction. • Alaska 2018: May 5 (pg 92) / May 20, 27 (pg 88) / Aug 26 (pg 90) • Costa Rica & Panamá 2017: Nov 24; Dec 1 (pg 32) 2018: Apr 20, 27; May 18, 25; Nov 16 (pg 32) • Mexico 2019: Mar 23 (pg 44)

Storytellers Take a deeper dive into history and people learning about the Aloha Spirit and Steinbeck. Snapshot: Hey, I don’t think • Hawaii 2018: Jan 6 2019: Jan 5 (pg 52) we’re being watched. • Mexico 2019: Feb 2 (pg 44)

untapped. 19 Wellness

Some of the best trainers, wellness experts, and your expedition team Body. have come together, and it’s for your own well-being. Seriously. In today’s health-conscious, plugged in, hasty world, you owe it to yourself to find experiences that nourish.

The world’s greatest spa. Awake each day to a different, inspiring Mind. backdrop. Snow-capped mountains. Canopied rainforest. Ice-blue glaciers. Craggy shores. Glassy coves. Fresh air.

Get physical. Sunrise stretches on deck. Paddle board yoga. Hours- long kayaking along a waterfall-lined fjord or mangrove-riddled Spirit. estuary. A rock scramble in desert arroyos or hike on glacial terrain. Gentle walks through intertidal shore zones.

Serenity and renewal, found in the unexpected. Quiet meditation on deck. Thoughtful reflection and instructive practices. Complimentary massage from onboard massage therapists. Hot tubbing under the stars. Connection and laughter with shipmates.

Healthful lifestyle opportunities on board. Sustainable dining options, healthy recipes, and cooking tips. Presentations and one-on-one interaction with your expedition team and wellness experts.

“Workouts, nutrition sessions—Chef Creon even helped gather items for a “healthy protein shake” demo. Some days were more structured than others, but ‘going with the flow’ is a good thing when on vacations. UnCruise truly is 5-star!” — Lindsay O; Life Time Fitness personal trainer/Wellness host

20 UnCruise.com Day after day, your health and wellness team delivers small group opportunities focused on their individual specialties. Activities may include onboard presentations, heart-healthy menus, active adventures, yoga, meditation, and massage. Turn it up or down to fit your desired interests.

• Adventure activities meet a range of fitness levels • Be comfortable and participate with confidence • Programs customized for the expertise of each wellness expert • Special dietary needs and culinary preferences can be accommodated

This holistic approach to travel includes all activities, programs, expertise, meals, and beverages offered on these 7- and 8-night adventures:

Alaska:

• Glacier Bay Small Ship Cruise 2018: Apr 29; Sep 2 (pg 96)

Costa Rica: • Unveiled Wonders 2018: Jan 5, 12 (pg 32)

Mexico’s Sea of Cortés: • Baja’s Bounty 2017: Dec 2 (pg 44) 2018: Jan 13 (pg 44)

Snapshot: (L) The sky is the limit. (R) We know how this story ends.

undeterred. 21 “It is a happy talent to know how to play.” Ralph Waldo Emerson’s wise words are pretty much an UnCruise motto. The Family Discoveries program celebrates the curiosity and wonderment of kids of almost every age—from Family age 8 to 98 (and beyond!). Experience wilderness, wildlife, history, and cultures, and share a journey across generations.

Bring the whole family—and extended family of friends. Create lifelong memories between kids, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, cousins… [F]UnCruise And while there are no adult-free play zones and no babysitting services on board, everyone learns while having fun. There’s a unique smorgasbord of activities:

• Tide pool “treasure” hunts Discoveries • Play “I-spy” with breaching whales and leaping dolphins • Face painting with glacial mud • Discover the pioneers of the Oregon Trail • Good-natured “giddy-ups” on a mule ride • “Polar bear plunges” and paddle board races

Family Discoveries Program:

• Kids 8r years & older are welcomed aboard most vessels+ • Kids ages 8 to 13 save $500 per child

r Exceptions for kids under 8 years require special approval + Safari Quest welcomes kids ages 12 and younger on private yacht charters only

“What an amazing trip! There were so many different animals, landforms, and ways of culture. My grandmother took me here for my 15th birthday and I had the time of my life.” — Maggie B; Newark, DE (Galápagos 2016)

22 UnCruise.com Discover an adventure all your own with the companionship of newfound friends. The logistics are planned for you. And your solo traveler’s journey is a relaxed and safe one. Guides and crew know you by name—and it’s not long before you and your shipmates are on a Solo Travel first-name basis. Bonding happens naturally.

If you’re on the fence, the pros far outweigh the cons. There’s a reason guests often describe these cruises as “summer camp for adults”— sharing stories, laughter, and AHA! moments with your comrades and crew. And when you seek it, there’s quiet solitude, too.

Making Solo Travel Better: • Friendly rates (you don’t pay double!) • Safe, comfortable environment • Open seating in the dining room fosters social mingling • Buddy system during adventure activities—snorkeling, kayaking, hiking • Time for beach walks, stargazing, and strolling towns in small groups • Freedom to curl up with a book in the onboard library or lounge

“As a solo traveler, I never once felt that I was alone. Everyone aboard made my experience truly amazing… starting my day with “rockin” yoga, sitting with new friends during great meals, and participating in the well-planned, active choices for the day. A 5-star adventure!” — Christine F; Rochester, NY (Costa Rica & Panamá 2017)

unexpected. 23 Group Travel

Whatever the common interest—family, birders, sport enthusiasts, Groups & stargazers, corporate teams—it’s really about camaraderie. Teambuilding in the jungles of Costa Rica. Adult kids and young ones snorkel with playful sea lion pups in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés. Clink glasses on a sun-and- fun getaway for girlfriends or moms and daughters. Share adventure with friends, family, or associates and with other guests on board—it’s adventure Charters multiplied! Group Benefits: • Fare savings or complimentary berths based on group size • Special highlight of birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, corporate achievements • Unmatched focus on special dietary requests • Innovative and collaborative benefits designed for your group • Keep it intimate or expand your celebration—the casual, social nature of each vessel means quick camaraderie with guests outside of your group, when you want it

“We went as a family of ten—celebrating a milestone birthday with our children and grandchildren. Their first cruise. Challenge now is to find one just as amazing as this one. We have so many great memories.”

— Carolyn C; Echuca, AU (Hawaii 2017)

24 UnCruise.com Private Charter

If your group gets big enough, why not take the whole boat? There’s nothing like the exclusivity of a private charter. It’s all about you! The details—activities, amenities, and provisions—are arranged on your behalf and with your special requests in mind. Whether your full-ship charter is a celebration for a wedding, class reunion, generations of family, or corporate successes, this full-service platform more than meets your needs. With ship capacities of 22, 36, 48, 60, 62, 74, 76, 84, and 86, there’s a small ship adventure suited for your special occasion.

Charter Benefits: • Private charters receive savings depending on destination • Dedicated UnCruise charter specialist works directly with you to achieve your trip goals • Extraordinary celebration of your milestone events • Collaborative provisioning takes ultimate consideration of food and beverage preferences and requirements • Private charters benefit by spontaneous within-voyage itinerary modifications as opportunities arise • Corporations benefit from potential tax breaks on U.S. flagged vessels

Whether a group or charter suits you best, when you choose to UnCruise for your special event, the memories last a lifetime.

Learn more about group arrangements or custom charters at: UnCruise.com/groups-charters

undefined. 25 Travel is Inspiring

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Alaska

Mexico’s Sea of Cortés

Hawaiian Islands

Costa Rica & Panamá

Galápagos Islands

Columbia & Snake Rivers

Pacific Northwest

26 UnCruise.com Unmatched Alaska Destinations Pacific Northwest p. 28 Columbia & Snake Rivers COSTA RICA & PANAMÁ

p. 40

MEXICO’S SEA OF CORTÉS

Hawaiian Islands p. 48 Mexico’s HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Sea of Cortés p. 56

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

Costa Rica & Panamá p. 64

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS Galápagos Islands p. 72

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

“This adventure has been one of the most significant p. 82 travel experiences in my life. I have learned so much and ALASKA enjoyed every moment. Witnessing such a standard of sustainable and conservation practice gives me hope for the future of our planet.”

— Marilyn W; Brighton, AU (Costa Rica & Panamá 2017)

unexplored. 27

Costa Rica & Panamá

28 UnCruise.com Falling in love with Costa Rica is easy. But, homesteading PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS a life in the jungle takes sweat-and-blood commitment. The emerald interior is not to be missed! Visit the cloud forest and Harvey and Susan did just that by sharing the biodiversity see Costa Rica’s fiery volcanic past. of the jungle in their acres of tropical botanical gardens. Experience the biodiversity of Manuel Antonio National Park. Or opt for Rainforests are classified dry or wet, but it’s all lush here. On a boutique hotel stay in the capital hikes, the watchful eyes of macaws, sloths, hummingbirds, cities of Panamá or Costa Rica. and monkeys spot you first. Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in See details on pages 38-39. mangrove sanctuaries and aquamarine waters. It’s a feast for your senses.

In Panamá, it’s vibrant purples, greens, blues. The Emberá wear bright costumes. A local youngster takes your hand as an impromptu guide through their village. The Darién Jungle is vast—home to roseate spoonbills and wily wildlife. It’s “We hiked to see four kinds paradise in the Guna Yala Islands (formerly known as the of monkeys (and yes, many San Blas Islands), picture-perfect beaches for snorkeling. of us learned the howler An evening Panamá Canal transit means cool night air and monkey call), the sloths, dinner on the sun deck. The passage is well-lit so it’s easy the capybara, agouti... oh to see the pilots and mules in action. my, the variety of birds! A must do trip for anyone Hot and humid? It comes with the territory in Costa Rica and wanting an up close and Panamá. The kind of warmth that sinks into your core. It also slows the pace on adventures. Hydrate? The jungles do it all personal look at this the time. You’ll need to, too, but snorkeling stops along your beautiful region.” journey offer chances to cool off. Don’t forget your hiking — Patty K; Vacaville, CA (Costa Rica & Panamá 2017) shoes (closed-toed are best)—the trails are wild. Some are a stroll, others climb. There are options to suit every speed.

unplugged. 29 Costa Rica & Panamá Osa Conservation Area

Unbound. Just 700-square miles, an astounding 2.5% of earth’s biodiversity is found here. Discoveries Curú National All four of Costa Rica’s monkeys, Wildlife Refuge SAN JOSÉ 16 hummingbird species, and Central America’s largest population of CALDERA scarlet macaws. Manuel Antonio National Park Curú National Wildlife Refuge

Unselfish. Once a 3,600-acre private home, the owners performed the ultimate juggling act—raising three kids and preserving habitat for threatened species. They did it well. In 1983, it was granted status as a wildlife refuge.

Coiba National Park

Unbarred. This marine reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site was once a Panamanian penal colony. A happy accident, restricted access for nearly a century preserved the ecosystem of the park’s 430,000+ acres, 38 wild islands, and surrounding waters.

Granito de Oro

Unfiltered. A fishbowl. Tons of of marine life thrive along the island’s sheltered shores, book-ended by rocky outcroppings. With a tiny beach backed by palms, it’s a postcard-perfect island in Coiba National Park.

Snapshot: Leaf it to me, I can handle it.

30 UnCruise.com Guna Yala Islands Darién Jungle

Undefeated. After a successful revolt against the Panamanian Untamable. Remote, roadless, and a mythical reputation. Natives build government in 1925, the natives of these 365 Caribbean homes on stilts and travel waterways by dugout canoe. A UNESCO World islands won their autonomy. In 2011, the islands were Heritage Site, the Darién is the largest national park in Central America. known as Kuna Yala and before that, the San Blas. The Guna call themselves Kuna, although there’s COSTA RICA no “k” in their alphabet.

Sir Frances Drake Guna Yala Islands ocean burial site Captain Morgan’s fabled Caribbean Sea (formerly San Blas) treasure of Panamá Encarnación, 1670 shipwreck

Chagres River COLÓN Gatun Locks Gatun Lake Panamá Canal Panamá Viejo - settled in 1519 Pedro Miguel Locks Miraflores Locks PANAMÁ CITY Iglesia San Pedro, reportedly, Bridge of the Americas 2nd oldest church in hemisphere Osa Conservation Area Golfo Corcovado Dulce PANAMÁ National Park Pearl Islands Campanario Gulf of Biological Station Panamá

Darién Jungle

Coiba National Park

Granito de Oro Pacific Ocean

uncompromising. 31 Explore SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA CURÚ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE OSA CONSERVATION AREA GOLFO DULCE GRANITO DE ORO, PANAMÁ COIBA NATIONAL PARK Unveiled Wonders— GULF OF PANAMÁ PANAMÁ CITY Costa Rica & Panamá Canal Included Highlights • One-night pre-cruise hotel stay in 8 NIGHTS | SAN JOSÉ, CR TO PANAMÁ CITY, PA (*or reverse) your embarkation city—San José or Panamá City • Panamá Canal night transit; visit Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center • Visit a national park, two wildlife refuges, and a conservation area • Search for untamed wildlife— scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, sloths, white-faced capuchins • Snorkel and beachcomb at Panamá’s Granito de Oro • Stroll a private butterfly- and flower-rich tropical preserve • Hike, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, and explore by skiff • Off-the-beaten path exploration

32 UnCruise.com Nicoya SAN JOSÉ Overland Transfer Peninsula SHADOWS DAPPLE THE BOW OF THE KAYAK AND CALDERA Caribbean Sea COSTA Panamá COLÓN THE GNARLED FINGERS OF LONG ROOTS… Canal Curú National RICA Wildlife Refuge PANAMÁ The dense canopy spreads wide with wild activity overhead. CITY It’s a game to find howler monkeys or spider monkeys willing to PANAMÁ Unveiled Wonders— Osa Conservation Area pause their branch-to-branch acrobatics for a photo op. And like Gulf of hide-and-go-seek, orchids spring up on random branches and Golfo Dulce Panamá Costa Rica & Panamá Canal mangrove roots. While the flowers’ hiding places are not all that disguised, the rare cotinga is giving a good chase. Pacific Ocean Coiba National Park Granito de Oro DAY 1 Transfer to your included hotel UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax for your overnight in San José. Utilize deck-side in the evenings sharing UNVEILED WONDERS—COSTA RICA & PANAMÁ CANAL the hotel’s amenities to unwind and adventures from the day with your 8 NIGHTS, SAN JOSÉ TO PANAMÁ CITY (*or reverse)

soak up the good energy in the land shipmates—cocktail du jour and 2017 Friday Departures of pura vida. sunset included. Your last full day Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER will be one to write home about. Nov 3*,10, 17*, 24P $4,395 $4,995 $5,395 $6,095 $6,795 $7,995 $6,395 $332,495 DAYS 2-8 You’ll board the Safari Superb watching for birds and Dec 1*P, 8O, 15*O, 22, 29* Voyager at Caldera port before marine life—it’s captain’s choice as 2018 Friday Departures sailing into adventure. Frigate birds, you hop among the Gulf of Panamá Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER scarlet macaws, white-face capuchins, Islands. Later, it’s a top bucket list Jan 5W, 12*W, 19O, 26*O $4,395 $4,995 $5,395 $6,095 $6,795 $7,995 $6,395 $332,495 sloths, army ants, and butterflies— Feb 2, 9*, 16, 23* experience—transit ocean-to-ocean Mar 2, 9*,16, 23*, 30 your journey begins with wild flora along the Panamá Canal (time varies Apr 6*, 13, 20*P, 27P P P B B and fauna. Uncover colorful and May 18* , 25 ; Jun 15* ; 22 depending on when the lock authority Jul 13*, 20; Aug 10*, 17 camouflaged biodiversity on jungle gives the final go ahead for the evening). P hikes in Curú National Wildlife Refuge Nov 9*,16 , 23*, 30 $4,595 $5,195 $5,595 $6,295 $6,995 $8,195 $6,895 $345,495 Celebrate this unforgettable voyage Dec 7*, 14 and the vast Osa Conservation Area— with a Farewell Dinner and slideshow

home to all four of Costa Rica’s by your expedition team. Dec 21*, 28 $4,795 $5,395 $5,795 $6,495 $7,195 $8,395 $7,195 $358,095 monkey species. It’s a birder’s 2019 Friday Departures paradise in Golfo Dulce—watch for DAY 9 After an early breakfast, bid Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER toucans, hummingbirds, tanagers, and your crew farewell in Colón. Stop Jan 4*B, 11B, 18*, 25 $4,795 $5,395 $5,795 $6,495 $7,195 $8,395 $7,195 $358,095 their feathered friends on a walking at the Agua Clara Locks Visitor Feb 1*, 8, 15*, 22 Mar 1*, 8, 15*, 22, 29* tour through a preserve and by skiff or Center during your transfer to the Apr 5, 12*, 19O, 26*O ; May 3 kayak through the mangroves. Panamá City airport or your optional Theme departures: B=Biology (marine or wildlife); O=Birding/Ornithology; P=Photography; W=Wellness UnCruise hotel stay. ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single

A kaleidoscope of marine life teems $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” below the surface. Snorkel, paddle reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Admiral, Jr Commodore Suite, Owner’s Suite. board, and skiff in the turquoise PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are waters near Isla Tortuga and at available. See pages 38-39 for details. FARES FROM $4,395 picture-perfect Granito de Oro—a All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. A passport is required on this itinerary.

unrushed. 33 Explore PANAMÁ CITY, PANAMÁ DARIÉN JUNGLE PEARL ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO CHAGRES RIVER GUNA YALA ISLANDS (SAN BLAS) COLÓN Pure Panamá— Included Highlights Cultures, Coasts & Canal • Included one-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Panamá City • Panamá Canal night transit; visit 8 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP PANAMÁ CITY, PANAMÁ Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center • Kayak, paddle board, and snorkel among Las Perlas and the Guna Yala islands • Exchanges with indigenous Guna and Emberá people • Historic Portobelo—UNESCO World Heritage Site • Search for marine life in the Gulf of Panamá • Wildlife viewing in Darién Jungle by motorized dugout canoe and on hikes • Bird watching along the Mogue River

34 UnCruise.com Overland Transfer WHERE THE RIVER ENDS AND THE JUNGLE BEGINS Caribbean Sea IS AN IMPERCEPTIBLE LINE. Guna Yala Islands (formerly San Blas) Our Emberá guide points to a flock of pelicans in a tight formation, COLÓN skimming the water. Reaching the bank, a group from our guide’s Chagres Pure Panamá— River Panamá village is there in welcome. In traditional brightly-colored sarongs Canal and loincloths, their song gets all hands clapping in time. Later Cultures, Coasts & Canal we get our own jagua paint “tattoos,” similar to their own intricate PANAMÁ CITY PANAMÁ body paint.

DAY 1 Greeted with smiles, transfer surrounded by jungle. Paddle or skiff to your included Panamá City hotel for in the bay of this quaint colorful town your overnight stay. Unwind from your and get a sense of the explorers who Gulf of Panamá Darién Pearl day of travel or walk to nearby city sites. came before you. Guna Yala (formerly Jungle the San Blas) is an indigenous province Islands DAYS 2-8 Wake up refreshed, then it’s with over 365 islands. Lounge on a off to the Safari Voyager to meet your beach, snorkel, and shop for colorful crew. Travel the wild Darién Jungle’s “molas” handcrafted by the Guna Mogue River by motorized dugout women. Wrap up the week with a Pacific Ocean canoe. At a remote village, learn favorite tradition—a celebratory Farewell about Emberá customs, and shop for Dinner and slideshow recapping your handicrafts—especially their highly week’s adventures. prized baskets. Spot wildlife in the Punta Patiño Nature Reserve—Central DAY 9 After breakfast, stop at Agua America’s largest protected area. Clara Locks Visitor Center during It’s a swashbuckling day of play at your overland transfer to the airport, Las Perlas, once a favorite of pirates. or your UnCruise hotel stay. PURE PANAMÁ—CULTURES, COASTS & CANAL Transit the Panamá Canal, where man’s 8 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP PANAMÁ CITY feats meet nature’s treats (time varies depending on when the lock authority 2017 Friday Departures gives the final go ahead for the evening). Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER Oct 27 $4,395 $4,995 $5,395 $6,095 $6,795 $7,995 $6,395 $332,495 Pirates and conquistadors once fought PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are 2018 Friday Departures for gold and power near Portobelo, available. See pages 38-39 for details. Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER a UNESCO World Heritage Site May 4, 11; Jun 29 $4,395 $4,995 $5,395 $6,095 $6,795 $7,995 $6,395 $332,495 Jul 6, 27; Aug 3, 24B, 31B Sep 7; Nov 2 FARES FROM $4,395 Theme departures: B=Biology (marine) All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary. reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Admiral, Jr. Commodore Suite, Owner’s Suite.

unabashedly. 35 Explore SAN JOSÉ; PANAMÁ CITY CURÚ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COIBA NATIONAL PARK OSA CONSERVATION AREA GRANITO DE ORO DARIÉN JUNGLE Ultimate Costa Rica GOLFO DULCE GULF OF PANAMÁ GATUN LAKE & Panamá GUNA YALA & PEARL ISLANDS CHAGRES & MOGUE RIVERS

Included Highlights 15 NIGHTS | SAN JOSÉ, CR TO PANAMÁ CITY, PA (*or reverse) • One-night hotel stay in embarkation city • Panamá Canal night transit; visit Agua Clara Locks Visitor Center • A national park, two wildlife refuges, and a conservation area • Jungle hikes among untamed wildlife • Stroll a private butterfly- and flower-rich tropical preserve • Gatun Lake small boat exploration • Snorkel, kayak, and paddle board among Las Perlas and Guna Yala islands, and Granito de Oro • Marine life search in the Gulf of Panamá • Indigenous cultures: meet Guna people and visit an Emberá village • Darién Jungle’s Mogue River by motorized dugout canoe • Chagres River bird watching • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites Portobelo, Darién Jungle, Coiba National Park

36 UnCruise.com Overland Transfer PRETTY AS A POSTCARD, THE BEACH ON THE TINY Curú National ISLET LOOKED ABOUT AS BIG AS A POSTAGE STAMP… Wildlife Refuge Caribbean Sea Guna Yala SAN JOSÉ (formerly San Blas) ...But it was the perfect size for our small group. On the warm CALDERA sand, toes in the water, I took it in. A tuft of jungle behind me. COSTA Ultimate Costa Rica Chagres COLÓN Rocky outcroppings at either end of the sand. The calm Pacific RICA River Ocean surrounded us, so clear I could see the fish from where Panamá Canal I sat. Wanting a better look, I pulled on my mask and swam in. & Panamá Osa PANAMÁ Conservation DAY 1 Hola! Rest up after your travels islets in the Guna Yala province and Area Golfo Dulce Pearl Islands with an overnight in San José. Or, enjoy over 200 in the Pearl archipelago. the hotel’s amenities and nearby Sandy beaches and warm Caribbean Coiba National Park Gulf of Panamá Darién attractions. waters are ready for play. Kayak, Granito de Oro Jungle paddle board, or snorkel—take Fares on this DAYS 2-15 Acclimate to Costa Rica’s your pick. The Guna craft colorful 2-week adventure easy-going pace with a morning on “molas,” and the Embera are known cruise reflect a 5% SAVINGS! Pacific Ocean your own. Then you’re off to the coast for their finely-woven baskets. Shop with your mates to your awaiting handicrafts and learn about their ship, captain, and crew. Biodiversity timeless cultures. Once passages for permeates this place. On jungle hikes, swashbuckling pirates, the Chagres ULTIMATE COSTA RICA & PANAMÁ tangled vegetation hides exotic and Mogue rivers are hot-spots for 15 NIGHTS, SAN JOSÉ TO PANAMÁ CITY (*or reverse) wildlife—look carefully. Seek the migratory birds. Skiff and kayak on (Unveiled Wonders—Costa Rica & Panamá Canal + Pure Panamá—Cultures Coasts & Canal) colorful and the camouflaged—all four the wild side. Take in Punta Patino 2017 Friday Departures of Costa Rica’s monkeys, macaws, Nature Reserve on foot and cruise Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL sloths, coatis—in Golfo Dulce and Osa in search of bottlenose dolphins, Oct 27* $8,345 $9,495 $10,245 $11,595 $12,895 $15,195 $12,145 Conservation Area (home to 2.5% turtles, sharks, and seasonal whales. of the planet’s biodiversity). Keep A farewell dinner and celebratory 2018 Friday Departures Safari Voyager MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL your ears tuned for bellowing howler slideshow are a grand celebration to monkeys. Kayak and skiff through a cap off your adventure. Apr 27; May 11* $8,345 $9,495 $10,245 $11,595 $12,895 $15,195 $12,145 mangrove, where rare orchids sprout Jun 22; Jul 6*, 20 Aug 3*, 17 from gnarly roots and branches. It’s a DAY 16 One last breakfast before birder’s paradise. Grab your mask and the overland transfer brings you from Nov 2* $8,545 $9,695 $10,445 $11,795 $13,095 $15,395 $12,645 fins for a snorkel at Granito de Oro. Colón to the Panamá City airport, or ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; your UnCruise hotel stay. SGL=Single Deeper into the canal region, take a $500 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” tour the Agua Clara Locks Visitor reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Admiral, Jr Commodore Suite, Owner’s Suite. Center and cruise in Gatun Lake. Once the world’s largest man-made PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are available. See pages 38-39 for details. $ lake, it’s home to Geoffroy’s tamarins, FARES FROM 8,345 iguanas, toucans, and watchful All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. crocodiles. There are 365 islands and A passport is required on this itinerary.

unraveled. 37 Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud 5 NIGHTS, PRE-CRUISE LAND TOUR Forest Adventure Costa Rica’s exotic interior of volcanoes and rainforest are yours to explore pre- or post-cruise—by hike, canopy tour, and river raft—on a land package. 5 NIGHTS | SAN JOSÉ TO CALDERA PORT DAY 1 Arrive San José, Costa Rica a nocturnal rainforest hike, watch for Greeted at the airport, transfer to nightlife. Two nights at El Establo the InterContinental Hotel (or similar). Mountain Hotel (or similar) in the Your guide details your upcoming heart of the cloud forest. (BLD) adventure at a welcome dinner. (D) DAY 5 Monteverde DAY 2 Sarapiquí River/La Fortuna See the cloud forest, top to bottom. A scenic early morning drive, then At Selvatura Park, watch wildlife you’re rafting the Sarapiquí River. from the foot of towering trees. Splash through Class II/III rapids*. Then, it’s up to the canopy for birds- Then off to the volcano! Check in to eye view bridge walks and zipline the Arenal Hotel (or similar). Stroll tour with an optional big swing. the gardens, soak in the springs, or Walk through a butterfly farm and sit back and take in the views of the hummingbird garden. In Santa Elena, volcano. (BLD) you have free time to explore. (BLD) *Must be 9 years of age or older to participate in rafting excursion. DAY 6 Monteverde/San José DAY 3 Arenal Volcano National Park / Take a morning hike in the La Fortuna Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Hike at the base of the volcano Keep watch for resplendent Quetzal. through dense forest and old lava Transfer to San José for your pre- flows. There’s culture and history cruise hotel stay. (BL) at Casona Rio Fortuna. Hands-on presentations, dance, music, and a local Also offered in reverse (Caldera Port family farm tour. After lunch, explore La to San José) as a post-cruise land package. Package only offered on Fortuna town. (BLD) itineraries beginning or ending in DAY 4 Monteverde Costa Rica. Cross Arenal Lake by boat on the drive to Monteverde. Birds and DOUBLE: $2,595 | SINGLE: $3,095 biodiversity share the spotlight. Tour Prices per person, in USD. Triple prices available on and taste at a coffee plantation. On request. Valid for travel: October 2017-August 2018

To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land Staying Ashore In the Zone There’s a lot to explore in these verdant lands. The many Each experience in Costa Rica and Panamá is a unique one, options have been narrowed down to provide excellent with exotic animal life and dramatic landscapes. Many wildlife choices if you’re looking to soak up an extra day of welcoming sightings are possible anytime of the year, while others like Tico or Panamanian hospitality before or after the cruise. migrating birds and marine mammals change with the seasons. The charts below help you anticipate what might be in store when you visit.

Costa Rica Variations Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Dry Season Green Season

Iguana / Lizards NESTING MATING Green Sea Turtles NESTING HATCHING Humpback Whales

Ruby Throated Hummingbirds Butterflies Bird Migrations

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec San José, Costa Rica Pacific Water Temp. (F) 84 84 84 84 83 83 82 82 82 82 81 81 InterContinental San José Avg. Air Temp. (F) 72 75 77 75 75 73 73 73 73 72 72 72 Coastal Avg. Air Temp. (F) 87 87 89 89 89 87 87 87 87 86 86 86 Near the airport just west of San José in chic Escazú, the hotel is steps from shopping and restaurants. Tours of the city, Panamá Variations Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec landmark buildings, and museums Dry Season are easily accessible. Green Season Humpback Whales Panamá City, Panamá Roseate Spoonbills / Ibis MATING HATCHING FLEDGLING Bristol Hotel Scarlet and Western Tanagers Located in the heart of the financial Migrating Hummingbirds district, the intimate and upscale Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Bristol Hotel is a reflection Caribbean Water Temp. (F) 81 81 82 84 85 84 84 84 83 83 82 82 of Panamá’s unique history, Panamá City Avg. Air Temp. (F) 84 84 84 84 84 82 82 82 84 82 81 81 architecture, and dynamic art scene. Best Good Moderate

All hotel stays include: Airport meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; accommodations, breakfast; taxes and service fees.

To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land unmistakable. 39 Mexico’s Sea of Cortés

40 UnCruise.com The local guide tries a little English to match your Spanish. PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS Good thing laughter is universal. Snugging your stirrups, A bustling marketplace, charming cafes, a warm sandy beach. Before he gives your mule a friendly thump on the rump. Off you saying “adios,” relax with a hotel go! Weaving along palo verde trees, there’s a tune in the stay in quaint San José del Cabo. We’ve done the homework on air. Ranchero Julio Romero sings cowboy songs, pied piper where! melodies for the mules. Over the past two days, he and his See details on page 46. family herded the team 20 kilometers across the mountains to provide this ride. The magic of the oasis suits him.

You’re in for an island-hopping showcase of raw Baja. The days are a mix of active and lazy, with average temps hovering around an ideal 80-degrees fahrenheit. Stay sharp and you may spot a lizard running from one hot rock to another. “What a fantastic trip! Trekking poles from the ship keep you top-side-up on a The enthusiasm of the hike up an ancient cinder cone. Cardon cacti are enticing, whole crew was but you wouldn’t want to hug one. There are moments you infectious. It was fun won’t ever forget—a gray whale and her baby surface to trying new activities. A look you in the eye, or a snorkel with sea lion pups or gentle massage and burro ride. whale sharks (the water is nice, but wetsuits on board make it nicer). Relax on a soft sandy beach surrounded by We saw so many whales, red-rock cliffs. Paradise found? You bet! bioluminescent dolphins, and boobies. Swimming with whale sharks was breathtaking.”

— Bruce P; Corning, NY (Mexico 2017)

unhurried. 41 Mexico’s Sea of Cortés Bahía Agua Verde

Uncrowded. A handful of small fishing boats dot this quiet turquoise bay surrounded by red-rock cliffs and the dramatic Sierra de La Giganta range. The tiny village nearby, Puerto Agua Verde is straight out of a Discoveries Steinbeck novel.

Bahía Magdalena

Unwavering. The cool California current and warmer South American current meet in this long cove sheltered from the Pacific, creating a healthy marine environment. So rich, gray whales from Alaska winter here every year to birth their calves.

Isla San Francisco

Unearthly. While small, it boasts an almost moonlike landscape. A crescent shaped bay, long sandy beach, desert dotted with cacti, and rock cliffs provide shelter to birds and lizards. Octopus, eels, rays, and tropical fish find protection along the rocky coastline.

Isla Espíritu Santo

Uncharted. A natural marine park, it is home to many birds and reptiles—including several reptile species endemic to the island and Baja California Sur. But its most conspicuous features are the distinct fingers of land that stretch to the west from half-moon beaches.

Snapshot: When you look beneath the surface, you find love is everywhere.

42 UnCruise.com LORETO Misión de Nuestra Señora Elephant Rock de Loresto Conchó, est 1697 Isla Carmen

Misión San Francisco Isla Monserrate Javier de Viggé-Biaundó, est 1699 MEXICO Isla Catalina Pyramid Rock Bahía Agua Verde Sea of Cortés

Sierra de la Giganta Isla Santa Cruz

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR Isla San José Los Islotes Puerto López Mateos Isla San Francisco Unmistakable. These islets are noticeable first for white guano-covered rock. Second, Los Islotes for the loud barking! Rising sharply out of the sea, this rookery is home to hundreds of sea lions Isla Partida Bahía Magdalena that laze on the rocks. Isla Espíritu Santo

Bahía de La Paz

Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar Isla Céralvo Bahía de La Paz de La Paz Airapí, est 1720 LA PAZ Unmeasurable. Between Baja California Sur, Isla Espíritu Santo, and La Paz, this deep bay is a gathering place for marine and bird Hernan Cortez, landing of species, including gentle whale sharks. The largest living fish first Baja expedition, 1535 species, these spotted filter feeders can be over 40 feet long!

Pacific Ocean

San José del Cabo

CABO SAN LUCAS unpeopled. 43 Explore SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO LA PAZ ISLA SAN FRANCISCO BAHÍA AGUA VERDE LORETO BAY MARINE PARK LOS ISLOTES Baja’s Bounty ISLA PARTIDA ISLA ESPÍRITU SANTO

Included Highlights 7 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, MEXICO • Sea of Cortés UNESCO World Heritage Site—a marine life-rich natural aquarium • Watch for whales, mobula rays, dolphins, and birds • Hike, kayak, paddle board, and explore by skiff • Mule ride into the arroyos with local rancheros • Search for gentle whale sharks in Bahía de La Paz (Nov – mid-Jan; Mar) –OR– Watch for gray whales at Bahía Magdalena (mid-Jan – early Mar) • Snorkel with sea lion pups and colorful reef fish • Convenience of flying in/out of Los Cabos International Airport

44 UnCruise.com BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR Loreto Bay Marine Park Puerto Escondido MASK AND FINS PULLED ON, BIG BREATH IN—THIS MEXICO SNORKEL WAS IN DEEPER WATER… Bahía Isla San Francisco Puerto López Mateos Agua Verde Los Islotes Isla Partida Sliding from the skiff, our guide smiled encouragingly. Swimming Isla Espíritu Santo slowly along the craggy islet, schools of fish dodge from our path. A flash below, then another. With gymnastic speed, a Bahía Magdalena LA PAZ juvenile sea lion swims up, floating face-to-face, then zips away. Pacific Ocean Others join in, swimming loops, peering into faces, occasionally Sea of Cortés mouthing my flipper like a puppy. Whale Sharks (Nov – mid-Jan; Mar) Gray Whales (mid-Jan – early Mar) SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO DAY 1 Joined by your expedition local ranchero family. Snorkel with Overland Transfer CABO SAN LUCAS team, an overland transfer to La Paz agile sea lion pups at Los Islotes. acquaints you with the Baja landscape. Kayak along sandy beaches and BAJA’S BOUNTY Captain and crew welcome you aboard hike red-rock cliffs at Isla Partida 7 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO for cocktails and dinner. and Isla San Francisco. As if straight 2017 Saturday Departures out of a movie, Isla Espíritu Santo Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER DAYS 2-7 Wildlife and exploration top offers some of the best kayaking, your agenda. Don flippers and search Nov 11, 18, 25 $2,995 $3,395 $3,695 $4,195 $5,895 $4,195 $315,595 with time for beachcombing along Dec 2W, 9, 16 for marine life below the surface. the shore or hiking inland among Dec 23, 30 $3,795 $4,195 $4,695 $5,195 $6,995 $5,195 $388,795 Above the water, keep your binoculars cacti. Desert landscapes and volcanic poised for Blue-footed boobies, ridges are your backdrop for days 2018 Saturday Departures Brown Pelicans, frigate birds, tropic of exploration and play. By night, Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER birds, and cormorants. Keep your eyes stargaze and watch the water for Jan 6, 13W, 20, 27 $3,595 $3,995 $4,495 $4,995 $6,795 $4,995 $371,980 peeled for pods of dolphins, and blue, bioluminescence. Wrap up the week Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 fin, or sperm whales—they may spout with a Farewell Dinner and a slideshow Dec 22, 29 $3,945 $4,345 $4,845 $5,395 $7,245 $5,395 $402,495 and dive. Time of year determines if recapping your adventures from your you’ll swim with whale sharks (the expedition team. 2019 Saturday Departures largest known species of fish in the Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER ocean) in Bahía de La Paz; or if the DAY 8 After breakfast, transfer from Jan 5B, 12B, 19, 26 $3,795 $4,195 $4,695 5,195 $6,995 $5,195 $388,795 S O gray whales have arrived to calve, La Paz to the Los Cabos International Feb 2 , 9 , 16, 23 Mar 2, 9, 16, 23P head to Magdalena Bay (travel over Airport or your optional UnCruise land to the Pacific coast and observe hotel stay. Theme departures: B=Biology (marine); O=Birding/Ornithology; P=Photography; S=Storytellers (Steinbeck); W=Wellness them in the lagoon from a panga). ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; MST=Master; SGL=Single PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are At Bahía Agua Verde, experience available. See page 46 for details. $220 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” “real Baja” on a mule ride with a reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Commodore Suite.

FARES FROM $2,995 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. A passport is required on this itinerary.

unhindered. 45 Staying Ashore Enhance your island-hopping adventure with a hotel stay on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula in charming San José del Cabo. We’ve put together some sun-n-fun options for before or after you step aboard the boat.

San José del Cabo Casa Natalia This chic, 19-room hotel is set in an oasis of palm trees and bougainvilleas. Designed by a renowned architect, it features an innovative Mexican-Euro restaurant, full-service bar with tapas, outdoor palapa lounge near cascading waterfalls and a half-moon swimming pool, and uniquely designed guest rooms with a regional motif.

Barceló Grand Faro Los Cabos An all-inclusive hotel sits perched on a white sand beach along the sea. Sweeping views and inviting spaces offer a tranquil experience. Spend time swimming in one of the hotel’s four pools or relax at one of the 5 restaurants and 3 bars. Finely appointed rooms have private balconies and generous amenities for total comfort during your stay.

All hotel stays include: Airport meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; accommodations; taxes and service fees. Breakfast is included at Casa Natalia; all meals and drinks are included at Barceló Grand Faro.

To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land

46 UnCruise.com It’s Always Happening! Marine life is swimming, birds are flying, and the boat is sailing— the action doesn’t stop. While “when to go” isn’t really an issue here, this handy chart highlights what you might expect on your UnCruise adventure in the Sea of Cortés.

Desert Flowers Seasonal Variations Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Desert Flowers

Dolphins / Orca / Pilot Whales Gray Whales Humpback Whales Blue Whales / Fin Whales Sperm Whales

California Sea Lions Whale Sharks Elephant Seals

Brown Pelicans Magnificent Frigatebirds Blue-footed Boobies Red-Billed Tropicbirds

Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Average Water Temp. (F) 77 73 70 66 70 Average Max. Air Temp. (F) 83 77 74 77 81

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unwavering. 47 Hawaiian Islands

48 UnCruise.com Danny Akaka, Jr.’s voice is powerful. And his bright ukulele— PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS the perfect accompaniment. Everyone is transfixed. He came Celebrate a wedding, birthday, or an adventure you don’t want aboard to “talk story” about his ancestors, the mana of the to end with a stay on Moloka‘i land, and modern Hawaiian culture. He leaves you with a or Hawai‘i. We’ve found idyllic spots with access to beaches or sense that you’re part of his community. Later on land, world-class golf. You can happily Anakala Pilipo—whose family has lived here for 13 generations— get sand between your toes. blesses all. This is a traditional honi welcome (complete See details on page 54. with a sacred offering) into his ancient, waterfall valley home. Feel the aloha.

It’s one of the most isolated archipelagos on earth. Whether you fly into Moloka‘i or Hawai‘i to begin your adventure, you’re immediately immersed in island spirit. The waters between Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i, Lana‘i, and Maui create the largest marine “We snorkeled with sanctuary in the world. Cruising the leeward (less windy, turtles, manta rays, a smoother sailing) sides of the islands, watch for humpbacks reef shark, fish of all and dolphins. Snorkeling in a marine life conservation district shapes and sizes. We the colors of fish are electric, and you can watch how they saw humpback whales clean the sea turtles. The water is warm too (except at night when you snorkel with Giant Pacific Mantas, but the and their babies and a provided wetsuits do the trick). When in Hawaii, take in the whale in a full twisting culture, the food, and play like Hawaiians. breach right next to our skiff. It was a dream come true.” — Lyn S; Seattle, WA (Hawaii 2016)

unconventional. 49 Hawaiian Islands Humpback National Marine Sanctuary Unequaled. At 1,200-square nautical miles of warm, shallow water, this sanctuary hosts a party of marine life: Hawaiian monk seals, spinner dolphins, sea turtles, coral reef, reef fish. Plus over 10,000 humpback Discoveries whales that winter here each year.

Halawa Valley

Untouched. Polynesians settled here around 650 AD—it’s one of the islands’ most historic places. Hidden in this lush valley are heiau (temples), towering waterfalls, and palpable mana—life energy and spiritual power.

Olowalu Coral Gardens & Turtle Cleaning Station

Unscrubbed. A good wash can’t be beat after a hard day’s work and that goes for green sea turtles, too. They line up in coral gardens along Maui’s Olowalu coast where busy wrasse dart along “cleaning” parasites from their shells and skin.

Pu‘u Pehe – “Sweetheart Rock”

Unrequited. A tragic legend… a Lana‘i warrior fell in love with a beautiful Maui princess, Pehe. Bringing her to Lana‘i, he hid her in a sea cave. But she drowned in a sudden storm. Broken-hearted, the warrior buried her atop the rock, then leapt into the sea.

Snapshot: Mana, a story told in a whisper. Listen carefully.

50 UnCruise.com Kalaupapa National Historical Park Halawa Valley MOLOKA‘I Mo‘alua KAUNAKAKAI Falls

Humpback National LAHAINA Pu‘u Nana Marine Sanctuary (Birthplace of Hula) MAUI

LANA‘I Olowalu Haleakalā Volcano Pacific Ocean

Pu‘u Pehe Molokini

Kaho‘olawe

Birthplace of Kamehameha the Great

Hapuna Beach

Kawaihae Kealakekua Bay Kohala Coast Unforgotten. The “pathway of the gods,” was once a lively community. Alas, it was also the path to Captain Cook’s demise after a fight broke out when he went ashore in the 1770s. As the story goes, heads rolled and he was buried high on the pali (cliffs). HAWAI‘I Hulihe‘e Palace

KAILUA-KONA Lava Tube Coast, Big Island

Unwound. Thousand-year-old lava tubes on Hawai‘i’s Captain Cook Monument Kilauea Volcano, Volcanoes National Park coast are young geologically, but they’ve been used by Kealakekua Bay Hawaiians for hundreds of years. Having earned a few good tales of their own—you may just find Pele reclining in the red-black rock. Lava Tube Coast

Ka Lae (Southernmost point of the U.S.)

unfazed. 51 Explore MOLOKA‘I LANA‘I OLOWALU WEST MAUI HONOMALINO BAY KAILUA-KONA Hawaiian Seascapes HAWAI‘I, THE BIG ISLAND

Included Highlights 7 NIGHTS | MOLOKA‘I TO HAWAI‘I (*or reverse) • Night snorkel with Giant Pacific Manta rays • Search for whales and dolphins in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary • Evening pa‘ina (feast) and Hawaiian jam session with Moloka‘i locals • Snorkel among coral gardens and at a sea turtle habitat • Visit with a local Kahuna in Moloka‘i’s ancient Halawa Valley • Island history at the Lana‘i Culture and Heritage Center • Snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration • Exclusive yacht getaway— unforgettable for honeymoons

52 UnCruise.com MOLOKA‘I Halawa Valley KAUNAKAKAI FOREHEADS AND NOSES TOUCH. INHALING AND LAHAINA EXHALING TOGETHER, THE ELDER OFFERS HIS MAUI Olowalu WELCOME… LANA‘I

Hawaiian Seascapes After the ritual of honi, or “sharing breath,” the revered Hawaiian invites us into his Halawa Valley home with a smile and to talk story. KAWAIHAE Lore of the island and the legacy of Kahunas, growing taro and Kohala Coast the ancient practice of making poi—it’s not long before I feel like Pacific Ocean part of his extended ohana. Hiking through the valley, I can feel the HAWAI‘I “mana”—the spiritual and life energy—of this place. KAILUA-KONA

DAY 1 Smiles of aloha from captain you cruise these marine breeding Kealakekua Bay and crew welcome you aboard your grounds. Keep watch for dolphins, (Cook Bay) yacht. Sip a little bubbly as you settle whales, and other marine life. By skiff, in before dinner and learn what’s in explore shores lined with lava tubes and store for your week ahead. coconut palm-fringed bays. Discover HAWAIIAN SEASCAPES coral gardens full of underwater life, 7 NIGHTS, MOLOKA‘I TO HAWAI‘I (*or reverse) DAYS 2-7 Get a sense of Hawaii long snorkel in a known sea turtle habitat 2017 Saturday Departures ago. Talk story and be enticed by by day, and at night, with Giant Pacific Safari Explorer MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER Hawaiian legend and the hula’s rhythm. Manta rays. Skiff into Kealakekua Bay— Nov 4*, 11, 18*, 25; Dec 2* $3,795 $4,195 $4,695 $5,495 $6,695 $4,695 $158,895 During a week of active adventure, where Captain Cook was slain in 1779— Dec 9, 16* $4,495 $4,895 $5,395 $6,195 $7,495 $5,395 $183,795 and cultural visits, the history of this for some of the island of Hawai‘i’s best Dec 23, 30* $4,995 $5,395 $5,895 $6,695 $7,895 $5,895 $200,895 ancient homeland unfolds. With no snorkeling. Uncover historic Kailua-Kona 2018 Saturday Departures stop lights or high-rises, you’ll welcome as you leisurely stroll around town. Safari Explorer MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER leisure time in the paniolo town of On your last evening, toast your Kaunakakai, the scent of plumeria, and Nov 3*, 10, 17*, 24 $3,995 $4,395 $4,895 $5,745 $7,045 $4,895 $166,825 voyage and the spirit of aloha with Dec 1* Moloka‘i’s slow pace. Gear up for water the Captain’s Farewell Dinner and a Jan 6S, 13* $4,495 $4,895 $5,395 $6,195 $7,495 $5,395 $183,825 play at Lana‘i and hike to the island’s photographic recap of your adventure. Dec 8, 15* $4,695 $5,095 $5,645 $6,445 $7,795 $5,645 $191,675 spatter and cinder cone. And if you’re Jan 20, 27* $4,895 $5,295 $5,795 $6,595 $7,795 $5,795 $197,425 lucky, paddle an outrigger from a Maui DAY 8 Docking at Kawaihae Harbor, Feb 3, 10*, 17, 24* beach and linger under Lahaina’s giant transfer to the Kona airport or to your Mar 3, 10*, 17, 24*, 31 Banyan tree (with tuneful Myna’s extended UnCruise hotel stay. Dec 22, 29* $5,245 $5,695 $6,195 $6,995 $8,245 $6,195 $210,725 perched limb-to-limb). 2019 Saturday Departures PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Safari Explorer MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER The Humpback National Marine available. See page 54 for details. Jan 5S, 12* $4,695 $5,095 $5,645 $6,445 $7,795 $5,645 $191,675 Sanctuary provides front-row seats as Jan 19, 26* $4,995 $5,395 $5,895 $6,695 $7,895 $5,895 $200,925 Feb 2, 9*, 16, 23* Mar 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30 FARES FROM $3,795 Theme departures: S=Storytellers (Aloha Spirit) All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; MST=Master; SGL=Single

$300 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Admiral, Commodore Suite.

unleashed. 53 Staying Ashore Whether it’s world-class golf, time by the pool, or even getting married in paradise, relax just the way you want for a few more days. Extend the adventure with a pre- or post-cruise stopover—these hotels and resorts offer the services you’re looking for.

Moloka‘i Hotel Moloka‘i Located on the exotic beach of Kamiloloa and adjacent to Hawaii’s only barrier reef is a genuine hideaway that offers an authentic Hawaiian experience. Removed from all things mainstream, find a Polynesian village of bungalows with modern conveniences.

Hawai‘i, The Big Island Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Situated on 32 oceanfront acres on sunny Kohala Coast, the hotel features an 18-hole golf course, natural white sand beach, and a salon and spa. All guest rooms are ocean-facing with terrace or Hapuna Beach views.

All hotel stays include: Airport meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; accommodations; taxes and service fees. To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land

54 UnCruise.com Romantic Hawaii Say “Aloha au ia ‘oe” (I love you) in Hawaiian paradise. Create a memory of a lifetime for the commitment of a lifetime!

After saying “I do!”—or for your anniversary or “just because”—celebrate with an aloha cruise. Step aboard the 36-guest Safari Explorer for a special escape for two. Or, for a private weeklong charter for you, your new spouse, and your closest family and friends. The amenities, activities, and onboard coordination are planned for you. All you’re responsible for is having fun and reveling in togetherness! What could be a better setting than the islands of aloha and an UnCruise romance package?

Romance in Paradise celebration (all at no extra charge): • Welcome bottle of Dom Perignon, chocolate-covered strawberries, cheeses, and grapes • Petal-strewn bed • A honeymoon fête one night at a private dinner • First choice appointment times for your complimentary massage • Premium wines stocked in the Wine Library

The Romance Package is exclusively available when booking an Admiral cabin or a top-deck Commodore Suite (with master bedroom, living room, step-out balcony, and refrigerator). Both options feature view windows, a king bed, and Jacuzzi tub.

unveiled. 55 Galápagos Islands

56 UnCruise.com Resting in muddy wallows, the giant tortoise looked at peace PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS with the day. Rubber boots kept our toes clean, but the You’ve traveled far, take it all in! The Amazon basin, Native shoeless “locals” didn’t mind the mud. The revered elders of cultures, and exotic wildlife; Incan the archipelago—giant Galápagos tortoises—moved among ruins, Peruvian culture, and Machu Picchu. We’ve put together land the bushes to snack. So close to these massive creatures, packages, so see what’s on your what must these islands have been like two million years bucket list! ago when their ancestors arrived? It doesn’t get more See details on page 62. remote or exotic than this.

Both the Galápagos and Quito’s historic city center are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Time in Quito’s Old Town, where pre-Columbian and Spanish-colonial influences are still visible, is a treat. After a group flight to the islands, step “If you are into wildlife, ashore in the world’s most iconic marine habitat. There is there is no better place motion in the ocean, but the archipelago is relatively calm. in our experience Surges in the surf make wet landings tricky, but sturdy water shoes are a big help. Skiff to shore and make your way among to see some of our lounging sea lions for a hike in the volcanic landscape. Darwin’s planet’s strangest finches flutter, penguins swim, flamingos stand tall. And critters up close. Blue- of course, the Blue-footed boobies dance a special boogie footed boobies doing while giant tortoises lumber about. Plenty of options to their courtship dances! snorkel and kayak, too. The cruise is inclusive, sights Stepping over and unbelievable, and the adventures active—you even cross between marine iguanas the equator four times. Be prepared for the unexpected. on the trail!”

— Mike & Usha R; Olathe, KS (Galápagos 2017)

unassuming. 57 Galápagos Islands Isla Fernandina Untinted. Red volcanic rock. A wide maroon beach. Add to the mix a population of flamingos—it’s a rosy, iron-rich kaleidoscope. Blue-footed and Nazca boobies, Galápagos doves, and Darwin’s finches don’t seem Discoveries to mind the monochromatic landscape.

Isla Isabela

Uncorked. Yo, ho, ho—this seahorse-shaped island was once a pirate hideout. Sheltered Tagus Cove was a favored anchorage where they left their mark. You can still see pirates’ names etched into the cliffs along shore.

Isla Santa Cruz

Unstoppable. In the 1960s only 14 Española giant tortoises were left. Enter, the Charles Darwin Research Center. True super men and women, they came to the rescue, successfully protecting, raising, and releasing several thousand back to the islands.

Isla Rábida

Unmistakable. These islets are noticeable first for their alabaster sheen—the results of generations of birds leaving deposits. Second, for the loud barking! Rising sharply out of the sea, this rookery is home to hundreds of sea lions that laze on the rocks.

Snapshot: Downward dog. Are you with me?

58 UnCruise.com Pinta

Roca Redondo (volcanic gas fumeroles)

Marchena

Punta Vicente Roca

Equator

Post Office Bay Tagus Vulcan la Cumbre Unscripted. Homesick 16th-century Cove SANTIAGO whalers put a wooden barrel on Isla Punta Espinosa Floreana and dubbed it the post office. Seymour Norte Albeit, a remote one. Their hope? A FERNANDINA Salt Water Lagoon RÁBIDA returning ship would pick up letters they Urbina “The Rock” WWII left there and hand-deliver them to loved Bay U.S. Millitary Base ones back home. Have yours ready—it’s still in operation today. Cerro Dragón BALTRA Highlands

SANTA CRUZ Quito ISABELA Giant Tortoise Reserve Undaunted. Culture, community, a crossroads. Charles Darwin Quito has been a bustling center for centuries. Research Station The nomadic Quito tribe settled here for its advantages of shelter and hunting, creating a prosperous hub of trade around 900 AD. Pacific Ocean Puerto Villamil

QUITO Post Office Barrel Guayaquil Post Office Bay FLOREANA Playa Negro – home of marooned “Irish Pat,” first resident, 1805-1809

unreal. 59 Explore QUITO, ECUADOR ISLA BALTRA ISLA SEYMOUR NORTE ISLA ISABELA ISLA FERNANDINA ISLA RÁBIDA Darwin’s Islands ISLA SANTA CRUZ ISLA FLOREANA & Colonial Quito Included Highlights • Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Galápagos Islands and Quito’s Colonial city center 8 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP QUITO, ECUADOR • Two nights at Quito’s historic boutique Casa Gangotena Hotel • Six-night Galápagos cruise aboard La Pinta • A private dinner at Quito’s premier view restaurant • Set foot on seven islands and islets • Nesting birds and wildlife in their natural habitat • View marine life by snorkel, panga, and glass-bottom boat • Charles Darwin Research Center • Certified guides escort small groups of 12 • Roundtrip air between Quito/ Galápagos • Alcoholic beverages on La Pinta

60 UnCruise.com Galápagos FOOT-TO-FOOT, IT’S AN AWKWARD DANCE. Islands Air Route COMPLETE WITH FANCY FOOTWEAR...

This charming welcome party has pulled out all the stops. Pacific Ocean Despite the language barrier, the guttural sounds and shrill squawks are friendly greetings. Found throughout the islands, QUITO the Blue-footed booby is the ultimate ambassador of the ECUADOR Galápagos. Equator Guayaquil DAY 1 Your journey begins in Quito, for wildlife at Isla Isabela by kayak once the northern capital of the Inca or panga ride. Giant tortoises favor Santiago empire and capital of art of Spanish Urbina Bay, whales and dolphins Seymour America. frequent Bolívar Channel, and penguins Fernandina Rábida Norte and Galápagos Hawks stake their claim DAYS 2-8 Rich in legends and culture, at Tagus Cove. Sea lions and marine BALTRA Quito reveals history through the iguanas sunbathe on Isla Rábida’s Santa Cruz ages. Your Spanish Colonial hotel, maroon-colored beach—you might Isabela Casa Gangotena (voted the #1 Hotel choose to, too. Beach walk among Charles Darwin Research Station in Ecuador on TripAdvisor). It is steps boobies, yellow warblers, Darwin’s from Plaza de San Francisco, built atop finches, and pelicans; then cool off Incan temples and markets. Uncover with a snorkel. Hike up Isla Santa Cruz’s pre-Columbian past at an artifact-filled Cerro Dragón for an eagle-eye view museum. Tour colonial monasteries and and, in the misty highlands, see the Floreana churches. And watch city lights glitter island’s famed giant tortoises in their at a private dinner overlooking Quito. natural habitat. Your last day is chock- DARWIN’S ISLANDS & COLONIAL QUITO Aboard La Pinta, step into the heart of full of adventure. Skiff, kayak, explore 8 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP QUITO the Galápagos. Spy Blue-footed and Isla Floreana’s green and white-sand Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and beaches, watch for flamingos, and 2017 Wednesday Departure Magnificent Frigatebirds in their cliff-side pop a postcard in Post Office Bay’s La Pinta CPT ADM nests on Isla Seymour Norte. At Punta historic mailbox! Oct 4 $8,295 $8,695 Vicente Roca, a panga ride reveals the 2018 Wednesday Departures islands’ fiery origins, and plentiful bird DAY 9 After breakfast, transfer to La Pinta CPT ADM species—flightless cormorants, storm Isla Baltra’s airport for the flight to Feb 21; Apr 4, 18; May 2; Jun 27 $8,545 $8,995 petrels, Brown Noddy Terns. Conditions Quito and then home; or disembark ADM=Admiral; CPT=Captain allowing, snorkel a sunken cave among in Guayaquil for your post-cruise Fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares available. Triple fares available: Admiral. green sea turtles. extension.

$ An active volcano hasn’t dissuaded FARES FROM 8,295 PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Isla Fernandina’s residents—prolific All onboard meals and Day 2 meals in Quito; alcoholic beverages (uncommon for available. See page 62 for details. Galápagos) and non-alcoholic beverages; 2 nights deluxe hotel accommodations; airfare land iguanas and penguins. Search between Quito/Galápagos Islands; port fees and taxes; wellness amenities; excursions, transfers, and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. A passport is required on this itinerary.

unsurpassed. 61 Pre-Cruise: Amazon Rainforest Voyage 4-night river cruise in Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest DAY 1 Quito, Ecuador DAY 4 Yasuni National Park Welcomed at the Quito airport, transfer to the Swissotel Home to two indigenous tribes, Yasuni National Park is (or similar) for your overnight. a UNESCO Biological Reserve. Hike to the Parrot Clay Licks; learn about local traditions at Sani Warmi Kichwa DAY 2 Quito/Amazon Basin/Napo River and Yakukawsay Kichwa Interpretation Centers. (BLD) Take a short flight to Francisco de Orellana and the Amazon Basin. A 90-minute motorized canoe ride hums DAY 5 Quito, Ecuador with life. Board the Anakonda and head down the Napo Fly back to the city to begin your Quito and Galápagos River observing the flora and fauna. After dark, take a adventure. (B) rainforest hike amidst astounding nocturnal activity. (BD)

DAY 3 Pañacocha Biological Corridor B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner At the Pañayacu River Delta, a canoe ride brings you to STANDARD DOUBLE: $2,795 | SINGLE: $4,145 Pañacocha Biological Corridor. Action is all around—pink $ and grey river dolphins, squirrel monkeys, manatee, white DELUXE DOUBLE: 3,445 | SINGLE: $5,145 caiman, piranha. Enjoy an Amazon-style barbeque before Prices per person, in USD. Deluxe cabin can accommodate double or triple. hiking jungle trails. (BLD) Valid for travel: Feb 17; Mar 31; Apr 14, 28; Jun 23, 2018 Post-Cruise: Machu Picchu 6-night land tour to Peru’s famed Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley DAY 1 Guayaquil, Ecuador/Lima, Peru DAY 5 Machu Picchu/Cusco After the included flight from Guayaquil, you’re briefed on Sleep in or catch a Machu Picchu sunrise. Later, hike up the days ahead and assisted to Lima’s modern Costa del to Inti Punku—the “Sun Gate” and the terminus of the Inca Sol Wyndham Lima Airport hotel (or similar). Trail with the option to continue up Mount Machu Picchu. Take the train back to Ollantaytambo and drive to Cusco. DAY 2 Sacred Valley/Chinchero Check into the historic Palacio del Inka (or similar). (BLD) An early flight to Cusco and a scenic drive brings you to the Sacred Valley. Visit colorful Chinchero, a traditional weaving DAY 6 Cusco town. Descend into the valley for lunch at a private estate filled A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a guided tour explores with pre-Columbian, Incan, and colonial artifacts. Check in at Cusco’s key locations: Koricancha (the Temple of the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba (or similar). (BLD) Sun), the cathedral, the underground temple of Kenko, and the stone fortress of Sacsayhuamán. Enjoy a folkloric DAY 3 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo show of Andean dance before dinner. (BLD) A guided walking tour showcases the living Inca hill town and ruins of Ollantaytambo, laid out as it was in the 1500s. Stroll DAY 7 Cusco/Lima the town’s narrow streets and take in sweeping views of the The morning is yours—make it a leisurely one, or take in more Sacred Valley. (BLD) of Cusco on your own. A mid-afternoon flight brings you back to Peru’s capital city in time to catch your flight home. (B) DAY 4 Machu Picchu B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Ride the Vistadome rail from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Check in at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo DOUBLE: $4,695 | SINGLE: $5,740 (or similar) then it’s off to Machu Picchu—a UNESCO World Prices per person, in USD. Valid for travel: Oct 12, 2017; Mar 1; Apr 12, 26; May 10; Jul 5, 2018 Heritage Site. (BLD) To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land 62 UnCruise.com Now’s the Time! Whether drawn to the Galápagos for prolific bird species, giant tortoises, marine wildlife, or dramatic landscapes, there are incredible discoveries to be made. This chart will help gauge what you might expect when visiting the archipelago.

Seasonal Variations Feb Apr May Jun Jul Oct

Green Sea Turtles NESTING Giant Tortoise Sea Lions Lava Lizards Marine and Land Iguanas NESTING Nazca Boobies MATING Blue-footed Boobies NESTING Magnificent Frigatebirds NESTING Storm Petrels Penguins Shore Bird Migrations Flightless Cormorants NESTING Flamingos

Feb Apr May Jun Jul Oct Average Water Temp. (F) 77 77 76 75 72 73 Average Max. Air Temp. (F) 86 85 82 79 78 79

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Unforgettable.uninterrupted. 63 Columbia & Snake Rivers

64 UnCruise.com A soft bhram-bhram, the hand drum sets the rhythm. PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS JR Spencer’s chanting seems to be in his native Nez Perce. Fine art, boutique shopping, craft breweries, and hip culture of With a wink and now in English, his song is about chocolate Portland, Oregon. Hand-picked cookies. Humor does not overshadow tradition, but it has options to enhance your river cruise. its place. He tells of his tribe’s connection with the sly coyote. As old legends live on, new ones are born. Pull up a chair, See details on page 81. take a taste, and hear a modern tale set on Red Mountain’s treeless slopes, where young newlyweds battled wind, heat, and snakes. Owners Keith and ReNae regale with stories from the early years of Terra Blanca Winery.

These aren’t the sit-on-the-sidelines kind of cruises. There is plenty of history and culture to take in—from ancient Native petroglyphs to Lewis & Clark and Oregon Trail pioneers (which your knowledgeable crew brings to the “I wanted to see the forefront), but there’s action too. Are you a wine lover geology up and down or looking to be active? With two very different river the river, and thought adventures to choose from, you’ll need to decide. The Hells Canyon would great outdoors is there on both—coulees and canyons, be the highlight. I was evergreen forest, and dramatic basalt cliffs. Explore the really, really wrong! The rivers’ trails on foot or by bike, and along shore by kayak highlight of the trip was and raft. Or, focus on wine touring and tasting (sipping from casks and meeting winemakers) at vineyards and wineries the cruise itself.” in five AVAs. It’s all included—yes, all of it. Be sure to — Elaine B; Albuquerque, NM, (Columbia & Snake Rivers 2016) pack your spirit of pioneering adventure!

unanticipated. 65 Columbia & Snake Rivers Columbia Gorge Unmade. The 4,000-foot walls were carved when the Missoula Floods cut through layer after layer of basaltic lava flow. Thousands of years later, this sea-level passage through the Cascade Mountains Discoveries was the only route for pioneers.

Multnomah Falls

Unlocked. At 620 feet, it’s the tallest falls in Oregon. It also claims to be the second highest year-round waterfall in the U.S. One special benefit— during cold winters, it becomes a majestic icicle and a playground for ice climbers.

Palouse Falls

Unbroken. Palouse legend says the river flowed smoothly until four giants speared the mythical Big Beaver. Each time he was wounded, he gouged the canyon bending the river—these jagged marks can be seen in the walls. At the last, he tore a huge cut creating the falls.

Snake River

Undescribable. During early non-native exploration, the river was called many things. Its final, lasting name happened by error. Hand gestures made by the Shoshone when asked the river’s name actually described fish swimming upstream, not slithering reptiles.

Snapshot: Look, there’s this idea that we get to share space with humans.

66 UnCruise.com WASHINGTON

Palouse River

Palouse Falls Wallula Gap National Natural Landmark Marmes Rockshelter Unwheeled. Created by erosion of basalt over millennia, the gap was Archeological Site Lower spotted by Lewis & Clark in 1805. Noted on early territorial maps as Monumental Little Goose Dam “Gt. Bend,” it was the spot where pioneers converted their wagons Dam Snake River Lower Granite Dam into boats for the last leg of their journey. Red Mountain AVA LEWISTON Ice Harbor Dam IDAHO RICHLAND McNary National Wildlife Refuge

Wallula Gap National WALLA WALLA Natural Landmark Celilo Falls Site (historic native Bonneville Dam fishing weir) Stonehenge McNary Blalock Island Columbia Dam Native Burial Site Hells Canyon Bridge of the Gods Beacon Rock Maryhill Museum River Columbia Gorge John Day Dam HOOD RIVER The Dalles Dam PORTLAND THE DALLES Twin Red Mountain AVA Multnomah Tunnels Trail Falls Uncrushed. Rich soil, sun, minimal rainfall, and warm gusty winds create Willamette River ideal growing conditions for small grape clusters packed with flavor. The result from Washington’s smallest AVA? Well-earned renown for robust red wines.

OREGON Hells Canyon

Undeterred. Nez Perce legend says that Coyote dug the canyon with a stick to protect his people from the treacherous Seven Devils Mountains. Once traditional Nez Perce lands, today the Wallowa band gathers every summer for a Friendship Feast and Powwow.

unearthed. 67 Explore PORTLAND, OREGON COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA MULTNOMAH FALLS ROWENA PLATEAU DESCHUTES RIVER Rivers of Adventure RICHLAND, WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY PALOUSE FALLS STATE PARK SNAKE RIVER 8 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP PORTLAND, OREGON HELLS CANYON LEWISTON, IDAHO

Included Highlights • 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Portland • Guided tour in Portland or Lewiston (based on your embarkation port) • Deschutes river rafting trip • Narration on board features Lewis & Clark, culture, and natural history • Jet boat ride into Hells Canyon National Recreation Area • Private tour and tasting at Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard • Transit eight locks and tour the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center • Waterfalls and hikes on both sides of the Cascade Mountains • Swimming, kayaking, biking, and paddle boarding • Presentation by a Nez Perce tribal member • Flight between Portland and Lewiston

68 UnCruise.com ROLLING HILLS AND SHARP BASALT CLIFFS. BLUE- RIVERS OF ADVENTURE BIRD SKY AND THUNDROUS WATER… 8 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP PORTLAND 2018 Friday Departures S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER Hiking in, the view changed with every step. As we closed in Aug 24, 31 $4,995 $5,295 $5,695 $6,195 $6,745 $9,145 $6,495 $491,095 Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 on the edge of the canyon, sunlight hit the falls and a vibrant Oct 5, 12 rainbow arched across the water. My skin prickled. The Palouse ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; MST=Master; had rewarded us. OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single $175 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” DAY 1 The City of Roses welcomes a real treat when a Nez Perce tribal reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Admiral, Owner’s Suite you! Transfer to your hotel, check member comes aboard to share in, and set out. Museums, breweries, stories and songs. A breezy jet boat $ shopping—there’s plenty to explore. ride into Hells Canyon reveals signs of FARES FROM 4,995 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; the canyon’s past. Keep your eyes transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. DAYS 2-8 An afternoon tour with peeled for bighorn sheep, eagles, and A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). your shipmates covers some local ancient petroglyphs. Award-winning points of interest on the way to the wines hail from the Red Mountain AVA. ship. Once on board, settle in with Terra Blanca’s owner and winemaker champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and sunset keep you on the task of tasting. On views. Transit eight locks and diverse your last night, celebrate your river of stretches—high desert, dry grassland, adventure at a Farewell Dinner and temperate rainforest, and low-lying slide show presented by your guides.

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River Trail. Kayaks, swimsuits, and Willamette River er olum Riv OREGON hiking shoes are all essentials at HOOD C bia THE DALLES Palouse Falls State Park and River PORTLAND RIVER Multnomah Falls Canyon. Hike to the waterfall then Route of Lewis & Clark Expedition cool off with a paddle or swim. It’s Rowena Plateau Deschutes River Overland Transfer

unhidden. 69 Explore PORTLAND, OREGON COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA HOOD RIVER WALLA WALLA PALOUSE FALLS STATE PARK Rivers of Wine RED MOUNTAIN THE DALLES WILLAMETTE VALLEY 7 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP PORTLAND, OREGON Included Highlights • Sommelier and guest wine expert join you on board for the week • Five Washington and Oregon AVAs: Columbia Gorge, Walla Walla, Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Willamette Valley • Winery tours and tastings • Lunch at Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard • Maryhill Museum tour and tasting at Maryhill Winery & Estate Vineyard • Explore Palouse Falls canyon • Discover Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Multnomah Falls • Convenience of traveling roundtrip Portland, Oregon

70 UnCruise.com EVIDENCE OF ICE AGE FLOODS IS EASY TO SPOT. RIVERS OF WINE AND THE RESULTS OF THE FLOODS ARE DELICIOUS… 7 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP PORTLAND 2017 Saturday Departures S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER Lifting a glass of ruby-red wine, it’s impossible not to appreciate Oct 14, 21 $3,995 $4,295 $4,695 $5,195 $5,695 $7,995 $5,195 $402,595 the lasting effects ancient geology had on this terroir. Overlooking the stunning Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Winery’s experts 2018 Saturday Departures S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER share the methods of their winemaking. Rich soil, ample sun, just- Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1 $3,745 $4,045 $4,545 $5,045 $5,545 $7,795 $5,045 $383,095 so winds, and superb craftsmanship—the combination of factors Oct 20, 27 $4,145 $4,445 $4,845 $5,395 $5,895 $8,245 $5,395 $416,795 have yielded spectacular results. ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single DAY 1 Greeted on board with sparkling Maryhill Museum’s eclectic collections, $175 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” wine and hors d’oeuvres, set sail from then tour and taste at Maryhill Winery reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Admiral, Owner’s Suite. the City of Roses along the mighty & Estate Vineyard. Sunshine Mill Winery Columbia River. adds to the history of a former wheat $ mill. Your final AVA, Willamette Valley, FARES FROM 3,745 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; DAYS 2-7 Five AVAs, multiple wineries, is an oenophile’s mecca. Taste award- transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. onboard tastings and presentations, winning wines at Domaine Serene A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). and oh, the views. Cruising through the (one of the 50 greatest wineries in gorge itself, begin your wine exploration the world) and estate-grown Archer in the Columbia Gorge AVA at rustic Vineyards. Your last night pulls out all Springhouse Cellar, housed in a 1920s the corks—raise one last glass at the

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owners at Walla Walla AVA’s Basel your included transfer to the airport or R i Wahluke Palouse Falls v i e v r Cellars Estate Winery, and in downtown your UnCruise hotel stay in Portland. e Slope AVA State Park r Walla Walla, visit art galleries and tasting Rattlesnake rooms. Dunham Cellars melds a passion PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Hills AVA for original artwork and a smooth pour. available. See page 81 for details. Red IDAHO Cruise into the Snake River and stroll the Mountain iver R AVA e pathways at Palouse Falls State Park Yakima Valley AVA k a and learn the legend of “Big Beaver.” RICHLAND n WASHINGTON S

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72 UnCruise.com Towering over Staircase Trail long before it was a trail, the PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS ancient, 14-foot diameter Western Red Cedar could tell a few Enjoy Seattle, our hometown. Take a gastro tour, catch a flying fish, stories. Wildlife and Native people passed by for hundreds or catch views from the Space of years before the Olympic Exploratory Committee’s visit to Needle. coastal Washington in 1890. See details on page 81.

A flock of rogue sheep trot by in search of apples, a sign of homesteaders who once made a life on Jedediah Island. Life was rugged on Mary and Al Palmer’s working farm. But, they had vision. Their old abode stays wild, preserved in time as part of a Provincial Park. Connect with nature in British Columbia—and yes, passports required. “I loved every aspect of this trip! The crew It’s a yachters’ paradise. The Pacific Northwest has more was exceptional. The words for “rain” than anywhere else. But when the sun shines (which is more often than rumored), all glitters like gemstones excursions, options, surrounded by emerald-green coves and temperate rainforests. and information before, A local mantra: pack the right gear and get outside, ‘cause during, and after in ten minutes the weather will change! Sunscreen, rain everything we did was jacket, boots at the ready. There’s no stopping you. Cut well thought out and deep by glacial fjords, the rugged islands and inlets on both complete. I learned so sides of the border are meccas for hiking (from thigh-burning much about the history to easy-does-it options) and sea kayaking—rain or shine. It and plants and animals gets you closer to the unknowing life among the islands and of the area, fun fables... channels—like orcas, eagles, sea lions, and sea stars. you name it.” — Katie D; Los Osos, CA (Washington 2017)

undiscovered. 73 Pacific Northwest Sucia Island Unplugged. Hidden rocks. Uncharted reefs. Getting ashore on horseshoe-shaped Sucia (sounds like “sue-sh’uh”) was dangerous Discoveries for early mariners. Captain Francisco de Eliza named it Sucia which means nautically “dirty” or “foul”. Nowadays, it’s a crown jewel of the San Juans.

Jedediah Island Marine Provincial Park

Unaccessible. One can only get there by boat. Perhaps that’s one reason this is the most geologically and ecologically diverse island in a chain of thirty. While isolated, signs of ancient human activity can still be seen, including a historic native fish weir.

Princess Louisa Inlet & Chatterbox Falls

Unforgettable. 7,000-foot walls. A 5-mile-long inlet. And a 120-foot waterfall. Capt. George Vancouver found the inlet entrance in 1792 but didn’t sail in—the tide was ebbing through Malibu Rapids. Little did he know, beyond the rapids there is almost no current.

Deception Pass

Unexpected. In 1792, Joseph Whidbey, a member of Vancouver’s expedition, sought a passage between Whidbey Island and the mainland. Coming up against shallow water and steep rocks, he called it a dead- end. It earned its name when a narrow, intricate channel was found.

Snapshot: This is the way with nature, everything is beautiful. 74 UnCruise.com Chatterbox Falls Princess Louisa Inlet Jervis Inlet Malibu Rapids

1915 Wreck of the Capilano Harmony Islands

Skookumchuck Narrows BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Palmer Homestead

Jedediah Island

Strait of Georgia

The Bastion, Hudson’s Bay Fort, 1853

Vancouver Island Salish Sea Gulf Islands Sucia Island

Pacific Ocean Orcas Island Mt. Constitution

San Juan Island Lopez Fidalgo Island Island Mt. Constitution VICTORIA Deception Pass Oak Harbor Unhindered. At 2,400 feet, this is the Whidbey highest point in the San Juans. Located Island Strait of Juan de Fuca in Orcas Island’s Moran State Park, on a Admiralty Head clear day the Cascade and Olympic New Dungeness Lighthouse / Lighthouse Mountain ranges, Mt. Rainier, and all of Dungeness Spit the islands can be spotted from the top.

Olympic National Park Hiram M. Chittenden Locks & Fish Ladder Olympic National Park SEATTLE UnCruise HQ Unruly. Isolated, soggy, vibrantly green, this temperate WASHINGTON rainforest gets about 150” of rain annually, feeding endemic Puget Sound plants and animals, salmon-bearing rivers, wetlands, and South Hood Canal dry lands, too. The Olympic Mountains even create their own climate and a rain shadow.

unfolds. 75 Explore SEATTLE, WASHINGTON OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK LOPEZ ISLAND SAN JUAN ISLAND ORCAS ISLAND SUCIA ISLAND Explore! Olympic DECEPTION PASS SALISH SEA Wilderness & Included Highlights • Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise the Seattle waterfront San Juan Islands • Olympic National Park— UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Juan archipelago & Deception Pass 7 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP SEATTLE, WASHINGTON • Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in glacial fjords and winding island channels • Hike in temperate rainforest, old growth forest, state parks, and Mt. Constitution • Watch for whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds • Birding opportunities • Taste local oysters and clams

76 UnCruise.com Sucia Island Salish Sea Mt. Constitution GLOWING ORBS, THE JELLYFISH GRACEFULLY Orcas Island FLOATED AROUND OUR KAYAKS… San Juan Island Deception Pass Pausing near a slim finger of rock that plunged into the deep, Lopez Island bright pops of orange and purple sea stars clustered just below Protection Island the surface. Small maroon crabs zipped from one hiding spot Strait of Juan de Fuca Wildlife Reserve to another above the water. Having nearly completed our WASHINGTON circumnavigation of the island, we all agreed we could do it again. There was so much to see. Puget Sound DAY 1 Set sail and cruise Seattle’s kayak in a protected bay. If Mother Olympic National Park Hiram M. bustling waterfront before dropping Nature cooperates, there might even Chittenden anchor in a tucked-away bay for the be a bonfire ashore. In South Hood Locks night. Canal, you’ll be treated to locally- grown oysters and clams. Days of SEATTLE DAYS 2-7 Wake up surrounded play have you hiking in Olympic South Hood Canal by old growth forest, intertidal National Park—a UNESCO World wetlands, and rocky outcroppings. Heritage Site—and to the top of Hike You’re in some of the quietest Mt. Constitution for panoramic views. Seasonal Whales reaches of Puget Sound. Throughout Cap off your week with a Farewell the week, keep alert for resident Dinner and slideshow highlighting the marine life—whales, orcas, seals, and week’s adventures. EXPLORE! OLYMPIC WILDERNESS & SAN JUAN ISLANDS sea lions. Your captain guides you 7 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP SEATTLE through the archipelago and near DAY 8 After your final breakfast, Deception Pass. Whale watching say goodbye to newfound friends. 2017 Saturday Departures and birding opportunities abound— Disembark for your transfer to the Wilderness Discoverer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER watch for Tufted Puffins, Rhinoceros Seattle airport or your optional Oct 28; Nov 4, 11, 18 $2,095 $2,595 $2,795 $4,595 $2,725 $209,195 Auklets, and Bald Eagles. Relish an UnCruise hotel stay. Oct 7, 14, 21H $2,495 $2,995 $3,195 $4,995 $3,245 $239,595 afternoon of adventure hikes, shore walks, and kayaking. 2018 Saturday Departures Wilderness Discoverer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER

Explore above and below the surface Apr 7H, 14H, 21O, 28; May 5 $2,495 $2,995 $3,195 $4,995 $3,245 $239,595 at Lopez, San Juan, and Orcas Islands. Saturday Departures PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Safari Quest MRN CMN CPT SGL CHARTER And, at Sucia Island, investigate tide available. See page 81 for details. pools, hike across the island, and Oct 13, 27; Nov 10 $3,845 $4,745 $5,045 $4,745 $93,045 Sep 15, 29 $4,145 $5,045 $5,395 $5,045 $99,745

$ Theme departures: H=Hops (craft beer); O=Birding/Ornithology FARES FROM 2,095 CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; MRN=Mariner; NAV=Navigator; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; TRB=Trailblazer; XPL=Explorer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $200 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available: Pathfinder, Explorer.

unspoiled. 77 Explore SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA PRINCESS LOUISA INLET JERVIS INLET HARMONY ISLANDS JEDEDIAH ISLAND British Columbia’s GULF ISLANDS SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WASHINGTON Yachters’ Paradise Included Highlights • Kayak in Princess Louisa Inlet and hike to Chatterbox Falls • Search for orca whales, eagles, 7 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP SEATTLE, WASHINGTON and Dall’s porpoise • High Tea at Victoria’s Empress Hotel and leisure time to explore • Hike and tide pool hunt on Jedediah Island, the most diverse of the Gulf Islands • Casual beachcombing and guided nature walks • Gunkholing in a yachters’ paradise • Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise the Seattle waterfront • Boutique yacht—only 22 guests

78 UnCruise.com Chatterbox Falls TAKING A DEEP BREATH, I JUMPED, AND PLUNGING Jervis Inlet Princess Louisa Inlet Freil Lake Falls INTO THE DARK, COOL WATER… Harmony Islands

BRITISH COLUMBIA Jedediah Island Mirroring the stars above, bioluminescence shimmers all around our CANADA treading arms and legs. The phosphorescence performs a glittery light show—a good distraction from the cold night swim at our S tra secluded anchorage. Back on board, we laugh at our daring moxie, it o f G e gratefully accepting towels and mugs of hot toddies. o rg i Vancouver Island a DAY 1 Board the Safari Quest on search for salmon. Seals and sea Salish Sea Seattle’s waterfront. At cocktail hour, lions lounge on rocky islets. And Gulf Islands set sail for the Salish Sea. eagles soar overhead. Search for whales within the intricate passages San Juan Islands DAYS 2-7 Land and sea explorations— of the Gulf Islands. Once again, sail wherever the tides take you! Victoria, over the border into Washington’s Deception Pass British Columbia is your launch point San Juan Islands—an archipelago of VICTORIA Str for High Tea at the Empress Hotel. 172 islands and rocky islets. Spend ait of Juan There’s time to browse the city’s your last day kayaking along sea de Fuca quaint shops or visit one of its star-clad shores, searching for orca, museums. Your voyage continues in and “gunkholing” (exploring) as the the Strait of Georgia, along Canada’s land lubbers say. A festive Farewell WASHINGTON Sunshine Coast, through Malibu Dinner and a picturesque recap of the Puget Rapids, and into Princess Louisa week from your expedition leader cap Sound Seasonal Whales Inlet (a cathedral-walled fjord). off your last evening. Pacific SEATTLE Nature’s wonders are everywhere. Ocean Skiff rides, kayaking, and a hike to DAY 8 After breakfast with your BRITISH COLUMBIA’S YACHTERS’ PARADISE Chatterbox Falls make the day. Spy travel mates, your journey ends with 7 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP SEATTLE marine life in Jervis Inlet; skiff among a transfer to the Seattle airport or Harmony Islands; step ashore for your UnCruise hotel stay in Seattle. 2017 Saturday Departures Safari Quest MRN CMN CPT SGL CHARTER exploration on Jedediah Island—a provincial park accessible only by Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 $3,695 $4,595 $4,895 $4,595 $89,895 Nov 4, 11, 18 boat. 2018 Saturday Departures PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Safari Quest MRN CMN CPT SGL CHARTER Wildlife flourishes where evergreen available. See page 81 for details. forests fall steeply to the shore. Orca Apr 7, 14 $3,695 $4,595 $4,895 $4,595 $89,895 Oct 20; Nov 3, 17 $3,845 $4,745 $5,045 $4,745 $93,045 Apr 21, 28; May 5, 12 $3,995 $4,895 $5,195 $4,895 $95,995 FARES FROM $3,695 Sep 22; Oct 6 $4,145 $5,045 $5,395 $5,045 $99,745 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; MRN=Mariner; SGL=Single transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $200 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” Due to passage in international waters, a passport is required on this itinerary. reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins.

unquestionable. 79 Snapshot: Pleased to meet you. You can look, but don’t touch.

80 UnCruise.com Staying Ashore Whether niche shopping, treating taste buds, or touring world-class museums strikes your fancy, extend the adventure a few more days with a pre- or post-cruise stopover. Here are carefully selected options.

Portland, Oregon Hotel Rose Located across from Tom McCall Waterfront Park and Willamette riverfront, the Rose is centrally located for discovering the city’s charm and attractions. Nearby, find a unique variety of bars and restaurants, arts organizations and shopping.

Seattle, Washington Crowne Plaza Sleek and modern, the Crowne Plaza is an amenity-rich home base for getting to know the Emerald City. Take in views of Seattle from your spacious room, or step outside. Arts, dining, culture, and shopping opportunities are a short stroll away.

All hotel stays include: Airport meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; accommodations; taxes and service fees.

To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land

undisputable. 81 Alaska

82 UnCruise.com The totem reaches skyward, a tribute to the spirit of PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS the living. All eyes move up the pole, as the Tlingit guide Your Alaska experience wouldn’t be complete without a visit to explains each figure’s significance. In this native village, Denali National Park and the Knik heritage is honored through the sharing of the peoples’ River Valley. Choose an UnCruise escorted land tour, or one of our stories. Some are dark, like the forced Anglicization of other carefully planned hotel native names by 19th century missionaries. Other stories packages. We’ve done the legwork! of tribal youth carrying on traditions and the honoring of See details on pages 110-115. Alaska’s wilderness are heartwarming.

The birthplace of UnCruise and our second home, captains and crew know the area as intimately as they know their ships. Nobody does Alaska better. Rainforests, glaciers, fjords, and Glacier Bay National Park. The wildlife is even varied. Grizzlies on one island, black bears on another, and the white “spirit” bears along the southern Inside Passage. The same goes for eagles and puffins, mountain goats, or “Alaska induced the salmon. And of course, humpback whales. Hike, kayak, feeling that all will be hot tub under the stars. Play in the mud (rubber boots… well with the world and you’ll need ‘em) and take a “polar plunge.” Liquid sunshine instilled the child-like or cloud failure—there’s action. Be ready. Your expedition feeling of wonderment team has plans for everyone, whatever your level of activity. and awe… Untold thanks!” Now, just pick your adventure. Each one explores Alaska a — Jane S; Hesket, AU little differently. And fares differ depending on your vessel and (Alaska 2017) itinerary, but there’s an excellent option to fit most any budget.

undaunted. 83 Any Time is Good

Adventures can be had year-round in Alaska, but most folks prefer when it doesn’t require snowshoes and dog sleds (although dogs are fun). So yes, it’s a fact when someone says “any time is the best time.” But come spring, summer, and fall, there is a lot more to see. Which is why we start early, then stay as late as we can. The things you see and how you see them, well, it changes from season to season.

84 UnCruise.com Spring

Bears are sleepers. Whales, not so much. Birds sleep anywhere, anytime. But come spring, it’s Alaska’s awakening. Foraging wildlife and new babies— Sitka fawns, bear cubs, sea otter pups. Migrating birds and whales return to Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages. Peaks covered in snow (maybe even along trails). Budding forests. Meltwaters flow and calving glaciers send bergy bits on their merry way. There’s a perfect balance of daylight and dark hours, making Aurora Borealis sightings possible. The weather is good, plus it’s crowd-free. And in April and May, notable locals and experts may join you on board sharing insider info. For some, it’s their favorite time of year.

Summer

Long days are a signature of Alaska summers. You have extra daylight for more playtime, but with it comes liquid sunshine, and it gets a bit warmer. Daytime temps can reach into the 80s by mid-summer. So things melt, which brings channels riddled with fewer bergy bits, calving glaciers, and better access to higher trail elevations for hikes. Humpbacks are back Seasonal Variations Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep en masse. There are more crowds of people in port and more boats on the water, but Southeast is big and the most remote reaches are ready for you. Driest Days Sunniest Days Daylight Hours

Fall Northern Lights Scenery (snow-covered peaks) A busy time for wildlife, they feed up before the winter slowdown. Bears Wildflowers mate before their months-long nap. Flocks of birds practice formations and seasonal residents start the journey south. The crowds are gone, Whale Sightings but there’s still prime access to remote places. And colors are strong. Bear Sightings MATING Deciduous trees and shrubs turn gold and red. River and creek flows Birding MIGRATING are at their lowest (making it easier to watch spawning salmon). The Spawning Salmon returning balance of daylight and dark even brings the possibility of Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Northern Lights. Average Total Precipitation (in.) 2.5 3 2.5 3.5 4.5 7 Average Max. Temperature (F) 48 55 64 63 63 57

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unseasonal. 85 Glacier Bay National Park Alaska Glacier Bay National Park Unmatched. When Captains Cook and Vancouver sailed by in the 1790s, they saw a giant 20-mile-wide glacier where the entrance to the park is today. Over the course of 200 years, this wall of ice has Discoveries retreated 65 miles, splintering into a vast number of glacial tributaries.

Admiralty Island National Monument

Unleashed. Called “Kootznoowoo,” or Fortress of the Bears by Native tribes, Admiralty Island is home to more brown bears than the combined Lower 48. It’s one of the three ABC Islands—Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof.

Thomas Bay

Unshakeable. Given many names over time, it tragically earned the title “The Bay of Death,” when a massive landslide killed 500 people in 1750. And rich in lore, it’s also known as “Devil’s Country,” after supposed sightings of mythical, shape-shifting creatures called Kushtaka.

Tongass National Forest

Unrivaled. At 17 million acres, it’s the largest national forest in the U.S. It’s also the world’s largest temperate rainforest. Includes 19 wilderness areas. And covers nearly all of Southeast Alaska. It’s been occupied by Native tribes for over 10,000 years.

Snapshot: The great observer— keeps an eye on things.

86 UnCruise.com HAINES Fort William H. Seward

S.S. Princess Sophia shipwreck, 1918

JUNEAU Haines Tracy Arm Wilderness Area Funter Bay Cannery & Unrestrained. The Chilkat Tlingit know it as “Dtehshuh,” or end of the Internment Camp Five Finger Lighthouse trail. It was an important trade center between tribes. Not long after Admiralty Island European arrival, the Klondike Gold Rush brought with it a hotbed of National Monument Thomas Bay activity. It still bustles, but as the “Adventure Capital of Alaska.” Devil’s Thumb Frederick Sound PETERSBURG SITKA Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Area Tongass National Forest Unspoiled. Made up of two narrow fjords, Tracy Arm stretches 25 miles KETCHIKAN to Twin Sawyer Glaciers and 30-mile-long Endicott Arm ends at Dawes Misty Fjords Glacier. Dramatic Fords Terror was named after a young naval officer National Monument who rowed his dinghy into a narrow fjord at slack tide. He was stuck for six terrorizing hours. The year, 1889.

Pacific Ocean Prince Rupert Green Island Lighthouse

Butedale ghost town & abandoned cannery Tolmie Channel BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada’s Boat Bluff Lighthouse CANADA Inside Passage

Misty Fjords Fitz Hugh Sound National Monument

Unmasked. About 17,000 years ago it was all ice. Johnstone Strait Over time, advancing glaciers ice carved narrow passages. Seymour Rapids Granite walls and amphitheaters of rock rose 3,000 feet out of (up to 16 mph) the water. Forest clings to the steep walls and, as its name implies, Strait of Georgia mist often hovers in the fjord, veiling it in dream-like clouds. Vancouver Island San Juan Islands

Salish Sea SEATTLE

untainted. 87 Explore JUNEAU TRACY ARM STEPHENS PASSAGE THOMAS BAY BAIRD GLACIER LECONTE GLACIER Alaska’s Glaciers & IDEAL COVE KAKE FREDERICK SOUND Whales BARANOF ISLAND PERIL STRAIT SERGIUS NARROWS NEVA STRAIT SITKA 7 NIGHTS | JUNEAU TO SITKA, ALASKA

Included Highlights • THE glacier adventure: LeConte, Baird, and Sawyer, and South Sawyer • Tlingit native culture on a private village tour of Kake • Whale watching in Frederick Sound • Look for wildlife—eagles, arctic terns, black and brown bears, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions • Skiff through iceberg waters of Tracy Arm • Hike on the terminal moraine of Baird Glacier • Boardwalk, bushwhack, and trail hikes in Tongass National Forest • Kayak, paddle board and skiff in hidden coves and narrow fjords

88 UnCruise.com LIKE A BOILING GEYSER, THE WATER ROILS AT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SURFACE JUST BEYOND OUR SKIFF… CANADA JUNEAU Tracy Arm The water erupts with a massive burst. Bubble-net feeding Chatham Strait Stephens Passage humpbacks! My skin prickles with goosebumps—and I catch my Chichagof breath. Compared to the size of these whales, we are tiny. You Island Endicott Arm Admiralty can see their pink tongues and feathery baleen. A dark eye Frederick Sound Peril Strait Island of one looks right at me. Baird Glacier Sergius Narrows Thomas Bay DAY 1 Hello, Juneau! Captain and paddle board. Drop the kayaks for KAKE crew get you settled on your ship. some paddling in the Keku Islands Neva Strait LeConte Glacier Unpack your adventurous spirit and and Neva Strait. Through Chatham SITKA Ideal Cove set sail for Stephens Passage. and Peril Straits, keep watch for Kuiu Baranof Island critters. You’re treated to traditional Island DAYS 2-7 You’re cruising in waters dancing and storytelling at the native frequented by humpbacks. Mountain Tlingit village of Kake. And on your goats, bears, and eagles are regulars last full day, head to the woods for here, too. Drifting icebergs. Cascading a bushwhack or an intertidal walk Pacific Ocean ALASKA waterfalls. At the end of Tracy Arm— on Baranof Island. Take in one last an ice-carved fjord—you’ll get an up- paddle before a Farewell Dinner and close look at the face of a glacier. slideshow celebration. What a week! Feel the chill and layer up while you listen for the crack of white thunder. DAY 8 Breakfast with your shipmates, ALASKA’S GLACIERS & WHALES At Baird Glacier, don’t forget your then it’s hugs goodbye. You’re 7 NIGHTS, JUNEAU TO SITKA rubber boots. Hike the lunar landscape transferred to the airport or to your of a glacial outwash. And at Le Conte— UnCruise land extension. 2018 Sunday Departures North America’s southern-most Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER tidewater glacier—skiff the iceberg May 27P; Aug 19B $5,295 $5,795 $6,295 $7,195 $9,895 $6,885 $534,995 gardens, or tides depending, it’s a Jun 10B, 24; Jul 8, 22 $5,995 $6,495 $6,995 $7,895 $10,845 $7,795 $595,795 boot-sucking walk among the bergs Aug 5 in the mudflats. S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER May 6 $3,995 $4,545 $5,095 $5,745 $6,395 $8,995 $5,195 $430,695 The Tongass delivers in Ideal Cove. PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are May 20P $4,695 $5,145 $5,695 $6,445 $7,195 $10,095 $6,095 $487,295 Stroll a boardwalk trail through a available. See pages 110-115 for details. muskeg or test your balance on a Jun 3E $5,295 $5,795 $6,295 $7,195 $7,995 $11,195 $6,885 $546,395

Jun 17; Jul 1, 15 $5,995 $6,495 $6,995 $7,895 $8,795 $12,295 $7,795 $609,195

Theme departures: E=Musical Entertainment; B=Biology (marine); P=Photography $ FARES FROM 3,995 ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unfiltered. 89 Explore SITKA KRESTOF SOUND NAKWASINA SOUND ICY STRAIT GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK CHICHAGOF ISLAND Whales, Wildlife & LYNN CANAL HAINES JUNEAU Glaciers Included Highlights • Full day in Glacier Bay National Park, joined by a park ranger 7 NIGHTS | SITKA TO JUNEAU, ALASKA • Haines history and adventure— hike, bike, or river float trip • Learn about Chilkat Tlingit Native culture • Wilderness wildlife—whales, Dall’s porpoise, sea lions, and black bears • Birdwatching—eagles, puffins, black oystercatchers, and other seabirds • Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in rugged wildlife-rich coves • Hike and beachcomb in Tongass National Forest • Captain’s choice wilderness exploration

90 UnCruise.com Glacier Bay HAINES IT’S SILENT EXCEPT FOR LAPPING WATER AND THE National Park BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA WIND-RUSH OF TREES, AN EAGLE’S CRY... Grand Pacific Marble Glacier Island

And bursts of laughter. We scramble hand-over-foot into the Margerie Glacier Lynn Canal rain-soaked Tongass bush. Splattered with Alaskan mud, we JUNEAU can’t help but giggle at the modern art taking shape on our Icy Strait boots and faces. Apparently, we’re disturbing the peace—an eagle soaring above us gives a cry of protest. Admiralty Island Chichagof Island DAY 1 A hearty greeting from the crew, Your captain picks the best backcountry then settle in with a glass of bubbly. Get spot to drop the toys and step ashore. to know your new shipmates as you sail Skiff near a hub for sea birds and past views of iconic Mt. Edgecumbe. shorebirds. There’s boot-sucking, Krestof Sound paddle-smacking adventure, too. In Nakwasina Sound DAYS 2-7 The landscape takes your otter and bear country along Chichagof breath away. Baranof Island on one and Lynn Canal, give your arms or legs SITKA ALASKA side, tiny, wild islands on the other. a workout—or both. You and your Baranof Drop anchor and set out by skiff and shipmates have secluded coves, intertidal Island kayak. Meander along shore and the zones, and tree-covered islets to Pacific Ocean deep-green of Tongass forest. Your yourselves. Scout for wildflowers and guides know where to make trails wildlife. Your last day is in the unofficial among giant trees. Kelp-threaded adventure capital of Alaska. Hit a Haines channels in Icy Strait are a magnet trailhead to the top of Chilkat Peninsula WHALES, WILDLIFE & GLACIERS for sea lions, birds, and energized or the shores of the inlet, and take a 7 NIGHTS, SITKA TO JUNEAU paddlers like you. Watch for signs of float trip through a bald eagle preserve whales that swim in the strait, too. At along the Chilkat River. Tonight, celebrate 2018 Sunday Departures Bartlett Cove, a ranger comes aboard with a Farewell Dinner and photo journal. Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER to share the secrets of Glacier Bay. Aug 26P $4,695 $5,145 $5,695 $6,445 $9,145 $6,095 $480,695 How many species of wildlife will DAY 8 Gather for breakfast with views Jun 3 $5,295 $5,795 $6,295 $7,195 $9,895 $6,885 $534,995 you spot? Puffins, mountain goats, of Juneau. Then it’s time to disembark Jun 17; Jul 1, 15, 29 $5,995 $6,495 $6,995 $7,895 $10,845 $7,795 $595,795 wolves, harbor seals, or more. You’ll for your transfer to the airport or to Aug 12 smell South Marble Island’s sea lion your UnCruise land extension. S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER haulout before you see it. And of course, glaciers. Scan a stories-tall May 13 $4,695 $5,145 $5,695 $6,445 $7,195 $10,095 $6,095 $487,295 PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are May 27 $5,295 $5,795 $6,295 $7,195 $7,995 $11,195 $6,885 $546,395 face and listen for its white thunder. available. See pages 110-115 for details. An impressive display. Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22 $5,995 $6,495 $6,995 $7,895 $8,795 $12,295 $7,795 $609,195

Theme departures: P=Photography $ FARES FROM 4,695 ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unbridled. 91 Explore JUNEAU ENDICOTT ARM FORDS TERROR STEPHENS PASSAGE THOMAS BAY WRANGELL NARROWS Alaska Fjords & WRANGELL BEHM CANAL MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT Glaciers KETCHIKAN

Included Highlights 7 NIGHTS | JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (*or reverse) • Dawes Glacier and ice-rich Endicott Arm • Whale watching in Stephens Passage • Adventure exploration in Misty Fjords National Monument • Tlingit cultural presentation • Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House visit • Tongass backcountry by kayak, paddle board, skiff, and hike • Search for wildlife—bears, Sitka deer, sea lions, eagles, mink, porpoises, mountain goats • Navigate winding Wrangell Narrows and Behm Canal

92 UnCruise.com A GLITTERING SECRET, IT WOULD LIKELY BE MISSED BRITISH COLUMBIA ENTIRELY IF NOT FOR THE CRASHING OF WATER… JUNEAU CANADA

Fords Terror Wilderness The waterfall, tucked into a zig-zagging cleft in the rock, drums Stephens Passage the saltwater in a never-ending rhythm. Our kayaks get us close Dawes Glacier Admiralty enough to feel the spray on our faces, and see ferns, mushrooms, Island Endicott Arm and moss growing where water meets earth. Fjord walls reach to Thomas Bay the sky, as big as the solitude all around. Wrangell Narrows Frederick Sound DAY 1 After a hearty welcome from wolves, harbor seals, sea lions, orca, WRANGELL your crew, get acquainted with your and humpbacks. Soak in Misty Fjords shipmates and set sail for Endicott Arm. National Monument—affectionately Yes Bay called “The Yosemite of the North.” ALASKA DAYS 2-7 Snow covered mountains, Glacial valleys filled with sea water Misty Fjords glowing blues, and the white thunder and sheer 3,000-foot cliffs are a National of calving ice take your breath away haven for sea birds, bears, mountain Monument at the face of Dawes Glacier. Gliding goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, moose, through Endicott Arm, spot seals and other wildlife. At the end of the KETCHIKAN Behm taking respite on the glacier’s smaller last day, body well exercised and soul Pacific Ocean Canal “bergy bits” and, tides permitting, well filled, celebrate! Swap stories with explore narrow Fords Terror. Poetic your captain at the Farewell Dinner in every sense of the word, Thomas and share laughs with new friends Bay offers up some of the finest over a slideshow recap. paddling and hiking in Southeast ALASKA’S FJORDS & GLACIERS Alaska. Take it easy on a lush forest DAY 8 Say it ain’t so—all good 7 NIGHTS, JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN (*or reverse) trail or intertidal shore walk. Or get adventures come to an end. After 2018 Saturday Departures down and dirty in the muskeg and mud. breakfast, transfer to the Juneau Wilderness Adventurer NAV TRB PAT — SGL CHARTER In Wrangell, totems and a sacred tribal airport or your UnCruise extended stay. Sep 29 $2,995 $3,795 $4,195 — $4,495 $214,895 house tell legends and lore of the Wilderness Discoverer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER Tlingit and Haida. May 26; Jun 2*; Aug 18, 25* $3,345 $4,145 $4,545 $6,395 $5,020 $328,295 Jun 23, 30*; Jul 21, 28* $3,745 $4,545 $4,945 $6,795 $5,620 $358,695 Wildlife is everywhere. In Stephens PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Passage and along Behm Canal, it’ll available. See pages 110-115 for details. Wilderness Explorer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER likely take shape in the form of bears, May 5P, 12*; Jun 2, 9* $3,345 $4,145 $4,545 $5,795 $5,545 $325,595 Aug 25; Sep 1* Jun 30; Jul 7*, 28; Aug 4* $3,745 $4,545 $4,945 $6,195 $6,195 $355,195 Sep 22 $2,945 $3,745 $4,145 $5,395 $4,895 $295,595

$ Theme departures: P=Photography FARES FROM 2,945 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; NAV=Navigator; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; TRB=Trailblazer; XPL=Explorer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unusual. 93 Explore JUNEAU GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK ICY STRAIT CHICHAGOF ISLAND PERIL STRAIT SERGIUS NARROWS Northern Passages NEVA STRAIT KRESTOF SOUND NAKWASINA SOUND & Glacier Bay SITKA

Included Highlights • View Margerie and Grand 7 NIGHTS | JUNEAU TO SITKA, ALASKA (*or reverse) Pacific Glaciers • Park ranger joins you on board in Glacier Bay National Park • Whale watching in Icy Strait and Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait • Wildlife searches—bears, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, Dall’s porpoises • Birds and wildlife at South Marble Island—birding and sea lion haulout • Beachcomb intertidal zones, hike, and bushwhack in the Tongass National Forest • Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in glacial fjords

94 UnCruise.com IN ONE DEXTEROUS MOVE, THE BEAR HELD THE Glacier Bay BRITISH COLUMBIA SALMON IN PLACE WITH ITS PAW… National Park CANADA

Grand Pacific Glacier Marble Island Off shore—but only just—the skiff comes to a near standstill, bobbing slowly with the water’s ebb and flow. Catching our Margerie Glacier Lynn Canal movements, the bear looks up from its catch. Though my eyes JUNEAU never left the scruffy figure, the contents of the skiff were less Icy Strait enticing to the bear than its meal. After a moment it turns its attention back to its fresh snack. Chichagof Admiralty Island Island DAY 1 Welcome aboard! Meet the crew, for whales, sea lions, mountain goats, Peril Strait sea otters, eagles, puffins, Black settle in, and relax with your shipmates Chatham Strait as you cruise the Inside Passage. Oystercatchers and other creatures. Ride the skiffs—binoculars in hand— Sergius Narrows DAYS 2-7 Get your feet wet in Lynn for a close inspection of the rugged Canal or Chatham Strait. Your captain shore, keeping watch for bears. Neva Strait SITKA determines the best starting point for Anchored in remote waters, lower the ALASKA backcountry adventure. Jump start kayaks, or enjoy an intertidal walk with Baranof your week with a paddle or skiff ride your guides on Chichagof and Kuiu Island and you’re likely to be welcomed by Islands. The small boat haven of Peril local harbor seals. Accompanied Strait connects to Sergius Narrows—a Pacific Ocean by a ranger in Glacier Bay—one of magnet for wildlife and great place to America’s crown jewel national parks watch for bears, otters, whales, and and a UNESCO World Heritage Site eagles. After an adventurous last day, and Biosphere Reserve—the park is toast your voyage with a Farewell yours for the day. Awed by glaciers, Dinner and a photo “journal” of your learn the park’s history, and take week by your expedition team. in a hike at Bartlett Cove. You’ll be NORTHERN PASSAGES & GLACIER BAY entertained at odoriferous South DAY 8 Gather for breakfast as you 7 NIGHTS, JUNEAU TO SITKA (*or reverse) Marble Island, a Steller sea lion haulout cruise into Sitka, then disembark for and guillemot colony. your transfer to the airport or to your 2018 Saturday Departures Wilderness Discoverer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER UnCruise land extension. Jun 9, 16*; Jul 7, 14* $4,145 $4,945 $5,395 $7,245 $6,220 $390,495 Set your course for the whale- and Aug 4, 11* wildlife-rich waters of Icy Strait. Then PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Wilderness Explorer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER join the captain on the bridge or your available. See pages 110-115 for details. expedition team out on deck watching Apr 21, 28*; May 19, 26* $3,545 $4,345 $4,745 $5,995 $5,845 $340,395 Sep 8, 15* Jun 16, 23*; Jul 14, 21* $4,145 $4,945 $5,395 $6,595 $6,845 $386,095 Aug 11, 18* FARES FROM $3,545 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; NAV=Navigator; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; TRB=Trailblazer; XPL=Explorer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

untouched. 95 Explore JUNEAU GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK CHATHAM STRAIT KUIU ISLAND FREDERICK SOUND ENDICOTT ARM Glacier Bay DAWES GLACIER Included Highlights Small Ship Cruise • TWO days in Glacier Bay National Park • Wilderness exploration in the Tongass National Forest and 7 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP JUNEAU, ALASKA Glacier Bay outback • Margerie and Grand Pacific Glacier visits with a park ranger aboard • Dawes Glacier and Fords Terror by skiff • Humpback whales in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait • Wildlife searches: black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds • Kayak, paddle board and skiff remote inlets • Beachcombing and tide pool discoveries

96 UnCruise.com Glacier Bay National Park IN THE SOUTHERN-MOST REACHES OF GLACIER BAY’S BRITISH COLUMBIA Grand Pacific OUTBACK, WE MIGHT HAVE FALLEN RIGHT OFF THE MAP... Glacier Marble Island CANADA Bartlett Cove Margerie Glacier We kayaked deeper into the bay. Thick-forested hills and rocky JUNEAU shoreline separated us from distant knife-edged peaks. This Icy Strait Stephens Passage landscape looked almost unforgiving. A lackadaisical sea otter Fords Terror Wilderness Pavlof Harbor Admiralty backstroked past, unfazed by us or the bay’s immense wildness. Dawes Glacier Chichagof Island Windham Bay Island DAY 1 When in Juneau, up the (kayaks, skiffs, paddle boards), the Port Houghton gangplank you go to a warm welcome options are plenty. Kuiu Island is Chatham Strait from your crew. Get settled in and get home to one of the world’s densest Frederick Sound ready to sail. You’re headed to Icy Strait. populations of black bears, and bald Kuiu eagles too—scope the Saginaw Bay Baranof Island DAYS 2-7 National Park. UNESCO coastline for them by kayak or skiff. Island World Heritage Site. Biosphere Reserve. Find the smallest creatures in tide Pacific Ocean ALASKA Glacier Bay has many titles. Add pools on the Keku Islands. Then the adventure playground to the list. A search is on for the biggest marine whopping 3.3 million acres in size and mammals—Frederick Sound is a you are headed to places most visitors hotspot for humpbacks. Last up, the never see. Kayak around ice-carved bays cathedral-walled fjord of Fords Terror GLACIER BAY SMALL SHIP CRUISE 7 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP JUNEAU and skiff deep in Dundas or Taylor Bay. and skiffing towards Dawes Glacier in Make for the shore for a heart-pumping ice-choked Endicott Arm. Cap off the 2018 Friday Departures bushwhack. Bears like it here and so week with a Farewell Dinner and photo Safari Explorer MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER will you. At Bartlett Cove a ranger comes journal from your expedition team. Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $8,045 $8,645 $9,295 $10,295 $11,845 $9,295 $316,495 on board, then away you go to Tarr Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Inlet—home of Margerie and Grand DAY 8 Fresh baked pastries over Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Pacific Glaciers. Comb the water and one last breakfast. Wish crew and 2018 Saturday Departures the land for critters. Puffins, guillemots, shipmates a fond farewell. You’ll miss Wilderness Adventurer NAV TRB PAT SGL CHARTER sea lions, and mountain goats are them. Transfer to the Juneau airport Jul 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11 $4,545 $5,395 $5,795 $6,820 $309,895 regulars here. or to your UnCruise extended stay. 2018 Sunday Departures Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER Stretching 150 miles beside the Sep 2W, 9 $4,695 $5,145 $5,695 $6,445 $9,145 $6,095 $480,695 Tongass National Forest, Chatham

PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Strait is prime territory for exploration. S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER available. See pages 110-115 for details. Backpacks loaded and toys lowered Apr 29W $3,995 $4,545 $5,095 $5,745 $6,395 $8,995 $5,195 $430,695 Jul 29 $5,995 $6,495 $6,995 $7,895 $8,795 $12,295 $7,795 $609,195

Theme departures: W=Wellness $ FARES FROM 3,995 ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; MST=Master; NAV=Navigator; OWN=Owner’s Suite; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; TRB=Trailblazer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unblemished. 97 Explore JUNEAU ICY STRAIT CROSS SOUND GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK LYNN CANAL HAINES Glacier Bay National

Included Highlights • THREE full days in Glacier Park Adventure Cruise Bay National Park—active exploration in the outback • Maximum adventure ashore and afloat 7 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP JUNEAU, ALASKA • Tidewater glaciers: Margerie and Grand Pacific • Haines—hiking, biking, float trip, and history • Bushwhack and hike in old- growth forest and glacial outwash fields • Whales and wildlife—bears, sea lions, seals, porpoises, eagles • Birding at South Marble Island—puffins, oystercatchers, cormorants, kittiwakes

98 UnCruise.com BLUE-GRAY SLIVERS JUTTED UP AS FAR AS I COULD BRITISH COLUMBIA SEE, ICE POINTS SANDWICHED BY A GRANITE VALLEY… CANADA Glacier Bay HAINES National Park The terminus of the glacier looked like dirty whipped meringue. Icy blue contrasting against steel-colored walls. Hiking the edge Grand Pacific Glacier of the outwash, a wind chilled by glacial ice whipped past. All Marble Island around tall mountains sawed into the sky. I couldn’t stop spinning. Margerie Glacier Lynn Canal So much to take in. Johns Hopkins Glacier JUNEAU DAY 1 Juneau—Alaska’s capital city! Big days call for a dose of recovery and Lamplugh Glacier Meet your shipmates, then make your guided morning stretches are just the way to the Wilderness Adventurer. It’s ticket. Then you’re off! Hard charge, or Chatham Strait time for adventure. keep it mellow—you’ll have time for both. Your captain picks hidden, off-the- Admiralty Icy Strait DAYS 2-7 Grab a coffee, but take in map pockets in Lynn Canal or Chatham Island Chichagof the view for a real wake up. Kelp-lined Strait. Haines’ nickname—“Adventure Island channels. Hemlock and spruce forests. capital of Alaska”—sums it up. Float Sea lions, seals, and humpbacks cruise down the Chilkat River, go biking, or the dark waters of Icy Strait. As you feel the burn on steep mountain trails. ALASKA go deeper into Glacier Bay, the waters The views reward in spades. One last get milkier. Most visitors only see one exploration of Tlingit and Klondike Pacific Ocean small corner of Glacier Bay National Park. history before a Farewell Dinner on Not you. You’ve got three days and the your final night. Your crew has a special outback is vast! Remote bays (some treat—a slideshow of your adventures. with names, some without) deliver dense wilderness. Paddle, skiff, rubber DAY 8 Linger over breakfast and boots—grab gear and go. A park ranger conversation with new friends. Then joins you in Bartlett Cove, then it’s a safe travels to all—you’re transferred GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE CRUISE to the Juneau airport or your flutter of activity. Puffins, guillemots, and 7 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP JUNEAU oystercatchers make a ruckus at a sea UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. 2018 Saturday Departures lion haulout. The crack of a calving glacier Wilderness Adventurer NAV TRB PAT SGL CHARTER is even louder. Explore the stomping Apr 14, 21; Sep 22 $2,995 $3,795 $4,195 $4,495 $214,895 grounds of bears, wolves, and mountain goats. A skiff, kayak, or your own two Apr 28; May 5, 12 $3,495 $4,345 $4,745 $5,245 $246,895 PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are Sep 8, 15 feet take you to the glacier’s face or on available. See pages 110-115 for details. a towering hilltop for a powerful view. May 19, 26; Jun 2 $3,945 $4,745 $5,145 $5,920 $271,895 Aug 25; Sep 1 Jun 9, 16, 23, 30 $4,545 $5,395 $5,795 $6,820 $309,895 Jul 7; Aug 18 FARES FROM $2,995 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; NAV=Navigator; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; TRB=Trailblazer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

undescribable. 99 Explore PETERSBURG KAKE KEKU ISLANDS TEBENKOF BAY WILDERNESS AREA SOUTH BARANOF WILDERNESS AREA CHATHAM STRAIT Alaska Yacht— FREDERICK SOUND ADMIRALTY ISLAND NATIONAL MONUMENT Bears, Bergs & Bushwhacking STIKINE-LECONTE WILDERNESS AREA

Included Highlights • Four designated Wilderness Areas 8 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP PETERSBURG, ALASKA and National Monuments • One-night pre-cruise hotel stay and excursion • LeConte Glacier—ice gardens or glacial icefield • Tlingit culture and private tour of Kake native village • Admiralty Island bear tour and viewing by skiff and hike • Whale watching in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait • Wildlife and birding by kayak, paddle board, and skiff • Backcountry exploration in wilderness areas offering exclusive access to small groups no larger than 12

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100 UnCruise.com MIST CLUNG TO THE TREES GIVING THE WINDING TRAIL AN EDGE OF SUSPENSE… BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA

Our local guide spoke calmly about the resident population, Admiralty Island National Monument Frederick Sound obviously confident from having such familiarity with this place. Alaska Yacht— At the viewing spot, we hold our breath. And then it appeared. Big, brown, and wild. This is the Fortress of the Bear. Stikine–LeConte Wilderness Area Bears, Bergs & Bushwhacking KAKE DAY 1 Velkommen! Overnight at a guides queue up the game plan. Hit LeConte Glacier Keku Chatham Strait Petersburg hotel. Watch the bustling the trail or find your paddling rhythm Islands fishing harbor and ogle over the in a kayak or paddle board. Tribal PETERSBURG Kuiu Coast Mountains and Devil’s Thumb members share the Tlingit story Island looming across the bay. through dancing, legends, and totems South Baranof Wilderness Area at the village of Kake. In Chatham DAYS 2-8 Choose flightseeing to a Strait, humpbacks, orcas, and Dall’s glacial icefield, a fishing charter, or porpoises are regulars and it’s a bear Tebenkof Bay an included Petersburg cultural tour. o’rama at Admiralty Island National Wilderness Area ALASKA Weather has a say, but all options are Monument. Garbed in rubber boots, good ones. Set sail into Frederick hop aboard a skiff for a guided Sound. Whales feeding, black bears exploration around this protected fishing, sea otters swimming, and sea bear area by water and ashore. The lions grumbling. Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area serves up adventure at the whim of A huge benefit of being on a small tides and currents. At high tide, skiff Pacific Ocean yacht is your access to wilderness through the glacier’s ice gardens. Or, areas that limit visitors to small if the tide is low, walk among bergs groups of only 12. Ideal for UnCruisers caught up on the glacial field. returning or new to Alaska. Tebenkof Bay and South Baranof Wilderness DAY 9 After breakfast, disembark for Areas are prime spots for spotting your transfer to the airport, or your ALASKA YACHT—BEARS, BERGS & BUSHWHACKING wildlife. And your playground? UnCruise hotel stay or land extension. 8 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP PETERSBURG Fingerling islets, muskeg and tide 2018 Thursday Departures pools, rushing waterfalls, lupine- Safari Quest MRN CMN CPT SGL CHARTER colored meadows, and thousands PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are available. See pages 110-115 for details. May 24, 31 $7,495 $9,095 $10,095 $8,695 $182,595 of acres of pristine forest. Your Aug 23, 30

Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 $7,995 $9,595 $10,595 $9,195 $193,095 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2, 9, 16 FARES FROM $7,495 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; CMN=Commander; CPT=Captain; MRN=Mariner; SGL=Single transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $250 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins.

untamed. 101 Twice as Nice

Alaska is big. Really big. And the Alaska and Canada Inside Passages are long. There’s a lot to take in while you’re paddling, skiffing, hiking, and cruising. It’s all impressive. And varied. That goes for both the landscape and the wildlife.

102 UnCruise.com So, rather than just one week, why not take in more over two? Go for the ultimate. You won’t find any backtracking or duplicate days on a two-week Alaska adventure. What you will find is more face-time with glaciers, more backcountry hikes and kayaking, and more opportunities to see wildlife hotspots. Plus, the longer 14-night cruises are priced with built-in savings to give you a better value (compared to their 7-night counterparts).

Have a gander at your options over the next few pages. Go for the full monty sailing between Seattle and Juneau (Washington’s Olympic National Park and San Juan Islands, through the Salish Sea, and in Southeast Alaska). Or, double your fun with more fjords, glaciers, parks, and wildlife all in Southeast Alaska.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed these two weeks on board. And the best thing about the UnCruise experience is when we see something we just turn the boat and go check it out! Very cool!” — Beth D; Riverside, CA (Alaska 2016)

Snapshot: Keel down. It’s the only way to go.

unchanged. 103 Explore SEATTLE, WASHINGTON OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SAN JUAN ISLANDS SALISH SEA ALASKA’S & CANADA’S INSIDE PASSAGES Alaska’s Inside Passage KETCHIKAN, ALASKA MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT BEHM CANAL & San Juans Cruise ERNEST SOUND PETERSBURG FREDERICK SOUND CHATHAM STRAIT 14 NIGHTS | SEATTLE, WA TO JUNEAU, AK (*or reverse) CHICHAGOF ISLAND GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK ICY STRAIT HAINES JUNEAU Included Highlights • Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages • Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Glacier Bay National Park and Olympic National Park • Adventure activity in Tongass National Forest and Misty Fjords National Monument • Native Tlingit culture and Gold Rush history • Watch for whales and wildlife in Frederick Sound • Wilderness kayaking, paddle boarding, skiffing, and hiking • Hiking, biking, and river float in Haines • Educational presentations by onboard expedition team

104 UnCruise.com HAINES Glacier Bay National Park WE HEARD BARKING FIRST, GROWING LOUDER JUNEAU BRITISH COLUMBIA UNTIL WE ALL BUT GAVE UP OUR CONVERSATION… CANADA Frederick Sound The culprits? Velvety-brown sea lions covering a rocky islet. PETERSBURG Alaska’s Inside Passage Some stood tall swaying with their yells. Some napped. Others ALASKA Ernest Sound looked up from reclining to see what the fuss was about. It Behm Canal surely was the setting—Glacier Bay is worth shouting about. KETCHIKAN Misty Fjords National Monument Dundas Island & San Juans Cruise DAY 1 Ah, the Emerald City! With an Street for a peek into Ketchikan’s Tlingit Butedale enthusiastic greeting from captain and culture and Klondike history. And in Tolmie Channel crew, settle in. Depart from Fishermen’s Petersburg, get a dose of Norwegian Terminal and transit the locks. history. Your guides have the data Canada’s on Tongass National Forest trails and Inside Passage DAYS 2-14 Your ship plies the quietest waterways. Bears, mountain goats, and Johnstone Strait reaches along the Salish Sea and sharp-eyed eagles are afoot in Misty Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages. Fjords and Ernest Sound. Humpbacks Pacific Ocean Vancouver Island San Juan Hike among old-growth trees, ferns, feast in these waters full of krill. Keep Islands and wild rhododendron. Kayak and skiff your binoculars out in Frederick Sound, Salish Sea in tucked-away coves. Washington’s and Chatham and Icy Straits. It’s no Olympic National Park SEATTLE Olympic National Park and San Juan wonder Glacier Bay is a top bucket-list Islands set the bar high. There’s even a experience. A ranger joins you in the ALASKA’S INSIDE PASSAGE & SAN JUANS CRUISE special tasting of local oysters, clams, park to share natural history including 14 NIGHTS, SEATTLE TO JUNEAU (*or reverse) and craft beer. Navigate the intricate the advance and retreat of Grand 2018 Friday Departures straits and narrows and cruise for Pacific and Margerie Glaciers. One last Safari Explorer MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER critters. Regular companions—aside hurrah, Haines. Hike, bike, or float, and May 18; Sep 7* $10,295 $10,995 $11,795 $13,195 $15,295 $11,795 $405,095 from shipmates—are sea stars, curious turn the pages of this town’s history. 2018 Saturday Departures harbor seals, orcas, and sea birds. Small Wilderness Discoverer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER communities, ghost towns, lighthouses, DAY 15 Views of Juneau with your May 12; Sep 1* $4,695 $6,295 $6,995 $9,945 $7,045 $496,095 and the Great Bear Rainforest known for last breakfast. Then disembark for the white “spirit” bear dot shores and your transfer to the airport, or your Wilderness Explorer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL CHARTER fjords along the way. Your crew shares UnCruise hotel stay or land extension. Apr 7 $3,995 $5,595 $6,295 $8,195 $6,595 $443,495 natural and cultural history. 2018 Sunday Departures Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL CHARTER Glacial fjords, dense forest, rugged May 13; Sep 16* $6,995 $7,345 $8,045 $8,995 $12,245 $9,095 $679,395 mountains—welcome to The Great Land. PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL CHARTER Stroll along totems and notorious Creek available. See pages 110-115 for details. Apr 15 $6,695 $7,045 $7,745 $8,695 $9,595 $13,095 $8,705 $664,895 Aug 5* $7,295 $7,645 $8,345 $9,295 $10,195 $13,695 $9,485 $717,695

$ ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; FARES FROM 3,995 MST=Master; NAV=Navigator; OWN=Owner’s Suite; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; TRB=Trailblazer; All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; XPL=Explorer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $500 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” Due to passage in international waters, a passport is required on this itinerary. reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unbelievable.unabridged. 105 Explore JUNEAU; HAINES; SITKA; KAKE GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK TRACY ARM STEPHENS PASSAGE LYNN CANAL & SERGIUS NARROWS ICY STRAIT Alaska Glacier Cruise IDEAL COVE & THOMAS BAY BARANOF & CHICHAGOF ISLANDS PERIL & NEVA STRAITS Ultimate Expedition FREDERICK SOUND KRESTOF & NAKWASINA SOUNDS

Included Highlights 14 NIGHTS | ROUNDTRIP JUNEAU, ALASKA • Glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, LeConte, Baird, and Sawyer and South Sawyer • Full day in Glacier Bay National Park, joined by a park ranger • Haines history and adventure— hike, bike, or river float trip • Tlingit native culture in Haines and on a private village tour of Kake • Marine life searches—Dall’s porpoise, sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and whales • Look for wildlife—mountain goats, moose, black and brown bears • Birdwatching—eagles, arctic terns, puffins, and black oystercatchers • Kayak, paddle board and skiff in hidden coves and narrow fjords • Hike on Baird Glacier’s terminal moraine; boardwalk and trail hikes in Tongass National Forest

106 UnCruise.com Glacier Bay LIQUID SUNSHINE AS WE GLIDE ALONG A COASTLINE National Park HAINES BRITISH COLUMBIA THAT SEEMS UNCHANGED FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS… Grand Pacific CANADA Glacier Marble Island Lynn Canal Gold rushers destined for the Klondike saw this passage much Margerie Glacier as it is today. But now, Dall’s porpoise and Steller sea lions are the JUNEAU Tracy Arm ones traveling this route. Lynn Canal is North America’s deepest fjord. Icy Strait Fixed gazes from eagles are a reminder this is wildness unmatched. Stephens Passage Chichagof Hop aboard in Juneau. Your in Kake village. Tour Sitka’s Fortress Island Admiralty DAY 1 Frederick Sound home on the water awaits, and of the Bear, home to orphaned bears. Peril Strait Island Baird Glacier glaciers and the Tongass are calling. Bears also like Krestof and Nakwasina Sergius Narrows Thomas Bay Sounds. Nose along remote shores, KAKE LeConte DAYS 2-14 Wake in a fjord flanked Neva Strait and tuck into the woods. Your guides Glacier by sheer granite walls. In Tracy Arm, have plenty to share about all-things Nakwasina Sound SITKA Kuiu Ideal Cove a harbor seal drifts by on an iceberg. Southeast. The granddaddy of parks, Island Temps drop near icy faces and each the specialness of Glacier Bay quickly glacier is unique—Baird, Twin Sawyers, sinks in. Mountain goats climb, sea lions and LeConte. Start with iceberg grumble, and you sail deep into the park. ALASKA gardens or meadows of ferns and A park ranger joins you aboard to see Pacific Ocean grasses, and end with a soak in the the glaciers—Margerie and Grand Pacific. hot tub. Untouched Tongass unfolds Lynn Canal is full of opportunity. A long and it’s anything but straight. Coast paddle for the views and search tide lines zig and zag. Islands dot. And all pools for microscopic life. Hard charge around you, ice-carved landscapes or smell the flowers on your final day ALASKA GLACIER CRUISE—ULTIMATE EXPEDITION beckon like a siren song. You’re in in Haines, unofficial adventure capital 14 NIGHTS, ROUNDTRIP JUNEAU deep. Grab your rubber boots for of Alaska. Hiking and river floating are (Alaska’s Glaciers & Whales + Whales, Wildlife & Glaciers) bushwhacking and splashing in the on deck. Celebrate your voyage with a 2018 Sunday Departures mud. Take a self-propelled paddle. fond Farewell Dinner and photo recap. Safari Endeavour MST CMN CPT ADM COM SGL Skiff into the way back. Or take it Aug 19 $9,495 $10,395 $11,395 $12,995 $18,095 $12,345 easy on a shoreline stroll. You’re in DAY 15 One more fresh pastry? Why wildlife territory—nesting arctic terns, not—it’s your last onboard breakfast. May 27 $10,095 $11,045 $11,995 $13,695 $18,845 $13,125 mountain goats, bears, and eagles. Then transfer to the airport, or your Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22 $11,395 $12,345 $13,295 $15,045 $20,645 $14,815 Aug 5 Humpbacks play in Frederick Sound, UnCruise hotel stay or land extension. Stephens Passage, and Icy Strait. S.S. Legacy MST CMN CPT ADM JCO OWN SGL PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are May 6 $8,295 $9,245 $10,295 $11,595 $12,945 $18,145 $10,785 And another treat, there’s traditional available. See pages 110-115 for details. Tlingit storytelling, totems, and dancing May 20 $9,495 $10,395 $11,395 $12,995 $14,445 $20,245 $12,345 Jun 3 $10,745 $11,695 $12,645 $14,345 $15,995 $22,345 $13,970 Jun 17; Jul 1, 15 $11,395 $12,345 $13,295 $15,045 $16,745 $23,395 $14,815 $ FARES FROM 8,295 ADM=Admiral; CMN=Commander; COM=Commodore Suite; CPT=Captain; JCO=Jr Commodore Suite; All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; MST=Master; OWN=Owner’s Suite; SGL=Single transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $500 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unabridged. 107 Explore SITKA, JUNEAU, WRANGELL & KETCHIKAN KRESTOF & NAKWASINA SOUNDS SERGIUS NARROWS NEVA, PERIL & ICY STRAITS CHICHAGOF ISLAND Fjords of Alaska GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK ENDICOTT ARM FORDS TERROR Ultimate Expedition STEPHENS PASSAGE THOMAS BAY WRANGELL NARROWS BEHM CANAL MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL 14 NIGHTS | SITKA TO KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (*or reverse) MONUMENT Included Highlights • Glaciers: Margerie, Grand Pacific, Mendenhall, and Dawes • Glacier Bay National Park; a park ranger joins you on board • Whale watching and wildlife searches • Mendenhall paddle and hike –OR– Mt. Roberts Tram, raptor center and hike • Tlingit culture—Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House visit • Birds and wildlife at South Marble Island—birding and sea lion haulout • Beachcomb, hike, and bushwhack in muskeg and the Tongass National Forest • Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in glacial fjords • Captain’s choice adventure exploration

108 UnCruise.com Glacier Bay THE GRAY MORAINE OF THE GLACIER. COULD BE A National Park BRITISH COLUMBIA LUNAR LANSCAPE BUT FOR THE SNOWCAPPED PEAKS… Grand Pacific CANADA Glacier Marble Island

Equipped with rubber boots and the camaraderie of Margerie Lynn Canal adventure-hearted explorers, we are on our merry way. Hiking Glacier JUNEAU through the glacier’s outwash. Scrambling around rock, silt, and Icy Strait Stephens Passage Fords Terror Wilderness splattering mud. Arctic terns cry their encouragement overhead. Chichagof Admiralty Island Island Dawes Glacier Peril Strait DAY 1 There’s nothing like a hearty navigates to Dawes Glacier passing Endicott Arm Chatham greeting from your crew. Southeast bergs with lounging harbor seals. Sergius Narrows Strait Thomas Bay Alaska welcomes you, too. Tricky tides allowing, Fords Terror, Wrangell Narrows Neva Strait too. The Tongass has muskegs and SITKA Frederick DAYS 2-14 Secluded coves. Tree- mud in store. Hike through a glacial Sound WRANGELL covered islets. Enigmatic woods. Drop moraine or take a long kayak to Baranof Yes Bay anchor, pick your modus operandi, and a remote salt chuck. Humpbacks, Island get going. Kayak, skiff, or hike into the sea stars, black bears, and eagles backcountry. Glacier-carved fjords, are regulars in Stephens Passage, ALASKA mossy trees, and twisting channels. Thomas Bay, and Behm Canal. Your It’s the norm around Baranof and last full day, find a safe haven in KETCHIKAN Chichagof Islands. Back-floating otters Misty Fjords National Monument. On and sea lions might cross your path. Icy the go paddling, skiff to a waterfall, Pacific Ocean Behm Canal Strait is a regular hangout for whales. or sit, float and take it all in. Your Porpoises and dolphins too. Cruise captain joins in for a Farewell Dinner. Misty Fjords National Monument into Glacier Bay National Park. With Keep celebrating the journey with a a park ranger aboard, start your tally. slideshow recap. Puffins, murrelets, mountain goats, harbor seals, and glaciers. DAY 15 Bid adieu to your new pals, FJORDS OF ALASKA—ULTIMATE EXPEDITION then disembark after breakfast. 14 NIGHTS, SITKA TO KETCHIKAN (*or reverse) Soaring fjord cliffs. Deep u-shaped You’re transferred to the airport to (Northern Passages & Glacier Bay + Alaska Fjords & Glaciers) valleys. Floating ice. Grab a paddle begin your extended UnCruise hotel and come on in—your captain makes stay or land tour. 2018 Saturday Departures Wilderness Discoverer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL the call, Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait. Kayak across Mendenhall Lake to hike Jun 2*; Aug 11 $7,145 $8,645 $9,445 $12,995 $10,720 to the glacier’s ice. Or, take in the view Jun 16, 30*; Jul 14, 28* $7,495 $9,045 $9,845 $13,345 $11,245 PRE- & POST-CRUISE OPTIONS are and a hike from Mt. Roberts Tram. available. See pages 110-115 for details. Wilderness Explorer NAV TRB PAT XPL SGL In Endicott Arm, your skiff driver Apr 28; May 12*, 26; Sep 1* $6,545 $8,095 $8,845 $11,245 $10,800 Jun 9*; Aug 18 $7,145 $8,645 $9,445 $11,795 $11,790 Jun 23; Jul 7*, 21; Aug 4* $7,495 $9,045 $9,845 $12,195 $12,370 FARES FROM $6,545 All onboard meals; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; wellness amenities; excursions; NAV=Navigator; PAT=Pathfinder; SGL=Single; TRB=Trailblazer; XPL=Explorer transfers; and more are included in your cruise fare. For details, refer to page 144. $500 port taxes/fees are additional. Cruise fares are per person double occupancy, in USD. Single fares are “from prices” A passport is required on this itinerary (non U.S. citizens). reflecting the lowest fare available in select cabins. Triple fares available for select vessels/cabins.

unrestricted. 109 Explore FAIRBANKS DENALI NATIONAL PARK KNIK RIVER VALLEY ANCHORAGE

Included Highlights Denali National Park • UnCruise Adventures escorted land tour • Overnights in Denali National & Knik River Valley Park, Knik River Valley, and Fairbanks • Full day luxury dome train ride with guided narration PRE- & POST-CRUISE LAND TOURS • Interpretive tour and transfer into Denali National Park • Flightseeing transfer from Kantishna Roadhouse to Denali National Park entrance • Wildlife viewing, wilderness hikes, fly fishing, and other outdoor activities • Hike Hatcher Pass trails • Historic Independence Mine visit • Native culture and dog musher presentations

110 UnCruise.com Fresh morning air is crisp against our cheeks. The supreme quiet of dawn was interrupted only by chirping birds and the rushing river. Coffee in hand, from the porch of our cabin we scanned the wide valley stretching out before us. Catching my eye, the massive rack was unmistakable. The long-legged moose dipped his head to take another drink.

The Alaska experience wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the state’s heartland. Take a multi-night journey into mountain wilderness. Each vantage point—whether a bustling town, riding the Alaska Railroad, or in the most remote backcountry location—offers changing sights and things to do. Grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall’s sheep are just a few of the species that roam these lands. Denali National Park and Preserve—home to 20,320-foot Mt. Denali— encompasses a 6-million-acre subarctic ecosystem of extraordinary beauty and wildlife. Nestled beneath the Chugach Mountains and surrounded by vast forest, the Knik River valley is the epitome of remote.

“Our land tour guide brought a depth of knowledge that we all benefited from. We took the helicopter ride to the top of a glacier, landed, and went dog sledding with a team training for the Iditarod. Where else could we ever have done this?” — Jim & Julianne P; Windsor, CT (Alaska 2016)

unlimited. 111 Alaska Rail, Denali & Knik River Explorer 5 NIGHTS, PRE-CRUISE LAND TOUR Safari Explorer 5 NIGHTS | FAIRBANKS TO ANCHORAGE, AK DAY 1 (Sun) Arrive Fairbanks DAY 4 (Wed) Knik River Met at the airport, get to know the Today is packed with superb scenery, rich history of Fairbanks on a narrated sunup to sundown! Take in the scenery transfer to your hotel. At the evening’s on a flightseeing transfer+ to the park wine reception, your tour escort entrance. Then, all aboard the train. provides an overview of the days Views unfold outside your first-class ahead. Overnight at the Rivers Edge deluxe dome rail car on an eye-popping Resort (or similar). ride along the Susitna River and Alaska Range. After a full day on the DAY 2 (Mon) Denali National Park rails, it’s a short bus transfer to the You’re off to the Fairbanks train station Knik River Lodge. Warmly greeted, this morning, where it’s first-class settle in to your plush wilderness travel with best-of-the-best seating cabin—outfitted with luxurious in the upper-level of your domed rail amenities and your own deck! (BLD) car. Guided commentary provides insight and inspiring views roll by. DAY 5 (Thu) Knik River Arriving in Denali, have lunch before Start with a hot meal in the lodge. heading into the park on a half-day Then, step outside for a day of bus ride—your lively driver regales exploration. Ride to Hatcher Pass with stories of flora, fauna, and history. and hike mountain trails or visit Share the journey’s highlights during historic Independence Mine. Glacier family-style dinner. Two nights at flightseeing and dog sledding are Kantishna Roadhouse (or similar). available for additional fees. This (BLD) evening, a dog musher presentation and farewell dinner are a special DAY 3 (Tue) Denali National Park Wake in the heart of Alaskan treat. Overnight at Knik River Lodge. wilderness. Hike or fly fish. Mountain (BLD) bike to Wonder Lake. Or try your luck panning for gold. For an DAY 6 (Fri) Anchorage additional fee, take a flightseeing After breakfast, you’re transferred to trip or relax with a massage. After the Anchorage airport for your flight a day filled with activity and fresh to Juneau where your ship and crew mountain air, settle in for a tranquil await. (B) night at Kantishna Roadhouse (or similar). (BLD) B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner DOUBLE: $3,945 | SINGLE: $4,895

Prices valid for travel: June 3-September 2, 2018 112 UnCruise.com Alaska Rail, Denali & Knik River Wilderness 6 NIGHTS, PRE-CRUISE LAND TOUR Wilderness Adventurer, Wilderness Discoverer, Wilderness Explorer 6 NIGHTS | FAIRBANKS TO ANCHORAGE, AK DAY 1 (Sun) Arrive Fairbanks DAY 7 (Sat) Depart Anchorage After breakfast, transfer to the airport for DAY 2 (Mon) Denali National your flight* to join your adventure. (B) Park (BLD) For details on Days 1-5, refer to page 49 (Days 1-5). DAY 3 (Tue) Denali National Park (BLD)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner DAY 4 (Wed) Knik River (BLD) DOUBLE: $3,995 | SINGLE: $4,995 DAY 5 (Thu) Knik River (BLD) Prices valid for travel: June 3-September 2, 2018

DAY 6 (Fri) Anchorage A mid-morning bus ride brings you to Anchorage. The afternoon is yours—stroll around and pick from the many options for dinner on your own. Overnight at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel (or similar). (BL)

5- & 6-night Denali/Knik River land tours includes: Meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; baggage handling; listed hotel accommodations and meals; hotel taxes/fees.

+Flightseeing transfer from Kantishna Roadhouse to Denali Rail Depot is weather dependent. If flight is unable to operate, this transfer will be by bus and a $350/ person refund for the flight will be issued two weeks after your cruise. When booking, if you prefer the bus transfer, your package price will be reduced by $350/person. No reduction will be made after final payment. Due to weight limits and other safety requirements, parties might not fly together.

Not Included: *Any combination of flights to/from home city/Juneau/Fairbanks/ Anchorage; gratuities; optional activities; personal expenses.

unaccustomed. 113 Alaska Rail, Denali, Knik River Endeavour 7 NIGHTS, PRE-CRUISE LAND TOUR Safari Endeavour, S.S. Legacy

DAY 1 (Sun) Arrive Fairbanks Juneau: It’s your choice. A full-day 7 NIGHTS | FAIRBANKS TO JUNEAU OR SITKA adventure, paddle across Mendenhall DAY 2 (Mon) Denali National Laker among icebergs. Then, hike to Park (BLD) the edge of Mendenhall Glacier with a natural history lesson along the way. DAY 3 (Tue) Denali National Return, paddling back across the lake. Park (BLD) Or, ride the Mt. Roberts Tram ascending 1,800 feet with views of the bay. At the DAY 4 (Wed) Knik River (BLD) top, learn about the raptor program then pick among the trails for a short DAY 5 (Thu) Knik River (BLD) stroll or a long hike. (BL) rChildren must be 8 years or older to participate in the Mendenhall Glacier outing. Juneau activity must be confirmed DAY 6 (Fri) Anchorage (BL) by final payment, 60 days prior to departure. No changes to selected Juneau activity may be made after confirmation. DAY 7 (Sat) Anchorage/Juneau or Sitka Sitka: It’s a quick ride to Fortress of After breakfast, bid adieu to your tour the Bear. Tour this home for orphaned escort and transfer to the airport for your bears and observe their unique flight*. Depending on your cruise personalities. The Tongass National embarkation port, head to Juneau or Forest is all around you. Take it in on a Sitka. Enjoy the day at leisure after hike. Back in town, get to know Russian- checking in to your included hotel. (B) influenced Sitka as you please. (BL) B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner DAY 8 (Sun) Juneau or Sitka This morning after check out, join local For details on Days 1-5, refer to page 49 (Days 1-5) guides on a tour before boarding the and for details on Day 6, refer to page 50 (Day 6). ship later this afternoon. DOUBLE: $4,295 | SINGLE: $5,495

Prices valid for travel: June 3-September 2, 2018

7-night Denali/Knik River land tours include: Meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; baggage handling; listed hotel accommodations and meals; hotel taxes/fees.

Refer to page 49, day 4+: Flightseeing transfer from Kantishna Roadhouse to Denali Rail Depot is weather dependent. If flight is unable to operate, this transfer will be by bus and a $350/person refund for the flight will be issued two weeks after your cruise. When booking, if you prefer the bus transfer, your package price will be reduced by $350/person. No reduction will be made after final payment. Due to weight limits and other safety requirements, parties might not fly together. $350/person. No reduction l

Not Included: *Any combination of flights to/from home city/Juneau/Ketchikan/Sitka/ Fairbanks/Anchorage; gratuities; optional activities; personal expenses.

114 UnCruise.com Staying Ashore Before you step on board, or after your UnCruise, extend your adventure in port. Sample Alaskan fare, chat with locals, and shop for Native art and local crafts.

Juneau Four Points by Sheraton Centrally located and overlooking the waterfront, the hotel features spacious mountain view rooms, a restaurant, and is in walking distance to Juneau’s shops, restaurants, and the Mt. Roberts Tram.

Ketchikan Cape Fox Lodge Accessed by tram, the hotel offers panoramic views of Tongass Narrows and the city, with Ketchikan’s hot spots in walking distance. Spacious and bright rooms, onsite restaurant, and lounge offer casual comfort.

Sitka Westmark Sitka Hotel Designed to reflect local culture, amenities include a large welcoming fireplace, restaurant, lounge, and comfortable accommodations. Many of Sitka’s top attractions are a short walk away.

Petersburg Tides Inn Friendly and casual, rooms at this boutique inn overlook Wrangell Narrows. Petersburg’s bustling North Harbor is just steps away.

All hotel stays include: Airport meet & greet; airport/hotel/vessel transfers; accommodations; taxes and service fees.

To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/land unshaken. 115 Life on Board

Each vessel has a unique personality. But they all share a universal goal—to provide relaxation, comfort, and camaraderie. The ambience is welcoming and casual. The crew call you by name and quickly know your preferences, making you feel right at home. And by the end of the cruise, you and your fellow travelers will feel like one big family.

You’ll be impressed with how enthusiastic and accommodating the crew is. There’s good energy and excitement. The meals are plentiful and scrumptious. It’s a classy, well-run operation. At least that’s what past guests are saying. What they least-expected though, was the bonding. Sharing adventures with people who became friends for life, and meeting so many returning passengers.

116 UnCruise.com Snapshot: Come fill your glass with us.

Everyone has their preferences, be it solitude or a few laughs with others. And on board, it’s easy to have both. There are quiet nooks and crannies where you can dive into a good book or sketch the passing landscapes. Visit the captain on the bridge and learn about navigation. Or perhaps you’d rather mingle in the lounge or hang out on the bow eyeing the next WOW! moment.

Outer Decks & Inner Spaces • An inviting dining room • Main lounge or salon (with a variety of board games, books, and DVDs) • Observation decks for wildlife viewing and relaxing under the stars • Open bridge policy—visit with your captain and mates • And possibly, a galley tour (it’s amazing what they do in this space)

Wellness, Fitness & Relaxation • Relax in the on-deck hot tub* • Nutritious meals with local ingredients • Laps around the deck • Complimentary massage aboard select vessels* • Fitness equipment or on-deck yoga stretches • Active adventure gear for kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and hiking

*See details on the Small Ship Comparison chart (page 142).

“Loved the hot tubs… Loved any chance I had for half-and-half portions… Loved the wine education... Loved the massage…” — April R; Richland, WA (Columbia & Snake Rivers 2016)

unparalleled. 117 Humpbacks lunge into a bubble net feeding frenzy the moment plates are served. An otter swims up to the dining room windows with her baby on her belly, getting everyone out of their seats (we’ve all done Wining & it). It’s no easy feat to prepare and serve dishes that consistently garner praise. There are special needs to be met, varying availability of ingredients, and there’s always potential for those unexpected dining guests. Dining What you can expect: • Early-riser breakfasts of fresh fruit and baked-on-board pastries • Full breakfasts with hot and cold options and specialty items • Lunches range from salads, sandwiches, and homemade soups to regionally-influenced dishes • Dinners offer a choice of entrées including fresh, local seafood and meats • Chef-selected wine pairings that complement your meal • Made-from-scratch desserts like tiramisu and lavender panna cotta • Varied hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour • Vegetarian dishes are available at all meals • Special dietary needs can be met with advance notice

Unless there’s a special barbecue or lunch on shore, most dinners are served over several courses. Attention is always paid to your personal preferences. The dining experience is casual. And seating is open so you can join new friends and choose a different table at every meal.

Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion? Let us know when you book your cabin. Our expert pastry chef will whip up a surprise treat to make it memorable.

118 UnCruise.com What’s on the menu Early morning sees a passing of the torch. The pastry chef has baked through the wee hours of the morning. And after dawn, head chef and sous chefs prepare the hot-from-the-stove portions of the meal. Masters of improvisation, menus may alter. An expedition guide may discover morel mushrooms on a hike, or talk of local chilies might spark inspiration. Perhaps there’s even a special request to celebrate an occasion.

Your galley crew is attentive to ingredients. They also pay close attention to how food options meld with the activities and conditions of the day. Savory salmon cakes are satisfying starters after an invigorating hike. Belly-warming soups are perfect after a chilly glacier adventure. Cool cevíche makes a refreshing palate-pleaser in tropical climes. At mealtimes, there are vegetarian, meat, or fish options to choose from. And if you can’t decide, try a sampling—just ask for half-and-half!

— Sample Breakfast Menu — Avocado toast topped with avocado pesto, grilled tomato, poached eggs & red pepper sabayon; Prosciutto, asparagus & goat cheese omelet; Banana pecan pancakes; Sweet potato hash, sausage, bacon, ham; Fresh baked pastries

— Sample Dinner Menu — Field greens with fresh raspberries, caramelized chevre & champagne roasted shallot vinaigrette

Oven-fresh rosemary focaccia finished with apricot & sweet onion glaze

Baked sustainable Alaskan halibut with lemon-/thyme-infused compound butter — or — Tarragon roasted garlic pork medallions with braised Gala apples & cream sherry reduction — or — Towering summer squash Napoleon layered with crumbled boursin & pomegranate balsamico

Spiced poached pear with buttery puff pastry & salted caramel

unfaltering. 119 Spatulas, knives, and ladles at the ready. Head chefs handcraft every meal. And the result? Innovative, nutritious, and tasty dining experiences that highlight flavors of the region. In coastal Washington, it may be The locally-cultivated oysters from a family farm. In Alaska, savor buttery- rich Dungeness crab caught live, in-season, by local fishermen. Or, along the Columbia & Snake Rivers, award-winning Washington and Oregon wines are paired with each meal. Galley Hundreds of collective hours spent sautéing, chopping, braising, and caramelizing have taught each team how to craft brilliant meals. And that experience—plus bacon in a salad, atop a dessert, or to garnish a cocktail—is likely to increase chances of success. While Mother Nature is assured her place at center stage, the galley’s fine-tuned creations earn deserved time in the spotlight and on your fork. It’s exciting in the galley!

“The food was excellent. I appreciated that the menus were local-inspired without stuffing us full of tacos every day. Loved getting a coconut cake for my birthday; it’s a favorite tradition!” — Raymond & Carlene G; Sitka, AK (Mexico 2017)

120120 Un-CruiseUnCruise.com® – Panama and Costa Rica The vibe depends on the vessel. Your setting might be reminiscent of a neighborhood pub or a turn-of-the-century saloon. An intimate wine bar or an upscale lounge. Specialty coffee and teas are always available. Wines tend to come from Washington and Oregon, but Wetting impressive international wines are also available. Most of our boats feature sustainable cask wines on a rotating tap. And there’s a “Captain’s List” if you’re interested in purchasing some exceptional boutique wines on board. Your Behind the bar, there are no wells or mass-produced options. What you’ll find are small batch, craft spirits. Along with barrel-aged cocktails (often mixed with seasonal, local ingredients), house-made mixers and cordials, even some house-infused spirits (like a cucumber vodka or gin). The UnCruise Bloody Mary mix is popular, too (guests line up for Whistle the stuff). Call us cocky, but we’re confident that we can hang our hat on having the best craft bars afloat!

And while the occasional tastings do pop up, the nature of most bartenders is that of a tinkerer. Inspiration can come from the unique experiences of the day, the wilderness explored, or stories from hearty explorers—Lewis & Clark, John Muir, and you. So enjoy! Fine wines, spirits, and microbrews served aboard are included in your fare.

“It was wonderful to come back from an excursion and have someone making a daily cocktail for us on the back deck!” — Carmen F; Diamond Bar, CA (Hawaii 2015)

unquenched.Unrivaled. 121121 The Fleet

Much like any family, the vessels in the fleet are eclectic. And as the fleet has grown, with each boat brought into the fold, it’s been fun to see their individual personalities come to life. They’ve got character. Each different from their siblings. Yet all are comfortable and inviting. Your home away from home.

122 UnCruise.com All hands on deck These small ships are designed for action and to bring the outside in. Their shallow drafts mean exploration and access to places bigger ships can’t go. They are compact and everywhere on board—cabins, public spaces, decks— is accessible within minutes. All cabins are outside (either the window faces the water or one step through the door and you are out in the fresh air).

From a kayak launch platform or swim step, to a lodge-like feel with creature comforts (no internet, but you’ll survive), each one is there to deliver.

Choose your destination and itinerary, and where there’s a choice, your boat preference. Or, follow your favorite boat wherever it goes.

Wilderness Adventurer: Alaska Wilderness Discoverer: Alaska, Pacific Northwest Wilderness Explorer: Alaska Safari Voyager: Costa Rica & Panamá Safari Endeavour: Alaska, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés S.S. Legacy: Alaska, Columbia & Snake Rivers Safari Quest: Alaska, Pacific Northwest Safari Explorer: Alaska, Hawaiian Islands La Pinta: Galápagos

See the at-a-glance overview comparison chart on page 142.

“The boat had plenty of spaces to relax, expansive windows to view passing islands, and binoculars at arm’s reach in case of a wildlife spotting.” — Charissa & Mike H; Bayfield, CO (Pacific Northwest 2016)

unships. 123 Wave Strong Like your favorite, hippie-cool aunt, she’s sage, soulful, and game Wilderness for every adventure—and likely the one leading the charge. The unassuming Wilderness Adventurer has style and all the amenities Adventurer needed to get the job done. It’s just as comfortable moseying into the lounge for a pint as it is to leap from the fantail for a “polar 60 Guests / 25 Crew / 30 Cabins / Length 160’ plunge” or sketch a landscape from the sundeck.

Yep. She lives up to her name. There’s something about this boat in particular that breeds a high level of activity from guests and crew. The mantra on board could be: work hard, play hard, relax, repeat. The term “WAVE STRONG” (WAVE is an acronym for Wilderness Adventurer) was adopted years back and all aboard take it to heart. The ship’s easy-going, fun-making energy inspires fierce loyalty by her crew and guests alike. So beloved, it’s common for crew who transfer to other boats to take “wav-isms” with them.

124 UnCruise.com Pathfinder (PAT) Paddle Boards 303-306

Lo Outside entry; double bed; view Bridge Hot unge window; private bath with shower Tub

Necky Inflatable Skiffs Kayaks

Fitness Equipment Sun Deck Trailblazer (TRB) 301-302, 307-320 Queen or twin beds; view window; Lo

ckers private bath with shower * Lo ckers *

Navigator (NAV) Observation Deck 200-208, 210 Kayak Launch Platform Queen, twin beds, or twin bed

Crew with pullman (202); view window; Office

* private bath with shower

Expedition All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows. Gear

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Underwater Camera

Engine Room Crew Crew

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Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities • EZ Dock launch platform; underwater • TV/DVD player bow-mounted camera • Hair dryer, conditioning shampoo, • On-deck hot tub and fitness and body wash equipment • Binoculars and reusable water bottles • Flat-screen TV/DVD in the main lounge • DVD and book library • Included bar stocked with spirits, wines, and microbrews

undivided. 125 Knows No Limits Wilderness Warm and inviting, efficient, and oh so cared for by her crew. The Wilderness Discoverer’s agenda is to deliver big adventure. And she does it in top-of-the-class style. Sleek with a northwest feel, the ship Discoverer was retrofitted specifically for wilderness exploration. Wild, remote, and at the edges of the map, she carries a bit of Alaska wherever she 76 Guests / 28 Crew / 38 Cabins / Length 176’ sails—the beautiful bar top and tap tower are made from a yellow cedar log found in Peril Strait.

Her crew takes a lot of pride in spiffing her up and many say she’s the best-looking vessel in the fleet. But looks aside, she doesn’t hold back when it comes to exploration. Her shoal draft allows access to waters that are off-limits to bigger boats, where she can slip right in. An instigator of action, she was the first “Wilderness” boat in the family and set us on a path toward greater adventures—you will be too.

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avigator (NAV) (PAT) athfinder railblazer (TRB) (XPL) (XPL) Explorer 400-403 N 201, 203-208, 210 300-309 P T 310-325 Sitting area; queen or twin beds; beds; or twin area; queen Sitting bath window; private large picture with shower view window; Queen or twin beds; private bath with shower Outside entry; fixed queen, fixed queen, fixed Outside entry; fixed double bed double bed, or fixed 309); view with twin bed (307, with shower window; private bath Queen or twin beds; view window; Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower

All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows. deck with view outside and above All cabins are

Sun Deck Main Deck Below Deck Below Bridge

Camera Fixed Twin Beds Twin Fixed

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* # # TV/DVD player Hair dryer, conditioning shampoo, and body wash Binoculars and reusable water bottles

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at-screen TV/DVD in the main lounge Double or Triple Accommodation Triple or Double

Included bar stocked with spirits, wines, and microbrews Two on-deck hot tubs and fitness equipment Fl DV EZ Dock launch platform; underwater bow-mounted camera # #

• • Onboard Amenities • • • Kayak Launch Platform Boat with Feet Wilderness Daring and ambitious, and a wee bit salty. The Wilderness Explorer was destined for Alaska’s deep waters from the first moment her boat builders in Boothbay Harbor, Maine slid her into the drink. A strong Explorer “sea boat” with feet, she is not bashful or apologetic in her, or her crew’s, unflinching drive to seek out secret niches—with attitude. 74 Guests / 26 Crew / 37 Cabins / Length 186’ You know the kind, that “we are better than the rest” attitude. She’s special like that.

Fully embracing change and keeping it fresh, the crew is known to be creative and willing to try the untried, whether it’s a new anchorage with access to an unexplored trail or a new recipe with locally-foraged ingredients. Bold with a capital Brrr, she is also the only ship in the fleet to have over-wintered in Southeast Alaska, for not one, but two wicked cold seasons. Get to know her, and she’ll warm your heart.

128 UnCruise.com Explorer (XPL) 301, 304, 313-314 Sitting area; fixed queen bed; view window; private bath with shower

Sun Deck Pathfinder (PAT) 107-114, 202-206 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower

Lounge Deck Trailblazer (TRB)

* 207-214, 303, 305-306, * 309-312 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower *

Main Deck Navigator 215, 302 Underwater Camera Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower

Trailblazer – (SGL) 105-106 Below Deck Navigator – (SGL) 104 Fixed double bed (105-106), * Single or Double Accommodation Fixed Queen Bed Fixed Double Bed Fixed Twin Beds L-shaped twin beds (104); view ° window; private bath with shower Diagram not to scale.

Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows. • EZ Dock launch platform; underwater • TV/DVD player bow-mounted camera • Hair dryer, conditioning shampoo, • On-deck hot tub and fitness and body wash equipment • Binoculars and reusable water bottles • Flat-screen TV/DVD in the main lounge • DVD and book library • Included bar stocked with spirits, wines, and microbrews

unmolded. 129 The Good Life Safari Voyager A quick clip on the Safari Voyager—discreet, classy, and stealth. She is a leader in expedition functionality and features the fleet’s most advanced 62 Guests / 29-31 Crew / 32 Cabins / Length 174’ skiff launching platform. Comfortable in warm water regions, she’s specifically built to handle the humidity and heat that can challenge lesser-designed vessels. Tropical adventure and wilderness access are always at the forefront. So is the natural landscape.

A seamless extension of the places she sails, the ship and her mostly-local crew exude pura vida (pure life). Handcrafted artwork throughout the vessel and in each cabin pays homage to the regions of Costa Rica and Panamá. Casual in nature, the Safari Voyager is a bit of a show-off, too—take in 270-degrees of view from the top deck or window-to-window in the air-conditioned lounge.

130 UnCruise.com Owner’s Suite (OWN) Fixed queen bed; sitting area with wet bar; refrigerator; media center; large bow-facing view windows; jetted whirlpool tub; private bath with shower; (sofa bed for triple—suitable for child/teen)

Sun Deck Jr Commodore Suite (JCO) 201-204 Queen or twin beds; desk and chair; view window; private bath with large shower; (sofa bed for triple)

Bridge Deck Admiral (ADM) 307, 309 Queen or twin beds; desk and chair; view windows; private bath with shower; (youth-sized sofa bed for triple)

Captain (CPT) 308, 310, 312 Swim Step and Cabin Deck Fixed twin beds; desk and chair; Launch Platform for small boats Underwater view windows; private bath with Camera shower

Commander (CMN) 205-206, 209-212, 215-222 Main Deck Queen or twin beds; desk and chair; view window; private bath # Double or Triple Accommodation with shower

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Master (MST) 103-108 Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities • EZ Dock kayak launch platform; • TV/DVD player Single (SGL) 207-208 bow-mounted underwater camera • Hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning Queen or twin beds (MST); twin • On-deck fitness equipment and shampoo, and body wash bed (SGL); desk and chair; view massage room • Binoculars and reusable water bottles window; private bath with shower • TV/DVD player in the lounge • DVD and book library • Included bar stocked with premium spirits, wines, and beer All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows or portholes.

unwrapped. 131 Big-hearted Safari Endeavour Polished, unwavering, and upscale, the Safari Endeavour may be the workhorse of the fleet but it’s her zest-for-life persona that’s 84 Guests / 35-37 Crew / 42 Cabins / Length 232’ remembered most. She looks sharp—a nod to the crew who work hard to keep her that way. Wood fixtures and accents shine and artwork highlights the warm and cool waters where she sails. No other UnCruise ship covers more territory, and like her namesake, Captain Cook’s Endeavour, both the ship and crew are true explorers.

Always reliable, the captain and crew take great pride in their ship and the teamwork that keeps her running smoothly. And it shows. You can be sure if there is a score to be settled, the captain will argue she’s the “greatest” ship in the fleet. Her roomy lounge, dining room, and sun deck are undisputed, but the Safari Endeavour claims to have the biggest heart, too.

132 UnCruise.com Commodore Suite (COM) 205-208 Sitting area; king or twin beds; Tempur-Pedic® products; view windows; French doors and step- out balcony; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower

Admiral (ADM) 201-202, 309 Bridge Deck King or twin beds; desk and chair; view window; private bath with shower

Captain (CPT) Upper Deck 105-112, 203-204, 209-210 King or twin beds; view window; desk and chair; private bath and shower

Cabin Deck Commander (CMN) 303-308, 311-322 Underwater Camera Fixed twin beds; desk and chair;

* view windows; private bath with shower *

Main Deck Master (MST) 103-104, 212, 301-302 Fixed queen or fixed twin beds; # Double or Triple Accommodation Fixed Queen Bed ° Fixed Twin Beds desk and chair; view window * Single or Double Accommodation or portholes; private bath with Diagram not to scale. shower

Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows or portholes. • EZ Dock launch platform; underwater • TV/DVD player bow-mounted camera • Hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning • Two on-deck hot tubs, fitness shampoo, and body wash equipment, and two massage rooms • Binoculars and reusable water bottles • Large AV screen in the lounge • DVD and book library; wine bar • Included bar stocked with premium spirits, wines, and microbrews

unpretentious. 133 First Loves Never Fade S.S. Legacy A perfect mash-up of old and new—replica 1898 coastal gold rush steamer, Victorian-style décor, and modern machinery. The elegant 86 Guests / 34-35 Crew / 43 Cabins / Length 192’ and one-of-a-kind S.S. Legacy is a classic and the fastest in the fleet. Capable of 15 knots, she can sail to the farthest reaches gathering more stories of adventure along the way. It’s no wonder that for many of the crew (and office folk), she’s a first love that never fades.

And wherever she sails, she announces her arrival with an antique whistle—a relic from UnCruise CEO Dan Blanchard’s childhood tugboat (well, actually his father’s tug). The Pesky Barnacle Saloon is a welcoming hub to every adventure-hearted soul who sidles up with a whisky and a tale. In 2018, she’ll be equipped with kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, and at the ready for more explorations. Like the crew and guests having the time of their lives, she hums with each new opportunity.

134134 UnCruise.comUnCruise.com Owner’s Suite (OWN) 300 sq. foot entertainment and sitting area with wet bar, refrigerator, media center; 300 sq. foot master bedroom with king bed; view windows; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower (sofa bed for triple/quad)

Jr Commodore (JCO) Bridge Deck 301-302 Fixed queen bed; wrap-around view windows; private bath with shower

Admiral (ADM) 101-102, 201-202, 309-310 Upper Deck Queen, fixed queen, or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower (trundle available for triple)

Captain (CPT) Lounge Deck 211-214 Queen or twin beds; view window; private bath with shower **

Commander (CMN) 105-111, 206-210, 303-308, Main Deck 311-318 # Double or Triple Accommodation + Quad Accommodation * Single or Double Accommodation Fixed queen, double, or twin beds; Fixed Queen Bed Fixed Double Bed Fixed Twin Beds view window; private bath with ° shower Diagram not to scale.

Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities Master (MST) • Elevator access to three public decks • TV/DVD player 103-104, 319-320 • Two on-deck hot tubs, fitness • Hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning equipment, and two massage rooms shampoo, and body wash Fixed double bed; view window; • Upright piano in the lounge • Binoculars and reusable water bottles private bath with shower • Large A/V screen in the lounge • In-room safe deposit box • DVD and book library • Included bar stocked with premium spirits, wines, and microbrews • Whisky parlor and wine bar area All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows.

unpretentious.unrigged. 135135 Small but Mighty Safari Quest Size makes this baby a swift permit buster. With just 22 guests, she can enter areas restricted to traditional small ships. Agile, spry, and 22 Guests / 10 Crew / 11 Cabins / Length 120’ with clean design lines, the Safari Quest can cut into the tiniest nooks that even our other small ships can’t reach. This includes coveted wilderness areas with highly limited access of no more than two groups of twelve guests per day. For those most special adventures, she is the ticket in.

While small is her secret for access, on the inside this yacht is anything but. Spacious and comfy cabins. A cozy and welcoming lounge and dining room. And plenty of onboard niches for nestling and relaxing. On a boat this size, camaraderie is near-instant—feel the love. A feeling akin to family. The first ship in our early days as American Safari Cruises, the Quest is a cherished part of the UnCruise family.

136136 UnCruise.comUnCruise.com Captain (CPT) A1-A4 King, queen, or twin beds; sliding glass door opening to a small balcony; private bath with shower

Commander (CMN) B2 Observation Deck Fixed queen bed; view window; private bath with shower

Mariner (MRN) C1-C4, C6 Bridge Deck King, queen, or twin beds; elevated port lights (not suitable for viewing); private bath with shower

Single (SGL) B1 Main Deck Twin bed; view window; private bath with shower (Pullman berth available)

Cabin Deck

Fixed Queen Bed Diagram not to scale.

Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities • Full-beam swim step; underwater • TV/DVD player bow-mounted camera • Heated tile floor in all bathrooms • On-deck hot tub and fitness • Tempur-Pedic® mattresses equipment • Hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning • Flat-screen TV/DVD in the salon shampoo, and body wash • DVD and book library • Binoculars and reusable water bottles • Included bar stocked with premium spirits, wines, and microbrews

uninhibited.uninhibited. 137137 Tough Nugget Safari Explorer This high-end SUV of a ship is nimble, strong, and loving. The Safari Explorer has what mariners call “feet” that take her into wild areas 36 Guests / 14-15 Crew / 18 Cabins / Length 145’ most other ships aren’t certified to visit. Her performance-built rugged construction means access to faraway regions. But it’s what’s on the inside that makes this yacht the prize of the fleet. And with only 36 guests on board, the feel is decidedly exclusive.

Lovingly called “the Bulldog,” she’s poised, her interior is a pearl, and the general mood is down-to-earth. For about half the year, she bops around the islands of Hawaii soaking up the laid-back aloha spirit. The other half she spends in Alaska sowing her wild oats. A protective spirit infused in every part of the ship, and within the crew. She’s made for adventures after all and with them comes inevitable fun and folly.

138 UnCruise.com Commodore Suite (COM) A1-A2 Separate sitting area; king or twin beds; view window and a sliding glass door opening to a small balcony; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower

Admiral (ADM) B1, C1-C2 King or twin beds; windowed door or view windows; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower Bridge Deck

Captain (CPT) B2 King or twin beds; view window and windowed door; private bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower

Cabin Deck Commander (CMN) B15-B16 King or twin beds; view window and windowed door; private bath with shower

Master (MST) Main Deck B3, B7-B14 Queen or twin beds; viewwindow # Double or Triple Accommodation Fixed Queen Bed and windowed door; private bath with shower

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Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities Single (SGL) • Full-beam swim step • TV/DVD player B6 • On-deck hot tub*, fitness equipment, • Heated tile floor in all bathrooms Queen bed; view window and and a massage room • Tempur-Pedic® mattresses windowed door; private bath • Flat-screen TV/DVD in the salon • Hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning • DVD and book library shampoo, and body wash with shower • Included bar stocked with premium • Binoculars and reusable water bottles spirits, wines, and microbrews

*Not available in Hawaii All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows.

unpretentious.untarnished.undocked. 139139 Wish I may, wish I might La Pinta In one of the world’s greatest marine environments—the Galápagos— you can be sure your surroundings are front and center. La Pinta was 48 Guests / 27 Crew / 24 Cabins / Length 209’ designed with this in mind. Elegant and sophisticated, she’d steal the show in an environment less impressive. Instead, she’s the perfect complement to the great outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge showcase the views. An outdoor Sky Bar and sun deck. And décor that nods to the nautical.

What started as a dream for captains, crew, and guests became reality when La Pinta made her renovated debut in 2007. Her Ecuadorian crew exudes friendliness, fueled by pride in their vessel, the Galápagos Islands, and a desire to share them both. Some good things are too good to keep secret. Geared up for adventure play and wildlife, the yacht also has a fun-to-explore natural history library.

140 UnCruise.com Covered SKY LOUNGE

Admiral (ADM) Covered 321-324 SKY LOUNGE Sitting area with fold out couch; twin or queen beds; desk and chair; private bath with shower

Covered Captain (CPT) SKY LOUNGE 301-320 Sitting area; twin or queen beds; desk and chair; private bath with Sun Deck shower

All cabins are outside and above deck with view windows.

Observation Deck

Reception

Doctor

Main Deck Reception

309/311, 308/310, 313/315, 314/316 offer adjoining cabins. Doctor # Double or Triple Accommodation Fixed Queen Bed

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Onboard Amenities Cabin Amenities • Three public decks Doctor • Universal docking station • On-deck hot tub • Hair dryer, bathrobes, conditioning • Exercise room with fitness equipment shampoo, and body wash • Natural history library • In-room safe deposit box • Outdoor Sky Bar and observation lounge • Included bar stocked with spirits, wines, and beer

untarnished.unequaled. 141141 Small Ship Comparison Only one vessel operates in most destinations. But, where there’s a choice, or if the vessel itself influences your travel decisions, this handy chart helps you to compare features.

Wilderness Wilderness Wilderness Safari Safari Safari Safari La S.S. Adventurer Discoverer Explorer Endeavour Explorer Quest Voyager Pinta Legacy Multi-sport Recreation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2018 Expedition Team Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2018 Turndown Service —­ —­ —­ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Massage — — — 1 1 — 1 —­ 1 Spirits / Wine / Beer Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Included Wine Bar / Library — — — Yes Yes — — — Yes Underwater Bow Camera Yes Yes Yes­ Yes — Yes Yes — —­ Hydrophone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — —­ Inflatable Skiffs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Glass-bottom Boat — — — — — — — Yes — Kayaks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2018 Paddle Boards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — 2018 Snorkel Gear / Wetsuits Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes† Yes 2018* Hot Tub Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes+ Yes — Yes Yes Yoga Mats Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes­ Yes — Yes

Cabins 30 38 37 42 18 11 32 24 43 Guests 60 76 74 84 36 22 62 48 86 Crew 25 26 26 35-37 14-15 10 29-31 27 34-35 Guest-to-Crew Ratio 3:1 3:1 3:1 2.5:1 2.5:1 2:1 2:1 2:1 2.5:1 Length 160’ 176’ 186’ 232’ 145’ 120’ 174’ 209’ 192’ Beam 39’ 39’ 38’ 37’ 36’ 29’ 36’ 41’ 40’ Cruising Speed 9.5 knots 10 knots 11 knots 10 knots 9 knots 10 knots 10 knots 10 knots 12 knots Public Decks 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 Single Cabins 3 3 3 2 1 1 2 — 2 Triple Cabins — 5 — 4 4 —­ 7 4 3 Wheelchair Cabins — — 1 — — — — — 1 Elevator —­ —­ —­ —­ — —­ —­ — Yes Private Jacuzzi Tubs — — — 4 6 —­ 1 — 1 Private French Balcony — — — 4 2 4 — — — Ages Welcomed on Board 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 13+ 8+ 8+ 8+ Age restrictions waived on private charters $=Extra Cost +Except Hawaii † No wetsuits in Costa Rica/Panamá * Charges apply in Alaska and Pacific Northwest

Common Features • Narrative Interpretation • Book/DVD Library • Fitness Equipment • En Suite Facilities • Casual Atmosphere • Wellness Amenities • Hair Dryer • Attentive Service • Open Bridge Policy

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unequaled. 143 Connection Fares Include

Remember the unrivaled tales told around a campfire? Well, the UnCruise What most defines your experience. Adventures, activities, and social community is the ultimate campfire. Where past, present, and wannabe excursions. Narration and guides. Handcrafted meals and baked-fresh-daily UnCruisers connect. Real travelers’ words on their experiences. Inspiring moments pastries*. Wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Once you step from the ships captured in photos and videos. And the latest UnCruise news. aboard, there’s little need to reach for your wallet, except for the occasional It’s time to share—the talking stick is yours now! souvenir and crew tips to show your gratitude at the end of your cruise.

Explore more, share more: Every cruise fare includes: Tales from the field and behind the scenes: • Exclusive activities*, shore excursions, presentations UnCruise.com/cruise-blog • Entry fees to national parks, preserves, and monuments • Narration and expertise from expedition guides Share salty sea stories and read what others say: • Meet/greet services, transfers, and baggage handling (between Facebook.com/UnCruise airport/vessel on embark/disembark days) • Onboard meals • Spirits, wine, and microbrews Be in-the-moment with experience-packed videos: YouTube.com/UnCruise • Non-alcoholic beverages • Wellness amenities: hot tub*, fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a complimentary massage* Take a visual voyage: Instagram.com/UnCruise Cruise fares do not include: • Port taxes/fees (amount varies by itinerary) Pinpoint your next cruise: Pinterest.com/UnCruise • Gratuities to your vessel crew • Airfare to and from your home city • Optional travel protection Join in the chatter: @UnCruise

* Baked fresh daily pastries not available on Galápagos cruise. Charge applies to snorkeling in Alaska and Pacific Northwest. Hot tub not available on Hawaii cruise. Massage only on select boats. Welcome around the circle.

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Contact Information Private Charter: Safari Quest welcomes guests ages 13 years and Photographic Images older. Age restrictions are waived on all private Address: 3826 18th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 Days Prior To Departure Charter Cancellation Fee UnCruise Adventures takes photographs charters. It is the responsibility of parents or Email: [email protected]; Website: UnCruise.com throughout each cruise that sometimes Over 365 days 50% of initial deposit guardians to supervise their children at all times. Toll free: 888-862-8881 (USA/CAN); 855-257-1551 (MX); include guests. Some images will be used for 365 to 271 days Forfeiture of full deposit 800-12639888 (other countries – Intl. prefix required) promotional purposes. Guests who prefer Groups/Charters: 855-575-9358 (USA/CAN); 270 to 121 days 66.67% of gross fare Smoking that their image not be used must notify the 120 to 0 days 100% of gross fare 800-10008003 (other countries – Intl. prefix required) Smoking is allowed only in designated areas on expedition leader on board. Guests who give Phone: 206-284-0300; Fax: 206-283-9322 outside aft decks. Smoking is not allowed inside images to our onboard team are thereby giving UnCruise Adventures is a wholly-owned subsidiary Pre-/Post-Cruise Land Packages the vessels at any time. UnCruise Adventures permission to use such of InnerSea Discoveries Alaska, Inc., Juneau, AK. images for promotional purposes. Payment and cancellation terms may differ for optional hotel and land packages. Health and Disability Requirements Payments: Individual Booking Guests must notify us in writing at the time Photo & Story Credit Deposits must be received within three business Travel Protection of booking of any physical or mental illness, With the exception to the following, all other days of reservation. Reservations are not confirmed disability or other conditions for which special images in this brochure were taken by guests, until a deposit is received. Deposit is refundable up UnCruise Adventures’ travel protection plan offers guests a wide range of services at accommodations or the use of a wheelchair is crew, and employees. All stories shared are to 72 hours after payment is received. Premium necessary or contemplated. We must also be UnCruise experiences captured in blogs, guest payment for our Travel Protection Plan must be reasonable rates. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect notified of any medical treatment that may render comments, articles, or we lived them. made within 14 calendar days of initial deposit/ the guest unfit for travel or constitute a risk or payment. Final payment is due 60 days prior to yourself against cancellation penalties and travel with complete peace of mind. You will also be danger to the guest or anyone else on board. Guests Glen Petrie 2-3, 124 boat. walkway; Eric Lindberg departure from your home city or in full when needing any form of assistance and those who reservations are confirmed less than 60 days prior. covered for losses due to trips cut short by illness 5, 12, 20, 123 bridge; Cameron Zegers 6-7, 13, or family emergencies or costs of baggage lost are physically disabled must be accompanied by 14-15, 22, 46, 90, 108, 123 kayaks, 128 boat; Julie If final payment is not received in time, your space someone who takes full responsibility for any needed may be released; rebooking will then be subject to or damaged. In order to have the pre-existing Quarry 8-9, 30, 48, 54, 55, 92, 126 boat; Jocelyn medical conditions exclusion waived, this program assistance during the cruise and in the event of an Pride 18, 122, 138 lounge; Helen Hoffman 23, 82, final availability. Payments may be made by check, emergency. We reserve the right to refuse passage credit card, wire transfer, or money order. must be purchased within 14 calendar days of 84, 148; Peter West Carey 24; 26, 50, 134 boat; the initial deposit/payment and is not refundable to anyone who, in our sole opinion, may affect the Richard Patterson 28; John R Howard 44; Flash or transferable under any circumstances. A health, safety or enjoyment of other guests. Parker 56, 58, 63 manta, 116, 140 boat; Maria Deposit Required Description of Coverage will be sent with your Harvey 72; Elizabeth Carmel 86, 143; Tegra Nuess $750 per person (cruises 14 nights or less) invoice. To purchase insurance, please visit our Guests requiring a wheelchair must provide their 117 lounge, 119, 120; Chustine Minoda 118, 121; $1,500 per person (Galápagos cruises) website or call our sales counselors for premiums own collapsible wheelchair. Some ports of call, Wolfgang Kaehler 132 boat; David Julian 128 hot and other details. This plan is available to US shore excursions, docks, gangways, and other ship tub; JD Andrews 136 boat; Michel Verdure 138 residents only. International guests should inquire requirements may preclude a wheelchair guest boat; Alaska Railroad (111 dome car, 112); Knik Private Charters with a home-country travel protection program. from leaving the vessel; this decision will be made River Lodge (111 dogs, 113); Metropolitan Tours For private charters, a deposit equal to one- by the captain and is binding. Additionally, there (141); Shutterstock (36, 38, 39 buildings, 62 Machu third of the total charter cost is due within Gratuities may be certain physical conditions, including raised Picchu, 66, 70, 81 Space Needle, 110, 114,); iStock 32 doorway thresholds from 2 to 16 inches, stairways, seven business days of the reservation. At 270 Gratuities are shared among crew members and narrow passageways within the vessel that days (9 months) before departure, a second and are not included in your fare. Recommended may limit or preclude the accessibility of wheelchair payment equal to one-third of the total charter amounts available on request. cost is due. Final charter payment is due 120 guests to some areas. days (4 months) prior to departure. Final Travel Details Due to the limitations of vessel facilities, bookings Cancellation Policy All travel information is sent via email. If your cannot be accepted for women who will be 30 InnerSea Discoveries Alaska, Inc. (dba UnCruise reservation is paid in full and we have received weeks or more pregnant at the conclusion of travel. Adventures) operates in Glacier Bay National Park Guests who cancel for any reason, including your required Guest Registration Forms, Final Women in their third trimester (greater than 24 as an authorized Concessioner of the National Park medical or family reasons, are subject to the Travel Details will be issued approximately 45 weeks, but less than 30 weeks) must submit a letter Service, Department of Interior. following cancellation fees. Refer to the Travel days prior to your departure. Submit all required from their physician granting permission to travel We are an equal opportunity provider and employer, Protection section for details on cancellation Guest Registration Forms no later than 60 days by boat (and for air travel, if applicable). penalty protection. operating in the Tongass National Forest under prior to your departure. Late receipt of Guest special use permit from the USDA Forest Service. Registration Forms and/or Final Payment will delay Non-Discrimination Notification Under Individuals: your Final Travel Details. Title VI, Title IX Days Prior To Departure Per Person Cancellation Fee Due to the nature of our explorations, itineraries are guidelines and will change in order to maximize 91 days or more 50% of initial deposit Policy on Children It is the policy of InnerSea Discoveries Alaska, Inc. (dba UnCruise Adventures) not to discriminate on your vacation experience. Variations in itinerary and 90 to 61 days Forfeiture of full deposit Children ages 8-13 years (at time of travel) save $500 the order of days may occur. UnCruise Adventures the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, 60 to 46 days 50% of gross fare per child. Ages 8 years and older are welcomed orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin aboard most vessels and exceptions may be made dates, pricing, and policies. For highly specialized, or 45 to 31 days 75% of gross fare or veteran status in its educational programs, restricted activities, fees may be required. 30 to 0 days 100% of gross fare for children 7 and under with special approval. The activities, or employment as required by law.

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Destinations remote and scenic call out to be explored. Water and mountains. Beaches and jungles. Fjords rimmed by granite cliffs. Vibrant reefs with tropical fish. We travel and we connect—with the people we meet, the places we visit, the natural world. Personal experiences weave emotional connections into our lives. We watch our step, change course, and take care to leave no trace.

We are responsible for the well-being of the people and the places we visit. • Purchase local food and supplies Adventure Travel • Partner with locals for tours and services • Reduce waste, buy bulk, and recycle Conservation Fund • No bottled water—reusable water bottles provided on board • Fuel conservation and emission reduction As a founding member, UnCruise commits to work with the Adventure • Monitor water quality and use desalinating watermakers Travel Trade Association on funding projects engaged in protecting the • Respect wildlife and keep proper distance environment and culture around the world. Conserving resources and • Serve only sustainable seafood in partnership with Monterey Bay supporting communities benefits the long-term health of the destination Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program and tourism businesses.

The mission of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF) is to: Directly fund local projects engaged in the conservation of unique

natural and cultural resources of adventure travel destinations. We care now for the future. The fund chooses to support projects outside Canada and the United States because similar organizations already exist to fund projects in these countries. Grants are awarded once a year.

Knowledgeable locals manage projects in their own communities. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations may apply: conservation groups, indigenous people groups, tour operators, accommodations, and other Our Affiliations non-profits. Projects must impact a shared goal such as environmental protection, improving recreation infrastructure, adopting sustainable tourism practices, or protecting cultural and other tourism assets.

To learn more, visit: UnCruise.com/responsible-travel

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