| Port: | Juneau, Alaska |
| Season: | June 8 - Sept. 4 (operating Tues. thru Sat.) |
| Schedule: | Departs at 8:30am ~ Returns at 3:30pm (approx.) |
| Provided: | Binoculars; snacks; coffee, tea, cocoa |
| Location: | Vessel operates from the Seadrome Dock, across from the Goldbelt Hotel in downtown Juneau. Boarding begins 15-minutes prior to departure. |
| Information: | Reservations are required. For more information Call: (907) 209-1405 or tracyarm@allenmarine.com |
Travel by deluxe jetboat to explore the very best of the Tracy Arm Wilderness Area, including exciting close-up views of the majestic Sawyer Glaciers.
Relax in the warm, spacious cabin as your experienced captain guides you through scenic passages and into the heart of a wild place that has, until recently, been buried for centuries by glacial ice. Here, the extraordinary maneuverability of the Katlian Express will allow you to glide quietly past curious seals and icebergs – to get as close as possible to the ever-changing face of South Sawyer Glacier.
Be sure to spend as much time as possible on the topside observation deck where you’ll be able to enjoy this unforgettable experience with all your senses. Sometimes, you can even feel the “white thunder” as immense spires of ice break from the glacier and crash into the sea. Before departing the head of Tracy Arm you will also view the beautiful North Sawyer Glacier, which cannot be approached by large cruise ships.
While exploring the length of this ice-carved fjord you will cruise beneath cliffs that rise 4000-feet above the jade-colored sea, and you can even feel the mist on your face as the vessel maneuvers almost directly under a plunging waterfall. There will be stops along the way to view and photograph wildlife, such as Bald Eagles, Harbor Seals and Mountain Goats, and encounters with bears and whales are not uncommon.
Throughout the voyage, your onboard naturalist will provide a wealth of information about the area, which naturalist John Muir called “one of the most dramatically stunning fjords of Southeast Alaska”. You’ll also enjoy a picnic-style lunch and a variety of complementary snacks and beverages served by your friendly Alaskan crew as you trace the rugged shores of Stephens Passage on the cruise north to Juneau.
Please Note: In the event unpredictable and ever-changing ice conditions preclude your vessel from entering Tracy Arm Fjord, the tour will be modified to explore Endicott Arm, a fjord and tidewater glacier of equal beauty. To fully enjoy the outside observation decks, we recommend participants bring a warm, rainproof jacket, hat & gloves. The vessel is equipped with deluxe seating, a galley and restroom.