Alaska25

RMC Presents

CRUISING ALASKA
and the Pacific Northwest
September 26-October 10, 2025

Our September/October 2025 trip takes us to the Pacific Northwest … a small ship cruise that starts in Juneau, Alaska and ends in Seattle, Washington as we explore southeast Alaska’s remote wilderness, native culture and the stunning natural history of the Pacific Northwest.

Cruising offers the best way to view the heart of Alaska plus seeing some of the scenic towns along the Canada’s inside passage.

During our cruise there will be time for non-cruising activities including walks, kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hikes, walks, a fitness room, a library and hot tubs.

Important Note: RMC Has blocked a number of cabins per category so reservations are on a “first-come/first-served” basis and once our allotment is filled, future reservations will be “on request” if available

 

TOUR INCLUDES
• Roundtrip transportation from Montauk to JFK
• Roundtrip air to Juneau and return from Seattle
• Airport transfers
• 1-night accommodation in Juneau
• 1-night accommodation in Seattle
• 13-day/12-night Alaska & Pacific Northwest cruise
• All hotel service charges and taxes
• Breakfast at both hotels
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• Sightseeing entrance fees

CRUISE INCLUSIONS
• 13-day/12-night’s accommodation onboard the Safari Endeavour
• Choice of Outside cabins
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Unlimited Beverages
• Wine, beer, spirits & soft drinks at meals
• All onboard activities and presentations

SPECIAL FEATURES
• Welcome dinner and sightseeing tour of
• Sightseeing tour of Seattle
• Visit to the  600-foot-high Space Needle
• Explore Sucia Island Marine State Park (only accessible by boat)
• Cruise through Canada’s Inside Passage: Strait of Georgia, Desolation Sound, Johnstone Strait, and more
• Search for sea wolves and spirit bears along the shores of Great Bear Rainforest
• Explore the quaint town of Ketchikan
• Full day in Misty Fjords National Monument
• Visits to Grand Pacific, Margerie, Johns Hopkins and Reid Glaciers
• Whale watch in Frederick Sound, Stephens Passage and Chatham Strait

 

Our Ship: The Safari Endeavour

Four decks are fully equipped for comfort and action. From the exercise equipment to the bow viewing area on the lounge deck and dining room on the main deck, everything you need is within easy reach. The lounge has a large flat-screen TV featuring closed-circuit channels that include a GPS map of the location of the ship and an under-bow camera. The lounge also has a limited library, filled with wildlife encyclopedias and binoculars to be used for wildlife-spotting. The dining room features open seating. Meals are served tableside with unlimited beverages, alcoholic and non that are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options are available. Onboard amenities include kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles; underwater bow-mounted camera; two on-deck hot tubs; fitness equipment and yoga mats, movie and book library.

ALASKA CRUISE ITINERARY

1^st day: Friday, September 26 – To Juneau (D)
Depart for JFK Airport where we board our connecting flight to Juneau. Early evening arrival where we are met and transferred to our hotel. After check-in, we will have a welcome dinner.

2^nd day: Saturday, September 27: In Juneau. Late Afternoon Cruise Embarkation (B/D)
Morning free for a leisurely breakfast. At about noon we will have a sightseeing tour of the world’s most visited glacier, the Mendenhall Glacier located in Thunder Mountain. Afterwards we return to Juneau for a panoramic tour before we head for the pier to start our cruise. The smell of the sea hits you as you walk down the gangway to the ship. Welcome aboard and meet your captain and crew as you familiarize yourself with your home for next week. In the lounge, a welcome cocktail and Champagne toast await you as you prepare for the grand stories yet to be written about the coming week. As we push off the dock, get out on deck with a pair of binoculars (there is a pair in your cabin for your use this week) and start the search for spouts!

3^rd day: Sunday, September 28: Cruising – Glacier Bay National Park (B/L/D)
This national park covers over 3 million acres. Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not us. There’s a cool factor with our visit, and it’s not just coming off the face of the glaciers! This Park was covered by ice as recently as 1795. Since then, the park’s receding glacier activity has made it easier to access those inner reaches. Glacial history, retreats, advances, moraines. They come with expert insight from our onboard naturalists – so bring on the questions. Pigeon guillemots, puffins, common murres, and cormorants colonize and nest at South Marble Island. One good whiff and a few loud barks give away one of its mammalian residents—Steller’s sea lions. It’s a full day in the bay exploring Muir’s legacy—all the way to Grand Pacific and Margerie Glaciers. Celebrate with a toast to nature’s handiwork.

4^th day: Monday, September 29: Cruising – Glacier Bay National Park Continued (B/L/D)
Today is day two in the park, and you’re going the furthest and exploring parts that 99% of visitors never go to. Hike the outwash field of glaciers winding down the Fairweather Mountain Range. The cool breeze off the nearby snow and icefields is energizing. If you motor over to Tidal Inlet, keep your eye out for bears, humpbacks, and if you’re lucky, a wolf sighting. Kayak the bay. Bushwhack into the forest.

5^th day: Tuesday, September 30: Cruising – Icy Strait Whale Search (B/L/D)
Bull whip kelp threads through nearby channels like deep, twisted mangroves. And you know better, but orange and purple starfish and jellyfish make it hard to believe you’re not in the tropics. Follow the currents out to where the sea lions flock to remote rock formations. Our captain is on the bridge, the expedition team on deck, and all eyes are on the water and the shore. Everyone is on-watch for the telltale blow of humpbacks. Come closer to the shoreline by skiff, kayaking, or on foot. Sometimes the smallest things are the biggest wonders. Take in the evening solitude from the bow, or the hot tub. Or both—why choose just one?

6^th day: Wednesday, October 1: Cruising- Chichagof Island (B/L/D)
When you come this far, you’ll want to keep going. This is the way back – to the backcountry of Alaska’s wilderness that is seldom seen. Glacial landscapes marked by moraines, mud and a lush forest. This day is for you to choose your own adventure: kayaking or even paddle board in calm protected waters, hiking to find a snow-melt waterfall in Cascade Creek. (various degrees of walks and hikes) Whatever you decide, you’ll definitely have bragging rights when you return home.

 

 

7^th day: Thursday, October 2: Cruising – Thomas Bay & Wrangell Narrows (B/L/D)
Spend some time on the bow as you glide through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then anchor for more activities. Time to lower the kayaks and skiffs and get up close and personal with a sea otter or wildlife watching from your kayak. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss dripping trees run right down to the water. Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear. Or just relax on deck.

8^th day: Friday, October 3: Arrival at Ketchikan (B/L/D)
In Ketchikan, connect with the Tlingit Culture. Tribal leader and local legend Joe Williams, known as Ka Xesh X’e in his native language, guides you on a walking tour. With a rich oral tradition, the Tlingit passed stories from generation to generation—and Joe’s storytelling is captivating! Amble through the surrounding forest on a moderate to easy trail or challenge yourself to a hard-charger hike along trails and boardwalks past cedar, spruce, streams, and waterfalls.

 

 

9^th day: Saturday, October 4: Cruising – Misty Fjords National Monument (B/L/D)
There are places on the planet that completely overcome you. This is one of them. The beauty. The peace. The sense of place you feel. Misty Fjords National Monument represents nearly every ecosystem found in Southeast Alaska. And that alone is a lot to consider. Glacial valleys filled with sea water. Sheer 3,000-foot cliffs. Sea birds, brown and black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, all find safe haven here. Kayak in Walker Cove or Rudyerd Bay and you find it’s just as easy to paddle and go, as it is to sit and float and take it all in. Or skiff to the base of a waterfall for a fjord released shower. The area’s affectionate nickname, “The Yosemite of the North,” is deserved.

10^th day: Sunday, October 5: Cruising – Canada’s Inside Passage (B/L/D)
Today you sail out of Alaska’s Inside Passage and into Canada’s. You will head south for the next couple of days. Check out the bridge – it’s an ideal spot to look for whales and other wildlife. See what the crew has in store today. Maybe a cooking or cocktail demonstration or a galley tour. Or maybe learn more about navigation from the crew and try your hand at tying knots!

11^th day: Monday, October 6: Cruising – Canada’s Inside Passage Continues (B/L/D)
Take your cup of joe to the bow and watch the world wake up with you. Bald eagles watch the ship along its course from treetops. Islands to the west, inlet-etched mainland to the east. Your captain and mates navigate twisting passages. Harbor seals spend their days on rocky islets. Breathe in the fresh air and take in miles of forested wilderness. In the lounge, your bartender mixes up the daily special. Take the challenge and play a few friendly hands of cards with your fellow Montaukers … “Mexican Train” or “Kings in the Corner” anyone?

12^th day: Tuesday, October 7: Cruising – Canada’s Inside Passage Towards Washington (B/L/D)
It’s a day of intricate waterways and cruising for critters, keeping watch for black bears on shore, including the elusive spirit bear. Civilization gets closer as you coast south through the remote waters of British Columbia towards Washington. Our captain and crew are on the lookout and give the call of a wildlife sighting. Slow down and take it all in as forested fjords roll by. It’s a full day of adventure tomorrow!

13^th day: Wednesday, October 8: Cruising – Sucia Island (B/L/D)
Sculpted sandstone formations, lush trails, and emerald waters make this a very special and magical island. Only available by boat, earn bragging rights by visiting this jewel of the Pacific Northwest.

14^th day: Thursday, October 9: Arrival in Seattle, Washington. (B/D)
Enjoy a final breakfast with your fellow travelers as we sail through the historic Hiram M. Chittende. Early morning arrival to Seattle where we disembark as we are welcomed to Emerald City. We will meet at the pier and taken on a short sightseeing tour of Seattle ending at arrival at our hotel as we get a closer look at attractions such as the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Ballard Locks. We’ll pass by landmarks including Pike Place Market and Seattle’s pro baseball and football stadiums. Hear live commentary from your guide and get great photo ops throughout the tour. After check-in at our hotel, we have the balance of the day for independent exploration and relaxing before we meet at the top of the 605-foot high Space Needle followed by our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

15th day: Friday, November 15 – Arrival in JFK (B)
Morning at leisure. Then transfer to the airport for our early afternoon departure for JFK, with a late evening (local time) arrival.

 

Safari Endeavour Ship Deck Plan

YOUR HOTELS

 

Please Read the Terms and Conditions for this Tour

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ALL INCLUSIVE PRICES PER PERSON

Please note that Admiral Cabins are now SOLD OUT and “On Request Only.”

PLUS – ADD:
U.S. airline facility security and tax charges $181 ($189 by credit card)
Port Fee and Cruise Taxes: $769 ($809 credit card)
Prepaid Gratuities for Guides in Juneau and Seattle: $25 ($27 credit card)
Note: Gratuities for Cruise Staff is to be paid independently onboard. Suggested gratuities to be provided

ALASKA AIR UPGRADES (Per Person)
First Class @ $2,989 plus $181 tax (only 8 seats available)

Almost First Class (offers extra leg room, complimentary alcoholic beverages and priority boarding)**
From JFK to Seattle @ $60
From Seattle to Juneau @ $54
From Seattle to JFK @ $71

** Upgrade seats on each flight cannot be confirmed until about 30 days before departure. So, if you are interested in reserving one of these seats, please indicate on your Registration and if we obtain the seat, we will invoice the supplement separately.

INITIAL DEPOSIT ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 20, 2025 – $1,500 ($1,575 credit card)

Note that early Registration is suggested as we have a quota on reserved cabins

FINAL PAYMENTS: Due on or before July 5, 2025

 

If you already registered online and want to access the Payment Information page, click here.

Travel Insurance

As travel professionals, RMC Travel highly recommends travel insurance. Sometimes unexpected circumstances can arise. A sudden emergency just before or during your trip could spoil your vacation and deplete your resources.

We have recently seen some of our valued travelers lose not only their non-refundable deposits, but also their entire tour payments because they hoped they would not need trip cancellation insurance.

You should protect your trip investment and yourself regarding health, property and trip payments. That is why we provide you with an easy way to contact BMSJ’s preferred insurance provider, Allianz Global Assistance. If you need additional information or have questions, please call Allianz directly at 1-800-284-8300, and refer to code F025323.

RMC Travel will be sending you additional details and a brochure with your confirmation on trip cancellation/interruption travel insurance.

 

 

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Photo credits:
Misty Fjords National Monument: Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spirit Bear: Jon Rawlinson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons