This waterway is renowned for its pristine wilderness, with breathtaking scenery of glaciers, towering snowcapped mountains, endless bays, inlets, secluded coves and lush old growth forest rich in fish and wildlife. As you cruise through South East Alaska, you are traveling in the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States.
In the summer, salmon head back to parent streams to spawn. Along the route, they attract marine animals such as killer whales and seals. Bears and eagles are drawn to salmon filled streams. Humpback whales feed in plankton rich waters. On the excursion yacht M/V “Misty Fjord”, you will intimately interface with this amazing world.
Days are spent exploring the waterways, savoring the wilderness and keeping our eyes open for wildlife. Walks ashore reveal a myriad of wildflowers on grassy estuaries and berries at the wood’s edge.
Afternoons and evenings are spent in quiet harbors. Here placid waters reflect emerald forests. Waterfalls grace the faces of towering cliffs. Evening offshore breezes bring the aroma of a magic blend of salt air with a hint of evergreen. Curious seals gaze. The kayak is your vehicle to touch this world.
Back to the boat, on the aft deck, toast to the majesty of it all with a glass of fine wine. Dale occasionally provides Power Point presentations on relevant topics. Mornings bring crisp clean air and the aroma of fresh brewed coffee. After a sumptuous breakfast, the throb of the engines and rattle of the anchor chain tell us it is time for another day of adventure in you trip of a lifetime.
History and Culture
Throughout the Inside Passage, evidence of early human activity can be found in the form of remains of old Indian villages, stone fish traps, mysterious petroglyphs, ruins of abandoned salmon canneries and mines. Early explorers such as Captain George Vancouver and Juan Perez left their mark there. Many of the places that we see have been named by these early explorers. However, most of the areas that we visit are little touched by man and consist of pristine wilderness.
Find out more about history of the exploration of Southeast Alaska.