Alaska Expedition Cruise by Small Ship
Summer 2023
Intimately connect with Alaska's natural and cultural history
Experience the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and fine dining. Enjoy locally sourced, gourmet meals, nature excursions, cultural sites, and zodiac adventures—all included. Expect an unforgettable experience meticulously curated to exceed your expectations.
Unforgettable Adventures with All-Inclusive Luxury
For those who value a high quality and authentic experiences, our 5-expert crew to 12 guest sailings offer personalization and exclusiveness like no other expedition cruise. With nature explorations among a very small group and small ship, immerse and relax in the natural beauty of wild Alaska.
Meaningful Experiences in a Private Group Feel
Get up close to majestic glaciers, cruise through humpback whale hot spots, and enjoy special access to a prime brown bear feeding ground. Join our expert naturalist on foraging expeditions through wild estuaries, forests, and bogs. See wildlife abound among undisturbed habitats.
Embark on an Exclusive Nature Exploration
A boutique expedition with expert coastal guides and naturalists. Highlights include: glaciers, bears, whales, rainforest and historic towns. Exploring by comfortable tugboat Swell, with frequent shore trips. Max 12 guests. Exclusive access to Pack Creek bears, gourmet cuisine, kayaks. This is an up-close experience of Alaska's grandeur for people who love nature.
Alaska Supervoyage on the Swell Tugboat
| Dates | Days | Prices Starting* | Promo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14-Jul 25, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 12 | $11,000 USD | |
| Jul 26-Aug 6, 2023 | 12 | $11,900 USD | Solo |
| Aug 6–Aug 17, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 12 | $11,000 USD | |
| Aug 17–Aug 28, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 12 | $11,000 USD |
| Dates | Days | Prices Starting* | Promo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14-Jul 25, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 12 | $11,000 USD | |
| Jul 26-Aug 6, 2023 | 12 | $11,900 USD | Solo |
| Aug 6–Aug 17, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 12 | $11,000 USD | |
| Aug 17–Aug 28, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 12 | $11,000 USD |
Summer 2023 Sailings
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. There is a 50% single supplement fee for single occupancy rooms.
Our All-Inclusive Package
• All accommodation and warm hospitality on our boutique ships.
• All shore excursions, wildlife viewing, and zodiac rides guided by our expert, knowledgeable crew, naturalist and guides.
• Use of gear, fishing equipment, and kayaks
• All cultural site visits, additional local guides and their associated permits and fees.
• All gourmet meals and snacks, prepared freshly by our private chef. Meals offer great variety and highlight local specialties. Can meet dietary restrictions with advanced notice.
• All beverages including wine, craft beer, filtered water, coffee, tea, juices, and sodas. Note that alcohol is not a large focus of our trips.
• Open wheelhouse. Chat with crew navigating the ship. Maybe get a chance to steer!
GUEST FEEDBACK
"Thank you so much Maple Leaf!! The only trip we've ever came back twice and hopefully we'll be back again. The highlight for me was the Orcas, second only to the camaraderie found with the guests and crew. "
--Diane Boisvert
"This was the trip of a lifetime! I had a marvelous time but if I started to list all the things I loved it would take me all day – the scenery, the wildlife, the company of great people, the food, the all-around service – this is just for starters. I especially loved how we stopped for the whales, porpoises, etc.. You run a wonderful expedition and you are such special people – always cheerful, eager and enthusiastic, quick to serve and to share your knowledge. I’m so glad we chose Maple Leaf for our Alaska experience and I would happily do it all over again."
--Martha Saunders
"Thanks for making this trip of a lifetime happen. It far exceeded my expectations. The beauty of the coast, the fabulous displays put on by the sea animals, and birds. Every day offered new delights. It was wonderful to be able to relax in the capable hands of the crew, especially ‘he who must be obeyed’. A special thanks to Steve for meeting the challenges of my rather restrictive diet. "
--Mairy Beam
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Special Canadian Geographic Edition Sailing
Alaska Supervoyage Jul 26 - Aug 6, 2023
On this special trip with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, you will explore the same areas as our regular supervoyage itinerary, but with special extra experiences, benefits from the Geographical Society, and a VIP resource person Joe Williams and RCGS Ambassador Jenny Wong.
Swell (Tugboat)
A powerful ship, retrofitted beautifully with fine and comfortable interiors. Adventure in style! (5 crew/12 guests)
Itineraries and Schedules
This Alaska supervoyage is a sweeping exploration of southeast Alaska. Fredrick Sound, Endicott Arm, Warm Springs Bay, and Pack Creek to see humpback whales, a tidal glacier, and brown bears. Travel south into the Etolin Wilderness Area, Myers Chuck, and Ketchikan. Start/End ports are Ketchikan and Sitka.
Awards and Accolades
"One of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"
National Geographic Adventure magazine
