The Discovery Spring Wildlife and Photography Voyage is a 13 day land and sea adventure created with

Our first trip on the Discovery will likely not be our last. PWS is an inspiring area and surely there is no better way to see, hear, smell and taste it's variety and beauty. Thanks for making it all unforgettable.
Discovery Voyages offers an expanded suite of land and sea options for 2012. Our partners in bringing you these trips include Camp Denali/North Face Lodge , Alaska Alpine Adventures , Orca Adventure Lodge , and photo-naturalist Hugh Rose . All trips are professionally guided and feature glacier viewing, whale watching, abundant sea kayaking, hiking, and photography opportunities, and gourmet cuisine aboard the small ship M/V Discovery. Trips can accomodate a variety of activity levels.
Rates, dates and detailed itineraries are available by clicking Learn more... links below, or go to Rates and Schedules to see dates for all our upcoming sailings. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, remember that custom trips and charters are always available.
Take in the highlights of Prince William Sound aboard the small ship Discovery. Cruise Barry Arm with it's massive tidewater glaciers backed by mountains to 13,00 feet. Explore Harriman and College Fjords, the serene waters of Eaglek Bay and the spectacular Cascade Falls. Watch the antics of sea otters and Dall porpoises and keep an eye out for whales. The 3-Day Classic Discovery Voyage samples the natural wonders of northwestern Prince William Sound while leaving plenty of time for hiking, kayaking, and world-class photographic opportunities. Extend your Alaskan Adventure with a 3 or 4 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge ! We've added many new departures this year for this popular land and sea combo. Look for 3-Day Discovery Voyage on our Schedules page to get more info on dates and rates .
Join Alaska Alpine Adventures and Discovery Voyages for an amazing backcountry 7-day skiing cruise throughout the Chugach Mountains in Prince William Sound in April. Explore and ski hard all day then relax aboard the Discovery with a glass of wine and gourmet meal. Look for Ski Cruise on our Schedules page to get more info on dates and rates .
The Grand Alaska Journey , guided by naturalist and photographer Hugh Rose, includes the best of Alaska's scenery and wildlife. The journey will highlight Alaska's marine and terrestrial wildlife including the seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, and bird life of marine ecosystem along with the grizzly bears, dall sheep, caribou, moose and other mega fauna of the interior boreal forest and tundra landscape. Hikes and treks across the varied environments will yield magnificent views of Alaska's wilderness landscape. The journey begins in Anchorage and the nearby world-famous Prince William Sound on a 5-day voyage aboard the Discovery. From there, travel by road into Alaska's interior for an intimate 3-day tour of Denali National Park, the crown jewel of America's National Park system. You'll overnight deep in the park at a comfortable lodge. The trip concludes in Fairbanks, Alaska's Golden Heart City. Look for Grand Alaska Tour on our Schedules page to get more info on dates and rates .
The Discovery Spring Wildlife and Photography Voyage is a 13 day land and sea adventure created with naturalists and photographers especially in mind. Spring offers outstanding bird watching, wildlife viewing and photo opportunities throughout Prince William Sound during a season that also offers some of the best weather of the year! The land portion of the trip is timed to coincide with the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival in Cordova, where you'll stay at the Orca Adventure Lodge. The Copper River Delta serves as a critical refueling station for the migratory birds of the Western Hemisphere, making this a stunning and perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the amateur or professional naturalist to experience the largest gathering of shorebirds in the world. The trip is guided by Alaskan photo-naturalist Hugh Rose whose is generous with both photography tips and natural history insights into this epic migration . The remainder of the trip is spent on board the Discovery, touring the waters of Prince William Sound with plenty of time for more wildlife viewing and photography, plus hiking, kayaking, glacier viewing, fine dining and relaxing in the comfort of the Discovery's salon. Look for Spring Wildlife and Photography Voyage on our Schedules page to get more info on dates and rates .
The Solstice Adventurer! voyage is a special Summer Solstice edition of our Adventurer Voyage. While much like our Classic Discovery voyage, the Solstice Adventurer! is geared for the active traveler. If you are the person who likes to reach the mountain top, relishes long hikes, and embrace the physical challenge of an outdoor experience, this trip is for you! Like all of our voyages, there is plenty of wildlife viewing and sightseeing packed into each day, as well as time to relax in the comfort of the Discovery's salon and enjoy the fine meals prepared in its galley. As the name suggests, the Solstice Adventurer! is scheduled in June to take advantage of Alaska's longest summer days. We've timed it so that you can cap your Prince William Sound adventure with a 4 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge in the heart of Denali National Park! Look for Solstice Adventurer! on our Schedules page to get more info on dates and rates .
Our Grand Prince William Sound tour is new for 2012. Modeled on our classic Hike and Kayak Voyage, it is another trip created with the active or adventure traveler in mind but places more emphasis on physical activities, specifically hiking and kayaking. We've added a day to the usual Hike and Kayak Voyage to extend your enjoyment of Prince William Sound and allow for the possibility of a visit to the coastal city of Cordova. The bays, coves and quiet waterways of the Sound are as endless as the mountain meadows and ridge lines. This extended trip samples richly from all these special places, with ample opportunities to explore them by kayak, on foot, and from the deck or comfortable salon of the Discovery. We've also timed this special land and sea tour so you can continue your Alaska adventure with a 3 day stay at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge in the heart of Denali National Park and Preserve. Look for Grand Prince William Sound on our Schedules page to get more info on dates and rates .
A tantalizing menu of carefully prepared, home-cooked meals await you on the Discovery . The upper deck salon is surrounded by large windows creating a magnificent natural dinner theater. Depending on the season, meals feature fresh local seafood such as Copper River king salmon, sockeye salmon and or halibut, oysters, shrimp, and rockfish. The tastefully prepared main courses are served with fresh quality vegetables, home made breads rolls, soups, and fruit (organically grown ingredients are used whenever possible). Beverages include fine wines, quality beer, juice and milk.
The qualified and experienced guides and special guests that join the Discovery enrich your Alaska experience. They are hand-picked by Discovery Voyages to compliment your journey in Prince William Sound. Meet the Discovery Crew.
For the 2012 season , we have shoulder season pricing, a new Backcountry Ski Cruise and more Land Sea Cruise Adventures with our partners Camp Denali/North Face Lodge, Alaska Alpine Adventures, and Orca Adventure Lodge .