Discovery Voyages

near Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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About Discovery Voyages

Offering high quality 3 - 6 day cruises with a maximum of 12 guests on the historic Discovery in beautiful Prince William Sound, Alaska (just south of the largest Alaskan city, Anchorage). We do offer a handful of trips that incorporate Denali National Park as well. Prince William Sound encompasses 3,800 miles of coastline to explore via kayak and foot. The Sound is home to the densest concentration of tidewater glaciers in the world, containing 50 glaciers and 17 tidewater glaciers (touching the ocean), known for dramatically calving huge ice chunks into the sea. Enjoy spectacular views from sea level up to 13,000 ft mountain peaks. More than 220 species of birds (and around 200,000 seabirds summer in the Sound), along with 30 species of land mammals, and at least a dozen marine mammal species make this area quite special. Resident marine mammals include humpback, sei, fin, minke, killer whales, and dall's porpoise as well as Steller sea lions, harbor seals, and sea otters. In western Prince William Sound, black bears may be seen on narrow beaches and are most often seen fishing when the salmon are spawning.

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Tod Family
AU

Must do small adventure cruise Our family of seven wanted an adventure where we could get as close as possible to Alaskan flora and fauna while still enjoying the delights of a hot shower, a warm bed and gourmet food and wine. Meg and Dean of Discovery Voyages deliver this and so much more. Days were spent kayaking up to the face of a calving glacier, hiking along bear trails picking blueberries and salmonberries - sometimes on a whim to find a lake that Dean may have hiked to 10 or more years ago - and traversing extraordinary terrain in search of the picture perfect views. Meg produced the most beautiful meals out of her tiny galley - so much fresh food complimented by a wonderful array of wines (and beers). Highly recommended for those who want experience nature first hand without the crowds with a touch of luxury.

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Steve Hennig
GB

Everything was perfect! Everything was perfect!! Crew/staff were wonderful . Meals were excellent. Local seafood. Goes to the most beautiful places in Prince William Sound. Opportunities to hike and kayak.

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Terri Hoesel
GB

The crew is friendly The crew is friendly, informative, easy to be around! They really try to make you enjoy the experience and see as much as possible! And,, the food is outstanding!

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Joseph
GB

Highly Recommended Our trip was outstanding. Dean, Megan, and the rest of the crew are very knowledgeable about the region and constantly monitor conditions to provide the best possible experience at any given time. We saw an array of wildlife and awe inspiring scenery. Being aboard the Discovery, a small vessel with a storied past, one feels immersed in, rather than removed from, the immediate environment. The crew is very attentive, and the food was fresh, creative, and delicious; beautifully presented and accompanied by a very nice selection of wine. If you're interested in an immersive experience with knowledgeable guides in an intimate setting I don't believe you can do better than a trip with Discovery Voyages.

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Kathleen and Frank Rimlinger
GB

Everything we hoped for and more We absolutely loved our time aboard the Discovery with the amazing and oh-so-knowledgeable crew. Dean and Megan make it special every waking moment. Megan is a fabulous chef and every meal was a treat! The cabins are cozy and perfectly adequate for the duration of the trip (not that we spent much time in them, other than to sleep!). We loved the activities every day, and we loved the beautiful spots they chose to moor each night. We went hiking to see bears fishing for salmon, and we went hiking to explore glaciers and take in gorgeous views; we kayaked among the ice bergs, sea otters and jellyfish; Dean took us to an island where we got to watch the puffins do their adorable and awkward dances; at another island we stopped to watch and listen to several hundred sea lions. We had fun losing count of how many eagles we saw each day. We loved spending time in front of one glacier after another, watching them calve, and learning about the history, geology and geography all the while. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for us (although we may very well be repeat customers)! Highly recommended, especially if you are fortunate enough to get on a voyage with Hugh, an outstanding and incredibly knowledgeable guide, not to mention a phenomenal photographer.

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