You can bring your own rubber boots or use those provided. Don t forget a pair of binoculars and lots of film. The vessel is named after one of Captain Cook s ships and was originally built for use by Presbyterian missionaries to Alaska. The upper deck has a lounge and dining area with windows. Guests are welcome in the wheelhouse.
Equipment includes zodiacs, kayaks and fishing equipment.
There is kayaking, halibut fishing, glacier viewing, shoreside hikes and wildlife viewing. There are cruises specifically focussed on spring birding and on photography. Small groups go in zodiacs on trips to shore that are customized to the interests and abilities of the passengers, some walks being leisurely strolls along the shores and others physically challenging hikes. Passengers can explore coves and fjords in kayaks. One stop is near a colony of tufted puffins, another at an oyster farm, another to a hangout for sea lions.