The small vessel and the remote coves it visits give guests a real interaction with the environment and an intimate encounter with Alaska. You cruise next to walls of glaciers and through the incredible turquoise icebergs that have broken off, and you drift along with frolicking families of orca whales and porpoises, and sea otters lying on their backs with babies in their paws. The Discovery was built in the late 1950s for a missionary service to Alaska, and has been refurbished into a working yacht by Dean. Because of its small size and maneuverability it can access Prince William Sound s intimate passages and get into remote spots. Or you can stand with Dean at the helm and talk about photography or Alaska or life in general.
Guests are always welcome in the wheelhouse.
Passengers fly to Anchorage, then take Alaska Railroad to Whittier. Itinerary is flexible to take advantage of seasonal highlights, wildlife sightings and guest interests. Nights are spent at anchor in intimate and protected bays and coves, or anchored off glaciers and waterfalls. W hen you go on the Discovery voyages, 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. Or passengers can explore coves and fjords in kayaks.