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. Lunch is served at Eagle Bay near the 300-ft. high Cascade waterfall, and there is a hike at Sheep Bay Lagoon and to the top of Sahlin Falls. Optional flightseeing and river rafting trips are available. Shore excursions are included in the fare. Customized charters are frequently arranged for families, film crews, researchers and other special interest groups.