Venture near islets that are home to unusual seabirds such as puffins and guillemots, and watch for humpback whales and orcas. Near the entrance to the bay, go ashore to walk among towering spruce trees where, just 200 years ago, hundreds of feet of ice covered the landscape. The waters just off Point Adolphus are consistently one of the favored feeding areas for humpback whales. Spend the morning looking for whales and then cruise a short distance to Althorp Rocks to see its colony of playful sea otters. If weather permits, the crew will prepare a barbecue lunch ashore.
Today is a day with the luxury of no specific plan.
Stop at an isolated beach, or make a landing where there are forest trails to walk. Admiralty Island is also noted as having the highest density of nesting bald eagles in the world. After a morning tour of Juneau, transfer to airport for individual flights home. Its remote wilderness offers many opportunities to search for wildlife or hike with a naturalist. Other highlights include accommodations at Denali Backcountry Lodge, a ride on the scenic Alaska Railroad, and lessons in dog sledding from an Alaskan champion.