Alaska Supervoyage with Canadian Geographic
July 18 – 26, 2026
A sweeping exploration of southeast Alaska. Fredrick Sound, Endicott Arm, Warm Springs Bay, and Pack Creek to see humpback whales, a tidal glacier, and brown bears. Travel south into the Etolin Wilderness Area, Myers Chuck, and Ketchikan. On this special trip with Canadian Geographic Adventures, you will explore the same areas as our regular supervoyage itinerary, but with special extra experiences, benefits from Canadian Geographic Adventures, and a VIP resource person, Joe Williams.
Special guest resource person Joe Williams is a Tlingit elder and storyteller who has also been a leader in Alaskan tribal governments. Special experiences available to guests on this trip include one-on-one conversations about Tlingit culture and history, the opportunity for up-close examination of spectacular Tlingit regalia, a workshop on Tlingit moccasins, and a very special private welcome dance by local Tlingit dancers on board the ship.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Board ship. Explore St. Lazaria, an offshore island with thousands of seabirds, by zodiac and watch for sea otters off Kruzof Island and Salisbury Sound
- Day 2: Hike and wildlife on Kruzof Island, introduction to the rainforest and other ecotypes: lake, bog, west coast beach. Cruise Peril Strait
- Day 3: Morning rainforest trail to scenic lake. Wildlife viewing (bears, otters) along the way. Cruise the waterfall coast of Baranof Island, bog walk, and natural hot springs
- Day 4: Cruising Frederick Sound, watching for whales. Visit sea lion haul out, small island anchorage beach walk. Anchorage at Admiralty Island
- Day 5: Guided brown bear viewing and rainforest walk up salmon creek at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island, with special access for Swell guests
- Day 6: Cruise spectacular fjord to tidewater glacier, icebergs, wildlife viewing. Zodiac, kayak and/or walk, exploring glacier, icebergs. Beach walk at a glacier’s terminal
- Day 7: Stephen’s Passage and Frederick Sound whales. Waterfall + rainforest hike. Glacier anchorage.
- Day 8: Petersburg visit. Scenic Wrangell Narrows cruise, with a view of Alaskan water-based lifestyle. Cruising south.
- Day 9: South Etolin wilderness exploration by boat and foot. Exploring intertidal life, multiple islets, black bears
- Day 10: Morning visit to Meyer’s Chuck. Cruise Tongass Narrows to Ketchikan. Land-day tour with Joe Williams, his hometown. Farewell dinner. Overnight in lodge
- Day 11: Free time to explore Ketchikan
Meet your RCGS Ambassador
Scott Forsyth
Devoted to exploring Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Arctic Ocean coastlines, Scott has embarked on a lifelong photographic journey to depict the vastness and beauty of the Canadian landscape. On the basis of this photographic quest, he is a Fellow of both the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (Ottawa), and The Explorer’s Club (NYC). In 2019 Canadian Geographic chose Scott to be their newest Photographer-In-Residence.
Winner of the Banff International Film and Book Festival, his book The Wild Coasts of Canada depicts Canada’s epic scenery across the longest coastline in the world. Interested in story telling, natural history, and photographic beauty, Scott enjoys presenting to audiences of all sizes and demographics, sharing the sights and facts relating to the subjects of his camera lens.
As an Ambassador for Canadian Geographic, Scott enjoys experiencing the wonder of Canada’s natural landscapes, in addition to international destinations ranging from Kenyan safaris to the Amalfi coast of Italy. Always interested in discussing the role and mission of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Scott also enjoys sharing everything photographic, from the art of seeing with a smartphone to the settings of a professional camera with advanced digital editing.
When not on a photographic assignment Scott works as an aviation medical examiner, for Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration, in his medical clinic located within an aircraft hanger at Springbank Airport overlooking the foothills. He is currently working toward his private pilot licence, with the hope of another photographic vantage point in the future.