Discovery Voyages (based near Anchorage, Alaska) offers professionally-guided, small ship cruises in Alaska's Prince William Sound featuring photography, whale watching, birding, hiking & kayaking, and land & sea adventures as well as custom vacations, perfect for family trips, weddings and reunions.
Far from the crowds of conventional high-volume tourism, our personal approach offers a genuine and intimate encounter with Alaska. It's an eco-friendly way to explore Alaska's gorgeous and diverse marine environment. Because of its small size, our 65-foot historic yacht can sail into quiet coves and navigate ice-bound channels that larger boats must avoid, letting Discovery passengers get an up close and personal view of glaciers and wildlife that is simply not possible on a larger cruise ship.
The Classic Discovery Voyage samples the natural wonders of Prince William Sound. Years of travel and exploration in the Sound have resulted in a destination list of must-see places. These small ship cruises may be 5-7 days, based on the specific itinerary.
Discovery Voyages offers a host of Land and Sea options. Our partners in bringing you these trips include Camp Denali/North Face Lodge, Alaska Alpine Adventures, Orca Adventure Lodge, and photo-naturalist Hugh Rose.
The Hike and Kayak Voyage lets you explore the landscape, wildlife and atmosphere of Prince William Sound Alaska from the small ship M/V Discovery with an emphasis on physical activities like kayaking among icebergs and hiking through mountain meadows.
our photography tours are designed specifically for the photographer who always wants to linger a little longer than the rest of the group. Days activities focus on photographing in Prince William Sound's magical fjordland!
Sample the natural wonders of northwestern Prince William Sound.... Cruise Barry Arm, with it's massive tidewater glaciers. Explore the serene waters of Eaglek Bay and the spectacular Cascade Falls. Watch the antics of sea otters and Dall porpoises and keep an eye out for whales.
The Grand Alaska Voyage, guided by naturalist and photographer Hugh Rose, includes the best of Alaska's scenery and wildlife. The journey begins in Anchorage and the nearby world-famous Prince William Sound on a five day voyage aboard the M/V Discovery.
Join us to experience and photograph the richness and wonder that is spring in Alaska — tens of thousands of migrating birds, marine mammals, and often bears, fresh out of a long winter of hibernation, now basking in some of the best weather of the year.
Discovery Voyages is a family operation headed by captain and naturalist Dean Rand. He is joined by carefully chosen guides and crew members in order to enrich your experience, both on board the Discovery and as you sail through Prince William Sound.
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Meticulously fitted to combine the finest blend of comfort and utility, the 65-foot classic working yacht gently sails you into one of the world's richest marine environments. Because of its small size, the Discovery can sail into quiet coves and navigate ice-bound channels that larger boats must avoid, letting Discovery passengers get an up close and personal view of glaciers and marine wildlife impossible on a larger cruise ship.
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More than three thousand shore land miles of bays, coves and deep fjords comprise the prized seacoast region of Alaska's famous Prince William Sound. Exceeding the combined area of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, this sheltered waterway contains the greatest diversity of habitats found along the entire Eastern Pacific Coast, including the world's northernmost temperate rainforest.
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A tantalizing menu of carefully prepared, home-cooked meals await you on the Discovery. Depending on the season, meals feature fresh local seafood such as Copper River king salmon, sockeye salmon and or halibut, oysters, shrimp, and rockfish, served with fresh quality fruits and vegetables, homemade breads & rolls, soups, and more. Read More »
