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Uncruise Adventures - Explore! Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands

7-night Washington and San Juan Islands cruise - Roundtrip Seattle, Washington

A wild world of natural wonder. Explore islands, hike in rainforests and up mountains, paddle in Puget Sound waterways and the San Juan Islands, and watch for birds, orca, and other marine life.

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:

Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise the Seattle waterfront

Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in glacial fjords and winding island channels

Hike in temperate rainforest, old growth forest, Washington State parks, and Mt. Constitution

Watch for gray whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds

Uncover Native cultures of the Pacific Northwest

Oyster and clam tasting hosted by local growers

Your Holiday Includes

Port taxes/fees are in addition to your cruise fare.

FARES INCLUDE: Onboard meals; spirits/wine/beer; non-alcoholic beverages; transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day; entry fees to national parks/preserves; most from-the-vessel adventure activities and equipment: wellness amenities; hot tub, fitness equipment, and yoga mats.

Suggested Itinerary/Excursions

DAY 1
Seattle, Washington – Embarkation
Seattle was founded along the shores of Elliott Bay. Today, set sail from Fishermen's Terminal, transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and cruise the city’s picturesque waterfront before dropping anchor in a tucked away bay.

DAY 2
Olympic National Park
Wake up in one of the quietest reaches of Puget Sound—Hood Canal, a glacial fjord separating the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. You’ll be hiking in the Olympics today—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by rainforest, old growth forest, and small quaint towns. Keep watch for resident bald eagles. A local family joins you onboard for a tasting of their home-grown oysters and clams.

DAY 3
Captain’s Choice
Make it an ideal morning by kicking it off with an early soak in the on-deck hot tub, a paddle along the shores of the Olympic Peninsula, or both! Your Captain sets the course today—explorations in the rain shadow of the Salish Sea await. You may find yourself hiking deep into the mossy, towering old growth of the Olympic Peninsula or beachcombing for anemone and hermit crabs along the shores of Puget Sound. Kayak and paddle board in protected bays, investigate bird rookeries, or search for whales in the Sea’s rich emerald waters.

DAY 4
Lopez Island / San Juan Island
Today lands you in one of the most scenic areas of the Salish Sea. The rocky outcroppings of Lopez Island play host to harbor seals—and it’s also orca territory. Keep your eyes peeled above and below the surface, whether you opt for kayaking or a chance to snorkel. Join your expedition crew on deck searching for whales, seals, and sea lions as you cruise through the myriad San Juans—no two islands are the same. Drop anchor near San Juan Island—the second largest landmass in the archipelago—to explore tide pools and skiff or kayak into hidden coves, as conditions permit.

DAY 5
Orcas Island
Your Captain navigates through the islands this morning to your basecamp at Orcas Island—for a day of play where the options are unending. A local favorite, hike Mt. Constitution—it’s the highest peak in the San Juan Islands and it provides a stunning view of the archipelago. If you’re interested in skiff exploration or more paddling, the kayaks and paddle boards are up for grabs too.

DAY 6
Sucia Island
The treats keep a-coming! Enjoy your day anchored at picturesque Sucia Island—total population of four—a Washington State Marine Park filled with hidden coves and bays. Explore the intertidal zone with your expedition team, hike across the island, and kayak in a protected bay. Weather permitting; there’ll even be a barbeque ashore.

DAY 7
Salish Sea / Deception Pass
The timing for today all depends on tides and currents, but the morning has you underway for bird watching, possibly around Protection Island—a federally protected National Wildlife Refuge and nesting site for tufted puffins and rhinoceros auklets. Cap off a delightful final day with afternoon hikes, shore walks, and kayaking near scenic Deception Pass. This evening, wrap it up with a Farewell Dinner and slide show highlighting your week’s adventures.

DAY 8
Seattle – Disembark
After breakfast, say goodbye to your newfound friends and disembark the ship back at Fishermen’s Terminal. Transfer directly to the Seattle airport or to your Un-Cruise overnight hotel stay.

Accommodation Details

Wilderness Discoverer
Active adventure is top-of-mind aboard the Wilderness Discoverer. Complementing the wilderness outside, the décor of the main lounge including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on the bar top evokes the feel of a National Park. The casual, welcoming ambiance of the lounge and dining room with an open floor plan between them creates easy camaraderie among guests. Three public decks are easily accessible—the sun deck features both covered and open spaces for viewing no matter the weather, and the bow and observation deck offer unencumbered views.

The Wilderness Discoverer comes equipped for adventure with kayaks, paddle boards, skiffs, hiking poles, wet suits and snorkel equipment, and yoga mats. The EZ Dock launch platform makes getting into the water a cinch. A hydrophone transmits below-surface sounds and a bow-mounted underwater camera shows the action. For wellness and relaxation, the vessel offers two hot tubs and fitness equipment.

There are four cabin categories aboard the Wilderness Discoverer: Navigator; Trailblazer; Pathfinder; and Explorer. Depending on the cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated.

Common to all cabins are: Air conditioning; flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station, private bath with shower; a view window (no portholes).

76 guests
38 cabins
26 crew members
176 feet in length
39 feet wide
Cruising speed of 10 knots
Built in 1992 by Blount Boats; renovated in 2011
Registered in United States
3:1 Guest-to-crew ratio


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