Explore the secret side arms and waterfall grottos of Endicott Fjord that large vessels never enter — a naturalist-guided small-boat safari through some of Alaska's richest and most secluded wildlife corridors.
What to expect
Your expert naturalist guide navigates the vessel into coves and inlets that open like secret rooms off the main fjord, pausing the engine so you can hear waterfalls thunder and listen for whale blow. Harbor seals with pups lounge on bergy ice just metres from the bow, utterly indifferent to your presence. Bald eagles nest in the old-growth Sitka spruce that clings to near-vertical cliff faces, and humpback whales frequently surface in the outer fjord on the transit. Every stop is guided by live wildlife activity — the itinerary follows the animals, not the clock.
Good to know
Approximately 8 hours round-trip from Juneau staging. Binoculars and a telephoto lens are strongly recommended. Dress for cold, wet conditions; waterproof outer layers are essential. Group sizes are kept small to minimise noise and disturbance to wildlife — this ensures sightings, not just scenery.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Endicott Arm — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Endicott Arm
- Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier: Private Small-Boat Expedition
- Dawes Glacier Kayak & Fjord Paddle: Intimate Ice Encounter
- Endicott Arm Fjord Floatplane: Aerial Glacier & Icefield Survey
- Glacier Ice Trekking: Walk on the Surface of Dawes Glacier
- Endicott Arm Fjord & Glacier Photography Masterclass Cruise