Ultimate Alaskan Solstice: Exploring Nature and Wildlife by Ship in the long Summer days

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us in June 2025! Our adventure begins with a flight to San Francisco, where we will board the stunning Ruby Princess and head north. This long-awaited dream is finally becoming a reality—what incredible experiences lie ahead on this voyage? Be sure not to miss the excitement!

June in Alaska is supposed to be stunning. The days are lengthy and full of sunshine. The sun remains high in the sky for most of the day, and in some northern parts of Alaska, it never sets! This will allow us to make the most of our time in Alaska since there is ample daylight to explore and experience everything. By June, most migratory wildlife will have arrived in Alaska. This is the ideal month to observe wildlife babies like moose calves, seal pups, and bear cubs.

The journey is expected to provide breathtaking scenic views, captivating wildlife filming, and stunning photography.

• Marine Wildlife-humpback whales, grey whales, walrus, harbour seals with pups, orca, whales, and beluga whales

• Land Animals-brown bears with cubs, Dall sheep, moose with calves, mountin goats with kids, black bears with cubs and caribou

• Bird life-puffins, seabirds, migratory songbirds, sandipers, arctic terns,ducks and ducklings

Ketchikan is the beginning of the last frontier, Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska's famed inside passage-a network of waterways that snake through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the World

Ketchikan is best known for 3 things: feisty salmon, idyllic scenery and an incredibly rich Alaskan native culture.

Haines is a haven for those who love the outdoors and nature, providing numerous adventures amidst glacial waters and rugged mountains. For wildlife enthusiasts like us, it's particularly thrilling because the area hosts a diverse array of wildlife, such as eagles, bears, marine life, and various bird species.

Wrangell Mt Dewey Trail will allow us to explore with our cameras, check out the beaches on the peninsular and indulge ourselves in the local history

Sitka is an island community courageously situated between the mountains and the sea, where the arts prosper and an ancient native culture continues to thrive. Encircled by rainforest, it is a place where people share their home with brown bears, bald eagles, and all five species of Pacific salmon, deeply connected to the natural world around them, influencing culture and inspiring art.

Glacier Bay with spectacular scenery and wildlife make it a highlight of any Alaskan cruise

Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent. It has been thickening and advancing toward the Gulf of Alaska

Valdez although the area around Valdez was never permanently inhabited before the town was founded by white settlers, Alaska Native people of this region used Valdez as a favorite place to hunt, fish, gather, and trade.

Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, is nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. It is more urban than any other city in Alaska, yet just as wild. We eagerly anticipate exploring the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, equipped with 100-500mm lenses, in hopes of spotting moose, black bears, lynx, bald eagles, and a variety of bird species, all while enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding Chugach Mountains.

College Fjords is located in the northwest part of Prince William Sound, approximately halfway between Whittier and Valdez. The fjord extends 40 kilometers into the rugged Chugach Mountains and features five tidewater glaciers (which end in water), five large valley glaciers, and numerous smaller glaciers. At this time of year, harbor seals rest on the ice floes in front of Harvard Glacier. It is also common to see large groups of sea otters grooming their dense fur, diving beneath the surface to feast on crabs, or simply floating with their young nestled on their chests as we slowly pass by.

Icy Strait Point we will have a walk into Hoonah, where it is hoped that whale watching opportunities will present themselves as well as surrounding wildlife.

Skagway, a saltwater port in the Taiya Inlet, is where we will trace the paths of the Goldhunters from the Klondike Gold Rush. We will be searching for gold in the form of gleaming shots.

Juneau, Alaska is located within one of the largest wilderness regions in the United States. A diverse array of wildlife is ready to greet us from a distance, including bears, eagles, humpback whales, porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals, and sea otters.

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier - Scenic Cruising: The stunning Endicott Arm stretches over 30 miles, with nearly 20% of its area covered in ice. At the fjord's head, tidewater glaciers like the Dawes Glacier frequently release massive ice chunks through calving. This narrow fjord, located 50 miles southeast of Juneau, is part of the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. Situated within the Tongass National Forest, Endicott Arm is a sanctuary for wildlife, including black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, and a variety of seabirds. As we navigate through the untouched fjord, there are ample opportunities for scenic photography with a wide-angle lens and filming views of lush forests, waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, and blue-tinged glaciers.

Visiting Vancouver, from its skylines to its shoreline, will be a long-anticipated trip, undoubtedly offering cozy neighborhood parks, magnificent destination gardens, and beaches teeming with diverse birdlife, allowing us to capture stunning photos while soaking in the city's atmosphere.

Victoria, British Columbia will include a visit to Butchart Gardens. Although we won't explore all 55 acres, we'll have enough time to observe insects and birds, some familiar and some not, while unwinding during the final stop of this magnificent journey, which will have revealed many unexpected treasures.