SALISH SEA & SAN JUAN ISLANDS ADVENTURE (WILDERNESS DISCOVERER) - Wild Earth Travel
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SALISH SEA & SAN JUAN ISLANDS ADVENTURE (WILDERNESS DISCOVERER)
Discover the secret places on Washington's wild coastline.
Kayak among rocky outcroppings, spotting sealife. Explore
dramatic Deception Pass by skiff. Hike mossy island forests
frequented by red fox, deer, and woodpeckers.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Seattle, Washington – Embarkation
In a region renowned as a boaters’ paradise, your discovery begins from
Fishermen’s Terminal. Set sail via the ship canal to Lakes Union and
Washington—their glacially formed basins dug more than 12,000 years ago.
After dinner, a sunset cruise through the historic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
and into Elliott Bay sets you right for the night. Seattle was founded along
these shores and you don’t want to miss the skyline!
DAY 2 South Puget Sound
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Mudflats, watersheds, and a microclimate feed the riches of the South Sound. fond farewell. Safe travels to all!
Explore the intertidal zone by kicking in the mud with your guides looking for
anemone and hermit crabs. Kayaking, hiking, and skiff rides are on tap, Please Note:
too—in one of the region's many state parks. At about 100 miles long, Puget
Sound offers ample opportunity for observing the serpentined shore as you Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary and the order of days may
cruise through Tacoma Narrows and past Point Defiance, Vashon Island, and occur to maximize your experience.
Bremerton. Cap off your first full day of play watching for Dall’s porpoise, with
a front-row view from the bow.
DAY 3 San Juan Islands
Wake up surrounded by the wilds of the Salish Sea, a humbling 360 degrees
of wilderness. It’s the captain’s choice where you’ll land today, but rest
assured, you’ll be away from the crowds. There are unending options for
investigating this sea-salty playground. If you’re kayaking, keep your eyes
peeled above and below the surface. Rocky outcroppings play host to harbor
seals—and it’s also orca territory. Ashore, it’s one boot in front of the other,
hike through the forest or “take the high road” to ridges overlooking the
archipelago. Join your expedition team on deck to search for whales, seals,
sea lions, and bird rookeries as you cruise through the myriad San Juans—no
two islands are the same.
DAY 4 Deception Pass / Strait of Juan de Fuca
A guided kayak reveals local inhabitants—sea stars, anemones, jelly fish,
perhaps even inquisitive harbor seals. Walk along a curiosity-rich intertidal
zone or stretch your legs on a mossy hike. And tides and current permitting,
perhaps even sail through the swirling waters of Deception Pass. Later in the
day, keep watch for marine mammals as you venture into the open waters
where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets Puget Sound. Drop anchor for the
evening in a tucked-away cove.
DAY 5 Sucia Island
The treats keep coming! With no paved roads or even ferry access, enjoy your
day on picturesque Sucia Island—total year-round population of four—a
Washington State Marine Park filled with hidden coves and bays. You feel a
million miles away from it all, exploring the intertidal zone with your guides,
hiking across the island, and kayaking in a protected bay. It’s all up for grabs.
Top off your adventure with a celebratory Farewell Dinner and a special
presentation from your expedition team.
DAY 6 Seattle – Disembark
This morning, cruise through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and tie up back in
Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal. After breakfast, the captain and crew bid you a
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YOUR SHIP: WILDERNESS DISCOVERER
YOUR SHIP: Wilderness Discoverer
VESSEL TYPE:
LENGTH: 176 feet
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 76 guests
BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1992, renovated 2012
Vessel type: Expedition
Active adventure is top-of-mind aboard the Wilderness
Discoverer. Complementing the wilderness outside, the decor of
the main lounge including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on
the bar top evokes the feel of a National Park. The casual, cabin, singles, doubles or triples can be accommodated.
welcoming ambiance of the lounge and dining room with an Common to all cabins are: Air conditioning; flat-screen TV/DVD;
open floor plan between them creates easy camaraderie among iPod docking station, private bath with shower; a view window
guests. Three public decks are easily accessible--the sun deck (no portholes).
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
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INSIDE YOUR SHIP
Explorer Cabin Navigator Cabin
Pathfinder Cabin Single
Trailblazer Cabin
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17-Oct-2021 to 22-Oct-2021
Navigator Cabin 2695 USD pp
Trailblazer Cabin 3045 USD pp
Pathfinder Cabin 3345 USD pp
Single 3505 USD pp
Explorer Cabin 4995 USD pp
ADDITIONAL CHARGES: Port Taxes 175 USD pp
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