UnCruise Blog
08-17-2012
This week on the Wilderness Explorer we left Sitka Saturday evening, pulled away from the dock during dinner, and motored towards the Magoun Islands-our destination for the night.
08-15-2012
As Relief Steward, I’m allowed the great opportunity to live on each of the ISD boats for two weeks at a time. While their Head Steward has time off the Relief Steward steps in to support the Hotel Manager to deliver exceptional service to our guests.
08-14-2012
Mornings are a favorite time for me here onboard the Wilderness Discoverer. Each day begins with a brisk hop up the stairs from my bunk below, to peak around the corner and see if the sky is offering liquid sunshine (aka rain), or the real deal.
08-09-2012
The crew of the Wilderness Explorer knows how to have fun with friendly competitions. With two innovative human powered watercrafts aboard, they decided it was time to have a race.
08-07-2012
On a birding walk in Thomas Bay the familiar calls of Varied Thrush, Winter Wren and Common Loon greet us as our small boat lands on the mist-laden shoreline; the birds seem to be waking up to say hello.
Featured Posts
Exploring in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula
As we made our way back to the boat, I wondered if there was anywhere else like this place.
Learning the meaning of “Nani ike Kumu” in Molokai
The Solitario family doesn’t teach in schools. Their classroom is the valley, their auditorium the ocean.
The Icy Miracles of LeConte Glacier
We near the behemoth slices of glacial ice and slow our pace, gliding and rolling over the water as our wake gently nudges us forward.
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