Wild Coastlines, Whales, and Wilderness aboard the Safari Quest
Olympic Wilderness and San Juan Islands
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Overview
The coastlines of Washington and the San Juan Islands are a charming world apart, filled with fascinating wildlife. On this eight-day cruise you'll sail from Seattle, crossing into Puget Sound, Deception Pass, and the Salish Sea, discovering islands, mossy beaches, and dripping rainforests. Climb to ridgetops for incredible views of the San Juan archipelago, kayak alongside rocky cliffs, and watch for whales and eagles from the deck of the Safari Quest, which carries just 22 guests into the tiniest nooks of this unique wilderness region.
Arrive: Seattle, Washington
Depart: Seattle, Washington
Highlights
- Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or cruise the Seattle waterfront
- Kayak, paddleboard, and skiff in island channels formed by glaciers
- Explore Olympic National Wilderness, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its rainforests and 360-degree views
- Hike in old growth forests, state parks, and in remote sections of the Olympic wilderness
- Watch for whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds
Itinerary
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Note: This trip is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as an agent in booking your reservation with the operator. Please download the Rate Sheet in the Dates & Pricing section to see the full pricing details and contact our Cruise Collection Specialists to check availability.
In a region renowned as a boater's paradise, your discovery begins from Fishermen's Terminal. Embark on the Safari Quest and 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!
Mudflats, watersheds, and a microclimate feed the riches of the South Sound. 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, too—in one of the region's many state parks. At about 100 miles long, Puget Sound offers ample opportunity for observing the serpentine shore as you cruise through Tacoma Narrows and past Point Defiance, Vashon Island, and Bremerton. Cap off your first full day of play watching for Dall's porpoise, with a front-row view from the bow.
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, as you 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.
A guided kayak excursion 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.
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.
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 for explorations in the rain shadow of the Salish Sea. 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. Or perhaps, a chance to kayak and paddleboard, investigate bird rookeries, or search for whales in the Sea's rich emerald waters.
Hike (or snowshoe if the snow is still there!) in Olympic National Wilderness—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by rainforest, old-growth forest, and top of the world 360-degree views. This evening, wrap it up with a Farewell Dinner and slide show highlighting your week's adventures.
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 fond farewell.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
At time of reservation: $750
100 days prior to departure: Balance
*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Minimum fee: 50% of deposit
91-119 days prior to departure: 100% of deposit
46-90 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.
Included
- All meals
- Premium spirits, wine, and beer
- Transfers and baggage handling between airport/vessel on embark/disembark day
- All from-the-vessel activities and equipment
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature such as laundry or wifi
- Any activities and services described as an upgrade or optional
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Safari Quest
Days 1-8 (8 nights)
With just 11 cabins and 10 crew members, the 22-passenger Safari Quest can make her way into the nooks and crannies of pristine wilderness areas in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest that the big cruise ships never see. She features a full-beam swim step for easy access into the water, an underwater bow-mounted camera, kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, and fitness equipment. Each cabin has a TV/DVD player, heated tile floors in the bathrooms, bathrobes, binoculars, and reusable water bottles. After a full day of exploration and a hearty meal in the dining room, travelers can soak in the on-deck hot tub or relax in the lounge with a book or DVD from the ship's library.1/1
What the Trip is Like
The trip is rated Level 1, Easiest, and is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active.
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Itinerary
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Trip Levels
With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
- Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
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- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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