Un-Cruise Adventures Review

We had a great adventure(s) with Capt Andy, his Ahsome crew & our fellow cruisers on the Wilderness Adventurer touring Glacier Bay, AK. We got to revisit Marjorie Glacier where we had our "maritime" wedding ceremony so long ago. We love the outdoors, dislike crowds/large cruises so this was a great match for us. Really great food, spirits, comfortable room & so much to do for all levels, interests! We are hoping to do a few more with this cruise line in the future!

Cruises done right! Have been with this company to Alaska in May 2017 on Safari Endeavor. The boat is ok, nothing special, but very clean, well maintained and has any equipment you might need, including basic gym equipment and 2 hot tubs.

The itinerary is rather flexible to accommodate for weather, wildlife spotting and other factors. This allowed us to see bears, humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, mountain goats, bald eagles, seals and sea lions - some multiple times in 7 days! We saw glaciers up close under a watchful eye of a Park Ranger who was on board with us as we sailed through the Glacier Bay National Park, kayaked / paddle boarded next to icebergs and waterfalls, took skiffs to tour the shorelines with very knowledgeable guides, bushwhacked with bear expert guides, did yoga before breakfast and more!

The food was delicious, inventive and varied each day - with 3 gourmet meals a day (2 of which were topped with a desert), cookies/pastry at 3pm & hors d'oeuvre with happy hour every day at 5:30pm you will get spoiled very easily.

The crew is super friendly and accommodating - every single one of the members! Since the ship is small, you will quickly learn most passenger and crew names and it all feels like a big happy family on one ship. The passenger demographic is most certainly slanted towards 60+, but we've had a few couples in mid 30s and even a 3year old :)
The price is most certainly limiting factor for most travelers, but if you can afford it, it is well worth it!

We will most certainly be back traveling with the company to other destinations!

Uncruise is amazing! Cannot say enough about the great service, friendly crew and delicious meals. Not to mention all the fun activities! We have already booked our 2nd adventure!

Found this card on my front lawn in Castine, Maine. I'm sure it just randomly blew there or did it? I researched the company on-line and looks great! I love Kayaking, will definitely check this place out when I get to Seattle.

If I could rate this company 0 stars, I would. I had to cancel a cruise in May (2020). Per their own policies, UnCruise was supposed to refund me 1/2 of my deposit. First, they told me it would be 90 days. Then, it was 120 days. It's now been 7 months and I have yet to receive a refund. They obviously don't care about their customers or their integrity. I cannot recommend every booking a cruise with them. They will steal your money.

We have been with this company to both Alaska and Hawaii and loved it. This cruise line is for action adventures, and not for relaxing and reading a book. Expect to be exhausted every night by 9 PM and enthusiastic to get up at 7 AM for yoga, early morning snorkels or whale watching, etc. One of the great things about this cruise line is the collaborative process between the staff and the guests, changing the daily schedule as needed if something new and exciting becomes available, like a pod of whales that shows up in the middle of dinner or a chance to pick up a biology expert for an unexpected lecture on the boat.

Passengers are mostly in their 50s and older, very well-traveled, and well-heeled. Because these cruises are small you get to know all the guests, and the sense of comraderie makes this like an adult summer camp for one week. The staff are mostly young adults who are incredibly attentive to details. Service is excellent! It's the little touches that matter, such as when they brought hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps right up to our kayak to keep us warm as we were watching glaciers. The staff themselves are fascinating to talk with because they have been on so many adventures of their own. The food is excellent and they will cater to any special dietary needs. The rooms are nice yet very small, but hey! Are you going to sit in your room when you come halfway around the world to see the great outdoors and the animals, geology, and fauna?

It truly is all inclusive. You will never have to pay for a drink, a change in your menu, or tip a staff member for bringing you a towel. When you take shore excursions they handle tipping the drivers and guides. Do be prepared that on the last day of the cruise you will be expected to tip 5 to 10% of the value of the total cruise. By then, however, you will likely have had such a good time and know the staff so well that this large chunk of money seems reasonable.

If you are looking for an extraordinary way to explore the Last Frontier, unCruise Adventures gifts you the opportunity to not just visit Alaska, but to step Inside!
- Kayak through frozen, glacial water
- Paddleboard alongside jumping salmon
- Bushwhack through remote islands and land on deserted beaches
- Skiff to the face of calving glaciers
- Taste bullwhip seaweed
- Have a glacier silt facemask
- Kiss a giant slug
- Dive into Polar Waters
- Witness bears pounce and salmon jump
- View a dozen 50-ton Humpback whales play and breach off the bow of your boat
- Spot bald eagles, mountain goats, puffins, porpoise, sea lions, sea otters, seal, orca whales, countless bird species, starfish, porcupine....
- Berry hunt for the sweetest, wild blueberries and strawberries you ve ever tasted
These can all be apart of your Alaskan Adventure!

Mid-August, my family and I spent a week on Uncruise Adventures' largest ship, the 90-passenger S.S. Legacy. The cruise was roundtrip from Juneau and we spent the week sailing the Inside Passage including Glacier Park National Park. We were able to maneuver into small bays where no large cruise ship could attempt to go. And because of this flexibility, the crew could make changes based on the weather forecast or stops for wildlife at a moments notice.

Once onboard, my family of four (kids 5 & 7) found our accommodations very comfortable with twin beds in each room and fair-sized bathrooms. Our cabins are very well-appointed but not traditionally considered luxury in comparison to newer, larger ships, but don't let it scare you because the service is absolutely first class! This is an expedition-style ship with a focus on adventure and most of your time is spent off the boat or in common areas mingling with other guests.

Every morning and afternoon there were a wide variety of excursions for all activity levels, including the kids -- short/long kayaking tours, paddleboarding, zodiac tours, beach and meadow walks, beginner bushwacks, extreme bushwacks, etc. The expedition team is incredibly friendly, knowledgable, flexible and enthusiastic! The Legacy is also equipped with a special launch pad, called the Sea Dragon, allowing guests to load into the zodiacs, kayaks, and paddleboards without touching in the water or getting wet.

For the kids, Alaskan-family-travel writer and guide, Erin Kirland created specific activities and excursions just for them. Parents could join in or choose to go on their own separate adventure, which allowed for a perfect balance between family time and freedom. There were 67 passengers and roughly 16 children onboard ranging from 5 years of age up to high school. My kids had the most incredible week learning about Alaskan wildlife, creating button quilts, making friendship bracelets, wild berry hunting, touring the engine room, exploring the beach, becoming Jr. Rangers, and enjoying "Kids Happy Hour" with the best snacks and so much more!

The Food and Beverage program on the SS Legacy was exceptional. There is a full bar located in the lounge with 2 incredible bartenders who make daily craft cocktails or any guests' favorite drink. A full sit down breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the dining room with beautiful windows for viewing the incredible scenery and wildlife. The menu always included meat, fish, salad, and vegetarian options with wine pairings and a full kids menu and all meals were incredibly fresh and delicious.

Once you have been on an UnCruise, you immediately want to go on another! The beauty of the sea, land, and wildlife, the attentiveness of the crew, and the connections made with other guests combine to call you back for more. One of our fellow cruisers was on his 7th UnCruise Adventure! And my son had such an incredible experience and made such sweet friendships, he cried for two hours after leaving the ship. Both my kids speak daily of fond memories of our time in Alaska. To date, this is one of our favorite family trips!

My husband and I LOVED every minute of this small boat adventure! It was the trip of a lifetime for us! Everyday the excellent staff provided amazing excursions and educational adventures! We kayaked, hiked, bushwhacked, road a skiff up close to whales, whatever we chose to do each day. The food was all locally sourced and fabulous! The service was lovely and personable. The small number of people on the boat made making friendships so easy and enjoyable. The adventure guides were so engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! We would not change a thing!!

As personal an experience you can get taking a cruise ship through the inner passage of Alaska. The small ship is able to take you places the large cruise ships just can t do. Plus with daily kayaking and hiking opportunities, you get a close up look at the environment you are cruising through. The entire crew makes sure you have a great experience and the food exceeded our expectations. Uncruise is a first rate, well run operation.

May 2019 wellness Alaska cruise on SS Legacy. The trip of a lifetime. Everything about it was superlative. The crew, the guides, the ship, the food and, of course, the incredible beauty of Alaska. The hikes, excursions, beach walks, glacier watches were all unforgettable. Best trip ever and one we won't soon forget. Uncruise is the best and only way to see Alaska.