UnCruise Adventures has announced that it is more than doubling capacity on its “Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor & Kodiak” itinerary in 2028, shifting from the 36-guest Safari Explorer to the 74-guest Wilderness Explorer due to strong booking demand.
Bookings for the remote Alaska voyage are now open, with an early-booking offer.
“We started offering overnight cruises here in 2025, and they have sold out within days each year,” said UnCruise Adventures owner and CEO Captain Dan Blanchard.
“There is strong demand for this type of adventure exploring remote, scenic areas along the Alaska Peninsula. We’re more than doubling capacity in 2028 with the vessel swap,” added Blanchard.
From June 2 to August 15, 2028, the Wilderness Explorer will operate eight 10-night cruises between Seward and Dutch Harbor, Alaska (and reverse).
The company said in a press release that along the way, guests will explore Kenai Fjords National Park, Katmai National Park, Ugashik National Wildlife Refuge, Aniakchak National Monument, Shumagin Islands and Akutan Village.
Guests who book a cruise by October 31, 2026, can take advantage of the 2028 Aleutian Islands Early Booking Savings Offer, which saves $350 per person on all 2028 departures.
Highlights of the voyage include:
- Close-up views of tidewater glaciers and ice-choked inlets
- Looking for seals, puffins and sea otters by kayak or skiff
- Watching for brown bears and eagles in Katmai and Ugashik
- Hiking in remote bays and forests, and
- Exploring sea caves and shorelines.
The Wilderness Explorer is currently in Seattle undergoing renovations, including steelwork, wallpaper and carpeting, a new water-maker and interior renovations to the galley, lounge, bar and dining room.
The ship features a kayak and skiff launch platform.
Adventure activities such as hiking, nature walks, skiff excursions, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are included in the cruise fare, along with all meals, the company stated.
