Wrangell: Leconte Glacier Boat Tour

Come with us on a fascinating journey through one of the Inside Passage’s best-kept secrets! This is a full-day tour with a unique opportunity to go ashore in the Stikine/LeConte Wilderness. Of the many glaciers that the famous naturalist John Muir explored, he claimed the LeConte Glacier was his favorite. You won’t believe your eyes or ears when you see the stunning blue icebergs and hear the thunder of thousand-year-old ice crashing into the sea. Watch the local wildlife along the way and visit the quaint Norwegian fishing village of Petersburg. Get acquainted with your crew at city dock, we’ll make sure you have everything you need for the day. Sit back and relax on our boat while we cruise across the famous delta of the Stikine River. This is a great time to watch for birds like eagles, murrelets, and shorebirds. Catch a glimpse of the spectacular coastal mountains along the way. Before you know it we are entering the fjord where LeConte Glacier resides. It’s surrounded by snowcapped mountains and adorned with unbelievable waterfalls. This glacier is extremely active, producing a massive amount of icebergs. Enjoy the complex maze-like passage through the stunning ice-filled fjord. Anticipate the powerful glacier calving events. Make sure to capture it with your camera! We will linger near groups of seals as we drift out of the fjord (LeConte is a seal nursery). Having a small tour group allows us to play in the ice, touch a ‘berg, and even go ashore to explore the wilderness. The best part about this tour is just enjoying the day at our own pace. After we leave the glacier we’ll spend some time in Petersburg, a quaint fishing village. Its roots run deep as it was founded more than 100 years ago by Norwegian fishermen. Petersburg is beautiful and scenic, don’t miss the great opportunity to pick up local seafood and stop in at local shops. We will round out the day with a scenic cruise home through the renowned Wrangell Narrows.