Discovery VoyagesReviews of discoveryvoyages.com

WOW! This trip exceeded our expectations by miles. The scenery, the wildlife, the experiences, the food, and the crew were world-class. From the moment we stepped into the transport van to Whittier to the moment we were dropped off at our hotel, no detail was missed. We cruised in close to waterfalls; a salmon hatchery thick with bears, eagles, sea lions, and salmon; calving glaciers and nesting birds! We hiked on the beach, a bear trail, and a bog meadow in the rainforest, saw wildflowers and eagles, kayaked to secluded inlets with abundant plant and sea life, and ate amazing food. Discovery Voyages made everything easy and very special. My only regret is that we didn't book a longer trip!

We’ve been aboard Discovery three times now. Each trip is unique and filled with new wonders and beauty. Dean and Meg along with the two knowledgeable “crew” make us feel like family.

Meg served some of the best food I have ever eaten. Full course meals breakfast,lunch and dinner. Dean very very informative about all the animals and things we saw along the way The sites were spectacular, words cannot describe what we saw.

Best vacation ever! Great captain and crew. First class all the way. Superb food. Exciting excursions. Highly recommended!

My wife and I are never going to consider a traditional cruise ship trip after our time with the Discovery. What's fantastic about traveling on a 65' boat is the comradery that develops with 16 passengers and crew! Too rainy to go kayaking, no problem, let's go over to that cove and do a hike! You want a naturalist on board who intimately knows the region's fauna, flora, and geology? They've got you covered and love sharing that knowledge the passengers. The meals were great, far better than one would expect without a pro kitchen! For folks thinking about Discovery: Life aboard a 65' boat like this isn't like traveling on a massive cruise ship or doing resort travel. If you need to be pampered and waited on hand and foot, this isn't for you. It's more like traveling in a oversized RV with a crew and fellow travelers that become friends. Our next jaunt to Alaska will likely be with Discovery Voyages...but one of the longer trips!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 days on The Discovery. Dean and Megan immediately made us feel at home with a warm welcome, and delicious snack, when we boarded in Whittier. And each day was filled with new scenery, adventures, comraderie and great food. Julia and Hugh, our naturalist guides, were great- incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and fun. I would recommend Discovery Voyages to anyone seeking a more intimate Alaskan experience. Yes, we saw glaciers, mountains, whales and wildlife just like any other Alaskan cruise, but the scale and pace that we enjoyed was unique.

The Discovery tour is an up close, touch Alaska experience lead by experienced professionals. The four person crew made us feel welcomed and comfortable in their home, safely held our hands and guided us to the most interesting sights of Prince William Sound. We never felt left out or excluded, never felt like tourists. Forget umbrellas, rain gear is awesome. The rain never stopped our sctivities or enjoyment, and the gear was always comfortable. The food was a delight, and we always looked forward to sitting down with the other 10 folks and recounting our adventures over a wonderful gourmet family style meal. It's a trip to make life long memories and appreciate the natural beauty of Alaska. Read, listen to James Michener's book Alaska before you go!

Knowledge of the Captain and Guide was exceptional !!! The whale encounters and wildlife viewing and proximity to glaciers and waterfalls was amazing. The food - every meal - was well planned and delicious. The accommodations were as expected. Boat was clean and well managed. I was very disappointed at the lack of off boat activities. It seemed like we were limiting activities because a few guests were not physically able to participate. Too much just sitting on the boat for me. It would have been nice to have a TV monitor in the lounge area to share photos or show some educational stuff, or have the guide do one or two planned presentations to the group.