"There are few trails, so often hiking is actually bushwacking. The good news is that there are few bugs and no snakes or poisonous plants. The tricky thing is what to wear. Mud boots are essential. "
It’s the first week of September, so only 49 of the 76 passenger beds are filled on UnCruise’s Wilderness Discoverer. A surprising number of passengers have never taken a cruise before and find the idea of a big ship with shows and 24-hour room service unappealing. There are lots of campers and hikers and cyclists...
"When you take a small ship that goes to more remote areas, your odds of seeing bears and whales are greatly increased, but never guaranteed. Sailing the first week of September, I was a bit worried ..."
