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The entire experience was magical. The knowledge that Dean has for the Prince William Sound shines through each and every day. Megan’s meals are incredible and represent what is native to this region. Their staff are super knowledgeable, also, helpful and gracious in guiding us thru each adventure with smiles and laughter.

Captain Dean and his wife, Meg and the whole crew were so knowledgeable about all facets of the Prince William Sound. An exceptional Captain who knows the area, the animals and how the whole eco systems work together. Very conscious about the environment and how things affect the PW Sound! Everyone on board was very helpful And knowledgeable about the area. Meg served each meal with Love. Very conscious about food allergies and a well balanced meal. And all the food was from the Sound or Alaska! All meals were 5 Star meals!!
I learned so much about Alaska, the Sound and how the state works together to keep the water and animals clean and safe!
We loved the boat, especially the history behind it! God has his hand on everything!! We came as tourists and left as family? This is the best small boat cruise ever!!

This was a wonderful experience with stunning landscapes and fun kayaking and hiking activities. I was blown away by the size of the glaciers! We saw bears, otters, sea lions, orcas, porpoises, puffins. All the crew were friendly and really knowledgeable so we learnt a lot about the history, geology, flora and fauna of the Sound. And the food was delicious!

Excellent looking after! Dean’s captaincy exceptional with amazing knowledge. Megan’s catering outstanding in the middle of the ocean. Gentle but very kind and knowledgeable guidance from Hugh. All round, a trip of ones’ lifetime.

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.

The beauty ,and enchantment of Prince William Sound were presented very well aboard The Discovery. Dean ,Meg,and crew took us on a wonderful journey, filled with natural history, sights, sounds, and activities, all while being treated like Royalty! We cannot describe what a trip like this means to our well being...only time will tell.

great experience on the discovery, wasn't expecting much difference on a second cruise but surprised by new wildlife encounters and views that Captain Dean found, Megan's cooking can't be beat. Hugh provided excellent guiding on both the boat and land portion at brown bear lodge. Staff was especially accommodating to group needs adjusting activities and ordering gear so everyone had a full experience. Highly recommend all of their trips for a hands on view of Alaska.

If you have a bucket list trip to Alaska, Discovery Voyages is the way to go. Captain Dean, Meg (chef), Tori (guide), and Hugh Rose (naturalist, guide, & all around Superman) made sure this trip checks all the boxes on your list! We saw humpback whales, sea lions, seals, puffins, eagles, river & sea otters, black bears and numerous glaciers up close during the 6 days on the discovery (ship) in Prince William Sound. The food Meg prepared was absolutely delicious and healthy! We hiked, kayaked, or took the skiff out daily! It was amazing, but it didn’t stop there. We flew to Lake Clark National Park with Hugh to view and take pictures of the brown bears! That was the MOST amazing experience we have had on any trip! The crew is great to work with! Couldn’t have asked for a for a better trip!

The boat was comfortable, warm and cozy. The crew were so accommodating for our family, including 2 pre-teen girls. The boat was perfectly sized to enabled us the get close to wildlife, icebergs, glaciers, islands and other remote areas where large ships couldn’t go. The crew was amazingly knowledgeable. Highly recommend Discovery Voyages

We had a fabulous 5 day charter on the adventure cruise - we loved how there were activities each day: hiking, kayaking, even a cold plunge! The scenery was gorgeous, food delicious and crew super knowledgeable and attentive. Overall a trip of a lifetime.

Special knowledge of the area and great food

There aren't enough stars (4 on the boat -Capt. Dean, Chef & 1st mate Megan and guides Ana and Baird. The family (2 sons a daughter & spouses, 4 grandkids 12's and 14's) had a once in a lifetime experience (it was my third - all different, all terrific). It's very active, with kayaking and hiking every day. Meg is a wonderful chef - lots of fresh seafood, soups and interesting, delicious baked breakfasts. I can't imagine a more exciting and satisfying family adventure!

This was our second trip on Discovery and it was different but just as amazing as the first. Last time we were there when the salmon were running, so we saw lots of bears. This time we saw a few bears but also got an awesome show by a large pod of humpback whales bubble feeding and showing off their flukes. Dean & Meg are amazing hosts and their crews are always great. We’ve already signed up for our next trip!