Expedition Journal

Travel Specials, Trip Reports & Updates From the World of Backcountry Travel

Tax Deductible Alaska Small Ship Cruising

Your trip to Southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage aboard a small ship or charter yacht is now tax deductible! The parent company of M/V Liseron and M/V Mist Cove is a tax-exempt organization that provides recreational and educational experiences for its passengers.  Because of their continuing work to conserve/preserve the forest, wildlife, and fisheries [...]

Alaska Yacht Trip Report

The Renns just returned to California from their trip aboard the Safari Quest, touring Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. Dear Greg, Our trip to Alaska aboard the Safari Quest was without a doubt the best trip we have ever taken.  Everything about it was just wonderful: the accommodations, the crew, the food, the [...]

Alaska Small Ship Cruise with Cousteau

Join Philippe Cousteau as he cruises the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska aboard the M/V Mist Cove.  This will be the experience of a lifetime as you join the grandson of legendary explorer and filmmaker, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Philippe is continuing the work of his father and grandfather through EarthEcho International, the non-profit organization he [...]