 IMAGES OF WILDERNESS:
SOUTHEAST
ALASKA’S INSIDE PASSAGE
June 6-14, 2009 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Ron Russo, Audrey Benedict, and
the
Crew of the M/V Catalyst
  Few places in North America rival the scenic
beauty and wildlife diversity of Southeast
Alaska’s Inside Passage. Join us aboard the I, a 76-foot classic wooden boat, for a 7-
day voyage to the spectacular fjords, islands, and
tidewater glaciers of Frederick Sound, Thomas
Bay, Endicott Arm, and Ford’s Terror. Humpback
whales are often common here, attracted by the
abundant food to be found in these protected waters.
It is also possible to see Steller’s sea lions,
harbor seals, both black and brown bears, bald
eagles, and a diversity of seabirds. Anchoring at
the Brothers Islands provides opportunities for
tidepool discoveries, superb sea kayaking, and
magical hikes in pristine, bear-free rainforest.
The M/V Catalyst was built in 1932 as a floating
laboratory for the University of Washington. This
“salty, historic treasure,” with its mahogany interior
and lace curtains, continues to be lovingly
maintained and refurbished by its owners, Bill
and Shannon Bailey. The Catalyst carries twelve
passengers and a crew of four. Mysteriously, the
heartbeat of the Catalyst’s 17,000-pound iron engine
creates a bond that passengers find difficult
to break at journey’s end. Best of all, Catalyst
carries a full complement of sea kayaks and a motorized
inflatable to enable explorations both far
and wide. The use of sea kayaks allows a more
intimate, seal’s eye view of the inlets, islets and
estuaries. Beginning sea kayakers will find it an
easy, non-intimidating setting in which to learn.
Feasting on a dinner of fresh-caught seafood and
sharing the day’s discoveries over a glass of wine,
it’s easy to conclude this is the best way to experience
Southeast Alaska!
 Price: $3,850 (includes a $500 deposit)
Group Size: 12
Trip Rating: 3
Price Includes: 6 nights/7 days aboard the M/V
Catalyst, all meals and beverages, 2 nights’ lodging
(June 6 in Petersburg and June 13 in Juneau),
two group dinners ashore, the services of a
four-person crew and two naturalist leaders, full
sea kayak outfitting and instruction, a copy of The
Nature of Southeast Alaska, all boat/hotel transfers,
and gratuities to the Catalyst crew. The price
quoted is per person based on double occupancy;
a single supplement of $250 is required of passengers
desiring non-shared hotel accommodations.
Does not include airfare to Petersburg,
Alaska from your point of departure or your return
flight from Juneau.
Need more information?
Visit the Pacific Catalyst
website for pictures of the boat, cabin details,
interior spaces and amenities, and crew biographies: www.pacificcatalyst.com
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