Our first stop should of been Haines but because of weather (high winds & swell) we diverted to Endicott Arm - One of Alaska’s lesser-known gems, Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of Fords Terror Wilderness area. As you drift through its 30-mile-long stretch, you can’t help but be awed by the surrounding granite cliffs, mountain valleys and dozens of gushing waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle’s appeal.

This was our first kayaking experience with Uncruise, we were given our induction on boarding how to get into our kayaks and being launched off  the Sea Dragon. Still raining but getting out on the water was fantastic with the low cloud made it very mystical and able to get up close to waterfalls. Back on board had lunch and then went to lounge to play cribbage and have a couple of beers, while we make our way to Dawes Glacier. At the end of Endicott Arm is Dawes Glacier, a tidewater glacier with a face 250 feet high. The roar of an enormous piece of ice dropping several stories into the water was impressive. As you stand and watch and listen you notice the near constant cracking and rumbling sounds of the glacier.  The Tlingit call this “white thunder,” the voice of glacial ice. We boarded skiffs for a ride to the glacier face, still raining and the wind off the glacier was strong, it was amazing to get up so close and hear the rumbling just waiting for another piece to tumble into the water, with the rain it made it hard to take photos but managed a couple of shots. When back on board had warm shower and dressed for dinner. After dinner back to the lounge for a movie about ice expeditions, was interesting but trying to keep William upright on chair from falling asleep made things a bit hard - poor little petal had a big day.