Because our ships are highly maneuverable and feature shallow drafts, they are able to explore intriguing places larger ships cannot reach. In Alaska, for instance, this opens up small inlets and narrow fjords to your access. Along the banks of rivers our ships can tuck in close for better views of wildlife, waterfalls, foliage and more, and even deploy their bow ramps to land guests easily ashore. Moreover, your captain has latitude when it comes to the day’s itinerary and can use his considerable experience and superior piloting skills to take you to the day’s best viewing options, depending on weather, wildlife migrations, and fall foliage shows.