Cruise for Public Lands: A National Public Lands Day fundraiser for Alaska Geographic
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1500 - 1830
We are thrilled to invite you aboard the Cruise for Public Lands, a special National Public Lands Day celebration and fundraiser hosted by Alaska Geographic on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This one-of-a-kind event combines breathtaking scenery, community connection, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for Alaska’s youth.
A Scenic Voyage with Purpose
Step aboard Major Marine Tours’ Spirit of Matushka in Seward and experience a three-hour cruise through Resurrection Bay-a landscape of towering cliffs, glacial-carved rock spires, and hidden coves teeming with wildlife. As we sail, you’ll enjoy complimentary food and beverages, access to Major Marine Tours’ onboard bar for alcoholic drinks, and an inspiring program featuring guest speakers from our public land partners. Interactive activities for all ages will connect you more deeply to the lands and waters we cherish.
What’s Included:
-A three-hour cruise around Resurrection Bay
-Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages on board
-Alcoholic beverages available for purchase from Major Marine Tours’ bar
-Guest speakers representing Alaska’s public land agencies
-Interactive activities for families and lifelong learners
-Access to a silent auction featuring incredible Alaskan adventures
Featured Prizes:
-Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines - Two unrestricted round-trip vouchers anywhere they fly in Central/North America and Hawaii
-Princess Rail and Hotel Package - Luxurious round-trip rail transportation aboard the Princess Rail Dome Train and a two-night stay at Mt. McKinley or Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for two.
-Kenai Riverside Lodge Stay - Two-night stay in a premium lodge home for up to six guests with Alaska Wildland Adventures
-Denali Field Course for Two - Course registration for two on any Alaska Geographic Denali Field Course. Includes two nights at the Teklanika Field Camp, meals, a topic expert instructor, and one of our amazing guides! Likely course topics include bears, geology, wildflowers, yoga, mushrooms, boreal forest ecology, and more. (Summer 2026)
-Sheldon Mountain House Stay - Two nights for two at the historic Don Sheldon Mountain House, perched on a remote outcrop in the Denali wilderness. Includes round-trip flight service from Talkeetna Air Taxi.
Why It Matters
This event is more than just a cruise-it’s a celebration of our shared responsibility to care for Alaska’s extraordinary public lands. Since 1959, Alaska Geographic has been the official nonprofit partner to Alaska’s National Parks, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges, and BLM lands, working side by side with these agencies to make Alaska’s wild places accessible and meaningful to all.
Your participation in the Cruise for Public Lands directly supports Alaska Geographic’s youth education programs-life-changing experiences that take young Alaskans into the field to camp, paddle, hike, and work alongside public land managers. Many participants step onto public lands for the very first time during these expeditions. With your help, we provide opportunities that foster curiosity, confidence, and conservation leadership. Each ticket purchased, auction item won, or donation made fuels our mission to cultivate the next generation of stewards who will care for Alaska’s wild places long into the future.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Arrival: Please arrive by 3:00 PM for a 3:30 PM departure
Location: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel, boarding Major Marine Tours’ Spirit of Matushka
Duration: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Tickets: $99 per person (space is limited)
Reserve Your Spot Today
This is one of Alaska Geographic’s most anticipated events of the year, and seats are limited. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate National Public Lands Day in an unforgettable way-surrounded by spectacular scenery, supportive community, and a shared love for Alaska’s public lands.
URL:
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3214779-2?pid=2874
Category: Community | Fundraisers
A Scenic Voyage with Purpose
Step aboard Major Marine Tours’ Spirit of Matushka in Seward and experience a three-hour cruise through Resurrection Bay-a landscape of towering cliffs, glacial-carved rock spires, and hidden coves teeming with wildlife. As we sail, you’ll enjoy complimentary food and beverages, access to Major Marine Tours’ onboard bar for alcoholic drinks, and an inspiring program featuring guest speakers from our public land partners. Interactive activities for all ages will connect you more deeply to the lands and waters we cherish.
What’s Included:
-A three-hour cruise around Resurrection Bay
-Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages on board
-Alcoholic beverages available for purchase from Major Marine Tours’ bar
-Guest speakers representing Alaska’s public land agencies
-Interactive activities for families and lifelong learners
-Access to a silent auction featuring incredible Alaskan adventures
Featured Prizes:
-Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines - Two unrestricted round-trip vouchers anywhere they fly in Central/North America and Hawaii
-Princess Rail and Hotel Package - Luxurious round-trip rail transportation aboard the Princess Rail Dome Train and a two-night stay at Mt. McKinley or Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for two.
-Kenai Riverside Lodge Stay - Two-night stay in a premium lodge home for up to six guests with Alaska Wildland Adventures
-Denali Field Course for Two - Course registration for two on any Alaska Geographic Denali Field Course. Includes two nights at the Teklanika Field Camp, meals, a topic expert instructor, and one of our amazing guides! Likely course topics include bears, geology, wildflowers, yoga, mushrooms, boreal forest ecology, and more. (Summer 2026)
-Sheldon Mountain House Stay - Two nights for two at the historic Don Sheldon Mountain House, perched on a remote outcrop in the Denali wilderness. Includes round-trip flight service from Talkeetna Air Taxi.
Why It Matters
This event is more than just a cruise-it’s a celebration of our shared responsibility to care for Alaska’s extraordinary public lands. Since 1959, Alaska Geographic has been the official nonprofit partner to Alaska’s National Parks, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges, and BLM lands, working side by side with these agencies to make Alaska’s wild places accessible and meaningful to all.
Your participation in the Cruise for Public Lands directly supports Alaska Geographic’s youth education programs-life-changing experiences that take young Alaskans into the field to camp, paddle, hike, and work alongside public land managers. Many participants step onto public lands for the very first time during these expeditions. With your help, we provide opportunities that foster curiosity, confidence, and conservation leadership. Each ticket purchased, auction item won, or donation made fuels our mission to cultivate the next generation of stewards who will care for Alaska’s wild places long into the future.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Arrival: Please arrive by 3:00 PM for a 3:30 PM departure
Location: Seward Harbor 360 Hotel, boarding Major Marine Tours’ Spirit of Matushka
Duration: 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Tickets: $99 per person (space is limited)
Reserve Your Spot Today
This is one of Alaska Geographic’s most anticipated events of the year, and seats are limited. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate National Public Lands Day in an unforgettable way-surrounded by spectacular scenery, supportive community, and a shared love for Alaska’s public lands.
URL:
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3214779-2?pid=2874
Category: Community | Fundraisers
Starting Price Per Person
$ 99.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Harbor 360 Hotel
1412 4th Avenue
Seward Alaska 99664
United States
( Hotel - Resort )
1412 4th Avenue
Seward Alaska 99664
United States
( Hotel - Resort )
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