Sitka to Petersburg Alaska Cruise

Cruise Highlights:

Luxury yacht cruise, exploring Alaska's bountiful scenery and wildlife.
Overnight in secluded coves, with engines off for a restful sleep.
Visit Petersburg and the Sons of Norway Hall for a catered dinner by some local folks.

At a glance

Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights

Coverage: Petersburg, AK to Sitka, AK

From: $4,995

Season: June - August

Activities: Wildlife viewing, Kayaking, Photography

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This is Alaska as it was meant to be seen. Only daylight cruising among whales, bears and spectacular scenery! This 9 day cruise takes time to visit the unique sites off the beaten path with time to enjoy the majesty of SE Alaska. You 'll visit a remote lighthouse, meet the keeper and play with his dogs. Situated at the top of Frederick Sound, It sits on a rocky island surrounded by waters rich with Humpback Whales and sea lions. You'll also be one of the few to spend a night in Spectacular "Fords Terror". A place to kayak and watch brown bears that frequent this majestic canyon. Spend a full 24 hours here, immersed in the Tongass National forest, surrounded by 5,000 foot cliffs and waterfalls. Later visit a town of 95 residents - Tenakee Springs. See how real Alaskans enjoy their remote community. Visit Dawe's Glacier, Sitka and Petersburg, Alaska. All in comfortable surroundings, pastry chef and all!

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Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Petersburg, Alaska: Arrive Petersburg, Alaska. A Fantasy Cruises escort meets your group at the airport and transfers you to town for shopping and lunch on your own. (Your baggage will be transferred to the ship and stowed in guest rooms.) Afternoon activities to include tours of Petersburg Cannery and interpretive Muskeg walk. Later today we enjoy an early dinner at the Sons of Norway hall with entertainment. Board vessel, meet crew, cocktail reception/dinner, and short evening cruise. D
Day 2 — Frederick Sound: Whale search and cruise northbound toward our glacier area. Search for humpback whales enroute. Tides permitting, we may visit Five Finger Lighthouse, one of the oldest in Southeast Alaska. Anchor tonight in a quiet wilderness anchorage. Watch for brown bears in this area. BLD
Days 3 — Endicott Arm / Dawes Glacier: This morning, we cruise up to view Dawes Glacier, an active Tidewater glacier in Endicott Arm and Holkam Bay. Enjoy time by the glacier with a great opportunity to see calving and harbor seals with their young pups. Afterwards, we anchor at a local inlet for exploring and kayaking. You might even kayak by an iceberg? The chef's cooking some fresh crab! BLD
Day 4 — Ford's Terror: Today we enter one of Southeast Alaska's most pristine and scenic canyons, Ford's Terror. Known for swirling rapids and sheer cliff faces, this wonderful wilderness area is protected under the Tongass National Forest. We'll invite a U.S. forest service ranger to join us and discuss the spectacular fjord around us. Today we enjoy a majestic place to kayak and explore that very few people even know exist. BLD
Day 5 — Juneau, Alaska: We depart early this morning, cruising north for a port call in Juneau, Alaska. There's free time here for shopping and time to tour town. Perhaps you'll decide to ride the tram or visit the famous Red Dog Saloon. A map is provided for your use after a brief tour. The crew will walk any interested clients up to the Governor's mansion for a peek. Evening cruise to Barlow Cove. (Sometimes humpback whales swim in this cove.) BLD
Days 6 - Chatham Strait / Tenakee Springs / Baranoff Warm Springs: Cruise this morning in Chatham Strait. We search for Dalls porpoise and Orca whales. Today we enjoy a truly unique Alaskan community, Tenakee Springs. Population 97! There's time to stroll among the waterfront homes, visit the merchantile (founded in 1899) and enjoy a little shopping at the friendly bakery. Chat with some local folks that live in the Alaska few ever see or get a chance to visit! Later this evening we move to another truly Alaskan community, Baranoff Warm Springs, a wilderness, boardwalk community. BLD
Day 7 — Baranoff Warm Springs: Enjoy a leisurely morning by a great waterfall, kayak, or just soak in a private hot tub at the head of the dock. This is a truly amazing Alaskan village. If advance plans are made, there's even a masseuse available for a spa treatment out here in the wilderness. Maybe you'll take the short hike to the lake. After a great morning, enjoy some afternoon cruising to a new anchorage. BLD
Day 8 - Sitka: Morning cruise into Sitka, Alaska, a unique community where you can still feel the Russian history and visit the paths of the founders. Afternoon tours to include Raptor Rehabilitation Center and lecture, Totem Park and Sheldon Jackson Museum. Afterwards, shopping time, then back to the ship for Captain's dinner. Slide presentation after dinner for guests. Enjoy your week of memories and take home a gift! BLD
Days 9 - Sitka / Disembark Ship: Breakfast is served and baggage is transferred to the airport for flights home. Depart from Sitka. B

Dates & Rates

Island Spirit	Cabin Categories
2012
May 29	$4,995
June 26*	$4,995
July 5†	$4,995
August 2*, 29	$4,995

† Special Photo Cruise
Port fees, taxes, US forest service permits and all tours are included. A fuel surcharge may be added due to fuel price volatility.

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Island Spirit

The Island Spirit carries up to 32 passengers overnight in 17 comfortable staterooms. Each room has a private bath and shower, as well as a minimum of one large opening window for wonderful views and fresh air ventilation. There are two staircases for access between decks. The stairs are brightly lit and are easy to navigate with handrails. Although we cruise in primarily protected waterways, the Island Spirit has been upgraded to 2010 USCG vessel standards. The vessel utilizes fin stabilizers and a reshaped hull for extra stability and cruising comfort.

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