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Small Ship Alaskan Cruise ItinerariesAlaska's Inside Passage
Save up to $1400per cabin on 2010 sailings when you book, make deposit, and pay in full by Aug. 14, 2009 You'll explore the natural highlights of Alaska's Inside Passage at leisure, marveling at humpback whales in Frederick Sound, cruising within earshot of sea lion colonies sprawling on the rocks, and edging close to cliffside rookeries where murrelets, puffins and other seabirds nest. Enjoy the Inside Passage! More... View 2009 itinerary | View 2010 itinerary | Request more information Gold Rush Inside Passage
Save up to $1400per cabin on 2010 sailings when you book, make deposit, and pay in full by Aug. 14, 2009 Enjoy a 1O-night cruise for the price of 7! Follow the Seattle to Juneau route of the original stampeders from the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. From dense, forested shores to stunning fjords, immense glaciers and unspoiled waterways, the entire length of the Inside Passage is a world of spectacular beauty. Sail the pristine waters of the San Juan Islands, the Strait of Georgia, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm, and get to know the towns of Sitka, Haines and Skagway, the jumping off points for thousands of early gold seekers. More... View 2009 itinerary |View 2010 Itinerary | Request more information Alaska's Whales & Wilderness
Sail into the wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage and bask in a peaceful glacial sanctuary, where wildlife abounds and people are few. Gaze skyward in awe of the sheer cliffs of Tracy Arm. Listen for the sound of thundering waterfalls and the crack! of glaciers calving into the sea. Come face-to-face and interact with the people of a remote Southeast Alaskan village. And learn from a National Park Ranger and Native Cultural Interpreter about the Passage's array of flora, fauna and the culture of the Tlingit people. More... Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness
Wake to the cry of a soaring eagle, watch tons of ice thunder from the face of a glacier, observe lunge-feeding whales, walk forest trails to cascading waterfalls, bird-watching and identifying wildflowers as you go. Enjoy Zodiac and kayaking forays, whale watching, and learn about Alaska’s rich Native American heritage. A full day is spent in Glacier Bay National Park. You may also join an optional land extension to Denali National Park. More... Alaska, British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
This wilderness expedition travels through some of the most spectacular scenery in North America, sailing past mist-shrouded fjords and tidewater glaciers. These waters are among the best for whale watching, with good chances of finding humpback and orca whales. Along the way, meet people of Native American, Russian and Scandinavian ancestries. Kayak, beachcomb and explore forest trails under the guidance of expert Naturalists. You may also join an optional land extension to Denali National Park. More... Glacier Bay Highlights
Save up to $800per cabin on 2010 sailings when you book, make deposit, and pay in full by Aug. 14, 2009 Sail Glacier Bay National Park's remote and protected waterways, teeming with life. Get up-close with whales, sea lions, bears and sea birds. Sail through ice-studded waters, listening for the hunderous clap! of calving glaciers. And learn from National Park Service Rangers and Native Cultural Interpreters about the Park's thriving flora, fauna and its rich history. More... View 2009 itinerary | View 2010 itinerary | Request more information Glaciers of Prince William Sound
Save up to $800per cabin on 2010 sailings when you book, make deposit, and pay in full by Aug. 14, 2009 Dubbed the "enchanted circle of emerald isles," the spectacular scenery of Prince William Sound is best explored aboard the Spirit of Columbia. Cruise cliff-walled fjords and narrow passages. listen for the "white thunder" of massive glaciers calving into nutrient rich water. More... View 2009 itinerary | View 2010 itinerary| Request more information Coastal Odyssey
Cruise 1,600 miles of coastal waters from Vancouver to Whittier and Anchorage—some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. Watch as eagles soar effortlessly overhead, as whales and dolphins cavort off the bow and as bears forage for shellfish along the shore in Tracy Arm. Sail the iceberg-studded fjords of Prince William Sound and along the steep granite cliffs of Misty Fiords National Monument. Feel the rhythm of a traditional folk dance in Petersburg and relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway. Explore Sitka National Historic Park, where forest trails are lined with totems, each telling its own Native story. Soak up the knowledge of the National Forest Service Kayak Rangers who join us onboard to offer their expertise on the region. Journey by motorcoach and deluxe railcar to Denali National Park and Preserve, home of the great Mt. McKinley, teeming with moose, grizzly bear and caribou. More... Voyage to the Bering Sea
Travel nearly 2,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome and the Arctic Circle on this northernmost journey to the farthest reaches of the Bering Sea. Sail the rugged coastline of Kenai Fjords National Park and through a maze of icebergs in Prince William Sound. Explore the tidal pools and stark tundra of the Shumagin Islands and watch for fur seals, reindeer, puffins and auklets around the Pribilof Islands. Cross the Arctic Circle at the International Date Line and scan the nutrient-rich water for minkes, humpback and bowhead whales. Enjoy a warm welcome and a glimpse into Russia's Far East, where Natives still follow traditions their ancestors embraced thousands of years ago. Journey by motorcoach and deluxe railcar to Denali National Park and Preserve, home of the great Mt. McKinley, teeming with moose, grizzly bear and caribou. More... In Harriman's Wake
For a true epic voyage and for the most magnificent Alaskan adventure, combine both the Coastal Odyssey and Voyage to the Bering Sea itineraries into one grand journey. Follow the path of the famed railroad magnate, Edward Harriman, on his scientific 1899 expedition. Travel from Vancouver, along the coast of British Columbia and Alaska, through the Bering Sea and across the International Date Line and the Arctic Circle and venture into Russia. More... Adventurers' Fjords & Bears
Spend nine days exploring Alaska Inside Passage, from Juneau to Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Explore the native community of Saxman Village with a tribal member, explore via kayak the Misty Fjords National Monument, experience up-close the magnificent Tracy Arm with its twin Sawyer Glaciers, all while watching amazing wildlife, such as whales, bears, eagles and other seabirds. More... Discoverers' Glacier Bay
Spend two of a total of eight days exploring Glacier Bay National Park with a park Naturalist aboard a luxury yacht. Kayak and view wildlife such as bears & whales crusing Alaska's inside passage. More... View 2009 itinerary | View 2010 itinerary |Request more information The Famed Inside Passage
Experience Alaska's Inside Passage in depth with this 15 day itinerary. Travel between Seattle and Juneau, through the San Juan Islands, Prince Rupert, the Alaskan's towns of Ketchikan and Petersburg, remote fjords, all leading to the climax, two full days in Glacier Bay National Park. And there'll be plenty of opportunities for kayaking, wildlife viewing, and guided nature walks in Alaska's rain forest. More... View 2009 itinerary | View 2010 itinerary | Request more information Naturalists' Whale Country
This itinerary offers extended time for for whale watching and wildlife viewing. You'll also enjoy activities such as wilderness kayaking and small-boat excursions, beachcombing and guided hikes in the rain forest, and a special visit to Tenakee Hot Springs. More... Voyagers' Glacier Country
Explore Glacier Bay National Park with a Park Naturalist for up to two days (on select sailings). There'll also be plenty of time for whale watching and wildlife viewing, beachcombing and guided hikes in the rain forest, and wilderness kayaking and small-boat excursions. More... Tauck's Alaska's Inside Passage
Blue-ice glaciers calving into the sea with a thundering roar highlight this Alaska cruise aboard the Spirit of Yorktown. Cruise Glacier Bay, Frederick Sound, and the Tracy Arm Fjord. Raft through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and see eagles up close at a rehabilitation center. Take a rail excursion on a narrow gauge railway dating from the Klondike gold rush. Tour the frontier towns of Sitka, Skagway, and Haines, and see a large collection of totem poles. More... Luxury Alaska Inside Passage
More wilderness than can be charted. More wildlife than can be counted: bears, bald eagles, moose, deer, whales, spawning salmon. Discover these and more with a luxury Alaska cruise. More... All rates are per person, double occupancy. Port charges, Government taxes and fees are additional. Limited availability and based on minimum fares for select departure dates. Other dates may be higher. These rates are for new, individual bookings only. Not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this site. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply. |
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