Cruise Itinerary

13 Days / 12 Nights - Vancouver to Anchorage or Reverse

Day 1 - Set Sail from Vancouver, British Columbia

Transfer to the Spirit of Oceanus at Vancouver's inner harbor. Sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge as your Coastal Odyssey cruise begins. D

Days 2-3 - Cruising British Columbia

Over the next two days, you will sail sheltered waterways lined by the evergreen wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest that lead you north toward Alaska. These nutrient-rich waters are home to whales and dolphins.

Stop for a visit at a remote port of call along the lush British Columbia Inside Passage to explore life in this beautiful, serene region. BLD

Day 4 - Misty Fjords National Monument and Metlakatla

The dramatic granite cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument welcome you to Alaska's grandeur as you explore spectacular Behm Canal, a glacially-carved fjord where six inlets converge. National Forest Service Kayak Rangers join you onboard to offer information about this area.

The Tsimshian community of Metlakatla shares a dance performance at their tribal long house. BLD

Day 5 - Petersburg

Winding Wrangell Narrows leads to the Norwegian-founded, bustling fishing village of Petersburg, where you will be entertained by local folk dancers. BLD

Day 6 - Tracy Arm Fjord and Frederick Sound

Cruise up Tracy Arm toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers, where steep granite cliffs line waterways choked with icebergs. Search the waters for humpback whales, seals, sea lions and porpoises in Frederick Sound. BLD

Day 7 - Skagway

Relive the Gold Rush in the picturesque setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. This is the home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. BLD

Day 8 - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Realize the beauty of majestic Glacier Bay National Park, as we cruise looking for wildlife and glacier activity in remote bays. A Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter join us on board to help spot wildlife and offer information on this evolving area. BLD

Day 9 - Sitka

Breathtaking waterways lead to Sitka, the one-time capital of Russian America, home to a wealth of historical art and artifacts. Stroll the totem-lined forest trail at Sitka National Historic Park. BLD

Day 10 - Gulf of Alaska Cruising

Snowcapped mountains, some soaring to 15,000 feet, line the northern horizon today as you enjoy a full day of life at sea. BLD

Day 11 - Prince William Sound

Keep your binoculars and camera handy as we explore the secluded wildlife-rich islands and iceberg-filled fjords in Prince William Sound. Our years of exploration here enable us to show you the very best of the hidden wildlife wonders. BLD

Day 12 - Whittier

Disembark the Spirit of Oceanus and transfer to Anchorage via motorcoach. Visit the Anchorage Museum of History and Art and enjoy dinner on us at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel or at your choice of restaurants. BD

Day 13 - Anchorage

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Dates & Rates

2008 Departures	SUP	MAJ	PRE	CLS	EXP	GT	OWN
May 24*	$7,599	$7,949	$8,149	$8,649	$9,899	$10,699	$13,549
Jun 05	$7,599	$7,949	$8,149	$8,649	$9,899	$10,699	$13,549
Jun 15*	$8,099	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,399	$11,299	$14,199
Jun 27	$8,099	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,399	$11,299	$14,199
Jul 31*	$8,099	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,399	$11,299	$14,199
Aug 12	$8,099	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,399	$11,299	$14,199
Aug 22*	$8,099	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,399	$11,299	$14,199
Sep 03	$7,599	$7,949	$8,149	$8,649	$9,899	$10,699	$13,549

2009 Departures	SUP	MAJ	PRE	CLS	EXP	GT	OWN
May 11	$8,049	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,549	$11,349	$14,749
May 21*	$8,049	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,549	$11,349	$14,749
Jun 02	$8,649	$8,999	$9,199	$9,749	$11,149	$12,099	$15,549
Jun 12*	$8,649	$8,999	$9,199	$9,749	$11,149	$12,099	$15,549
Jun 24	$8,649	$8,999	$9,199	$9,749	$11,149	$12,099	$15,549
Jul 28*	$8,649	$8,999	$9,199	$9,749	$11,149	$12,099	$15,549
Aug 09	$8,649	$8,999	$9,199	$9,749	$11,149	$12,099	$15,549
Aug 19*	$8,649	$8,999	$9,199	$9,749	$11,149	$12,099	$15,549
Aug 31	$8,049	$8,399	$8,599	$9,149	$10,549	$11,349	$14,749

*Dates operate in reverse direction of presented itinerary.

Price includes:

• Transportation and shore excursions as indicated in itineraries and meals aboard ship or where indicated.
• Transfer of passenger and two pieces of baggage at all points during the cruise.
• Taxes, port charges, fees, and onboard services.
• Service charges to all personnel onboard Cruise West vessels.

Price does not include:

• Required valid passport
• Airfare from your home city and return.
• Air departure taxes.

Cruise PLUS Denali National Park and Preserve Itinerary

16 Days / 15 Nights - Vancouver to Fairbanks or Reverse, including Denali National Park and Preserve

Day 1 - Set Sail from Vancouver, British Columbia

Transfer to the Spirit of Oceanus at Vancouver's inner harbor. Sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge as your Coastal Odyssey cruise begins. D

Days 2-3 - Cruising British Columbia

Over the next two days, you will sail sheltered waterways lined by the evergreen wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest that lead you north toward Alaska. These nutrient-rich waters are home to whales and dolphins.

Stop for a visit at a remote port of call along the lush British Columbia Inside Passage to explore life in this beautiful, serene region. BLD

Day 4 - Misty Fjords National Monument and Metlakatla

The dramatic granite cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument welcome you to Alaska's grandeur as you explore spectacular Behm Canal, a glacially-carved fjord where six inlets converge. National Forest Service Kayak Rangers join you onboard to offer information about this area.

The Tsimshian community of Metlakatla shares a dance performance at their tribal long house. BLD

Day 5 - Petersburg

Winding Wrangell Narrows leads to the Norwegian-founded, bustling fishing village of Petersburg, where you will be entertained by local folk dancers. BLD

Day 6 - Tracy Arm Fjord and Frederick Sound

Cruise up Tracy Arm toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers, where steep granite cliffs line waterways choked with icebergs. Search the waters for humpback whales, seals, sea lions and porpoises in Frederick Sound. BLD

Day 7 - Skagway

Relive the Gold Rush in the picturesque setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. This is the home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. BLD

Day 8 - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Realize the beauty of majestic Glacier Bay National Park, as we cruise looking for wildlife and glacier activity in remote bays. A Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter join us on board to help spot wildlife and offer information on this evolving area. BLD

Day 9 - Sitka

Breathtaking waterways lead to Sitka, the one-time capital of Russian America, home to a wealth of historical art and artifacts. Stroll the totem-lined forest trail at Sitka National Historic Park. BLD

Day 10 - Gulf of Alaska Cruising

Snowcapped mountains, some soaring to 15,000 feet, line the northern horizon today as you enjoy a full day of life at sea. BLD

Day 11 - Prince William Sound

Keep your binoculars and camera handy as we explore the secluded wildlife-rich islands and iceberg-filled fjords in Prince William Sound. Our years of exploration here enable us to show you the very best of the hidden wildlife wonders. BLD

Day 12 - Whittier

Disembark the Spirit of Oceanus and transfer to Anchorage via motorcoach. Visit the Anchorage Museum of History and Art and enjoy dinner on us at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel or at your choice of restaurants. BD

Day 13 - Anchorage to Denali National Park and Preserve via Motorcoach and Rail

Travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna, where you will board a deluxe domed railcar for your journey to Denali National Park. Cross the high trestle at Hurricane Gulch, and ascend via Broad Pass into the Alaska Range. The domed cars allow spectacular views on both sides of the train, including (when weather permits) sweeping views of snowcapped peaks and Mt. McKinley. Also known as "Denali, the Great One," the highest mountain in North America soars to 20,320 feet. Lunch is available for purchase aboard the train. Enjoy an exclusive presentation by a naturalist from the Denali Education Center and overnight at a comfortable Denali hotel. BD

Day 14 - Denali Exploration

An expert guide takes you on your chosen bus tour' into Denali National Park to look for wildlife and experience summer in the subalpine tundra. Following your Park tour, you have time to enjoy the Park on your own or venture out with any of the optional rafting, flightseeing or other adventure excursions we can arrange for you. B

Day 15 - Denali National Park to Fairbanks

Travel north to Fairbanks by comfortable motorcoach. You will have a delightful day of sightseeing, including a visit to the University of Alaska Museum of the North and a ride down the Chena River on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat. Riverboats have been one of the most popular means of transportation in the north for over a century. Overnight at Pike's Waterfront Lodge on the banks of the clear, beautiful Chena River. BLD

Day 16 - Flight Home

Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for your return flight home.

Dates & Rates

Spirit of Oceanus	Suite Category
Departure	Superior	Majestic	Premium	Classic	Explorer	Gr. Titan	Owner's
2008
May 21*, June 5	$9,449	9,799	9,999	10,499	11,749	12,549	15,399
June 12*,27, July 28*	$9,949	10,249	10,449	10,999	12,249	13,149	16,049
August 12, 19*	$9,949	10,249	10,449	10,999	12,249	13,149	16,049
2009
May 11	$10099	$10449	$10649	$11199	$12599	$13399	$16799
May 18*	$10099	$10449	$10649	$11199	$12599	$13399	$16799
June 2	$10699	$11049	$11249	$11799	$13199	$14149	$17599
June 9*	$10699	$11049	$11249	$11799	$13199	$14149	$17599
June 24	$10699	$11049	$11249	$11799	$13199	$14149	$17599
July 25*	$10699	$11049	$11249	$11799	$13199	$14149	$17599
August 9	$10699	$11049	$11249	$11799	$13199	$14149	$17599
August 16*	$10699	$11049	$11249	$11799	$13199	$14149	$17599
August 31	$10099	$10449	$10649	$11199	$12599	$13399	$16799
*Dates operate in reverse direction of presented itinerary.

Price includes:

• Transportation and shore excursions as indicated in itineraries and meals aboard ship or where indicated.
• Transfer of passenger and two pieces of baggage at all points during the cruise.
• Taxes, port charges, fees, and onboard services.
• Service charges to all personnel onboard Cruise West vessels.

Price does not include:

• Required valid passport
• Airfare from your home city and return.
• Air departure taxes.

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