Cruise Only Itinerary

Departures: Round trip from Anchorage/Whittier.
Options:

• 4-Night
• 3-Night

4-Night

Day 1 - SAIL FROM WHITTIER
In Anchorage board a Cruise West motorcoach to travel to Whittier along beautiful Turnagain Arm. Keep watch for the sure-footed Dall's sheep that nibble grass on the steep cliffs overhead. Arrive in Whittier, where the crew welcomes you aboard the Spirit of Columbia. Depart for seldom-visited areas of Prince William Sound, starting with a visit to Blackstone Glacier in Blackstone Bay. The ship will anchor for a quiet overnight stay in a secluded cove. D

Day 2 - COLLEGE FJORD AND ESTHER PASSAGE
Wake up near the face of massive glaciers in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active faces of numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the tidal waters below. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Playful sea otters live here, often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on crabs. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLD

Day 3 - CORDOVA
Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, which is inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River Salmon. These delicious, oil-rich fish are caught nearby in the pristine delta of the Copper River. Upon your arrival enjoy an included cultural experience highlighting the area rich in Native history. Optional wilderness tours include sea kayaking, hiking, and river rafting. BLD

Day 4 - CHENEGA GLACIER AND KNIGHT ISLAND
Today explore southwest Prince William Sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. Narrow Icy Bay leads toward a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord. Later, enjoy “gunkholing” around the nearby islands - a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what’s there. BLD

Day 5 - ARRIVE IN WHITTIER
After a cruise past a bustling black-legged kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to a motorcoach for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. B

Dates & Rates:

(Call 1-888-815-5428 for the lowest available price.)

Categories	C	B	A	AA	AAA	DLX
May 19	$1449	$1499	$2249	$2399	$2599	$2849
May 26	$1649	$1449	$2249	$2399	$2599	$2849
Jun 2	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jun 9	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jun 16	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jun 23	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jun 30	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jul 7	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jul 14	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jul 21	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Jul 28	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Aug 4	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Aug 11	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Aug 18	$1649	$1699	$2449	$2649	$2849	$3099
Aug 25	$1449	$1499	$2249	$2399	$2599	$2849

3-Night

Day 1 - SAIL FROM WHITTIER
Travel from Anchorage via motorcoach to Whittier, along beautiful Turnagain Arm. Watch for the sure-footed Dall's sheep that nibble grass on the steep cliffs overhead. Arrive in Whittier, where the crew welcomes you aboard the Spirit of Columbia. The ship departs for seldom-visited areas of Prince William Sound, starting with a visit to Blackstone Glacier in Blackstone Bay. D

Day 2 - COLLEGE FJORD
Wake up near the face of Harvard Glacier at the very end of College Fjord. Dozens of glaciers of all types pour from the mountains to the sea here. The most impressive sight you can hope to see is skyscraper-sized pinnacles of ice plunging from the glaciers into the water. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Watch for orcas, sea otters, and bald eagles here; your Captain knows where the best sightings will be found. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLD

Day 3 - CHENEGA GLACIER AND ISLAND EXPLORATION
Narrow wilderness waterways – some just 200 feet wide – lead to Knight Island in the wild southwest corner of Prince William Sound. Winding Icy Bay leads to a spectacular glacier calving icebergs into salt water at the head of the fjord. The rest of the day is a sheer delight, as you indulge in leisurely exploration of islands with hardly a trace of human habitation. BLD

Day 4 - DISEMBARK TO ANCHORAGE
Visit a large kittiwake colony before continuing to Whittier for disembarkation. Transfer by motorcoach back to Anchorage. B

Dates & Rates:

(Call 1-888-815-5428 for the lowest available price.)

Categories	C	B	A	AA	AAA	DLX
May 23	$1049	$1099	$1699	$1799	$1999	$2249
May 30	$1049	$1099	$1699	$1799	$1999	$2249
Jun 13	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Jun 20	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Jun 27	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Jul 4	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Jul 11	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Jul 25	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Aug 1	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Aug 8	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Aug 15	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299
Aug 22	$1149	$1199	$1749	$1849	$2049	$2299

Cruise PLUS Denail Itinerary

Departures: Fairbanks to Whittier/Anchorage
Options:

• 8-Night
• 7-Night

8-Night

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS

Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers for a casual wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks Hotel.

Day 2 - FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE

Enjoy a full day sightseeing in the city of Fairbanks, 125 miles south of the Arctic Circle, including a visit to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, the University of Alaska Museum of the North and a Chena River cruise on an authentic sternwheeler.  Travel by motorcoach to Denali for an exclusive naturalist presentation on the Sub-Arctic Climate.  Enjoy a Denali Dine Around dinner and a comfortable overnight at a Denali Park entrance hotel. BLD

Day 3 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK 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. The Denali Natural History Tour is a 4-5 hour tour that travels 20 miles into the park and leaves time for other optional tours later. The Tundra Wilderness Tour is a 6-8 hour trip 55 miles into the park that leaves limited time for optional tours later. The Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour is a 12-13 hour, 90-mile trek into the park that does not allow enough time for any additional optional tours.

Following your Park tour, you may 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.  *Tour into Denali must be chosen at the time of booking your cruise/land tour. B

Day 4 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK TO ANCHORAGE VIA RAIL

After breakfast at your Denali Hotel, transfer by bus to the Denali Depot.  Board a deluxe domed railcar through the Mutanuska-Susitna Valley to Anchorage. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel.  Dinner will be enjoyed at the Sheraton or at your choice of other fine dining restaurants. BD

Day 5 - TRANSFER TO WHITTIER

In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum of History and Art before you board a Cruise West motorcoach to travel to Whittier along beautiful Turnagain Arm. Keep watch for the sure-footed Dall's sheep that nibble grass on the steep cliffs overhead.  Arrive in Whittier, where the crew welcomes you aboard the Spirit of Columbia. Depart for seldom-visited areas of Prince William Sound. The ship will anchor for a quiet overnight stay in a secluded cove. BLD

Day 6 - COLLEGE FJORD AND ESTHER PASSAGE

Wake up near the face of massive glaciers in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active faces of numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the tidal waters below.  Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Playful sea otters live here, often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on crabs. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLD

Day 7 - CORDOVA

Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, which is inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River Salmon. These delicious, oil-rich fish are caught nearby in the pristine delta of the Copper River.  Upon your arrival enjoy an included cultural experience highlighting the area rich in Native history. Optional wilderness tours include sea kayaking, hiking, and river rafting. BLD

Day 8 - CHENEGA GLACIER AND KNIGHT ISLAND

Today explore southwest Prince William Sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. Narrow Icy Bay leads toward a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord. Later, enjoy “gunkholing” around the nearby islands - a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what’s there. BLD

Day 9 - ARRIVE IN WHITTIER

After a cruise past a bustling black-legged kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to motorcoaches for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. B

Dates & Rates:

(Call 1-888-815-5428 for the lowest available price.)

Categories	C	B	A	AA	AAA	DLX
May 15	$3399	$3449	$4199	$4349	$4549	$4799
May 22	$3399	$3449	$4199	$4349	$4549	$4799
May 29	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jun 5	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jun 12	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jun 19	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jun 26	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jul 3	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jul 10	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jul 17	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jul 24	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Jul 31	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Aug 7	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Aug 14	$3599	$3649	$4399	$4599	$4799	$5049
Aug 21	$3399	$3449	$4199	$4349	$4549	$4799

7-Night

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS

Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers for a casual wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks Hotel.

Day 2 - FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE

Enjoy a full day sightseeing in Fairbanks, including a historic city tour, a visit to the University of Alaska's Museum of the North, an authentic sternwheeler riverboat cruise and lunch. Travel by motorcoach to Denali where you will hear an exclusive presentation on Sub-Arctic Climate by the Denali Foundation.  Enjoy a Denali Dine Around dinner and overnight at a Denali hotel near the park entrance. BLD

Day 3 - DENALI EXPLORATION

A expert guide from the Park takes you on your chosen bus tour which must be chosen at the time your book your cruise. The Denali Natural History Tour is a 4-5 hour tour that travels 20 miles into the park and leaves time for other optional tours later. The Tundra Wilderness Tour is a 6-8 hour trip 55 miles into the park that leaves limited time for optional tours later. The Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour is a 12-13 hour, 90-mile trek into the park that does not allow enough time for any additional optional tours. 

Following your Park tour, you may 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 4 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK TO ANCHORAGE VIA RAIL

Breakfast at your Denali Hotel then board a bus to the Denali Depot.  Board a deluxe domed railcar to  wind you through the Mutanuska-Susitna Valley to Anchorage. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Evening dinner will be enjoyed at the Sheraton or at your choice of other fine dining restaurants. BD

Day 5 - TRANSFER TO WHITTIER

In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum of History and Art before you travel by motorcoach via scenic Turnagain Arm to Whittier, where you will board your ship, the Spirit of Columbia. BLD

Day 6 - COLLEGE FJORD

Wake up near the face of Harvard Glacier at the very end of College Fjord. Dozens of glaciers pour from the mountains to the sea here. The most impressive sights to see are skyscraper-sized pinnacles of ice plunging from the glaciers into the water. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Watch for orcas, sea otters, and bald eagles here; your Captain knows where the best sightings will be found. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLD

Day 7 - CHENEGA GLACIER AND ISLAND EXPLORATION

Narrow wilderness waterways - some just 200 feet wide - lead to Knight Island in the wild southwest corner of Prince William Sound. Winding Icy Bay leads to a spectacular glacier calving icebergs into salt water at the head of the fjord. The rest of the day you indulge in leisurely exploration of islands with hardly a trace of human habitation. BLD

Day 8 - DISEMBARK TO ANCHORAGE

Visit a large kittiwake colony before continuing to Whittier for disembarkation. On arrival, transfer by motorcoach back to Anchorage. B

Dates & Rates:

(Call 1-888-815-5428 for the lowest available price.)

Categories	C	B	A	AA	AAA	DLX
May 19	$2999	$3049	$3649	$3799	$3949	$4199
May 26	$2999	$3049	$3649	$3749	$3949	$4199
Jun 2	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jun 9	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jun 16	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jun 23	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jun 30	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jul 7	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jul 14	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jul 21	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Jul 28	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Aug 4	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Aug 11	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249
Aug 18	$3099	$3149	$3699	$3799	$3999	$4249

Cruise PLUS Denali & Kantishna Roadhouse

Departures: Fairbanks to Whittier/Anchorage, including Kantishna Roadhouse
10 days/ 9 nights
From: $3,749 pp

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS

Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leaders and fellow travelers for a wine and cheese reception.  Overnight at a Fairbanks Hotel.

Day 2 - FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast at your Fairbanks Hotel.  Sightseeing today features a delightful riverboat excursion, a historic city tour and admission to the University of Alaska's Museum of the North.  Enjoy dinner and overnight at your Fairbanks Hotel. BLD

Day 3 - FAIRBANKS TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE TO KANTISHNA ROADHOUSE

Transfer by deluxe domed railcar to Denali National Park and Preserve with breakfast served on the train. Arrive in Denali where you will board a bus to take you 90 miles deep into the Park to the Kantishna Roadhouse, for the next two nights. BD

Day 4 - AT KANTISHNA ROADHOUSE

Experience the Denali that most only dream of, with two nights and a full day deep within Denali Park. Kantishna Roadhouse offers guided hikes and opportunities for trail rides, canoe trips, and wildlife spotting. When the weather is clear, viewpoints in this area enjoy unparalleled panoramas of the Alaska Range, including 20,320-foot Mt. McKinley. Delicious home-cooked meals are included at the Roadhouse. BLD

Day 5 - KANTISHNA TO ANCHORAGE

Drive Denali National Park's sole road to the Park entrance. Along the way, watch for Alaska's big mammals - grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and Dall's sheep. From Denali travel back to Anchorage via deluxe domed railcar. Dinner is included onboard. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. BD

Day 6 - KAYAKING IN WHITTIER, SAIL FROM ANCHORAGE

Travel by motorcoach down beautiful Turnagain Arm to Whittier. After brief paddling instructions, enjoy a spectacular time kayaking in Prince William Sound. You will glide past waterfalls and visit an active bird rookery, then land at a secluded beach for a hearty picnic lunch. Return to Whittier to board the Spirit of Columbia and settle into your comfortable stateroom. Sail into Prince William Sound to begin your 4-night cruise. BLD

Day 7 - COLLEGE FJORD AND ESTHER PASSAGE

Wake up near the face of massive glaciers in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active faces of the numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the tidal waters below. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Playful sea otters live here often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on crabs. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLD

Day 8 - CORDOVA

Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, which is inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River salmon. These delicious fish are caught in the pristine delta of the Copper River. Upon your arrival enjoy an included cultural experience highlighting the area rich in Native history. Optional wilderness tours include sea kayaking, hiking, and river rafting. BLD

Day 9 - CHENEGA GLACIER AND KNIGHT ISLAND

Today explore southwest Prince William Sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenei Peninsula. Narrow Icy Bay leads towards a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord.  Later, enjoy "gunkholing" around the nearby islands - a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what's there. BLD

Day 10 - TRANSFER TO ANCHORAGE

Disembark this morning in Whittier and travel back to Anchorage via Turnagain Arm for your return flight home. B

Dates & Rates:

(Call 1-888-815-5428 for the lowest available price.)

Categories	C	B	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 4	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jun 11	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jun 18	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jun 25	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jul 2	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jul 9	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jul 16	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jul 23	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Jul 30	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Aug 6	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Aug 13	$3949	$3999	$4749	$4949	$5149	$5399
Aug 20	$3749	$3799	$4549	$4699	$4899	$5149