Cruise Itinerary

25 Days / 24 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 panoramic 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

Located at the head of Passage Canal, spend the day in Whittier. Optional activities may include kayaking or traveling to Anchorage. BLD

Day 13 - Wilderness Cruising

Take in the scenery along the rugged coastline of Kenai Fjords National Park, looking for orcas, otters and puffins. BLD

Day 14 - Kodiak

Harriman's party spent July 4, 1899, here in Kodiak. Situated at the crossroads of the world's most productive cornrnercial fishing grounds, your day includes sightseeing at the Baranov Museurn, the Alutiiq Museurn and the Fish Tech Center. BLD

Day 15 - Katmai National Park

Watch for brown bears browsing the shorelines as you explore the rarely visited Geographic Harbor, an important stop for migrating birds like the Arctic tern. BLD

Day 16 - Shumagin Islands

Step ashore frorn inflatable excursion craft to a sparsely inhabited island. Exarnine sea life in the tide pools and adrnire the 20-million-year-old petrified wood on the beach. Explore Haystack Rocks, home to seabirds, seals and sea lions. BLD

Day 17 - Dutch Harbor

Here on Unalaska Island in the Aleutians, sightseeing includes the Museurn of the Aleutians, and the World War II Memorial Park. BLD

Day 18 - Pribilof Islands

On St. George, local guides take you to prerniurn viewing sites to see fur seals and seabirds, including puffins, auklets and murres. BLD

Day 19 - Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Visit remote Nunivak Island. You may spot wild rnusk oxen and reindeer in this off-the-beaten-path locale. BLD

Days 20-22 - Exploring the Bering Sea

Clear customs into Russia and take a tour of Provideniya. Search the rugged shoreline of Russia's Chukotka Peninsula. In three days of flexible exploration, you may also visit:

Little Diomede Separated from Russia's Big Diomede by less than two miles and the International Date Line.

Novoye Chapuno This Russian Yupik village claims ethnic kinship to Eskimos in Alaska.

Savoogna Hailed as the "Walrus Capital of the World." The Natives here are subsistence hunters and ivory carvers, living off the sea and land. These Alaskan Eskimos travel around their treeless domain by all-terrain vehicles. BLD

Yanrakynnot Chukchi subsistence hunters venture from this village to hunt walrus, whales, and other sea creatures. A fascinating archaeological site. Whale Bone Alley, runs along the shore for many miles. BLD

Day 23 - The Arctic Circle

Today cruise far north, perhaps far enough to cross the Arctic Circle. Possible whale sightings include grays, orcas and bowheads. BLD

Day 24 - Nome to Anchorage

See the vitality and spirit of Nome with a brief sightseeing tour before leaving on your flight to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage. you will be transferred to the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel to spend a relaxing evening nestled between the Chugach Mountains and the shoreline of Cook Inlet. BLD

Day 25 - Anchorage

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Dates & Rates

Spirit of Oceanus	Suite Category
Departure	Superior	Majestic	Premium	Classic	Explorer	Gr. Titan	Owner's
June 27, July 19*,2008	$17,149	17,849	18,349	19,349	22,099	23,849	30,399
June 24, July 16*, 2009	$18,499	19,249	19,749	20,799	23,899	25,749	33,399
*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 and Russian entry visa.
• Airfare from your home city and return.
• Air departure taxes.

Cruise PLUS Denali National Park and Preserve Itinerary

28 Days / 27 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 panoramic 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

Located at the head of Passage Canal, spend the day in Whittier. Optional activities may include kayaking or traveling to Anchorage. BLD

Day 13 - Wilderness Cruising

Take in the scenery along the rugged coastline of Kenai Fjords National Park, looking for orcas, otters and puffins. BLD

Day 14 - Kodiak

Harriman's party spent July 4, 1899, here in Kodiak. Situated at the crossroads of the world's most productive cornrnercial fishing grounds, your day includes sightseeing at the Baranov Museurn, the Alutiiq Museurn and the Fish Tech Center. BLD

Day 15 - Katmai National Park

Watch for brown bears browsing the shorelines as you explore the rarely visited Geographic Harbor, an important stop for migrating birds like the Arctic tern. BLD

Day 16 - Shumagin Islands

Step ashore frorn inflatable excursion craft to a sparsely inhabited island. Exarnine sea life in the tide pools and adrnire the 20-million-year-old petrified wood on the beach. Explore Haystack Rocks, home to seabirds, seals and sea lions. BLD

Day 17 - Dutch Harbor

Here on Unalaska Island in the Aleutians, sightseeing includes the Museurn of the Aleutians, and the World War II Memorial Park. BLD

Day 18 - Pribilof Islands

On St. George, local guides take you to prerniurn viewing sites to see fur seals and seabirds, including puffins, auklets and murres. BLD

Day 19 - Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Visit remote Nunivak Island. You may spot wild rnusk oxen and reindeer in this off-the-beaten-path locale. BLD

Days 20-22 - Exploring the Bering Sea

Clear customs into Russia and take a tour of Provideniya. Search the rugged shoreline of Russia's Chukotka Peninsula. In three days of flexible exploration, you may also visit:

Little Diomede Separated from Russia's Big Diomede by less than two miles and the International Date Line.

Novoye Chapuno This Russian Yupik village claims ethnic kinship to Eskimos in Alaska.

Savoogna Hailed as the "Walrus Capital of the World." The Natives here are subsistence hunters and ivory carvers, living off the sea and land. These Alaskan Eskimos travel around their treeless domain by all-terrain vehicles. BLD

Yanrakynnot Chukchi subsistence hunters venture from this village to hunt walrus, whales, and other sea creatures. A fascinating archaeological site. Whale Bone Alley, runs along the shore for many miles. BLD

Day 23 - The Arctic Circle

Today cruise far north, perhaps far enough to cross the Arctic Circle. Possible whale sightings include grays, orcas and bowheads. BLD

Day 24 - Nome to Anchorage

See the vitality and spirit of Nome with a brief sightseeing tour before leaving on your flight to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage. you will be transferred to the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel to spend a relaxing evening nestled between the Chugach Mountains and the shoreline of Cook Inlet. BLD

Day 25 - 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. On arrival enjoy an exclusive presentation by a naturalist from the Denali Education Center and overnight at a comfortable Denali hotel. BD

Day 26 - 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 27 - 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 your comfortable Fairbanks hotel. BLD

Day 28 - Leave for home

Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for your flight home.

Dates & Rates

Spirit of Oceanus	Suite Category
Departure	Superior	Majestic	Premium	Classic	Explorer	Gr. Titan	Owner's
June 27, July 16*,2008	$19,349	20,049	20,549	21,549	24,299	26,049	32,599
June 24, July 13*,2009	$20,649	21,399	21,899	22,949	26,049	27,899	35,549
*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 and Russian entry visa.
• Airfare from your home city and return.
• Air departure taxes.

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