Small Ship Cruising

Small Ship Cruising 112 - Cruise West Glacier Wonderland
Small Ship Cruising 113 - Cruise West Inside Passage
Small Ship Cruising 114 - Cruise West Glacier Bay Highlights
 

Small Ship Cruising 112 - Cruise West Glacier Wonderland

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 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 a glacier 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

Glacier Wonderland

Tour Costs From: $1,399 pp
5 Days, 4 Nights
Roundtrip from Anchorage/Whittier
Departures: May through August

3 Nights Category A

May 22 - $ 1599.00

May 29 - $ 1649.00

June 5 - $ 1649.00

June 12

June 19

June 26

July 3

July 10

July 17

July 24

July 31

August 7

August 14

August 21

 

4 Nights Cat. A

May 18 - $ 2399.00

May 25 - $ 2599.00

June 1

June 8

June 15

June 22

June 29

July 6

July 13

July 20

July 27

August 3

August 10

August 17

August 24 - $ 2399.00

Small Ship Cruising 113 - Cruise West Inside Passage

Day 1
ARRIVE IN KETCHIKAN AND SET SAIL
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruising adventure. D

Day 2
MISTY FIORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND METLAKATLA
Visit magical Misty Fiords National Monument boasting steep cliffs, narrow waterways, and awe-inspiring stillness. Make a port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. BLD

Day 3
PETERSBURG
Enjoy a warm welcome at the fishing village of Petersburg, a true cannery town. The Leikarring Dancers perform for you in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg, like the mysterious Thomas Bay.

Day 4
FREDERICK SOUND AND TRACY ARM
Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. 

Day 5
SITKA
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. You may see playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer, and bald eagles.

Day 6
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE CRUISING
First established as a National Monument by presidential proclamation in 1925, Glacier Bay has since enjoyed the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide through this wonderland approaching up-close to the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger will be onboard helping you spot the abundant wildlife such as mountain goats, harbor seals, and brown and black bears.

Day 7
SKAGWAY AND HAINES
Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. Just down mountain-lined Lynn Canal visit Haines, famed for attracting artists and for its picturesque beauty.

Day 8
ARRIVE IN JUNEAU
Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel. Explore the capital city of the great state of Alaska. A vast array of optional activities includes flightseeing, hiking, and glacier viewing.

Day 9
TRANSFER
to the airport for your flight home.
Alaska's Inside Passage

Tour Costs From: $4,499 pp
9 Days, 8 Nights
Ketchikan to Juneau
Departures: May through September

Category A

May 20 - $ 3999.00

22

28 - $ 4449.00

30

June 3

5

11 - $ 5199.00

13

17

19

25

27

July 1

3

9

11

15

17

23

25

31

August 8

12

14

20

22 - $ 4449.00

Small Ship Cruising 114 - Cruise West Glacier Bay Highlights

 

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 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 a glacier 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

Glacier Wonderland

Tour Costs From: $1,399 pp
5 Days, 4 Nights
Roundtrip from Anchorage/Whittier
Departures: May through August

NTS - Category A

May 23 - $ 1499.00

30

June 6 - $ 1599.00

13 - $ 1649.00

20

27

July 4

11

18

25

August 1

8

15

22

29 - $ 1599.00

 

4NTS - Category A

May 19 - $ 2299.00

26

June 2 - $ 2399.00

9 - $ 2599.00

16

23

30

July 7

14

21

28

August 4

11

18

25 - $ 2399.00