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Small Ship Cruising
1201 * Cruise West
Glacier Wonderland
1202 * Cruise West Inside
Passage
1204 * Cruise
West Glacier Bay Highlights
1201 * 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
1202 * 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
1204 * 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
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