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Tour 7B: 13 Nt Northbound Alaska's Inside Passage and Denali Cruisetour |
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| Cruise West |
Available Ships: Spirit of Endeavour or Spirit of '98
Departing from Ketchikan, Alaska |
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Oceanview |
Category AAA |
Deluxe |
from $6,299 |
from $6,549 |
from $7,049 |
from $7,549 |
| Departure Dates: 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 |
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HOW TO BOOK THIS CRUISETOUR: |
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Not Available for Online Booking.
Call 1-800-201-6937 and refer to Cruise West Tour #7B. |
Request a Quote:
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13 Nt Northbound Inside Passage + Denali Cruisetour
Explore the natural highlights between
Ketchikan and Juneau at leisure, marveling at humpback whales in Frederick
Sound, cruising within earshot of sea lion colonies sprawling on the rocks, and
edging close to cliffside rookeries where puffins and other seabirds nest. Then find yourself awed by the totally surrounding wilderness in Denali National Park. From the highest peak in North America to one of its largest protected wilderness, this is a land of superlatives. Discover wilderness at its best on this fully escorted cruisetour.
Ports of Call: Ketchikan, either Misty Fjords and Metlakatla (Spirit of '98') or Hyder (Spirit of Endeavour), Petersburg, Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm, Sitka, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Haines, Juneau
Land Stops: Juneau, Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks
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CRUISE ITINERARY |
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Day 1
Ketchikan |
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Transfer to your ship to begin your cruising adventure. |
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Day 2
Misty Fjords, Metlakatla |
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Spirit of '98
Visit magical Misty Fjords with its steep cliffs, narrow waterways and
awe-inspiring stillness. Make a port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island,
Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. |
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Day 2
Hyder |
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Spirit of Endeavour
Known as the "Friendliest Ghost Town in Alaska", charming Hyder is the home of Fish Creek with a unique opportunity to view spawning salmon and perhaps the bears that feed on them. |
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Day 3
Petersburg |
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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 iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or
Thomas Bay. |
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Day 4
Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm |
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Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer
1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. |
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Day 5
Sitka |
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Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside”
route to Sitka on Baranof Island. A guided walk through Sitka’s National
Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the forest. You may see
playful otters, blacktailed deer and eagles. |
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Day 6
Glacier Bay Cruising |
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Glide through this wonderland approaching up-close to the “rivers of ice.” A
National Park Service Ranger is onboard helping you spot mountain goats, harbor
seals, brown and black bears. |
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Day 7
Skagway and Haines |
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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 concentration of bald eagles. |
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Day 8
Juneau |
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Arrive in Juneau & transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel. |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Day 8
Juneau |
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Spend the day exploring Alaska's capital city, inaccessible by road. Overnight at the Goldbelt Hotel near the waterfront. |
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Day 9
Fly to Anchorage |
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Transfer to the Juneau Airport for your included flight to Anchorage. In Anchorage, transfer to the Sheraton Hotel. |
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Day 10
Anchorage/Alyeska |
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Sightseeing in Anchorage includes a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. At Alyeska Resort, far down Turnagain Arm, ride an aerial tram to the mountaintop, with lunch included. Return to the Sheraton for dinner and overnight. |
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Day 11
Anchorage to Denali |
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Meet your Exploration Leader who will accompany you to Denali Park and
Fairbanks. Board a motorcoach to travel through scenic wilderness areas paralleling the Susitna River and the Talkeetna Mountains. In Talkeetna, board a deluxe domed railcar to continue your journey to Denali National Park. Take in the sweeping views as you cross Hurricane Gulch and Broad Pass. Stay overnight at a Denali Hotel. |
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Day 12
Denali - Tundra Wilderness Tour |
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Denali’s wild landscape is the natural habitat of bears, Dall sheep, moose, and
many other mammals. Watch for views of Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain in
North America. You will have time for some optional adventures such as
flightseeing by helicopter or bush plane, whitewater rafting and float trips,
horseback riding, and more. Dinner will be enjoyed at the lively Music of Denali
dinner theatre. |
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Day 13
Denali to Fairbanks |
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Drive north to Fairbanks, just over 100 miles from the Arctic Circle.
Sightseeing features a delightful riverboat excursion on the Chena and Tanana
Rivers and a farewell dinner at
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. |
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Day 14
Fairbanks |
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Transfer to the Fairbanks airport for your
flight home, full of memories to share with your family and friends. |
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AVAILABILITY & PRICING |
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Sailing Date |
Ship |
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Inside |
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Oceanview |
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Category AAA |
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Deluxe |
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Request Quote |
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May 18, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,299 |
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$6,549 |
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$7,049 |
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$7,549 |
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May 25, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,499 |
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$6,749 |
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$7,249 |
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$7,749 |
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June 1, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,499 |
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$6,749 |
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$7,249 |
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$7,749 |
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June 8, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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June 15, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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June 22, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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June 29, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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July 6, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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July 13, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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July 20, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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July 27, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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August 3, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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August 10, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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August 17, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,699 |
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$6,949 |
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$7,449 |
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$7,949 |
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August 24, 2006 |
Spirit of Endeavour |
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$6,499 |
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$6,749 |
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$7,249 |
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$7,749 |
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August 31, 2006 |
Spirit of '98 |
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$6,499 |
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$6,749 |
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$7,249 |
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$7,749 |
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*Prices are per person, shown in U.S. Dollars, based on double occupancy and
reflect the lowest available price of each stateroom category for the specific sail date.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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- Shipboard accomodations
- Most meals
- Most soft drinks & snacks
- Local onboard entertainment
- Transfers and sightseeing, where indicated
- Exploration Leaders
- Binoculars for use onboard
Not Included: Air transportation**; items of a personal
nature, such as additional shore excursions, not indicated in day by day itinerary**, alcoholic beverages,
photographs, medical services, etc. Tipping is neither expected nor required while you're onboard.
** You can add these during or after the reservation process.
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RESERVATIONS |
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Offer is available on a first come first served basis and can sell out at
anytime. This is a special promotional rate and it cannot be booked online. You must call and speak with a live AlaskaCruises.com
agent to take advantage of this rate. Additional discounts may be available for
groups of eight or more cabins.Visa, MasterCard, Discover and America Express are accepted. Final payment is
due 80 days prior to travel.
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HOW TO BOOK THIS CRUISETOUR: |
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Not Available for Online Booking.
Call 1-800-201-6937 and refer to Cruise West Tour #7B. |
Request a Quote:
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