Alaska Cruises

Alaska Cruise: When to Go?
An Alaska cruise takes travelers into an untamed wilderness and allows up-close experiences with the natural wonders of this ecological hotspot. Wildlife sightings seem limitless: Brown and black bears, moose, spirited otters, and majestic bald eagles share this region with countless numbers of humpback whales, orcas and porpoises. The landscape of Alaska is as wild as the animals that roam the region. Discover isolated inlets only accessible by sea – zodiacs and kayaks take you through a labyrinth of glaciers, icebergs, fjords and rivers. A cruise of Alaska includes trips to the famous Prince William Sound, Glacier Bay, Point Adolphus, and Denali Park where travelers enjoy river rafting, horseback riding and hiking in the shadow of Mount McKinley. It is easy to understand why a trip to Alaska is so widely celebrated by the world’s veteran travelers.

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Expedition Cruise Ships - what is this?
Odyssey - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 128 The Odyssey was built in 1989 in Tsu, Japan, by Japanese craftsmen to the design of a master Dutch yacht designer, Studio Acht, and is eminently suited for the year-round itineraries in the Pacific.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Alaska’s Inside Passage	$6,395	12	Jul
Bridging the Bering Strait	$8,395	14	Jul	Arctic, Russia
Russian Far East and Kamchatka	$9,195	15	Jul	Asia, Russia

Spirit of Yorktown - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 138 The Spirit of Yorktown offers sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant decor with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation areas.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Alaska's Inside Passage	$4,649	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali	$6,949	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali + Prince William Sound	$9,249	18	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali + Prince William Sound	$9,499	16	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Extraordinary Wilderness Lodges	$8,899	15	Aug
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$4,649	11	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$7,049	15	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest

Sea Bird & Sea Lion - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 62 These vessels can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet they comfortably accommodate 62 guests in 31 outside cabins with windows, private facilities, and climate controls.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan Islands	$6,990	12	Apr, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness	$4,990	8	May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Spirit of Endeavour - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 102 The Spirit of Endeavour is one of our fastest vessels, allowing for maximum flexibility while enroute. She is registered in the US with an American crew. The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with wood accents and artistically etched glass.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Alaska's Inside Passage	$4,649	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali	$6,949	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali + Prince William Sound	$8,649	16	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali + Prince William Sound	$8,899	18	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Extraordinary Wilderness Lodges	$8,449	16	Jul, Aug
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$4,649	11	May, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$7,049	15	May, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest

Spirit of 98 - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 96 Though she boasts all modern amenities, the Spirit of '98 was designed to emulate an early-20th century steamer with carved wooden cabinetry, plush floral upholstery, a Grand Salon complete with a player piano, and a full bar with old-world charm.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Alaska's Inside Passage	$4,449	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali	$6,949	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali + Prince William Sound	$8,649	16	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Denali + Prince William Sound	$9,149	18	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Alaska's Inside Passage + Extraordinary Wilderness Lodges	$8,699	16	Jul, Aug
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$4,649	11	May, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$7,049	15	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest

Spirit of Columbia - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 78 The Spirit of Columbia is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. With her shallow draft and stately pace of cruising, you won't miss a thing as she lingers among the back channels, bays and wilderness islands.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Glacier of Prince William Sound	$1,149	4	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier of Prince William Sound	$1,449	5	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier of Prince William Sound Wilderness Option	$3,799	9	Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier of Prince William Sound Wilderness Option	$3,749	10	Jun, Jul, Aug
Glaciers of Prince William Sound + Denali	$3,099	8	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Glaciers of Prince William Sound + Denali	$3,399	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$3,749	11	May, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$5,999	15	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest

Spirit of Alaska - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 78 Her shallow draft, spacious bow and comfortable cruising speed make for optimum wildlife viewing.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$3,899	11	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$6,399	15	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
Whales & Wilderness	$3,849	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Whales and Wilderness + Denali	$6,349	13	Jul
Whales and Wilderness + Kantishna Roadhouse	$7,299	14	Jun, Jul, Aug

Spirit of Discovery - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 84 The Spirit of Discovery offers light, air, and views - wide picture windows port and starboard, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows facing forward. Backing the delightful scene are a bar and library with exquisitely detailed woodworking.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$4,449	11	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$6,849	15	May, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
Whales & Wilderness	$4,149	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Whales and Wilderness + Denali	$6,449	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Whales and Wilderness + Kantishna Roadhouse	$7,399	14	Jul, Aug

Spirit of Glacier Bay - Expedition Cruise Ship passengers : 102 The Spirit of Glacier Bay is ideally suited for cruising shallow waterways. The spacious Observation Lounge serves as the main gathering place for informal briefings and the window-lined dining room accommodates guests in leisurely open seatings.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Glacier Bay + Denali Wilderness Lodges	$4,549	9	Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier Bay + Denali Wilderness Lodges	$5,099	10	Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier Bay Highlights	$1,799	4	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Glacier Bay Highlights	$2,349	5	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Glacier Bay Highlights + Denali	$4,199	9	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Glacier Bay Highlights + Denali	$4,799	10	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier Bay, Denali, and Prince William Sound	$6,349	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Glacier Bay, Denali, and Prince William Sound	$6,399	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage	$6,049	11	May, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali	$8,449	15	May, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
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Luxury Expedition Ships - what is this?
Spirit of Oceanus - Luxury Expedition Ship passengers : 120 One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising.
Itineraries	Prices from	Days	Month	Destinations
Coastal Odyssey	$7,599	13	May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep	North America, Pacific Northwest
Coastal Odyssey + Denali	$9,949	16	May, Jun, Jul, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
Coastal Odyssey + Wilderness Lodges	$10,249	14	Jun, Jul, Aug	North America, Pacific Northwest
In Harriman's Wake	$17,149	25	Jun, Jul	Asia, Arctic, Russia
In Harriman's Wake + Denali	$19,349	28	Jun, Jul	Asia, Arctic, Russia
Ring of Fire	$9,999		Sep	Asia, Japan, Russia
Ring of Fire 2008	$7,249	20	Sep	Asia, Japan, Russia
Voyage to the Bering Sea	$9,749	14	Jul	Asia, Arctic, Russia
Voyage to the Bering Sea + Denali National Park	$11,549	18	Jul	Asia, Arctic, Russia
Voyage to the Bering Sea + Wilderness Lodges	$12,249	17	Jul	Asia, Arctic, Russia
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