Gold Rush Inside Passage + Denali
« Spirit of Discovery
- Day 1 Arrive in Seattle
- Day 2 Cruising the San Juan Islands
- Day 3 Strait of Georgia
- Day 4 Cruising Northern British Columbia
- Day 5 Metlakatla
- Day 6 Petersburg
- Day 7 Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm
- Day 8 Sitka
- Day 9 Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
- Day 10 Skagway
- Day 11 Arrive in Juneau
- Day 12 Arrive in Fairbanks
- Day 13 Fairbanks Sightseeing, To Denali National Park
- Day 14 Denali Exploration
- Day 15 Denali National Park Exploration
- Day 16 Denali National Park to Anchorage
- Day 17 Anchorage
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| BBB | A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | Single | ||
| 17 | May 10 '11 Aug 18 '11 |
$6,549 | $7,899 | $8,299 | $8,799 | $10,199 | $9,799 |
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Destinations : North America, Alaska, Denali |
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Day 1 Arrive in Seattle
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise following the path of the Gold Rush. D
Day 2 Cruising the San Juan Islands
Explore the charming resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, once an important whaling center, now with only 2,000 residents. BLD
Day 3 Strait of Georgia
Cruise among pristine islands nestled between Vancouver Island and the mountainous mainland of British Columbia, home to harbor seals, bald eagles and orcas. BLD
Day 4 Cruising Northern British Columbia
Enjoy remote and quiet reaches of ancient, glacially carved fjords along this coastline. Cruise by old growth forests, quiet coves and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and
seabirds in the Great Bear Rainforest. BLD
Day 5 Metlakatla
Make an exclusive port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. Enjoy a traditional dance in the tribal long house. BLD
Day 6 Petersburg
Receive a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, inaccessible to large cruise ships. Explore iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or rarely visited waterways like beautiful Thomas Bay, with its twin glaciers and aptly named Scenery Cove. BLD
Day 7 Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm
Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot-high vertical cliffs to the twin Sawyer Glaciers. BLD
Day 8 Sitka
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to beautiful Sitka. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park offers towering totems and thriving wildlife in the forest habitat. BLD
Day 9 Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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 impressive wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offer insightful narration and help you spot wildlife such as whales, mountain goats and brown and black bears. BLD
Day 10 Skagway
Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. BLD
Day 11 Arrive in Juneau
Spend the day exploring Alaska’s capital city on your own. Many optional activities are available
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Day 12 Arrive in Fairbanks
Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks hotel.
Day 13 Fairbanks Sightseeing, To Denali National Park
Sightsee in the city of Fairbanks, including a ride on Riverboat Discovery or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a trip to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park for an exclusive naturalist presentation and a comfortable overnight at a Denali Park entrance hotel. BLD
Day 14 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 on any of the optional rafting, flightseeing or other optional excursions we can arrange for you. B
Day 15 Denali National Park Exploration
Experience another full day in the remote wilderness of Denali. Consider hiking or optional excursions like rafting or flightseeing. Enjoy an exclusive dinner and presentation on the effects of climate change on Alaska’s national parks from an Alaska Geographic naturalist. BD
Day 16 Denali National Park to Anchorage
Enjoy a scenic ride aboard a deluxe domed rail car from Denali to Talkeetna, then travel by motorcoach to Anchorage, where you can enjoy dinner at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa or at your choice of one of our selected restaurants. BLD
Day 17 Anchorage
Explore Anchorage and transfer to airport for flight home. B
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% for Grand or Owners Suites, 20% for all other cabin types, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grand or Owners Suites | . |
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days | 25% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| All other cabin types | . |
| 180 days or more | $200 per person |
| 179-120 days | 20% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Spirit of Discovery
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 84
The first thing guests notice when stepping into the Discovery Lounge aboard the 84-guest Spirit of Discovery is 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. This setting offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for Alaska cruising.
Every category stateroom offers a wide view window, many of which open for you to enjoy fresh breezes. Ample outside deck space and easy access to the extra-roomy bow area are perfect spots to view the sights around you.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | BBB 110 sq. ft. One upper berth and one lower berth, and large view window. |
| A 110sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. Cabin 302 has one double bed. | |
| AA 92 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. | |
| AAA 104 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. | |
| Deluxe One queen bed, writing desk, chair, TV monitor/VCR, refrigerator and large view window. | |
| Single One single bed and large view window. | |
