Denali's Kantishna Roadhouse and Alaska's Inside Passage Cruise
« Spirit of Yorktown
- Day 1 Arrive in Fairbanks
- Day 2 Fairbanks Sightseeing
- Day 3 Fairbanks to Denali and Kantishna Roadhouse
- Days 4-5 Exploring around Kantishna
- Day 6 Denali to Anchorage via Rail
- Day 7 Fly Anchorage to Juneau
- Day 8 Depart Juneau
- Day 9 Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound
- Day 10 Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows
- Day 11 Petersburg
- Day 12 Sitka
- Day 13 Icy Strait
- Day 14 Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
- Day 15 Juneau
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | Balcony | ||
| 15 | Jun 5 '11 Aug 14 '11 |
$8,299 | $8,699 | $9,199 | $10,499 | $11,849 |
| 15 | Jun 12 '11 Jun 19 '11 More Dates
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$8,599 | $8,999 | $9,499 | $10,899 | $12,349 |
| 15 | Aug 21 '11 |
$7,949 | $8,249 | $8,849 | $9,749 | $11,349 |
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Destinations : Alaska, Denali |
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Day 1 Arrive in Fairbanks
Transfer from the airport to meet your fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks hotel.
Day 2 Fairbanks Sightseeing
Today’s activities include an authentic riverboat experience on the Chena River or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a city tour with admission to the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North. Dinner and overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. An optional activity is a flight above the Arctic Circle, barely 125 miles away. BLD
Day 3 Fairbanks to Denali and Kantishna Roadhouse
Transfer to the train station to board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali National Park. Enjoy breakfast on the train. On arrival at Denali Park, you will be met by a guide for the drive deep into the wilderness along the park’s sole road. The Moose Creek district and Kantishna Roadhouse are nearly 100 miles from the park entrance. Dinner and overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse. BD
Days 4-5 Exploring around Kantishna
Enjoy the unique wonders of Denali National Park’s backcountry from the privileged perspective of Kantishna Roadhouse. Hiking, wildlife observation, bird watching and botanizing in a variety of the park’s landscapes create the foundation for your wilderness experience. Built in 1993, the log lodge is surrounded by 32 full-service cabins. Educational activities are offered every day and each evening after dinner the Roadhouse staff helps plan activities for the following day. Guided hikes provide an opportunity to learn about the area from the naturalists at the Roadhouse. Mountain bikes are available to ride to Wonder Lake or on the old mining roads in the area. Gold panning, flyfishing, dogsled demonstrations or flightseeing
tours are other optional activities. BLD
Day 6 Denali to Anchorage via Rail
Enjoy your final panoramas of Denali as you transfer to the rail station via bus. Board a deluxe domed railcar to travel south to Anchorage, with lunch and dinner onboard the train. Overnight at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. BLD
Day 7 Fly Anchorage to Juneau
In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum before you transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. Spend the day exploring Juneau on your own. Overnight at a Juneau hotel. B
Day 8 Depart Juneau
Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available. Our concierge service is available for your use. D
Day 9 Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound
Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. BLD
Day 10 Wrangell / Wrangell Narrows
Wrangell is the only Alaskan town to have existed under four nations: Tlingit, Russian, British, and American. You’ll see this rich history reflected in your tour of the Wrangell Museum. This afternoon enjoy Captain's Choice cruising through picturesque Wrangell Narrows – known as "Christmas Tree Lane" for its many lights and buoys. BLD
Day 11 Petersburg
Receive a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage village of Petersburg, inaccessible to large cruise ships. Watch as the Leikarring Dancers perform a traditional dance. Explore the wilderness waterways around Petersburg – you may spot bald eagles in the treetops, Sitka black tail deer on the beaches, black bear scavenging a forest edge, or waterfowl along the intertidal zone. BLD
Day 12 Sitka
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. Keep an eye out for playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the temperate rainforest. Enjoy a private Tlingit Native dance performance. BLD
Day 13 Icy Strait
Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill churned by upwelling currents from the Pacific Ocean. Watch for behaviors such as spouting, sounding, breaching, lobtailing, flipper-slapping and lunge feeding. You may see rare bubble feeding if you’re very lucky. The coves and inlets offer enticing opportunities to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep watch for Steller’s sea lions, orcas, harbor seals and porpoise. BLD
Day 14 Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Glacier Bay enjoys the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide past “rivers of ice” in this glacial wonderland. A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter will be onboard helping you spot the abundant wildlife such as mountain goats, whales and brown and black bears. BLD
Day 15 Juneau
Disembark in Juneau this morning, and transfer to the airport for your 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.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
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| 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 Yorktown
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 138
The Spirit of Yorktown has a year-round cruising schedule that takes her as far north as Alaska and south, through the Panama Canal to the Carribean.
The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video and lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation circles for getting to know your fellow travelers.
Every stateroom features a wide picture window or porthole, private facilities, writing desk and ample storage. And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy generous outside space on three decks.
Measuring 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, and with a draft of just eight feet, the Yorktown Clipper was specifically designed for cruising in coastal waters; the ship's easy maneuverability and shallow draft enable exploration of secluded waterways beyond the reach of bigger ships. A fleet of motorized landing craft can be launched in minutes for spontaneous landings on small islands and deserted beaches.
The Yorktown Clipper was built in 1988 in Green Cove Springs, Florida, by American craftsmen. Power is provided by two Detroit diesel propulsion engines rated approximately 900 SHP each, and maneuverability is increased by a 300 HP bowthruster. This ship is equipped with an Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS), which combines navigational data on one screen and meets the stringent requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). She was one of the first cruise ships to be equipped with this advanced system.
| Cabins | |
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| A 120 sq. ft. Staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and portholes. | |
| AA 130 sq. ft. AA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window. | |
| AAA 157 sq. ft. AAA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window or portholes. Cabins 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35 and 36 can accommodate triples. | |
 | Deluxe 233 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and one or two picture windows. Cabins L27, L28, and P60 can convert to a queen bed and can accommodate triples. |
| Balcony Balcony staterooms feature queen beds, writing desk, hair dryer, under-counter refrigerator, large picture windows and walk-out balcony with privacy louvers between adjacent cabins. | |
