Ship: Spirit of Columbia
Itinerary: Glaciers of Prince William Sound Cruise 2010
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Mountain Man enjoying the view
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| Day 1 : | Anchorage / Whittier |
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| Day 2 : | College Fjord and Esther Passage |
| Day 3 : | Cordova |
| Day 4 : | Chenega Glacier and Knight Island |
| Day 5 : | Whittier / Anchorage |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| C | B | A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | ||
| 5 | Jun 14, 2010 Jun 18, 2010 |
$1,199 | $1,299 | $2,299 | $2,499 | $2,899 | $3,399 |
| 5 | Jun 22, 2010 Jun 26, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 Jul 4, 2010 Jul 8, 2010 Jul 12, 2010 Jul 16, 2010 Jul 20, 2010 Jul 24, 2010 Jul 28, 2010 Aug 1, 2010 Aug 5, 2010 Aug 9, 2010 Aug 13, 2010 Aug 17, 2010 Aug 21, 2010 Aug 25, 2010 |
$1,399 | $1,499 | $2,499 | $2,699 | $3,099 | $3,699 |
| Destinations : Alaska |
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| Savings | Dates | |
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| $100 | All Dates |
Children under age 18 are 50% off!
Dubbed the “enchanted circle of emerald isles,” the spectacular scenery of Prince William Sound is best explored aboard the Spirit of Columbia. Cruise cliff-walled fjords and narrow passages. Listen for the “white thunder” of massive glaciers calving into nutrient-rich water. And watch for elusive orcas, as brown bears hunt for shellfish and as sea otters and harbor seals play near the shore.
Day 1 : Anchorage / Whittier
Arrive in Anchorage, transfer by motorcoach to Whittier.
Day 2 : College Fjord and Esther Passage
Wake up near the face of massive glaciers in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active glaciers that calve icebergs into the tidal waters below. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only navigable by small ship. Playful sea otters live here, often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on shellfish. Explore serene Eaglek Bay. BLD
Day 3 : Cordova
Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River salmon. These delicious fish are caught in the pristine delta of the Copper River. Upon your arrival enjoy an included cultural experience highlighting the area’s rich 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 : Whittier / Anchorage
After a cruise past a bustling blacklegged kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to motorcoaches for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. B
Ship Description: Spirit of Columbia
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Spirit of Columbia
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.
The range of cabin categories is one of the widest in our fleet, ranging from lower-deck inside cabins to Deluxe and AAA categories with picture windows and a TV monitor/VCR. All staterooms offer private facilities and air conditioning.
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C 80.5 sq. ft. Two single beds and no windows on lower deck. Category C stateroom is slightly more narrow than a Category B stateroom. |
B 80.5 sq. ft Two single beds and no windows on lower deck. |
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A 110 sq. ft. Two twin beds, TV monitor/VCR |
AA 92 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
AAA104 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
Deluxe 126 sq. ft. One queen bed (Willamette only) or two twins, writing desk, chair, TV monitor/VCR, refrigerator and large view window. |
