Ship: Spirit of Columbia
Itinerary: Gold Rush Inside Passage - Cruise Only
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Mountain Man enjoying the view
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Seattle |
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| Day 2 : | Cruising the San Juan Islands |
| Day 3 : | Straits of Georgia |
| Day 4 : | Cruising Northern British Columbia |
| Day 5 : | Ketchikan / Metlakatla |
| Day 6 : | Petersburg |
| Day 7 : | Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm |
| Day 8 : | Sitka |
| Day 9 : | Glacier Bay Cruising |
| Day 10 : | Skagway |
| Day 11 : | Arrive in Juneau |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| C | B | A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | ||
| 11 | May 29, 2010 Sep 3, 2010 * |
$3,799 | $3,899 | $4,899 | $5,299 | $5,999 | $6,999 |
| * Itinerary operates in reverse | |||||||
| Destinations : Alaska, North America, Pacific Northwest |
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Children under age 18 are 50% off!
Enjoy our value-priced Gold Rush Inside Passage cruises early and late in the Alaska travel season, before the crowds arrive, and when the scenery is often at its dramatic peak.
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. BLD
Day 3 : Straits 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
Along this remote coastline, you will enjoy pristine and quiet reaches past ancient glacially carved fjords. 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 : Ketchikan / Metlakatla
Cruise into sparkling Alaskan waters and visit Ketchikan or Metlakatla, the native communities. BLD
Day 6 : Petersburg
Accept a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, where no large cruise ships visit. Explore iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or nearby wilderness waterways such as the mysterious Thomas Bay. 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 guided walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park offers towering totems and thriving wildlife in the forest. BLD
Day 9 : Glacier Bay Cruising
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 awesome wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offers insightful narration and helps you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats, brown and black bears. BLD
Day 10 : Skagway
Cruise into sparkling Alaskan waters and visit Ketchikan or Metlakatla, the native communities. BLD
Day 11 : Arrive in Juneau
Travel through impressive Gastineau Channel to Juneau. Transfer to the airport or choose to spend a few days exploring Alaska’s capital city and the activities available there. 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. |
