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1655 S 3rd St. W, Ste 1
Missoula MT, 59801 USA

Ship:  Spirit of Discovery

Itinerary:  Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali

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  Mountain Man enjoying the view

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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. Add on a Denali National Park extension for a true wilderness adventure!

Day 1 : Arrive in Seattle

Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. D

Day 2 : Cruising the San Juan Islands

At the resort village of Friday Harbor, explore the Whale Museum. Enjoy the lovely scenery of the San Juans. 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, the Native villages and logging camps are accessible only by sea. Pass quiet coves and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and sea birds. See some of the most fertile old growth forests. BLD

Day 5 : Ketchikan

Cruise into sparkling Alaskan waters and visit Ketchikan, the salmon capital of Alaska, and home of impressive collections of Tlingit totem poles and art. 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 Thomas Bay. BLD

Day 7 : Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm

Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 2,500-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

Glide through this awesome wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger offers insightful narration and helps you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats, brown and black bears in one of the rare regions the two share territory. BLD

Day 10 : Skagway and Haines

Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. An optional ride is available on the famed White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Visit picturesque Haines, renowned for its bald eagles. BLD

Day 11 : Arrive in Juneau. Fly to Anchorage

Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Anchorage. On arrival, transfer to the Sheraton Hotel to continue your Gold Rush Adventure. B

Day 12 : Anchorage to Denali via coach and rail

Meet your Exploration Leader who will accompany your travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna, then to a deluxe domed railcar for your journey to Denali National Park. Cross breathtaking Hurricane Gulch and Broad Pass as you ascend into the Alaska Range. Overnight at a hotel in Denali. B

Day 13 : Tundra Wilderness Tour

A driver/guide from the Park helps you search for moose, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and more. Dinner will be at the Music of Denali dinner theatre. BD

Day 14 : Denali to Fairbanks

Travel to Fairbanks by motorcoach, for sightseeing that includes a riverboat cruise on an authentic sternwheeler. See the renowned Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and visit the University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum, with locally-produced gold and Ice Age artifacts. A farewell dinner is included, and overnight at Pikes’ Waterfront Lodge. BLD

Day 15 : Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport

To the Fairbanks Airport, full of fond memories, for your flight home.

Ship Description: Spirit of Discovery

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  Spirit of Discovery

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.

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.

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.