E-mail a friendShip: Spirit of Discovery
Itinerary: Gold Rush/ Inside Passage
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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 : | Strait of Georgia |
| Day 4 : | Cruising Northern British Columbia |
| Day 5 : | Ketchikan |
| Day 6 : | Petersburg |
| Day 7 : | Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm |
| Day 8 : | Sitka |
| Day 9 : | Glacier Bay Cruising |
| Day 10 : | Skagway and Haines |
| Day 11 : | Arrive in Juneau |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| BBB | A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | Single | ||
| 11 | Aug 31, 2008 * | $4,549 | $4,749 | $5,049 | $5,399 | $6,099 | $6,249 |
| Cost includes $475 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and onboard services. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy. Single/Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Single travelers may book any category "B" or "C" cabin as a single by paying the twin rate - no single supplement! * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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| 11 | May 7, 2009 | $4,449 | $4,649 | $4,999 | $5,349 | $5,999 | $6,149 |
| May 7, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $600 | |||||||
| 11 | Aug 30, 2009 * | $4,899 | $5,099 | $5,449 | $5,799 | $6,549 | $6,699 |
| Aug 30, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $600 * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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| Destinations : Alaska, North America, Pacific Northwest Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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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.
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 : 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
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
Cruise into sparkling Alaskan waters and visit Ketchikan, the "Salmon capital of Alaska," and home of impressive collections of Tlingit totem poles and Native and local 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 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 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. Visit charming Haines, renowned for its remote beauty. 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
Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship.
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.
BBB110 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. |
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AA 92 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
AAA 104 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
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Deluxe One queen bed, writing desk, chair, TV monitor/VCR, refrigerator and large view window. |
Single One single bed and large view window. |
