E-mail a friendShip: Spirit of Endeavour
Itinerary: Gold Rush/ Inside Passage + Denali
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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. Fly to Anchorage |
| Day 12 : | Anchorage to Denali (via motorcoach and rail) |
| Day 13 : | Tundra Wilderness Tour |
| Day 14 : | Denali to Fairbanks |
| Day 15 : | Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||
| A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | ||
| 15 | May 11, 2009 | $7,149 | $7,499 | $8,049 | $8,499 |
| May 11, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $600 | |||||
| 15 | Sep 6, 2009 * | $7,599 | $7,949 | $8,499 | $9,049 |
| Sep 6, 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. 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 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
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. Visit charming Haines, renowned for its remote beauty. 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 motorcoach and rail)
Meet your Cruise West Exploration Leader who will accompany you by deluxe domed railcar tp Denali National Park. Cross breathtaking Hurricane Gulch and Broad Pass as you ascend into the Alaska range. Overnight at a hotel in Denali. BD
Day 13 : Tundra Wilderness Tour
A guide from the Park helps you search for moose, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall's sheep, and more. B
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 of the North, with locally-produced gold and Ice Age artifacts. A farewell dinner is included, and overnight at Pike's Waterfront Lodge. BLD
Day 15 : Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport
To the Fairbanks Airport, full of fond memories, for your flight home.
Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship.
Cost includes taxes/port charges/fees and on board services. On board gratuities are neither required nor expected.
Ship Description: Spirit of Endeavour
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Spirit of Endeavour
With a cruising speed of 13 knots, the Spirit of Endeavour is one of our fastest vessels, allowing for maximum flexibility while en route. She is registered in the United States with an American crew.
The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Explorer 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, phone service, and a TV monitor/VCR. The Lounge and Dining Rooms are equipped with wireless Internet and email access. And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy ample outside space on three decks.
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A Staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and portholes. |
AA AA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window. |
AAAAAA staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and picture window. Cabins 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35 and 36 can accommodate triples. |
Deluxe Deluxe staterooms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, writing desk, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and one or two picture windows. Cabins 27, 28, 59 and 60 can accommodate triples. |
