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Itinerary: Glacier Bay Highlights + Denali
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Fairbanks |
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| Day 2 : | Fairbanks Sightseeing to Denali National Park and Preserve |
| Day 3 : | Denali Exploration |
| Day 4 : | Denali to Anchorage Via Rail and Motorcoach |
| Day 5 : | Fly Anchorage to Juneau |
| Day 6 : | Sail from Juneau |
| Day 7 : | Skagway and Haines |
| Day 8 : | Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve |
| Day 9 : | Icy Strait - Captain's Choice Cruising |
| Day 10 : | Juneau |
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Our Glacier Bay Highlights cruise is a perfect shorter getaway cruise in the beautiful remote wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage. Experience the true meaning of wonder in the soaring sanctuary of Glacier Bay National Park and the remote wilderness of Denali National Park.
Day 1 : Arrive in Fairbanks
Transfer from the airport to Pike's Waterfront Lodge. Meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers for a casual wine and cheese reception.
Day 2 : Fairbanks Sightseeing to Denali National Park and Preserve
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in the city of Fairbanks, 125 miles south of the Arctic Circle, including an authentic sternwheeler cruise and lunch. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park and stay overnight at a cozy Denali hotel. BLD
Day 3 : Denali Exploration
An expert guide from Denali National Park and Preserve helps you look for wildlife like moose, caribou, and grizzly bears as you travel into the heart of the Park. Many optional adventures are available in the Alaska wilderness that surrounds you such as flightseeing by floatplane or helicopter, horseback riding or a variety of rafting and floating trips. B
Day 4 : Denali to Anchorage Via Rail and Motorcoach
Board a deluxe domed railcar to Talkeetna where a motorcoach will take you through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley to Anchorage and overnight at the Sheraton Hotel. BD
Day 5 : Fly Anchorage to Juneau
Transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. In Alaska's capital city, overnight at the Goldbelt Hotel near the downtown Juneau waterfront. B
Day 6 : Sail from Juneau
Exciting optional activities are available for your day in Juneau. Ride the mountaintop tram, flightsee the Juneau Icefield or go hiking. Board the ship to continue your adventure. D
Day 7 : Skagway and Haines
Visit Skagway, supported primarily by summer tourism. Relive the Gold Rush in this picturesque setting. The Skagway Streetcar will tour you around this charming town, home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, built in 1898. Head down mountain-lined Lynn Canal for a visit to Haines, sharing a border with 20 million acres of protected wilderness. Visit Fort William H. Seward. This photographer's paradise abounds with birds, wildlife, fish, flowers and trees. Its resident artist population has works displayed in local galleries. BLD
Day 8 : Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Designated as a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, you'll enter this 3.3-million-acre nature wonderland where a National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter will come onboard to offer information on the history, flora and fauna of this impressive region. Over 200 species of fish are found in Park waters, and 220 species of birds have been recorded in the park as well as large populations of land mammals. Have your binoculars and camera with you on deck as the Ranger helps you look for mountain goats, brown and black bears, moose, harbor seals, Steller's sea lions and puffins. BLD
Day 9 : Icy Strait - Captain's Choice Cruising
The annual summer conjunction of currents, bottom topography, and tidal energy causes an extraordinary bloom of plankton to occur. This bloom creates a biological richness that attracts creatures both large and small including mammoth humpbacks as well as sea lions and seals. Captain's choice cruising may also include inflatable excursion craft outings to look for wildlife like brown bear and Sitka black-tailed deer in the old-growth forests of Sitka spruce and Western hemlock. You may also see playful otters, and bald eagles. BLD
Day 10 : Juneau
Disembark in Juneau. If you have time before your flight we'll give you ideas for exploring this interesting capital city such as a rainforest hike, a Mendenhall Glacier tour or glacier flightseeing. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B
CHILD DISCOUNT: Kids under 18 save up to 50% off an A or AA cabin and 75% off a AAA cabin on all Glacier Bay itineraries
Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship.
Ship Description: Spirit of Glacier Bay
The Spirit of Glacier Bay is one of the newest additions to our fleet. After a few seasons of exclusive sailing along the eastern seaboard of North America, she is now sailing the stunning waters of Alaska's Glacier Bay area.
The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents. The Observation 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, a writing desk and ample storage. And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy generous outside space on the bow and aft decks.
Built in 1984 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, by American craftsmen, the Glacier Bay Clipper’s power is provided by two Detroit diesel propulsion engines rated approximately 500 SHP each, and maneuverability is increased by a 200 HP bowthruster. The ship is equipped with an Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS). This system combines navigational data on one screen and meets the stringent requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It was among the first cruise ships to be equipped with this advanced system.
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A 90 sq. ft. Two twin beds, writing desk, and view portholes. |
AA 110 sq. ft. Two twin beds, writing desk, and view windows. |
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AAA 110 sq. ft. Two twin beds, writing desk, and large view window. Cabins 18, 19, 30, 31, 32 and 33 can accommodate triples. Cabins 18 & 20, 19 & 21 may be adjoined. |
Deluxe 160 sq. ft. Two twin beds, writing desk, and large view windows. Cabins 24, 25 and 50 can accommodate triples. |
