E-mail a friendShip: Spirit of Oceanus
Itinerary: Coastal Odyssey + Denali
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British Columbia
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| Day 1 : | Sail from Vancouver |
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| Days 2-3 : | Cruising British Columbia |
| Day 4 : | Misty Fjords and Metlakatla |
| Day 5 : | Petersburg |
| Day 6 : | Tracy Arm and Fredrick Sound |
| Day 7 : | Skagway |
| Day 8 : | Glacier Bay |
| Day 9 : | Sitka |
| Day 10 : | Hubbard Glacier |
| Day 11 : | Prince William Sound |
| Day 12 : | Anchorage |
| Day 13 : | Anchorage to Denali (via motorcoach and rail) |
| Day 14 : | Tundra Wilderness Tour |
| Day 15 : | Denali to Fairbanks |
| Day 16 : | Transfer to Fairbanks Airport |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 16 | May 11, 2009 May 18, 2009 * Aug 31, 2009 |
$10,099 | $10,449 | $10,649 | $11,199 | $12,599 | $13,399 | $16,799 |
| May 11, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $800 May 18, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $800 Aug 31, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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| 16 | Jun 2, 2009 Jun 9, 2009 * Jun 24, 2009 Jul 25, 2009 * Aug 9, 2009 Aug 16, 2009 * |
$10,699 | $11,049 | $11,249 | $11,799 | $13,199 | $14,149 | $17,599 |
| Jun 2, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $800 Jun 9, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $800 Jun 24, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 Jul 25, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 Aug 9, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 Aug 16, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 * 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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Our Coastal Odyssey voyage cruises over 1,600 miles between Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage, exploring the entire Inside Passage between British Columbia and Glacier Bay National Park, and the spectacular Gulf of Alaska coast. This option adds a visit to the incredible Denali National Park as well.
Day 1 : Sail from Vancouver
Transfer to the Spirit of Oceanus. Sail under the Lion’s Gate Bridge as your panoramic cruise begins. D
Days 2-3 : Cruising British Columbia
Over the next two days you will see waterways lined by the evergreen wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest. These nutrient-rich waters are home to whales and dolphins. Come face-to-face with First Nations cultures in one of their remote villages on British Columbia’s coast. BLD
Day 4 : Misty Fjords and Metlakatla
The dramatic granite cliffs of Misty Fjords are your entrance to Alaska through spectacular Behm Canal, a glacially-carved fjord. National Forest Service Kayak Rangers will join you onboard to offer area insights. The Tsimshian community of Metlakatla greets you with a dance performance at their tribal long house. BLD
Day 5 : Petersburg
Winding Wrangell Narrows leads to the Norwegian-founded fishing village of Petersburg, where you will be entertained by local folk dancers. BLD
Day 6 : Tracy Arm and Fredrick Sound
Cruise up Tracy Arm to the twin Sawyer Glaciers, where steep granite cliffs line waters choked with icebergs. There will be time to search the waters for humpbacks and orca, seals, sea lions, and porpoises in Frederick Sound. You may spend time anchored in a secluded cove. BLD
Day 7 : Skagway
Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. This is the home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. BLD
Day 8 : Glacier Bay
Enjoy a majestic excursion into Glacier Bay National Park, looking for wildlife and glacier activity in remote bays. A Park Service Ranger joins you onboard to help spot wildlife. BLD
Day 9 : Sitka
Breathtaking waterways lead to this one-time capital of Russian America, full of historical art and artifacts. Stroll the totem-lined forest trail at Sitka National Historic Park. BLD
Day 10 : Hubbard Glacier
View the Hubbard Glacier which stretches 76 miles and is the longest tidewater glacier in Alaska, with an open calving face over six miles wide. BLD
Day 11 : Prince William Sound
Keep your binoculars and camera handy to explore the secluded wildlife-rich islands and iceberg-filled fjords rarely visited here. BLD
Day 12 : Anchorage
Disembark the Spirit of Oceanus in Anchorage. Included sightseeing features the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where lunch will be served. Evening dinner and conversation will be enjoyed at the Sheraton where you stay overnight in preparation for the next leg of your adventure. BLD
Day 13 : Anchorage to Denali (via motorcoach and rail)
Travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna, where you will board a deluxe domed railcar for your journey to Denali National Park. Cross the high trestle at Hurricane Gulch, and then ascend via Broad Pass into the Alaska Range. The domed cars allow spectacular views on both sides of the train. Watch for moose on the banks of ponds and (weather permitting) sweeping views of snowcapped peaks. Mt. McKinley, also known as Denali, the Great One, soars to 20,320 feet, the highest mountain in North America. Lunch is available for purchase onboard the train. Overnight at a comfortable Denali hotel. BD
Day 14 : Tundra Wilderness Tour
Tour deep into the heart of Denali Park. A driver/guide from the Park will help you search for moose, grizzly bear, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Optional activities include up-close flightseeing around Mt. McKinley, heli-hiking, whitewater rafting and float trips, or horseback riding. B
Day 15 : Denali to Fairbanks
Travel north to Fairbanks by comfortable motorcoach. You will have a delightful day of sightseeing which includes a visit to the University of Alaska Museum and a ride down the Chena and Tanana Rivers on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat. Riverboats have been one of the most popular means of transportation in the North for over a century. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge on the banks of the Chena River. BLD
Day 16 : Transfer to Fairbanks Airport
To the Fairbanks Airport, with your pictures and your memories, for your flight home.
-Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship. See individual itineraries for totals.
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
Ship Description: Spirit of Oceanus
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Spirit of Oceanus
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
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Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. |
Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. |
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Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. |
Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. |
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Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. |
Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. |
OwnerSpacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
