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Itinerary: Voyage to the Bering Sea + Denali National Park
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Bering Sea
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Anchorage |
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| Day 2 : | Sail from Whittier |
| Day 3 : | Wilderness Cruising |
| Day 4 : | Kodiak |
| Day 5 : | Katmai National Park |
| Day 6 : | Shumagin Islands |
| Day 7 : | Dutch Harbor |
| Day 8 : | Pribilof Islands |
| Day 9 : | Wilderness Exploration |
| Days 10-12 : | Exploring the Bering Sea |
| Day 13 : | Arctic Circle |
| Day 14 : | Arrive in Nome. Fly to Anchorage |
| Day 15 : | Anchorage to Denali via coach and rail |
| Day 16 : | Tundra Wilderness Tour |
| Day 17 : | Denali to Fairbanks |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 18 | Jul 4, 2009 | $12,949 | $13,399 | $13,749 | $14,299 | $16,149 | $17,149 | $21,749 |
| Jul 4, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 | ||||||||
| 18 | Jul 13, 2009 * | $12,599 | $13,049 | $13,399 | $13,949 | $15,799 | $16,799 | $21,399 |
| Jul 13, 2009 - Book by Dec 12 '08 and save $400 * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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| Destinations : Alaska, Arctic, Asia, Russia Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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Our Voyage to the Bering Sea journeys take you on an epic voyage of nearly 2,000 miles in the wake of Danish explorer Vitus Bering, to some of the most remote and spectacular islands on earth. Every place you go is rarely, if ever, visited by other cruise ships. On this option, finish with an extension to breathtaking Denali National Park.
Day 1 : Arrive in Anchorage
Transfer to the Sheraton Hotel.
Day 2 : Sail from Whittier
Learn about Alaska’s cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Transfer by motorcoach to Whittier to board the Spirit of Oceanus to begin your cruise, sailing through Prince William Sound. BLD
Day 3 : Wilderness Cruising
The waters between the Alaska mainland and Kodiak Island are filled with intrigue. Be on deck to see the rugged coastline of Kenai Fjords National Park. Your Captain will determine the best spots to explore based on the local conditions. BLD
Day 4 : Kodiak
Visit the Baranov Museum, the Alutiiq Museum and the Fish Tech Center, all in Alaska’s first Russian-American settlement. BLD
Day 5 : Katmai National Park
Look for brown bears digging for clams as you explore the remote shoreline of Geographic Harbor, where migrating birds like the Arctic Tern stop. BLD
Day 6 : Shumagin Islands
Conditions permitting, “wet land,” to explore tidal pools and the tundra. Look for 8,200-foot Pavlov Volcano and seabirds, seals, and sea lions on Haystack Rocks. BLD
Day 7 : Dutch Harbor
Here on Unalaska Island see the Museum of the Aleutians, and the World War II Memorial Park. BLD
Day 8 : Pribilof Islands
St. George is a prime viewing site for fur seals and reindeer. Watch for puffins, auklets, and murres. BLD
Day 9 : Wilderness Exploration
Go to remote islands such as fogbound Nunivak, part of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. You may spot wild musk oxen and caribou. BLD
Days 10-12 : Exploring the Bering Sea
Clear customs into Russia and take a tour of Provideniya. Search the rugged shoreline of Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula. In three days of exploration, you may also visit these villages:
- Little Diomede: Separated from Russia's Big Diomede by less than two miles and the International Date Line.
- Novoye Chaplino: This Yupik village claims kinship to Alaskan Eskimos.
- Yanrakynnot: These Chukchi subsistence hunters go after walrus, whales and other sea creatures. Nearby, Whale Bone Alley runs along the shore for miles.
- Savoonga: Hailed as the “Walrus Capital of the World,” the natives here are subsistence hunters, living off the sea and land. BLD
Day 13 : Arctic Circle
Cruise far north, perhaps to cross the Arctic Circle. Possible whale sightings include grays, minkes, humpbacks, and bowheads. BLD
Day 14 : Arrive in Nome. Fly to Anchorage
Disembark at Nome and be treated to a brief Gold Rush history tour before your included flight to Anchorage. Dinner and overnight at the Sheraton Hotel. BLD
Day 15 : Anchorage to Denali via coach 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 over Hurricane Gulch, 300 feet below and then ascend via Broad Pass into the Alaska Range. Watch for moose on the banks of ponds, and (weather permitting) sweeping views of snowcapped peaks, particularly Mt. McKinley. Lunch is available for purchase onboard. Stay overnight at a Denali hotel. BD
Day 16 : Tundra Wilderness Tour
Today you will tour deep into the heart of Denali National Park. A driver/guide from the Park helps you spot moose, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Exciting optional wilderness adventures include up-close flightseeing around Mt. McKinley, helicopter-borne hiking, whitewater rafting and float trips, or horseback riding. B
Day 17 : Denali to Fairbanks
Travel north to Fairbanks by deluxe motorcoach. A fun-filled day of sightseeing includes a visit to the University of Alaska Museum, plus an excursion on the Chena and Tanana Rivers on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat. Riverboats boast over a century of history on Alaska’s rivers. Lunch and a farewell dinner are included today. Stay overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge on the banks of the Chena River. BLD
Day 18 : Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport
Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for your flight home, full of lifelong memories to share with family and friends.
-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. |
