| Day 1 |
Arrive in Seattle
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (Dinner) |
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| Day 2 |
Cruising the San Juan Islands
At the resort village of Friday Harbor, explore the Whale Museum. Enjoy the
lovely scenery of the San Juans. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
| Day 3 |
Straits 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. (B L D) |
| Day 4 |
Cruising Northern British Columbia
Along this remote coastline, the Native villages and logging camps are accessible only
by sea. Pass quiet coves and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and
sea birds. See some of the most fertile old growth forests.
(B L D) |
| 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 art. (B L D) |
| 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 Thomas Bay. (B L D) |
| Day 7 |
Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm
Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer
2,500-foot-high vertical cliffs to the twin Sawyer Glaciers. (B L D) |
| 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. (B L D) |
| 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 harbour seals, mountain goats, brown and black bears in one of the rare regions
the two share territory. (B L D) |
| 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. An optional ride is available on the
famed White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Visit picturesque Haines, renowned
for its bald eagles. (B L D) |
| 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) |