Alaska's Inside Passage - Ketchikan to Juneau

ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE
KETCHIKAN TO JUNEAU

9 days, 8 nights
Departures May to September 2008, May to August 2009
Note: Also available from North to South.

Cruise West's small ships take you into the hidden nooks and crannies of Alaska's Inside Passage. You explore the natural highlights between Ketchikan and Juneau at leisure, marveling at humpback whales in Frederick Sound, cruising within earshot of sea lion colonies sprawling on the rocks, and edging close to cliffside rookeries where murrelets, puffins and other seabirds nest.

Ships which operate this route:

Spirit of Endeavour
Spirit of '98

Voyage Highlights

Probe Glacier Bay's wildlife-rich fjords with expert narration provided by a National Park Service Ranger
Visit spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument
See the majestic twin Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm
Enjoy Skagway, the best-preserved gold rush town in the entire U.S.
Watch majestic bald eagles fishing and soaring overhead in Haines
Count the whales frolicking in Frederick Sound
Meet the Tsimshian elders of Metlakatla on Annette Island
Visit the Norwegian fishing village of Petersburg and enjoy local hospitality and a performance by the Norwegian Leikarring Dancers
On select departures, visit Hyder to watch bears fishing at Fish Creek

Itinerary

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Day 1	Arrive in Ketchikan and set sail Transfer to your ship to begin your cruising adventure. (Dinner)
Day 2	Spirit of '98 - Misty Fiords, Metlakatla Visit magical Misty Fiords with its steep cliffs, narrow waterways, and awe-inspiring stillness. Make a port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. (Breakfast Lunch Dinner)
Day 2	Spirit of Endeavour - Hyder Known as the "Friendliest Ghost Town in Alaska," charming Hyder is the home of Fish Creek with a unique opportunity to view spawning salmon and perhaps the bears that feed on them. (B L D)
Day 3	Petersburg Enjoy a warm welcome at the fishing village of Petersburg, a true cannery town. The Leikarring Dancers perform for you in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg, like the iceberg-filled Thomas Bay. (B L D)
Day 4	Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. (B L D)
Day 5	Sitka Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the "inside" route to Sitka on Baranof Island. A guided walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the forest. You may see playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer, and eagles. (B L D)
Day 6	Glacier Bay Cruising Glide through this wonderland approaching up-close to the "rivers of ice." A National Park Service Ranger is onboard helping you spot mountain goats, harbor seals, and brown and black bears. (B L D)
Day 7	Skagway and Haines Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. Just down mountain-lined Lynn Canal visit Haines, famed for attracting artists and for its concentration of bald eagles. (B L D)
Day 8	Arrive in Juneau Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel. Explore Alaska’s charming capital city. A vast array of optional activities includes flightseeing, kayaking, and salmon bakes. (B)
Day 9	Transfer to the airport Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Departure Dates and Prices

Prices are per person sharing a cabin and are dependent on category of cabin chosen. Please contact us for details.

Departure Dates	Prices From
May to September 08	Ł3770
May to August 09	Ł2570