ROUNDTRIP FROM JUNEAU
Departures May to August
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Ships which operate this route: | Spirit of Discovery |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Juneau Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel. The hotel’s waterfront locale is a perfect base for exploring Alaska’s beautiful capital city – and a great step-off for exciting optional excursions during your time here. |
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| Day 2 | Sail from Juneau Your small ship sails in late afternoon, leaving you plenty of time to explore Juneau. Once onboard, step out on deck to watch Gastineau Channel glide by as you enter Alaska’s true wilderness. (Dinner) |
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| Day 3 | Endicott Arm and Tracy Arm Words can’t prepare you for the splendor of these narrow fjords – many travelers consider them the most spectacular spots in Alaska. Sheer cliffs rise thousands of feet from waterline to snowcapped peaks, their sides studded with stunning waterfalls. The sounds of cascading water alone prove that you have left the ordinary far behind. And there’s the ice. Conditions permitting, your crew will welcome you into inflatable excursion craft where you’ll explore the waters and shorelines amid bouncing bergie bits calved from ancient glaciers. (Breakfast Lunch Dinner) |
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| Day 4 | Frederick Sound and Wilderness Exploration The waters of Frederick Sound teem with the humpback whale’s favorite food – and the whales take full advantage, feeding in the rich waters as they prepare for their long migration south. Once they leave Alaska waters at summer’s end, these giant creatures will not eat again until they return next year. This afternoon you’ll discover the joys of "gunkholing," a nautical term that means, among other things, "exploring at leisure." Your Captain and Exploration Leader know these waters intimately – and each voyage is likely to be different, depending on what magic they find to share with you at the moment. (B L D) |
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| Day 5 | Sitka This beautiful little city is thought by many to be the "jewel of the Inside Passage." Its setting alone is breathtaking. But, for you, getting there is half the fun. While big ships must plow through miles of open ocean and moor far from the tiny docks, your small ship will come to Sitka "through the back door," threading through beautiful Peril Strait and navigating the delicate passage through Sergius Narrows where tides challenge all but the most expert mariner’s skill. Take in the historic beauty of the artifacts of St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church. Come face-to-face with majestic birds of prey at the fascinating Sitka Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Then, listen to their cousins in the wild as they cluster and chatter over your head at the beautiful Sitka National Historical Park. (B L D) |
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| Day 6 | Icy Street Watch for the gentle humpbacks as they feast on tiny krill churned by waters from the Pacific Ocean. Today, try to count, not only the whales, but the numbers of behaviors you’ll see them exhibit. Spouting. Sounding. Breaching. Tail slapping. Fin smacking. Lunge feeding. Even rare bubble feeding if you’re very, very lucky. The tiny Inian Islands stand between you and the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, with enticing opportunities to get out there and explore by inflatable craft. Be sure to keep an eye out for Stellar sea lions, orcas, harbor seals, and porpoise. (B L D) |
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| Day 7 | Elfin Cove Tucked on the north shore of Chichagof Island, Elfin Cove gives you a rare look at what it means to "live off the grid." No vehicles are used here because there are no roads. Wooden boardwalks connect the few structures. You’ll have time to hike, explore, and maybe even share a friendly chat with the locals while you’re here. (B L D) |
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| Day 8 | Glacier Bay National Park (B L D) |
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| Day 9 | Arrive in Juneau We’ll say goodbye with regret as you disembark in Juneau this morning. Depending on your flight arrangements, you may have time to explore this charming city a bit more. When you’re ready to leave, we’ll escort you to the airport and send you home with our fondest wishes and a lifetime of unforgettable memories. (B) |
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| Note: The order of destinations on this itinerary may vary in response to conditions and/or opportunities. | ||
| Dates | Prices From |
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| May to August 08 | £1999 |
| May to August 09 | £2080 |
