Alaska Wilderness Inside Passage
Our Wilderness Inside Passage journeys are designed to take you far from the mainstream within the hidden reaches of Alaska's magnificent Inside Passage. You will explore spectacular fjords inhabited only by mountain goats, seals, and black bears.
- Wilderness Inside Passage Northbound
- Wilderness Inside Passage Southbound
Dates & Rates
Prices: start at $4,349
2008 Dates:
Northbound
May 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14
Ships: Spirit of Discovery Spirit of Columbia Spirit of Nantucket Spirit of Alaska Spirit of Endeavor Spirit of Yorktown
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Prices: start at $4,349
2008 Dates:
Northbound
May 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14
Ships: Spirit of Discovery Spirit of Columbia Spirit of Nantucket Spirit of Alaska Spirit of Endeavor Spirit of Yorktown
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NORTHBOUND
9 DAY ROUND TRIP
- Day 1 - ARRIVE IN SEATTLE
- Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise following the path of the Gold Rush.
- Day 2 - CRUISING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
- Explore the charming resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, once an important whaling center.
- Day 3 - STRAIT 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.
- Day 4 - CRUISING NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Along this remote coastline, you will enjoy pristine and quiet reaches past ancient glacially carved fjords. Cruise by old growth forests, quiet coves, and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and seabirds in the Great Bear Rainforest.
- 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 Native and local art.
- 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 the mysterious Thomas Bay.
- Day 7 - FREDERICK SOUND AND TRACY ARM FJORD
- Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot-high vertical cliffs to the twin Sawyer Glaciers.
- 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.
- Day 9 - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE CRUISING
- First established as a National Monument by presidential proclamation in 1925, Glacier Bay has since enjoyed the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide through this awesome wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offers insightful narration and helps you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats, brown and black bears.
- 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. Visit charming Haines, renowned for its remote beauty.
- 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.
Dates & Rates
Prices: start at $4,749
2008 Dates:
Southbound
Aug 26, 30, 31
Sep 3, 4, 9, 11
Ships: Spirit of Discovery Spirit of Columbia Spirit of Nantucket Spirit of Alaska Spirit of Endeavor Spirit of Yorktown
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Prices: start at $4,749
2008 Dates:
Southbound
Aug 26, 30, 31
Sep 3, 4, 9, 11
Ships: Spirit of Discovery Spirit of Columbia Spirit of Nantucket Spirit of Alaska Spirit of Endeavor Spirit of Yorktown
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SOUTHBOUND
9 DAY ROUND TRIP
- Day 1 - ARRIVE IN JUNEAU
- Transfer to your ship to begin the trip of a lifetime sailing down Gastineau Channel. D
- Day 2 - 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. Visit charming Haines, renowned for its remote beauty. BLD
- Day 3 - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE CRUISING
- First established as a National Monument by presidential proclamation in 1925, Glacier Bay has since enjoyed the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide through this impressive wonderland, closely approaching the "rivers of ice." A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offer insightful narration and help you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats, and brown and black bears. BLD
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- Day 4 - SITKA
- Only small ships can negoatiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the "inside" route to beautiful Sitka. A walk through Sitka's National Historic Park offers towering totems and thriving wildlife in the forest. BLD
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- Day 5 - FREDERICK SOUND AND TRACY ARM FJORD
- Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm's sheer 1,500-foot-high vertical cliffs to the twin Sawyer Glaciers. BLD
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- Day 6 - PETERSBURG
- Accept a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, where no large cruise ships visit. Explore iceburg-filled Leconte Bay or nearby wilderness waterways such as the mysterious Thomas Bay. BLD
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- Day 7 - KETCHIKAN
- Cruise into sparkling Alaskan waters and visit Ketchikan, the "Salmon Capital of Alaska," and home of impressive collections of Tlingit totem poles and Native and local art. BLD
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- Day 8 - CRUISING NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Along this remote coastline, you will enjoy prisitine and quiet reaches past ancient glacially carved fjords. Cruise by old growth forests, quiet coves, and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and seabirds in the Great Bear Rainforest. BLD
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- Day 9 - STRAIT 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. BLD
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- Day 10 - CRUISING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
- Explore the charming resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, once an important whaling center. BLD
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- Day 11 - ARRIVE IN SEATTLE
- Transfer to the airport full of memories to share with your family and friends. B
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
