Gold Rush Inside Passage - 10A/11A

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Seattle

Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise.

Day 2: Cruising the San Juan Islands

At the colorful resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, explore the cozy Whale Museum, which documents the area’s year-round resident orca pods.

Day 3: Straits of Georgia

Today you are cruising among pristine islands nestled like emeralds 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 coast, the isolated Native villages and logging camps are accessible only by sea.

Day 5: Ketchikan

Cruise into Alaskan waters to enjoy a port call at Ketchikan, which is home to impressive collections of Tlingit totem poles and art.

Day 6: Petersburg

Enjoy a warm welcome at the fishing village of Petersburg, a charming port that no large cruise ships visit. Later, explore iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or nearby wilderness waterways such as Thomas Bay.

Day 7: Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm

Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound, and a small ship is the perfect platform for seeking up-close views. This afternoon, you’ll cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer vertical cliffs right up to the twin Sawyer Glaciers.

Day 8: Sitka

Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to beautiful Sitka. Sitka’s highlight is St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral and its treasury of gold and silver icons.

Day 9: Glacier Bay Cruising

Spend a day cruising through this awesome wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger offers expert narration and helps you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats 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. An optional ride is available on the famed White Pass & Yukon Railroad. Just down the fjord, visit picturesque Haines, renowned for its bald eagles. Visit picturesque Haines, renowned for its bald eagles.

Day 11: Arrive Juneau

Transfer to the airport on arrival. Or, choose to spend a few days exploring Alaska’s capital city.

Trip Details

Ship	Spirit of Yorktown
Just Released Offer	Members of ExpeditionTrips.com save 20% per person on regular rates in Categories A - AAA. Contact ExpeditionTrips for details.Aplicable Date: 8/30/2007Per Person Discounted Rates:Category A: $3694; Category AA: $3894; Category AAA: $4174Per Person Regular Rates:Category A: $4499; Category AA: $4749; Category AAA: $5099New reservations only
Highlights	San Juan Islands, Cruise in Glacier Bay National Park, Petersburg and Sitka, Whale Watching in Frederick Sound, Skagway and Haines
Trip Notes	Reverse Itinerary: 8/30/2008Included: Port charges/taxes/fees ($475 per person); at least one shore excursion in each port of call; meals as noted in the brochure; accommodations and transportation as noted; the services of the staff both on board and ashore; all meals aboard ship.Not Included: Airfare from your home city; alcoholic drinks; optional gratuities; optional excursions; gift shop purchases and shopping in towns are not included in the cruise/tour price; travel insurance; visa and passport fees; fuel surcharge ($15 per person, per cruise night).
Payment Policy	11+ night cruise or cruise/land-tour: $1000 per person; 7 - 10 nightcruise or cruise/land-tour: $700 per person; Cruises up to six (6) nights long: $350 per person. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.Payment MethodsCredit cards are accepted for both deposit and final payments (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover).

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-08-30	2008-09-09	+

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