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An Alaska Cruisetour offers a cruise
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| Alaska! Whether you prefer the historic gold rush town of Skagway or the energetic modern art scene in Vancouver, there's always something new to discover at each port call. Listed below are selected ports for most Alaska voyages. Click on a link for the planned port stops for your cruise. |
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Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska |
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San Francisco, California |
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College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) |
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Seattle, Washington |
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Glacier Bay Nat. Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) |
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Seward, Alaska |
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Haines, Alaska |
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Sitka, Alaska |
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Icy Strait Point, Alaska |
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Skagway, Alaska |
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Juneau, Alaska |
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Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) |
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Ketchikan, Alaska |
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Vancouver, British Columbia |
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Kodiak, Alaska |
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Victoria, British Columbia |
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Prince William Sound, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) |
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| At the base of the Chugach Mountains in the shadow of a towering glacier and surrounded by snowcapped peaks, the tiny town of Whittier is the gateway to the spectacular Prince William Sound and the city of Anchorage. Whittier exists on thriving fishing and tourism industries. Its 290 residents enjoy a near wilderness state, as it was inaccessible by road until 2000. |
The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel accommodates highway traffic as well as rail, and at two and a half miles, it is the longest highway tunnel in North America. |
With its 3,000 miles of shoreline, this pristine waterway is one of the most scenic archipelagoes of tidewater glaciers in the world. It also hosts the largest gathering of migratory birds and a wealth of marine wildlife. |
Located at the mouth of Whittier Creek, the new 20,000 square foot passenger terminal and floating dock is the perfect launching pad for our exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service with same-day service to Denali. |
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| Some of the best glacier viewing in the state can be seen tucked into the northwest corner of Prince William Sound at College Fjord. Winding down from mountains and through valleys and fjords, these massive rivers of ice are often on the move, periodically dropping their bounty into the sea. |
The process known as "calving" is when the mammoth glaciers shed enormous chunks of ice, making a thundering noise as it crashes into the sea. In most cases, the cascading wall of ice is several hundred years old. |
This fjord boasts the largest collection of tidewater glaciers in the world. There are 16 glaciers named after Ivy League colleges by the Harriman Expedition that discovered them in 1899. |
For those who venture far enough north there's nothing like the sight of a 40-ton humpback whale breach. During the summer, more than 2,000 of these magnificent giants of the sea are known to feed in the waters off Alaska. |
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| This spectacular national park and preserve displays massive glaciers that stretch 3.3 million acres from the St. Elias and Fairweather mountain ranges to the ends of the fjords. It is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises and harbor seals. It also possesses the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet. And access is extremely limited. |
At the head of Glacier Bay is the Tarr Inlet, where scientists have found exposed rock that is believed to be more than 200 million years old. The Tarr Inlet is also home to the active Grand Pacific Glacier. |
The northeastern edge of the Fairweather Range is home to nine glaciers. Framed by rocky slopes that stretch for more than 6,000 feet, these wondrous bodies are eclipsed only by Mt. Fairweather itself, which, at more than 15,300 feet, is the highest point in southeast Alaska. |
In the northeastern corner of Glacier Bay, the snow-covered Takhinsha Mountains feed the active Muir Glacier, which regularly sheds walls of ice into the bay. The brilliant blue glow of a calving glacier and the thunderous roar of ice crashing into the water are unforgettable. |
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| Cradled at the base of the Chilkat Peninsula, this picturesque town of Haines is located on America's longest fjord and boasts the largest annual gathering of American bald eagles. Home of the Tlingit people, this area was settled and renamed by missionaries in the late 1800s. |
Upwards of 4,000 bald eagles gather here to gorge on spawning salmon along the Chilkat River each fall. Naturalists and photographers from all over the world come to witness the sight. |
This organization serves to educate the public about our national symbol, the majestic eagle. They offer a variety of interesting and informational exhibits. |
During the 1900s a U.S. army post was built. It was the first in Alaska and can still be easily seen from the sea. The installation was abandoned in 1946 and has since become a national historic site. |
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| Icy Strait Point is 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay National Park and down the road from the traditional homeland of the Huna Tlingit people. Its premiere location allows for spectacular wildlife viewing as well as a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Alaska. |
Icy Strait Point's Native Heritage Center offers visitors a look at genuine Tlingit artifacts, plus fascinating ways to learn about Tlingit history and culture through exhibits and live performances. |
Once one of the world's most productive salmon canneries, today it is a visitor attraction. Its halls are now filled with shops, a museum, and a mid-1930s cannery line display that brings that past beautifully to life. |
Nearby Hoonah is where the largest Tlingit Indian village in Alaska resides and where one can discover Native Alaskan culture, old growth forests and all the wildlife this area has to offer. |
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| Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is arguably one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop. |
Scenic Admiralty Island has the world's highest concentration of brown bears. If you are lucky enough to see one, it is a memory of a lifetime. |
This amazing glacier is 12 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, and worth the view from a float trip or by air. There are hiking trails into the area, and the Mendenhall Visitor Center is a wealth of information. |
For a bird's-eye view, the Mt. Roberts Tramway offers a short, six-minute trek to the top of Mt. Roberts, 1,800 feet above the city. |
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| This southern-most Alaskan port city is known as Alaska's First City because it was the first major community travelers came to heading north. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world. A quaint village, the town is just three miles long and three blocks wide. |
With the world's largest collection of totem poles, these wood-carved creations portray colorful, intricate tales, often showing a family's history or depicting a local legend. |
With its historic cable car and quaint boutiques, Creek Street is Ketchikan's most famous and photographed section, as well as a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon. |
Seaplanes provide the most breathtaking vantage point for an exploration of the majestic Misty Fjords National Monument. |
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| Known as Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak explodes in lush greenery every summer. Its many islands feature rocky cliffs, marshlands and forests that play host to an abundance of wildlife, including the famous Kodiak brown bear. And Kodiak's sport fishing rivals that of any place in the world. It's also one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the nation. |
Charters are available for all the salmon fishing you can handle — king, sockeye, coho, pink and chum. Plus, others, such as halibut, steelhead, rainbow trout, rockfish and ling cod. |
Explore 7,500 years of the Alutiiq peoples' — traditions and culture. |
Enjoy spotting more than 215 species of birds and over 20 species of marine mammals in the waters around Kodiak. |
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| With its 3,000 miles of shoreline and islands that form a natural breakwater between the Sound and the Gulf of Alaska, Prince William Sound is one of the most scenic archipelagoes in the world. Surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, it hosts the largest gathering of migratory birds in America. |
The Sound is home to an abundance of marine mammals, such as orcas, Beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins, as well as seals, sea lions and otters. |
Prince William Sound is an annual gathering place for hundreds of migratory birds; two signature birds that thrive on the western end of the Sound are the wonderful horned and tufted puffins. |
Comprised of 5.5 million acres, the Chugach National Forest is the largest forest in the United States. |
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| One of America's most attractive cities, San Francisco differs from other metropolitan areas in many charming ways. You'll find plenty of picture-perfect moments in this "City by the Bay," with its hilly streets, famous bridges and historic cable cars. |
Once home to San Fran's fishing fleet, today it hosts seafood vendors, souvenir shops and tourist attractions, such as the Wax Museum, vintage sea craft from World War II, and a historic maritime park. |
The graceful Golden Gate Bridge is a national landmark and icon to many travelers. In 1897, San Francisco saw many ships set sail through its famed Golden Gates to seek gold in the Yukon. |
San Francisco's cable cars are not just a fun way to get around; they are a great way to view the city's innumerable charms from Nob Hill, Union Square and Chinatown, to Fisherman's Wharf. |
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| Situated on Puget Sound, surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, the Seattle city skyline is impressive with shimmering glass high-rises and 100-year-old buildings standing side by side. This beautiful port city came into its own after gold was discovered in the Klondike and 100, 000 people passed through the Northwest in 1897 and 1898 on their quest for wealth in Alaska. |
At the Klondike Gold Rush Museum find gold-dust history as well as a vibrant jazz nightlife in turn-of-the-century Pioneer Square where the city first took root. |
As ferries crisscross the Puget Sound, nature steals the show with the Olympic Mountains to the west, the Cascade Range to the east, and towering Mt. Rainier to the south. |
The observation deck of the Space Needle offers panoramic views, from the Pike Place Market to the waterfront and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. |
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| Founded in 1903, Seward was the southern terminus of the Alaska Railroad. In 1964, an earthquake caused a tidal wave over 100 feet tall to wash away much of the waterfront, devastating the town. But its residents, embodying Alaska's famous spirit and fortitude, rebuilt. Today, the town of Seward is a thriving port for commercial fishing, tourism and the rail system. |
Soaring cliffs overlook Resurrection Bay, so named by a band of Russian explorers who found this calm spot along the storm-tossed Gulf of Alaska on Easter Sunday. |
Seward is also the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, with its distinctive rock formations, massive glaciers and abundant wildlife, including a colony of 40,000 puffins. |
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| Resting between snowcapped mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Sitka is easily one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Alaska, and has a unique blend of Russian history and Tlingit culture. It's also the biggest town in Alaska, encircling 4,710 square miles on Baranof Island. |
Once the site of a two-story log mansion known as Baranof's Castle, today, only the stone walls and mounted cannons remain as reminders of Russia's bloody battles against the native Tlingit people. |
The Sitka National Historical Park offers a wealth of information and artifacts relating to the indigenous Tlingit people, including totem poles that chronicle early life on and around this fertile ground. |
The Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center cares for dozens of bald eagles and other rare birds that have been injured. Once nursed back to health, the rehabilitated birds are released back into the wild. |
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| Few one-time boomtowns retain the flavor of the gold rush days like Skagway. This gateway to the Klondike is preserved as a national historic park with its rustic boardwalk and frontier-style storefronts. Due to its geographic location, Skagway enjoys a drier climate compared to the rest of southeastern Alaska, with an average annual precipitation of only 22 inches. |
Possessing one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the world, Skagway retains the flavor of days gone by and remains an important link to Alaska's rich history. |
The Arctic Brotherhood Hall is the only remaining example of turn-of-the-century Alaskan driftwood architecture. Other buildings like the Trail of '98 Museum, Corrington's Museum of Alaskan History and the Alaskan Wildlife Adventure and Museum present different facets of prospecting times. |
Before hitting the famous Chilkoot Trail, there are other well-marked trails to try. Hiking to Lower Dewey Lake is an easy, 20-minute climb to break in your sea legs. |
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| Located 50 miles southeast of Juneau, this spectacular glacier-carved fjord has sheer vertical walls that clearly showcase nature's artistry. Linger in this magical place to watch blocks of ice calving off the glaciers towering faces. |
Alaska's glaciers are constantly crumbling and yet their powerful effect is never diminished. Witness the white thunder as the Sawyer Glaciers release into the waters of Tracy Arm Fjord. |
Ice calving off the glacier's faces have created this fjord's steep granite canyons. |
The perfect vantage point to take in the beauty of these dazzling waterfalls is onboard our ships. |
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| Often thought of as Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a gorgeous thriving metropolis that's fortunate enough to be flanked by the ocean and mountains. With its numerous parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries and ethnic diversity, Vancouver is one of those rare places that actually lives up to its promise of offering something for everyone. |
Few locations offer a more spectacular view of this dynamic city than Stanley Park. The park offers miles of walking trails and bike paths, including an aquarium, outdoor pool, tennis courts and more. |
Robson Street and the surrounding downtown offer the best shopping and people-watching in town. Stores with European flair share the avenue with delicatessens, modern boutiques, coffee houses, and a myriad of ethnic eateries. |
Granville Island's public market on Vancouver's west side is a wonderful place to grab a quick bite, shop for a gourmet meal and find unique souvenirs with its variety of shops, stalls and galleries. |
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| At one time, a British colonial post, Victoria is full of historic sites, public parks and groomed gardens. Due to its location, this quaint yet sophisticated little seaside city boasts the mildest climate in Canada. |
This Victorian-style hotel carries on a longstanding British tradition, serving up high tea. Dining is formal, complete with a dress code, but anyone can wander through the palatial lobbies, dining rooms and lounges. |
Visitors from all around the world are drawn to these 55 acres of spectacular floral displays. There are thousands of varieties of flowers, trees, shrubs and exotics, with four main gardens and seasonal attractions. |
This towering Victorian mansion, complete with a tower and turrets, is a local landmark, and the beautiful garden nearby is impressive. |
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Money-Saving Tips
Form a Group. Save and sail to Alaska!
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Did you know the most overlooked way to stretch your
dollar is to form your own Alaska cruise group.
Traveling with family or friends, can lower costs
enough so you can travel even when the economies not
that good. Of course, most of us don't have the time -
or inclination - to make the calls and do the research
for an entire group. It's a big job. However booking a
group cruise is easy for a professional travel agent.
Your agent can create a package that works for you,
while your group will realize across-the-board
savings from group discounts that your agent discovers.
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Notes From The Great Outdoors
"We just finished another
incredible 14 day cruisetour itinerary. Now I'm
getting ready to help a couple decide which one of 68 cruisetours we offer. I've already heard exciting chatter
about our guests seeing more of Alaska and really getting
off the beaten path. And believe me, between glacier
trekking, biking through Denali National park, and a rail
tour on the Wilderness Express, these folks are going to be
impressed."
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Explorations Coordinator
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May, and September, while prices rise substantially in June,
July & August. If you are flexible, you can save money by
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is much like standing in front of your freezer with the door
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