Cruise WestCoastal OdysseyOur Coastal Odyssey voyage cruises over 1,600 miles between Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage, exploring the entire Inside Passage between British Columbia and Glacier Bay National Park, and the spectacular Gulf of Alaska coast. Cruise Highlights
The ShipCruise West's flagship, the all-suite 114-guest Spirit of Oceanus, features spacious guest suites (many with private teak-floored balconies), outside viewing areas on four of the five guest-level decks, as well as a beautifully appointed dining room, library and lounges. Guests enjoy spacious walk-in closets or wardrobes, marble vanities, and deluxe sitting rooms in all suites. Oceangoing stabilizers open new horizons for up-close small-ship cruising.Detailed ItineraryDay 1 SET SAIL FROM VANCOUVERTransfer to the Spirit of Oceanus. Sail under the Lion’s Gate Bridge as your panoramic cruise begins. Day 2 CRUISING BRITISH COLUMBIA Over the next two days you will see waterways lined by the evergreen wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest. These nutrient-rich waters are home to whales and porpoise. Come face-to-face with First Nations culture in one of their remote villages on British Columbia’s coast. Day 3 CRUISING BRITISH COLUMBIA A second day of cruising British Columbia. Day 4 MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND METLAKATLA The dramatic granite cliffs of Misty Fjords are your entrance to Alaska through spectacular Behm Canal, a glacially-carved fjord. National Forest Service Kayak Rangers will join you onboard to offer area insights. The Tsimshian community of Metlakatla greets you with a dance performance at their tribal long house. Harriman stopped here to visit a missionary settlement. Day 5 PETERSBURG Winding Wrangell Narrows leads to the Norwegian-founded fishing village of Petersburg, where you will be treated to coffee and a folk dance. Day 6 TRACY ARM AND FREDERICK SOUND You will be cruising far up Tracy Arm toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers, where steep granite cliffs line waterways choked with icebergs. There will be time to search the waters for humpbacks and orca, seals, sea lions, and porpoises in Frederick Sound. You may spend time anchored in a secluded cove. Day 7 SKAGWAY Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. This is the home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. Day 8 GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE Realize the beauty of majestic Glacier Bay National Park, as we cruise looking for wildlife and glacier activity in remote bays. A Park Service Ranger and Native Cultural Interpreter join us onboard to help spot wildlife and other fascinating information on this evolving area. Day 9 SITKA Breathtaking waterways lead to attractive Sitka. This one-time capital of Russian America has a wealth of historical art and artifacts. Stroll the totem-lined forest trail at Sitka National Historic Park. Day 10 EXPLORING THE ALASKAN COAST View the rugged Alaskan Coast, watching for wildlife that calls this remote landscape and seascape home. Conditions permitting, we may explore this area in small excursion craft. Day 11 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Keep your binoculars and camera handy as we explore the secluded wildlife-rich islands and iceberg-filled fjords in rarely visited Prince William Sound. Our years of exploration here enable us to show you the very best of the hidden wildlife wonders. Day 12 WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE You will be transferred to the Sheraton Hotel in beautiful Anchorage to spend a relaxing evening nestled between the Chugach Mountains and the shoreline of Cook inlet. Day 13 ANCHORAGE Prior to your transfer to the airport, enjoy a morning Anchorage tour which includes a visit to the Museum of History and Fine Art. Cost of This Trip12 Night tripThe least expensive cabin costs: $600 per person per night during low season and $621 pp pn during high season The most expensive stateroom costs: $850 pp pn during low season and $875 pp pn during high season |
