Cruise WestAlaska Inside PassageCruise West's small ships take you into the hidden nooks and crannies of Alaska's Inside Passage. You explore the natural highlights between Ketchikan and Juneau at leisure, marveling at humpback whales in Frederick Sound, cruising within earshot of sea lion colonies sprawling on the rocks, and edging close to cliffside rookeries where murrelets, puffins and other seabirds nest. Recommended for:
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The Ships:The 102-guest Spirit of Endeavor is uniquely designed for up-close exploration with maximum flexibility en route. The 138-guest Spirit of Yorktown offers a wide view window in every stateroom. The 96-guest Spirit of 98 has the classic lines of a turn-of-the-century steamer with modern amenities. All take you in style to the narrow waterways and glacier-covered fjords of Alaska's Inside Passage.Detailed ItineraryDay 1 ARRIVE IN KETCHIKAN AND SET SAILTransfer to your ship to begin your cruising adventure. Day 2 MISTY FIORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND METLAKATLA Visit magical Misty Fjords with its steep cliffs, narrow waterways and awe-inspiring stillness. Make a port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. Day 3 PETERSBURG Enjoy a warm welcome at the fishing village of Petersburg, a true cannery town. The Leikarring Dancers perform for you in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg, like the iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or Thomas Bay. Day 4 FREDERICK SOUND AND TRACY ARM Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Day 5 SITKA Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. A guided walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the forest. You may see playful otters, blacktailed deer and eagles. Day 6 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 wonderland approaching up-close to the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger will be onboard helping you spot the abundant wildlife such as mountain goats, harbor seals, and brown and black bears. Day 7 SKAGWAY AND HAINES Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. Just down mountain-lined Lynn Canal visit Haines, famed for attracting artists and for its picturesque beauty. Day 8 ARRIVE IN JUNEAU Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel. Explore the capital city of the great state of Alaska. A vast array of optional activities includes flightseeing, hiking, and glacier viewing. Day 9 TRANSFER To the airport for your flight home, full of long-lasting memories. Cost of This Trip8 Night tripThe least expensive cabin costs: $562 per person per night in low season and $600 pp pn in high season The most expensive stateroom costs: $912 pp pn in low season and $944 pp pn in high season |
