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Small Ship Cruise to Southeast Alaska Aboard the Island Spirit

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island spirit fords terror Small Ship Cruise to Southeast Alaska Aboard the Island Spirit

Island Spirit in Ford's Terror

9 day programs departing in either Sitka or Petersburg, Alaska.

Spectacular wilderness bays, Kayaking, glaciers, whales and wildlife.

If your idea of a great vacation includes spending absolutely quiet evenings anchored in peaceful coves, getting up-close and personal with the native wildlife, and sight-seeing and shopping throughout Southeast Alaska’s most popular destinations, then we have the perfect cruise for you.

Imagine enjoying humpback whales and marine mammals close enough to hear the “rush” of their breathing. Cruising the rugged shorelines and remote bays of Alaska’s Panhandle. Bald eagles, cormorants, tufted puffins, loons, and Pacific sea birds right outside your cabin window.

Feeling the need to get even closer to nature? You can enjoy one of our ship’s kayaks to explore the “nooks and crannies” of our evening anchorage, or help a crew member pull in a crab trap to check for the catch of the day.

Family Departures: June 17 Petersburg to Sitka

June 26 Sitka to Petersburg

July 5 Petersburg to Sitka

*Passengers 16 and under sail for 50% off cruise fare on all Family departures

Choose from two exciting itineraries below:

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Rates & Dates:

Cruise Length: 13 Days/ 12 Nights

Prices from: $4,995 pp/do*

2013 Dates: May 2

Ships: MV Island Spirit

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May 2 – May 15, 2013, Seattle – Juneau

May 2 Board the Island Spirit begins at 2:00pm
Cruising begins at 4:30pm transit through the Seattle Locks
Welcome aboard cocktail hour begins at 5:00pm
Dinner aboard at 6:00pm
Cruise tonight to Historic Coupeville, WA

May 3 Breakfast at 8:30
Visit Historic Coupeville for an Island Spirit Tour
Cruising begins at 12:30 Lunchtime aboard
Cruise today to Friday Harbor, WA

May 4 Cruising begins at 10:00am
Northbound through the inside passage through Canada

May 6 Enter back  into US waters
Anchoring in a small bay in Alaska

May 7 Cruise the Behm Canal and Misty Fjords National Monument
(a spectacular Alaskan cruising area)

May 8 Visit Punch Bowl Cove, spend time kayaking and enjoying the area.
Port in Ketchikan, AK

May 9 Breakfast aboard the Island Spirit
Day of shopping
Cruising begins at 3:00pm to an anchorage of the Captain’s choice

May 10 Cruising this am.  Afternoon visit to Wrangell, AK (where you will enjoy a thrilling
Jet boat ride up the Stikine River, ((keep an eye out for moose)).  In Port tonight in Wrangell.

May 11 Cruising this am through the Wrangell Narrows
Anchor in Thomas Bay for some Kayaking.

May 12 Cruising this am through Frederick Sound and Stephen’s Passage
Anchor tonight in Ford’s Terror

May 13 Day in Ford’s Terror
Early morning Kayaking with Brunch at 10:00am
Depart Ford’s Terror at 4:00pm

May 14 Arrive in Juneau
Day of shopping
Dinner aboard the Island Spirit at 6:30pm

May 15 Breakfast aboard the Island Spirit 8:30am
Transfers to hotels/airport

Itinerary changes per Captain’s discretion

Rates & Dates:

Cruise Length: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Prices from: $4,500 pp/do*

2013 Dates: May 17, July 2

Ships: MV Island Spirit

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9 DAY  WILDERNESS CRUISES 2013

CRUISES DEPART AND FINISH IN JUNEAU, AK

DAY 1 JUNEAU, AK DEPARTURE:   transfers to Island Spirit, lunch served, tour with our Naturalist the Alaska
State Museum, after enjoy the afternoon around the City, back aboard for Cocktails at 5:00pm.
Dinner Departure, we pass Sum Dum Glacier, anchor in Sanford Cove.  Naturalist aboard education.

DAY 2 Cruising early morning, visit Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier. Wilderness Ranger visit (if available)
Enter Ford’s Terror when tide allows.. Anchor in the Fjord.

DAY 3 Brunch is served today.  A relaxing day of Kayaking, skiff rides, watching for bears, porpoise, sea otters.
We depart this evening Captain’s anchorage of choice.

DAY 4 This morning we port at the native village of Kake, AK. We enjoy the local hatchery, take a tour, and
watch for black Bear feeding on salmon in the streams.
This afternoon we will cruise to our wonderful wilderness anchorage.

DAY 5 This morning we will explore Chatham Strait, anchor this afternoon for some kayaking, take an
Interpretive walk with our Naturalist. Later we cruise during dinner to the Captain’s anchorage of choice.

DAY 6 We cruise through Chatham Strait as we make our way to Tenakee Springs. This wonderful village
of 98 homes.  Today we see how a quaint town lives. Visit the bakery, the mercantile, and see the
local art. This afternoon we watch for whales as we cruise to our anchorage.

DAY 7 Morning in Hoonah,AK with a Tribal Dance and learn some of the Alaskan Culture
Optional (ADD-ON:  US largest ZIP LINE)  Cruising this evening to a local anchorage.

DAY 8 Cruising today. Stop for some kayaking and skiff rides. We head this afternoon back to Juneau, AK
DAY 9 Breakfast aboard the Island Spirit 8:30am
Transfers to hotels/airport
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES OCCUR TO ITINERARY PER CAPTAIN’S DISCRETION
(OUR EFFORTS ARE TO MAKE YOUR TRIP THE BEST POSSIBLE)

Rates & Dates:

Cruise Length: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Prices from: $4,995 pp/do*

Group discounts available!
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Ships: MV Island Spirit

Notes: *Per person/Double occupancy. Port fees, taxes, US forest service permits and all tours are included.
*Per Person/Double Occupancy. Special Single Rates apply where listed.

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Northbound Alaska Cruise and Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Petersburg, Alaska.  Escort meets group at airport and transfers to town for shopping and lunch on own.  (Baggage transferred to vessel and stowed in guest rooms. )  Afternoon activities to include:  Tours of Petersburg Cannery and interpretive Muskeg walk.  Later today we enjoy an early dinner at the Son’s of Norway hall with entertainment. Board vessel and meet crew – cocktail reception/dinner.  Early evening cruise to anchorage.

Cocktails,Dinner

Day 2 – Whale search and cruise northbound toward our Glacier area.  Search for Humpback Whales enroute.  Tides permitting, we may visit 5 Fingers Lighthouse, one of the oldest in SE Alaska. Anchor tonight in a quiet wilderness anchorage.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 3 – This morning we cruise up to view Dawes glacier.  An active Tidewater  Glacier in Endicott Arm and Holkam Bay.  Enjoy time by the glacier with a great opportunity to see calving and harbor seals with their young pups. Afterwards, we anchor at a local inlet for exploring and kayaking.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 4 – Today we enter one of SE Alaska’s most prestine scenic Canyons-Fords Terror.  Known for swirling rapids and sheer cliff faces, this wonderful wilderness area is protected under the Tongass National Forest.  Today we enjoy a majestic place to kayak and explore that very, very few even know exist.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 5 – We depart early this morning, cruising north for a port call in Juneau, Ak.  There’s free time here for shopping and time to tour town.  Perhaps you’ll take the Mt. Roberts tram or visit the famous Red Dog Saloon.  A map is provided for your use after a brief tour.  The crew will walk any interested clients up to the Governor’s mansion for a peek.  Evening cruising to Barlow Cove.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 6 – Cruise this morning in Chatham Strait.  We search for Dalls Porpoise and Orca Whales.  Today we enjoy a truly unique Alaskan community.  Tenakee Springs, Alaska.  Population 97!  There’s time to stroll among the waterfront homes, visit the merchantile (founded in 1899) and enjoy a little shopping at the friendly bakery.  (more than t-shirts and hats).  Later this evening we move to another truly Alaskan community.  Baranoff Warm Springs! A wilderness, boardwalk community.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 7 – Enjoy a leisurely morning by a great waterfall, kayak or just soak in a private hot tub at the head of the dock.  This is a truly amazing Alaskan village.  If advance plans are made, there’s even a masseuse available for a spa treatment out here in the wilderness.  Maybe you’ll take the short hike to the lake.  After a great morning enjoy some afternoon cruising to a new anchorage.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 8 – Morning cruise into Sitka, Alaska.  Afternoon tours to include:  Raptor Rehabilitation center and lecture, Totem Park and Sheldon Jackson Museum.  Afterwards, shopping time then back to the vessel for Captains dinner.  Slide presentation after dinner for guests.

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner

Day 9 – Breakfast is served and baggage is transferred to the airport for flights home.

Breakfast

 

Rates & Dates:

Cruise Length: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Prices from: $4,995 pp/do*

Group discounts available!
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Ships: MV Island Spirit

Notes: *Per Person/Double Occupancy. All inclusive: Port fees, taxes, US forest service permits and all tours are included.
*Per Person/Double Occupancy. Special Single Rates apply where listed.

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Sitka Departures from our Port of Russian Heritagefordsterror lg Small Ship Cruise to Southeast Alaska Aboard the Island Spirit

Day 1
Your am arrival in Sitka will give you time to shop and get lunch on your
own before tours start at lpm. Tours include the alaska raptor center,
totem park and the sheldon jackson museum. Join us aboard the island
spirit for cocktails following your tour as we depart for our evening
anchorage. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way.

Day 2
Experience more of the great wilderness as we make our way to Baranof
Warm Springs Bay. This will be our anchorage for the evening. Take a hike
up to the lake and learn about the Muskeg along the way. Later soak in one
of the hot sulphur tubs while enjoying the waterfall view.
Day 3
Today we cruise north in Chatham Strait for a visit to the small community
of Tenakee Springs (pop. 97). Enjoy a stroll to the bakery and the local
mercantile & visit with locals for an interesting Alaskan afternoon.
Tonight we will anchor in a nearby bay of the Captain’s choosing.
Day 4
Again we will head north in Chatham Strait, watching for the humpback
whales that frequent this area in the summer months. We may stop along
the way to explore a bay or two as we make our way to Barlow Cove.
Day 5 & 6
We get an early start this am to make port in Juneau by 9am. Enjoy time for
shopping before lunch. We depart around noon for Endicoti Arm, Dawes
Glacier and Fords Terror. We will spend two days exploring this area.

Day 7
Heading south in Stephens Passage we will again be looking for the whales
as they feed and play in the local waters. If tides are good we may have a
chance to visit the oldest lighthouse in S.E. Alaska. Our anchorage tonight
will be in Farragut or Portage Bays. Enjoy a beach walk.

Day 8
This morning we make our way into the fishing community of Petersburg.
Here you may have the opportunity to visit a local cannery (fish pending)
and get in a littte more shopping. Dinner tonight is traditional at
the Sons of Norway Hall, complete with entertainment.

Day 9
Transfers to the airport after breakfast for flights home.

Rates & Dates:

Cruise Length: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Prices from: $4,750 pp/do*

2013 Dates: May 26, July 21, July 30, August 17, August 27

Ships: MV Island Spirit

Notes: Port fees, taxes, US forest service permits and all tours are included.
*Per Person/Double Occupancy. Special Single Rates apply where listed.

Inquire on this Itinerary

Or call us: 1-800-578-1479

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9 DAY  EXPLORATION CRUISES

CRUISES DEPART FROM EITHER SITKA, AK
or JUNEAU, AK

Cruises start at either port and end at the other, check dates below for port departures

DAY 1 SITKA, AK DEPARTURE:   meet at Totem Square at 1:30 for Sitka Tour
Cruising begins at 5:00pm through Peril Strait
Captain’s anchorage of choice

DAY 2 Day of cruising and enjoying wildlife, kayaking in a remote wilderness bay, enjoy a wilderness walk
with our onboard Naturalist.
Captain’s anchorage of choice
DAY 3 Short morning cruise to a visit in the unique small community of Tenekee Springs.
Take a wilderness walk, take a break in the bakery, and visit the mercantile. Say hi to the Dogs
Afternoon cruising to our port in Hoonah, AK

DAY 4 Morning in Hoonah with a Tribal Dance and learn some of the Alaskan Culture
Optional (ADD-ON:  US largest ZIP LINE)
Cruising this afternoon through Icy Strait to our
Port in Gustavus, AK

DAY 5 Early morning transfer to Bartlett Cove (the gateway to THE FAMOUS GLACIER BAY,AK)
Full day of cruising and sightseeing through Glacier Bay on a narrated Catamaran.
Back aboard the Island Spirit for a comfortable Dinner and cruising to
Captain’s anchorage of choice

DAY 6 Early morning cruising to Haines, AK (enjoy local tours, learn their history)
This evening we cruise north to our port
Skagway, AK

DAY 7 8:30 Breakfast with following day of tours and shopping of the city of Skagway, AK
(Optional shopping and lunch on your own)
Back aboard for departure of 5:00pm to
Captain’s anchorage of choice

DAY 8 Cruising today to our port in Juneau, AK
DAY 9 Breakfast aboard the Island Spirit 8:30am

Transfers to hotels/airport
JUNEAU, AK DEPARTURES ARE IN REVERSE
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES OCCUR TO ITINERY PER CAPTAIN’S DISCRETION
(OUR EFFORTS ARE TO MAKE YOUR TRIP THE BEST POSSIBLE)

2013 Departure Ports and Dates:

  • May 26 – June 3, 2013 Juneau to Sitka, AK
  • July 21 – July 29, 2013 Juneau to Sitka, AK
  • July 30 – August 7, 2013 Sitka to Juneau, AK FAMILY CRUISE
  • August 17 – August 25, 2013 Juneau to Sitka, AK
  • August 27 – September 4, 2013 Sitka to Juneau, AK

 

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