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Small Ship Cruise to Southeast Alaska Aboard the Island Spirit

Prices from $4995
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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: 9 Days/ 8 Nights

Prices from: $4,995 pp/do*

Sale: $1000 off per stateroom select departures
Book by: 03/31/2012
Group discounts available!
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2012 Dates: August 11 May 29, June 17, July 5, 23, August 29

Ships: MV Island Spirit

Notes: *Per person/Double occupancy. Port fees, taxes, US forest service permits and all tours are included.

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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*

Sale: Complimentary Airfare Select Departures
Book by: 03/31/2012
Group discounts available!
Click for details

2012 Dates: May 19 June 7, 26, July 14, Aug 2, 20

Ships: MV Island Spirit

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

Inquire on this Itinerary

Or call us: 1-800-578-1479

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.

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