Departure dates 2009: May 18, May 25, Jun 1, Jun 8, Jun 15, Jun 22, Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27, Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer from Anchorage and Sail from Whittier
In Anchorage board a Cruise West motorcoach to travel to Whittier. Your route is along beautiful Turnagain Arm, famous for its sweeping tidal changes, in the shadow of the Chugach Range. Keep watch for the sure-footed Dall sheep that nibble grass on the steep cliffs overhead. Arrive in Whittier, where the crew welcomes you aboard your home for the next four nights. The ship departs for seldom-visited areas of Prince William Sound, and will anchor in a secluded cove. Includes: (D).
Day 2: College Fjord and Esther Passage
Wake up near the face of a glacier in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active faces of numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the sea. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Playful sea otters live here, and your Captain knows where the best sightings will be found. The whiskery otters are often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on crabs. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: Cordova
Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, which is inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River Salmon. These delicious, oil-rich fish are caught nearby in the pristine delta of the Copper River. An included sightseeing tour of Cordova highlights area history, including a stop at the delta of the mighty Copper River. If you have energy to burn, there are optional wilderness tours including sea kayaking, hiking, and river rafting. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Chenega Glacier and Knight Island
Today explore southwest Prince William Sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. Narrow Icy Bay leads towards a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord. Later, enjoy "gunkholing" around the nearby islands - a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what's there. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: Arrive in Whittier
After a cruise past a kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to a motor coach for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Notes: The cost of your cruise includes $205 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and on board services. On board gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy. Triple rates available upon request where applicable. Single Travelers may book any category "B" or "C" cabin as a single by paying the twin rate - no single supplement!
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