Rockies & Alaska - MS Statendam, Vancouver + Alaska Cruise — The Americas — Kuoni Travel Worldwide 2008 2nd Edition online holiday brochure

rockies & alaska The very name `Alaska' conjures up images of mighty glaciers, mountain peaks and frozen ice floes. Climb aboard Holland America Line's elegant MS Statendam and combine this with a stay in the beautiful city of Vancouver or a journey on the Mountain rails. G SKAGWAY G GLACIER NATIONAL PARK G JUNEAU TRACY ARM G G KETCHIKAN VANCOUVER G GBANFF G CALGARY MS Statendam Kuoni P L US OFFERS earlybird saver Book by Dec31 2007 and receive a $50 on board credit per cabin. British Airways Book 90 days or more before departure and save up to Ł100 per adult when flying World Traveller Plus, up to Ł200 per adult when flying Club World or First. See p10 for full details. ms statendam Board the luxurious MS Statendam and experience world class cuisine, gracious service and outstanding facilities whilst witnessing the dramatic and majestic scenery of Alaska, simply breathtaking and surely unforgettable! Holland America's premium ship MS Statendam combines elegant surroundings with modern comforts, spacious staterooms and high service to match. During the day facilities on board include a choice of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and basket ball courts, a casino, a sumptuous spa and fitness centre. For children aged 3-17 years, there is a playroom, video games room and supervised activities for youngsters, plus a club and deck area for teenagers. A choice of restaurants are on offer which include a two tier fine dining restaurant and for more intimate dining the `Terrace Grill' offers fresh seafood dishes and other fine cuisine. After a mouth watering dinner, enjoy an exhilarating Las Vegas style show, in the `Van Gogh Show Lounge' and if you have any energy left the Crow's Nest offers amazing views from its own observation lounge by day and by night transforms into a lively nightclub. The 629 staterooms all with television, shower and two lower beds which convert to a queensize bed except where otherwise stated. Standard inside stateroom (STD INS): category K stateroom on lowest decks. Superior outside stateroom (STD OUT): category E stateroom as above but with bath. Superior outside balcony (SUP OUT): category D staterooms as above but located on higher decks. Deluxe outside balcony (DLX BAL): category B staterooms as above but with whirlpool bath, sitting area, minibar, fridge, floor to ceiling windows and private balconies. Other grades of staterooms and suites are available with prices on request. vancouver & alaska cruise Vancouver: 1 night Alaska Cruise: 7 nights Vancouver: 1 night I Day 1 Fri Fly British Airways from Heathrow to the beautiful city of Vancouver, arriving the same day. Transfer on your own to the stylish deluxe Pan Pacific hotel, which has a superb central harbourside setting. I Day 2 Sat This afternoon embark MS Statendam, departing at about 5pm. I Day 3 Sun Spend today cruising the waters of the `Inside Passage'. Thousands of bays, coves and islands provide an ever changing panorama that unfolds before you. I Day 4 Mon Sail through the narrow strait of Tracy Arm then arrive in Juneau just after lunch to see the sights of Alaska's capital city, nestling in the shadow of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Set sail at 10.30pm. I Day 5 Tue Early arrival in Skagway, the pioneer city made famous by the Yukon Goldrush. Visit a genuine Klondike Gold Rush town with perfectly preserved boardwalks and saloons from the days of the prospectors. Leave at about 9pm. I Day 6 Wed Early arrival at Glacier Bay National Park. Before you, thousand year old glacier ice cliffs in countless shades of blue, grey and green rise straight from the sea, surrounded by an immense quiet. Depart 4pm. I Day 7 Thu This morning arrive Ketchikan. Stroll historic Creek Street and see the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Set sail at 8pm. I Day 8 Fri Sail through the ever fascinating `Inside Passage' where you will witness seals, porpoises, eagles and whales. I Day 9 Sat Arrive back in Vancouver early morning and transfer on your own to the Pan Pacific hotel for one more night. Time for last minute shopping and sightseeing. I Day 10 Sun Transfer on your own to the airport for your British Airways flight to Heathrow, arriving the following day. your cruise includes Onboard MS Statendam, all meals are included at selected restaurants and complimentary tea and coffee is available all day long. A gratuity of $10 per person per day for dining and stateroom charges will automatically be added to your onboard account. Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska 420 See whales onboard MS Statendam on Day 8

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