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Small Ship Cruising with Cruise West
The Coastal Odyssey Cruise
Anchorage
13 Days Vancouver - Anchorage (or vice-versa)
Departures: May 24*. Jun 5, 15*, 27. Jul 31*. Aug 12, 22*. Sep 3. * Cruise operates in reverse Day 1: Depart Vancouver Make your own way to Vancouver's downtown harbour today for your small ship cruise. (D) Overnight: Spirit of Oceanus Days 2 & 3: Cruising in British Columbia Over the next two days you will experience sheltered waterways lined by the evergreen wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest that leads north to Alaska. These nutrientrich waters are home to whales and dolphins. (BLD) Day 4: Misty Fiords National Monument Cruise past the dramatic cliffs of Misty Fiords as they welcome you to the grandeur of Alaska. (BLD) Day 5: Petersburg The Wrangell Narrows leads to the Norwegian-founded bustling fishing village of Petersburg, where you will enjoy entertainment from local natives. (BLD) Day 6: Tracy Arm and Frederick Sound Cruise up Tracy Arm towards the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Here, you will explore amongst the ice and and along the shoreline in a small inflatable raft. There will be time to search the waters for whales, seals, sea lions and porpoises in Frederick Sound. (BLD) Day 7: Skagway Relive the Gold Rush in the city of Skagway. (BLD) Day 8: Glacier Bay National Park Look for wildlife and glacier activity in the remote bays of majestic Glacier Bay National Park. (BLD) Day 9: Sitka Cruise breathtaking waterways to the Russian-founded, and wonderful, town of Sitka. (BLD) Day 10: Gulf of Alaska A full day at sea today passing by snowcapped mountains which line the northern horizon. (BLD) Day 11: Prince William Sound Explore secluded and wildlife-rich islands and iceberg-filled fjords in the rarely visited Prince William Sound today. (BLD) Day 12: Whittier - Anchorage Disembark the Spirit of Oceanus this morning in Whittier and transfer to Anchorage for an overnight stay. (BD) Overnight: Sheraton Anchorage Day 13: Depart Anchorage Your tour ends today with a transfer to Anchorage Airport.
Whittier
Prince William Sound
Skagway
Glacier Bay National Park Tracy Arm
Petersburg
FrederickSound Misty Fiords National Monument
Great Bear Rainforest
Straight of Georgia
Vancouver
Price Includes
· 11 nights accommodation in the stateroom of your choice on board the Spirit of Oceanus and post-cruise night in Anchorage · Meals as stated (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner) · Port taxes and transfer to Anchorage Airport (Day 13) · Gratuities whilst onboard
Price Excludes
· Onboard drinks and any excursion referred to as `optional'
Cruise Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Coastal Odyssey Spirit of Oceanus
Twin Share Cabin Category Superior Majestic Premium 24May08-05Jun08 3743 3916 4014 06Jun08-12Aug08 3990 4137 4236 13Aug08-03Sep08 3743 3916 4014 Book & pay in full by 07Dec07 for a discount of up to £400 per person; Book & pay in full by 29Feb08 for a discount of up to £200 per person; Single prices on request please call for details
Alaska's Whales and Wilderness Cruise
8 Days Juneau - Juneau
Departures: May 16*, 19, 23*, 26, 30*. Jun 2, 6*, 9, 13*, 16, 20*, 23, 27*, 30. Jul 4*, 7, 11*, 14, 18*, 21, 25*, 28. Aug 1*, 4, 8*, 11, 15*, 18, 22*. * Cruise aboard the Spirit of Discovery Day 1: Arrive Juneau Arrive into Juneau and make your own way to your downtown hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Goldbelt Hotel Day 2: Cruise Departure Your small ship adventure departs Juneau late this afternoon. Once onboard, step out on deck to watch the Gastineau Channel glide by. Overnight: Spirit of Alaska or Discovery Day 3: Cruising the Icy Strait Watch for gentle humpbacks as they feast on small fish and tiny krill. Along the way there will be opportunities to to get out and explore by inflatable craft. Day 4: Cruising Glacier Bay Declared by many as the most extraordinary place in the world, in Glacier Bay you will watch for sea birds and sea lions and, soak up the expert guidance of a national park ranger and cultural interpreter who board the ship and stay throughout the day. Day 5: Cruise Wilderness Communities Your cruise calls today at one of a handful of small Alaskan villages to show you a brief taste of life in a community that rests in this off-the-beaten-track part of the world. Day 6: Sitka Cruise to Sitka today, thought by many to be the 'Jewel of the Inside Passage', via the beautiful Peril Strait and delicate passage of Sergius Narrows. Day 7: Frederick Sound Frederick Sound teems with humpback whales' favourite food, and the whales take full advantage, feeding as they prepare for their long migration south. Day 8: Cruising Tracy Arm Many travellers consider these narrow fjords the most spectacular scenery in Alaska, and it's no surprise when you're observing sheer cliffs that rise thousands of feet from the waterline up to snowcapped peaks. Day 9: Juneau Departure Disembark in Juneau this morning. A transfer to the airport has been included for you.
Glacier Bay National Park
Juneau
Icy Strait Tracy Arm
Frederick Sound
Baranof Island
Price Includes
· Pre-cruise night in Juneau and 7 nights accommodation in the stateroom of your choice on board the Spirit of Alaska or Discovery (ship dependent on departure date) · All meals whilst onboard the ship, starting with dinner on Day 2 and ending with breakfast on Day 9 · Port taxes and transfer to Juneau Airport (Day 9) · Gratuities whilst onboard
Price Excludes
· Onboard drinks and any excursion referred to as `optional'
Cruise Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Wilderness Waterways Spirit of Alaska
Twin Share Cabin Category C B A 19May08-26May08 1773 1798 2142 27May08-02Jun08 1871 1896 2241 03Jun08-18Aug08 1995 2019 2364 Book & pay in full by 07Dec07 and receive a discount of up to £200 per person; Book & pay in full by 29Feb08 and receive a discount of up to £100 per person; Supplement for cruise on Spirit of Discovery from £148 per person; Single prices on request please call for details
Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions.
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