Alaskan Cruise

Tour #5

August 31 - September 7, 2010

One of the largest ships to sail Alaska is Carnival’s “SPIRIT.” See glaciers six miles wide, snow capped mountains, bears, eagles and whales. Your ship is like a floating hotel with a ten-story atrium and glass elevators. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a pizzeria and ice cream parlor are included at no additional cost. Separate tables will be reserved for our group of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the dining room. Each day will be filled with activities, gourmet dining and musical entertainment. A travel talk will be given on the glaciers and on the ports including the optional tours. The covered indoor pool allows you to swim no matter what the weather is outside. (We have reserved special group rates; however our allotment of cabins is sold out each year, so reserve early.) You can make your own airline reservations to and from Seattle, Washington or call our office for the cruise line airfare including roundtrip transportation to the ship. Just the food and entertainment alone are worth the price of this one-week cruise!

Aug 31 You can fly or drive from your home town to SEATTLE, Washington. Boarding begins at noon including lunch. At 4:00 p.m. your ship begins its journey for fabulous views of glaciers, mountains, waterfalls and wildlife. Tonight there will be separate dining room tables just for our group of Jehovah’s Witnesses so you can get acquainted with friends from various other parts of the country.

Sept. 1 Today will be a “Fun Day at Sea” with a variety of activities and to enjoy the enclosed swimming pool. You will soon see how nature has truly outdone itself in Alaska as you travel along the Inside Passage which is a dramatic coastal spectacle. This is the area noted for humpback whales, eagles and numerous sea lions. Tonight is a formal evening as everyone is invited to the Captain’s Cocktail Reception and Dinner followed by a Broadway musical show.

Sept. 2 Today you will experience a spectacular sight as you enter the 22 mile long Tracy Arm Fjord that’s made up of two separate fjords and mostly covered in ice. Until you’ve heard the roar of ice crashing into the sea, it’s safe to say you’ve never experienced anything like it. Watch for bears feeding on the shoreline. This thrilling cruise itinerary is rated #1 in Alaska!

Sept. 3 Entire day is spent in SKAGWAY, Alaska, an old gold rush town where the streets will draw you back over 100 years. Today, wooden sidewalks, old-fashioned saloons, gift shops and horse-drawn carriages are reminders of the Alaskan Gold Rush days. Take a ride in an antique taxi or a historic train ride on the Yukon Railroad.

Sept. 4 Today, it’s JUNEAU, the capital of Alaska. The only way for anyone to get to Juneau is by water or air. This is where the famous “Mendenhall” glacier is located that is over a mile wide and six miles long. You can walk up to the glacier or you can even take a helicopter ride where you can land and a park ranger takes you for an unbelievable walk on top of the glacier. Another option is taking an exciting dog sled ride. Since there are no roads, all vehicles must arrive by boat or airplane. Enjoy the museums and shopping for Alaska’s famous handmade ivory and jade items.

Sept. 5 This morning you will arrive in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” a town that’s built on a steep hillside. This is where you will find the largest collection of carved totem poles plus there are museums, shops and cultural centers featuring Alaska’s native dance and artifacts. You can also take a tram ride for a view of the city below.Tonight is another formal evening and the chefs have prepared a surprise dinner.

Sept. 6 Late this afternoon you will dock in the beautiful port of VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA in Canada. Here you will have time to tour the city and to visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. After midnight, your ship will return to Seattle. Alaska is now one of the most desired destinations.

Sept. 7 Arrive SEATTLE, Washington, and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. You have now seen nature at its best!

 

  
         
   
         
     
 
 
     
   
All of the ships on board activities will keep you busy with Broadway shows and entertainment each evening. Just imagine, in one week you’ll enjoy viewing some of Alaska’s giant glaciers plus sightseeing, shopping, swimming or just relaxing. Where else can you have breakfast in bed and a double scoop at the ice cream parlor at no additional cost. Don’t miss this ultimate cruise!
   
       
CRUISE ONLY INCLUDES:
All meals, entertainment, choice of an inside cabin without a window, oceanview cabin with a picture window, or a cabin with a private balcony at our special group rates.
(Round-trip transportation to and from the airport to the cruise ship is $60 per person or you can make your own arrangements.)
       
   
 
   
 

All prices are per person, based on two people sharing an inside cabin and includes ALL GOVERNMENT FEES AND TAXES. If you do not have a roommate, we will attempt to assign one for you. You can also add a third or fourth person in the same cabin for approximately $595 each. Since this a very popular cruise that has a short sailing season, all cabins are based on a space available basis only. Make reservations NOW at these special rates as our last cruise was sold out. (PASSPORT REQUIRED)