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DAY 1 SAIL FROM WHITTIER In Anchorage board a motor-coach to travel to Whittier along beautiful Turnagain Arm. Keep watch for the surefooted Dall sheep that nibble grass on the steep cliffs overhead. Arrive in Whittier, where the crew welcomes you aboard the Spirit of Columbia. Depart for seldom visited areas of Prince William Sound, starting with a visit to Blackstone Glacier in Blackstone Bay. The ship will anchor for a quiet overnight stay in a secluded cove. DDAY 2 COLLEGE FJORD AND ESTHER PASSAGE Wakeup near the face of massive glaciers in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active faces of numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the tidal waters below. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Playful sea otters live here, often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on crabs. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLDDAY 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 fish are caught in the pristine delta of the Copper River. Upon your arrival enjoy an included cultural experience highlighting the area rich in Native history. Optional wilderness tours include sea kayaking, hiking, and river rafting. BLDDAY 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 toward 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. BLDDAY5 ARRIVE IN WHITTIER After a cruise past a bustling black-legged kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to motor-coaches for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. BRequest: 4 night cruise 18a |
DAY 2 COLLEGE FJORD Wakeup near the face of Harvard Glacier at the very end of College Fjord. Dozens of glaciers pour from the mountains to the sea here. The most impressive sights to see are skyscraper sized pinnacles of ice plunging from the glaciers into the water. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Watch for orcas, sea otters, and bald eagles here; your Captain knows where the best sightings will be found. Explore the serene Eaglek Bay. BLD DAY 3 CHENEGA GLACIER AND ISLAND EXPLORATION Narrow wilderness waterways - some just 200 feet wide - lead to Knight Island in the wild southwest corner of Prince William Sound. Winding Icy Bay leads to a spectacular glacier calving icebergs into salt water at the head of the fjord. The rest of the day you indulge in leisurely exploration of islands with hardly a trace of human habitation. BLD DAY 4 DISEMBARK TO ANCHORAGE Visit a large kittiwake colony before continuing to Whittier for disembarkation. On arrival, transfer by motor-coach back to Anchorage. B
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| The cost of your
cruise includes $205 per person which
covers taxes/port charges/fees, and onboard services. Onboard gratuities are
neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy,
U.S. dollars. Single/Triple
rates available upon request where
applicable. Airfare extra. Single travelers may book any category "B" or "C" cabin as a single by paying the twin rate - no single supplement! |
The
cost of your cruise
includes $160 per
person which covers
taxes/port charges/fees, and onboard
services. Onboard
gratuities are neither
required nor expected.
Prices are per person,
double-occupancy, U.S.
dollars. Single/Triple
rates available upon
request where applicable.
Airfare extra.
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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