Day 1 - ARRIVE IN SEATTLE
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise following the path of the Gold Rush. D
Day 2 - CRUISING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
Explore the charming resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, once an important whaling center. BLD
Day 3 - STRAIT OF GEORGIA
Cruise among pristine islands nestled between Vancouver Island and the mountainous mainland of British Columbia, home to harbor seals, bald eagles, and orcas. BLD
Day 4 - CRUISING NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Along this remote coastline, you will enjoy pristine and quiet reaches past ancient glacially carved fjords. Cruise by old growth forests, quiet coves, and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and seabirds in the Great Bear Rainforest. BLD
Day 5 - KETCHIKAN
Cruise into sparkling Alaskan waters and visit Ketchikan, the "Salmon capital of Alaska," and home of impressive collections of Tlingit totem poles and Native and local art. BLD
Day 6 - PETERSBURG
Accept a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, where no large cruise ships visit. Explore iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or nearby wilderness waterways such as the mysterious Thomas Bay. BLD
Day 7 - FREDERICK SOUND AND TRACY ARM FJORD
Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot-high vertical cliffs to the twin Sawyer Glaciers. BLD
Day 8 - SITKA
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to beautiful Sitka. A guided walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park offers towering totems and thriving wildlife in the forest. BLD
Day 9 - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE CRUISING
First established as a National Monument by presidential proclamation in 1925, Glacier Bay has since enjoyed the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide through this awesome wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offers insightful narration and helps you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats, brown and black bears. BLD
Day 10 - SKAGWAY AND HAINES
Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. Visit charming Haines, renowned for its remote beauty. BLD
Day 11 - ARRIVE IN JUNEAU
Travel through impressive Gastineau Channel to Juneau. Transfer to the airport or choose to spend a few days exploring Alaska’s capital city and the activities available there. B
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single, triple and quad available, call or email for pricing.

Sept. 10, 2009 - Gold Rush Inside Passage with 20% off the brochure price:

Per person based on double. Fuel sur charge will apply.
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*$120.00 fuel sur charge also applies

2010 GOLD RUSH INSIDE PASSAGE dates:
May 9, 14, 27, 29 and August 25, 2010

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