Alaska Family Voyage

Our approach during this voyage is one of discovery. We take time to stop and explore this beautiful and intriguing land up close, in the company of expert naturalists who have an intimate knowledge of the region. Our small ship has the flexibility to take you ashore to places that few others see. The long days of summer allow for wildlife viewing well into the evening hours.

Day 1 — Seattle/Sitka, Alaska
Embark in Sitka, a unique town with a strong Russian heritage. Visit St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, a striking testament to Alaska's roots prior to the U.S. purchase of the territory from Russia. Then explore Sitka National Historical Park, where totem poles line serene wooded trails. (D)
National Geographic Sea Lion or National Geographic Sea Bird ** (D)

Day 2 — Exploring Alaska's Islands, Bays, and Fjords
Beachcomb, hike forest trails, explore by kayak, or cruise along Admiralty Island, where the massive brown bear is found, along with perhaps the world's highest density of nesting bald eagles. If conditions permit, explore the coastlines of some remote islands by kayak. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening.
(B, L, D)

Day 3 — Point Adolphus/Chichagof Island
Look for humpback whales at Point Adolphus, a favored feeding area. Then cruise along the northern coastline of Chichagof Island and find playful sea otters. Keep an eye out for eagles, which are commonplace in the surrounding Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States.
(B, L, D)

Day 4 — Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Spend the day exploring magnificent Glacier Bay, where enormous glaciers flow from the ice fields far above. Watch and hear glaciers calving as tons of ice crash into the sea. Venture near islets that are home to seabirds such as puffins and guillemots, and look for humpback whales and orcas. Walk ashore among towering spruce trees and meadows of wildflowers.
(B, L, D)

Day 5 — Exploring Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait
These waters often make for great whale watching. Look for Steller sea lions hauled out on the rocky islands that dot the channels. Take a walk with naturalists along a quiet forest trail or kayak in the tiny coves in this area.
(B, L, D)

Day 6 — Petersburg
Discover the small town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island, founded more than 100 years ago by rugged Norwegian fishermen. A visit to Petersburg provides a glimpse of a true Alaskan town. There is an opportunity for optional flight seeing via floatplane or helicopter over nearby LeConte Glacier (weather permitting) and for hikes on forest trails. Later, cruise out to look for whales in the southern part of Frederick Sound, or explore LeConte Bay, a virtual sculpture garden of grounded icebergs.
(B, L, D)

Day 7 — Tracy Arm Fjord
Enter Tracy Arm, a spectacular 22-mile-long fjord where waterfalls cascade from towering, glacially carved walls. We maneuver among large icebergs, keeping an eye out for feeding bears on the shoreline and mountain goats on the cliffs above.
(B, L, D)

Day 8 — Juneau/Seattle
Visit the imposing Mendenhall Glacier and the Alaska State Museum, an excellent introduction to Alaska's natural history and cultures. There is time to explore Juneau on your own before we disembark the ship. In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to Seattle.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/4/2010 - 7/11/2010	$5,650
7/25/2010 - 8/1/2010	$5,650
8/8/2010 - 8/15/2010	$5,650
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Visit St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Cruise along Admiralty Island

Look for humpback whales at Point Adolphus

Discover the small town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island

Tracy Arm

Price are per person, double occupancy on Category 1. Category 2 and 3 will be a higher base fare!

For children under 18, deduct $500 from the adult fare.

For single cabin in 2009 add $2690 in Cat 1 and $3100 in Cat 2

For single cabin in 2010 add $2820 in Cat 1 and $3240 in Cat 2

For a single cabin in 2010, add $2,820 in Category 1 and $3,240 in Category 2.

Third person rates are available in a limited number of Category 3 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate.

Airfare is not included in the expedition cost.

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