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Coastal Odyssey - Overview


Begin Your Own Epic Voyage - 13 days, 12 nights
On the Spirit of Oceanus - 114 passengers


Highlights: Glacier Bay National Park, Misty Fjords and Tracy Arm, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka and Skagway, Prince William Sound Summary: The graceful, all-suite Spirit of Oceanus, our flagship, takes you to ports other cruise lines don't (or can't) reach, and brings you close to shore to find puffins in Glacier Bay, seals and sea otters in the Kenai Fjords, and bears feeding along the shoreline of Admiralty Island. Coastal Odyssey + Denali continues into Alaska's Interior via motorcoach and rail with two nights at Denali National Park and an overnight in Fairbanks.

Prices from: $7,599 to $16,049

Vancouver BC to Anchorage
Anchorage to Vancouver BC

For more information or to book this tour, please call us at 1-800-913-9207 or Email

Itinerary

Day 1 - SET SAIL FROM VANCOUVER
Transfer to the Spirit of Oceanus at Vancouver's inner harbor. Sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge as your panoramic Coastal Odyssey cruise begins. D

Day 2 - CRUISING BRITISH COLUMBIA
Over the next two days you will experience sheltered waterways lined by the evergreen wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest that temptingly lead you north Toward Alaska. These nutrient-rich waters are home to whales and dolphins. Stop for a visit at a remote port of call along the lush British Columbia Inside Passage to explore life in this beautiful and quiet region. BLD

Day 3 - CRUISING BRITISH COLUMBIA
A second day of cruising British Columbia. BLD

Day 4 - MISTY FJORDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND METLAKATLA
The dramatic granite cliffs of Misty Fjords National Monument welcome you to Alaska's grandeur as you explore spectacular Behm Canal, a glacially-carved fjord where six inlets come together. National Forest Service Kayak Rangers will join you onboard to offer information about this area. The Tsimshian community of Metlakatla greets you with a dance performance at their tribal long house. BLD

Day 5 - PETERSBURG
Winding Wrangell Narrows leads to the Norwegian-founded, bustling fishing village of Petersburg, where you will be entertained by local folk dancers. BLD

Day 6 - TRACY ARM AND FREDERICK SOUND
You will be cruising far up Tracy Arm toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers, where steep granite cliffs line waterways choked with icebergs. There will be time to search the waters for humpbacks and orca, seals, sea lions, and porpoises in Frederick Sound. You may spend time anchored in a secluded cove. BLD

Day 7 - SKAGWAY
Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. This is the home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. BLD

Day 8 - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE
Realize the beauty of majestic Glacier Bay National Park, as we cruise looking for wildlife and glacier activity in remote bays. A Park Service Ranger and Native Cultural Interpreter join us onboard to help spot wildlife and other fascinating information on this evolving area. BLD

Day 9 - SITKA
Breathtaking waterways lead to attractive Sitka. This one-time capital of Russian America has a wealth of historical art and artifacts. Stroll the totem-lined forest trail at Sitka National Historic Park. BLD

Day 10 - EXPLORING THE ALASKAN COAST

View the rugged Alaskan Coast, watching for wildlife that calls this remote landscape and seascape home. Conditions permitting, we may explore this area in small excursion craft. BLD

Day 11 - PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
Keep your binoculars and camera handy as we explore the secluded wildlife-rich islands and iceberg-filled fjords in rarely visited Prince William Sound. Our years of exploration here enable us to show you the very best of the hidden wildlife wonders. BLD

Day 12 - WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE

You will be transferred to the Sheraton Hotel in beautiful Anchorage to spend a relaxing evening nestled between the Chugach Mountains and the shoreline of Cook inlet. BD

Day 13 - ANCHORAGE
Prior to your transfer to the airport, enjoy a morning Anchorage tour which includes a visit to the Museum of History and Fine Art.

B=Breakfast    L=Lunch    D=Dinner









 
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