Day 1 • Anchorage
In Anchorage, board a Cruise West motorcoach for your scenic drive along Turnagain Arm to Whittier. Upon arrival, your crew will welcome you aboard the Spirit of Columbia, your home for the next 4 nights. In the afternoon, depart for seldom-visited areas of Prince William Sound, starting with an early evening visit to Blackstone Glacier. This evening anchor in a secluded cove.
Day 2 • College Fjord and Esther Passage
This morning, wake up near the face of a glacier in College Fjord. All morning, the Spirit of Columbia eases close to the active faces of the numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the sea. Continue to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Then explore the serene Eaglek Bay.
Day 3 • Cordova
Overnight, cross central Prince William Sound to make a port of call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, which is inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River Salmon. An included sightseeing tour of Cordova highlightsthe area rich in Native history. If you want to burn some energy in the wilderness, optional tours include sea kayaking, hiking and river rafting.
Day 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. Watch for seals on the icebergs, and mountain goats on the cliff faces. Later, enjoy "gunkholing" around the nearby islands – a term for poking around the next corner just to see what's there.
Day 5 • Arrive Whittier
After an early-morning cruise past a kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer via Turnagain Arm to the Anchorage Airport or extend your stay with a post cruise tour.
Options: 4 Day option available departing on Fridays
