Fantasy Cruises
Imagine enjoying humpback whales and marine mammals close enough to hear the "rush" of their breathing.
A great vacation that includes spending quiet evenings anchored in peaceful coves, getting up-close and personal with the native wildlife, and sight-seeing and shopping throughout Southeast Alaska's most popular destinations.
Itinerary/Details
Day 1Sitka
Your morning arrival in Sitka will give you time to shop and get lunch on your own before the tour starts at 1 p.m. Tours include the Alaska Raptor Center, Totem Park and the Sheldon Jackson Museum. Board the Island Spirit for cocktails following your tour as you depart for your evening anchorage. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way. (Cocktails, Dinner)
Day 2 Baranof Warm Springs Bay
Experience more of the great wilderness as you make your way to Baranof Warm Springs Bay. This will be your anchorage for the evening. Take a hike up to the lake and learn about the Muskeg along the way. Later, soak in one of the hot sulphur tubs while enjoying the waterfall view. ( Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner)
Day 3 Chatham Strait, Tenakee Springs
Today, cruise north in Chatham Strait for a visit to the small community of Tenakee Springs(population 97). Enjoy a stroll to the bakery and the local mercantile, and visit with locals for an interesting Alaskan afternoon. Tonight, you will anchor in a nearby bay of the Captain's choosing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner)
Day 4 Chatham Strait, Barlow Cove
Heading further north in the Chatham Strait, watch for humpback whales that frequent this area in the summer months. You may stop along the way to explore a bay or two as you make your way to Barlow Cove. (Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner)
Day 5 & 6 Juneau, Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, Fords Terror
An early start this morning to make port in Juneau by 9 a.m. Enjoy time for shopping before lunch. Depart around noon for Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier and Fords Terror. You will spend two days exploring this area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner)
Day 7 Stephens Passage
Heading south in Stephens Passage, you will again be on the lookout for whales as they feed and play in the local waters. If tides are good, you may have a chance to visit the oldest lighthouse in Southeast Alaska. Your anchorage tonight will be in either Farragut or Portage Bay. Enjoy a beach walk. (Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner)
Day 8 Petersburg
This morning, make your way into the fishing community of Petersburg. Here you may have the opportunity to visit a local cannery (fish pending) and get in a little more shopping. Dinner tonight is traditional at the Sons of Norway Hall, complete with entertainment. (Breakfast)
Day 9 Petersburg
Transfers to the airport after breakfast for flights home. (Breakfast)
*The exact cruise route and components may vary due to Captain's discretion. Some things may change due to weather, wildlife, tour availability, etc.
Departure
Package departs from:
Sitka (southbound)
*Also departs from Petersburg (northbound) and Seattle (northbound extended schedule).
2012 Northbound Extended Expedition Cruise :
May 5
2012 Northbound Alaska Cruise :
May 29
July 5
August 29
2012 Southbound Alaska Cruise :
June 26
August 2
Tour Price
2012 Pricing
From Seattle, WA
$5,995.00 per person, double occupancy
From Petersburg, AK
$4,995.00 per person, double occupancy
From Sitka, AK
$4,995.00 per person, double occupancy
Package Includes
Cost Includes:
Accommodations aboard ship; meals as indicated and a friendly, experienced crew - including an accredited Alaska Naturalist.
