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Gold Rush Inside Passage

Enjoy a 10-night cruise for the price of 7! Follow the Seattle to Juneau route of the original stampeders from the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. From dense, forested shores to stunning fjords, immense glaciers and unspoiled waterways, the Inside Passage is a world of spectacular beauty. Cruise the pristine waters of the San Juan Islands, the Strait of Georgia, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm, and visit the towns of Sitka, Petersburg and Skagway, the jumping off points for thousands of early gold seekers. Add a land tour including 3 nights in Denali to your cruise for the ultimate Alaska experience.

Cruise Only

Day
01
Arrive in Seattle
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise following the path of the Gold Rush. D
Day
02
Cruising the San Juan Islands
Explore the charming resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, once an important whaling center, now with only 2,000 residents. BLD
Day
03
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
04
Cruising Northern British Columbia
Enjoy remote and quiet reaches of ancient, glacially carved fjords along this coastline. Cruise by old growth forests, quiet coves and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and seabirds in the Great Bear Rainforest. BLD
Day
05
Metlakatla
Make an exclusive port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. Enjoy a traditional dance in the tribal long house. BLD
Day
06
Petersburg
Receive a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, inaccessible to large cruise ships. Explore iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or rarely visited waterways like beautiful Thomas Bay, with its twin glaciers and aptly named Scenery Cove. BLD
Day
07
Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm
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
08
Sitka
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to beautiful Sitka. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park offers towering totems and thriving wildlife in the forest habitat. BLD
Day
09
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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 impressive wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offer insightful narration and help you spot wildlife such as whales, mountain goats and brown and black bears. BLD
Day
10
Skagway
Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. BLD
Day
11
Juneau / Home
Explore Alaska’s capital city on your own. Transfer to Juneau Airport for your flight home. B
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Cruise + Denali

Day
01
Arrive in Seattle
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruise following the path of the Gold Rush. D
Day
02
Cruising the San Juan Islands
Explore the charming resort village of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, once an important whaling center, now with only 2,000 residents. BLD
Day
03
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
04
Cruising Northern British Columbia
Enjoy remote and quiet reaches of ancient, glacially carved fjords along this coastline. Cruise by old growth forests, quiet coves and nutrient-rich waters that support many mammals and seabirds in the Great Bear Rainforest. BLD
Day
05
Metlakatla
Make an exclusive port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. Enjoy a traditional dance in the tribal long house. BLD
Day
06
Petersburg
Receive a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, inaccessible to large cruise ships. Explore iceberg-filled LeConte Bay or rarely visited waterways like beautiful Thomas Bay, with its twin glaciers and aptly named Scenery Cove. BLD
Day
07
Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm
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
08
Sitka
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to beautiful Sitka. A walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park offers towering totems and thriving wildlife in the forest habitat. BLD
Day
09
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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 impressive wonderland, closely approaching the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offer insightful narration and help you spot wildlife such as whales, mountain goats and brown and black bears. BLD
Day
10
Skagway
Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. BLD
Day
11
Arrive in Juneau
Spend the day exploring Alaska’s capital city on your own. Many optional activities are available here. B
Day
12
Fly to Anchorage
Transfer to the Juneau Airport for your included flight to Anchorage and transfer to the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. Enjoy an Anchorage city orientation and time to explore the Anchorage Museum. Dinner will be available at the Sheraton Hotel or at your choice of one of our selected restaurants. D
Day
13
Anchorage to Denali National Park via Motorcoach and Rail
Travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna, where you will board a deluxe domed railcar for your journey to Denali National Park. Cross the high trestle at Hurricane Gulch, and ascend via Broad Pass into the Alaska Range. The domed cars allow spectacular views on both sides of the train, including (when weather permits) sweeping views of snowcapped peaks and Mt. McKinley. Lunch is provided aboard the train. Enjoy an exclusive presentation by a naturalist from the Denali Education Center and overnight at a comfortable Denali hotel. BLD
Day
14
Denali Exploration
An expert guide takes you on your chosen bus tour into Denali National Park to look for wildlife and experience summer in the subalpine tundra. Following your park tour, you have time to enjoy the park on your own or venture out on any of the optional rafting, flightseeing or other optional excursions we can arrange for you. B
Day
15
Denali National Park Exploration
Experience another full day in the remote wilderness of Denali. Consider hiking or optional excursions like rafting or flightseeing. Enjoy an exclusive dinner and presentation on the effects of climate change on Alaska’s national parks from an Alaska Geographic naturalist. BD
Day
16
Denali National Park to Fairbanks
Travel north to Fairbanks by comfortable motorcoach. Upon arrival in Fairbanks, enjoy a city tour, a ride on Riverboat Discovery or a visit to the home and kennel of Alaskan legend Mary Shields, and a trip to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Overnight at your comfortable Fairbanks hotel. BLD
Day
17
Fairbanks
Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for your flight home.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner