Gold Rush Inside Passage 10 NightEnjoy 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 OnlyDay
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 the wilderness waterways around Petersburg - you may spot bald eagles in the treetops, Sitka black tail deer on the beaches, black bear scavenging a forest edge, or waterfowl along the intertidal zone. 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 |
Day
01 | Depart from Juneau
Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D | Day
02 | Skagway
Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. The Skagway Streetcar will tour you around this charming town, home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, built in 1898. BLD | Day
03 | 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
04 | 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
05 | 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
06 | Petersburg
Receive a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, inaccessible to large cruise ships. Explore the wilderness waterways around Petersburg - you may spot bald eagles in the treetops, Sitka black tail deer on the beaches, black bear scavenging a forest edge, or waterfowl along the intertidal zone. BLD
| Day
07 | 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
08 | 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
09 | 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
10 | Cruising the San Juan Islands and Friday Harbor
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
11 | Day 11 Seattle / Home
Transfer from your ship to the airport or extend your stay at the Westin Hotel, in the heart of downtown Seattle. B |
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Cruise + DenaliDay
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 the wilderness waterways around Petersburg - you may spot bald eagles in the treetops, Sitka black tail deer on the beaches, black bear scavenging a forest edge, or waterfowl along the intertidal zone. 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 | Arrive in Fairbanks
Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. | Day
13 | Fairbanks Sightseeing, To Denali National Park
Sightsee in the city of Fairbanks, including 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. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park for an exclusive naturalist presentation and a comfortable overnight at a Denali Park entrance hotel. BLD | Day
14 | Denali National Park Exploration
An expert guide takes you on your chosen 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 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 Anchorage
Enjoy a scenic ride aboard a deluxe domed rail car from Denali to Talkeetna, then travel by motorcoach to Anchorage, where you can enjoy dinner at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa or at your choice of one of our selected restaurants. BLD | Day
17 | Anchorage
Explore Anchorage and transfer to airport for flight home. B |
Day
01 | Arrive in Fairbanks
Transfer from the airport to meet your Exploration Leader and fellow travelers at a wine and cheese reception. Overnight at a Fairbanks hotel. | Day
02 | Fairbanks Sightseeing, to Denali National Park
Sightsee in the city of Fairbanks, including 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. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park for an exclusive naturalist presentation and a comfortable overnight at a Denali Park entrance hotel. BLD | Day
03 | Denali National Park Exploration
An expert guide takes you on your chosen 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 excursions we can arrange for you. B
| Day
04 | 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
05 | Denali National Park to Anchorage
Enjoy a scenic ride aboard a deluxe domed rail car from Denali to Talkeetna, then travel by motorcoach to Anchorage, where you can enjoy dinner at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa or at your choice of one of our selected restaurants. BLD | Day
06 | Fly Anchorage to Juneau
In the morning enjoy Anchorage sightseeing and a visit to the Anchorage Museum before you transfer to the Anchorage airport for your included flight to Juneau. Spend the day exploring Juneau on your own. Overnight at a Juneau hotel. B | Day
07 | Depart from Juneau
Spend the day exploring Juneau before boarding your vessel. Many exciting excursions and activities are available including Cruise West operated excursions. A Cruise West concierge service is available for your use. D
| Day
08 | Skagway
Relive the Gold Rush of 1898 in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the jumping off place for thousands of early gold seekers. The Skagway Streetcar will tour you around this charming town, home of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, built in 1898. 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 | 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
11 | 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
12 | Petersburg
Receive a warm welcome at the Norwegian-heritage fishing village of Petersburg, inaccessible to large cruise ships. Explore the wilderness waterways around Petersburg - you may spot bald eagles in the treetops, Sitka black tail deer on the beaches, black bear scavenging a forest edge, or waterfowl along the intertidal zone. BLD
| Day
13 | 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
14 | 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
15 | 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
16 | Cruising the San Juan Islands and Friday Harbor
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
17 | Seattle / Home Transfer from your ship to the airport or extend your stay at the Westin Hotel, in the heart of downtown Seattle. B |
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner |
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