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Glacier Bay Cruises
Cruise
Glacier Bay, one of the most rare and
beautiful places on earth, onboard the
Spirit of Alaska. The rapidly
retreating glacier ice reveals a
spectacular network of islands and
fjords. Enjoy acres of pristine
wilderness, hear the call of sea birds
as they cluster on the tiny islands, and
feel the chill of a glacier as you
travel through this spectacular place.
Highlights of this cruise include
Skagway, Haines, Glacier Bay, and
Juneau. The 5 day cruise also includes
Icy Strait.
Cruise West's vessels are smaller than
most of the cruise ships plying Alaska's
waters. This allows for cruising through
passages which are inaccessible to
larger ships, resulting in a sense of
truly being part of the great coastal
vista. With the friendly and personal
atmosphere on board, dramatic scenery,
glaciers, and wildlife, this is a cruise
you will long remember.
 Day
01: Sail from Juneau
Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel
hospitality suite in preparation for
your cruise. The hotel's convenient
waterfront locale is a perfect base
for exploring Alaska's beautiful
capital city, one of the most popular
cruise ship ports in Alaska. This
afternoon, board the ship to begin
your cruise down the Gastineau
Channel. Overnight on-board.
Day 02: Skagway and Haines
Relive the Gold Rush in the
picturesque setting of Skagway, where
many of the early gold seekers set off
with dreams of becoming rich. Catch
the Skagway Streetcar for a tour of
this charming town. Head down
mountain-lined Lynn Canal for a visit
to Haines, situated on a quite bay
under the Chilkat Mountains. Learn the
Haines history and Native culture at
Fort William H. Seward. Haines is also
know for its large concentration of
eagles and its artist population, with
works displayed in local galleries.
Overnight on-board.
 Day
03: Glacier Bay
Enter a 3.3 million acre nature
wonderland where a National Park
Service Ranger will come onboard to
offer information on the flora and
fauna of this impressive region. Over
200 species of fish are found in Park
waters, including all five species of
Pacific salmon. About 220 species of
birds have been recorded in the Park
as well as large populations of land
mammals. Have your binoculars and
camera with you on deck as the Ranger
helps you look for mountain goats,
brown and black bears, coyote,
wolverine, moose, harbor seals,
puffins, and murres. Overnight
on-board.
Day 04: Icy Strait - Captain's
Choice Cruising**
The annual summer
conjunction of currents, bottom
topography and tidal energy causes an
extraordinary bloom of plankton to
occur. This bloom creates a biological
richness that attracts humpbacks and
other marine mammals like sea lions
and seals. Captain's Choice cruising
may also include inflatable excursion
craft outings or bow landings, to look
for wildlife such as brown bear, Sitka
black-tailed deer and wolves in the
old-growth forests of Sitka spruce and
western hemlock. You may also see
playful otters and bald eagles.
Overnight on-board.
** 4 day/3 night cruise
does not include Icy Strait.**
Day 05: Juneau Disembarkation
Disembark in Juneau. Transfer to
airport.
4 day/3 night cruise or 5 day/4
night cruise with private stateroom.
All meals on board, all onboard
gratuities, fuel surcharge and port
tax (subject to change).
Single Travelers may book any
Category 'B' or 'C' Cabins by paying
the twin rate - no single
supplement!
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