ALASKA ALONG THE INSIDE PASSAGE

08/22/2010 - 08/29/2010

 

     Join EXCURSIONS UNLIMITED as our group sets sail in 2009 for the beauty of the 49^th state... ALASKA.   We will experience the spectacular scenery, the wild-life, the colorful history and culture of America's largest state as our group cruises for 7 nights aboard the elegant OOSTERDAM of Holland America Cruises 5 Star Fleet, offering the best in service, dining, and understated elegance.    The OOSTERDAM is 82,000 gross tons, extending 936 feet in length, and has a total capacity of passengers of 1,848.  It has 11 passenger decks, 14 elevators, 3 restaurants, swimming pools, spa, 2 show lounges, a full-service casino, and lots more.  You will be treated like royalty aboard this fine ship.

   A new and exciting itinerary highlights the following ports of call ...            

Day 1 ... Fly to SEATTLE ... transfer to the ship & begin cruising at 4:00pm

Day 2 ...  At Sea ... INSIDE PASSAGE

Day 3 ... Scenic Cruising to fabulous GLACIER BAY for a full day of spectacular
              sights. 

Day 4...  JUNEAU .. Alaska's Capital City, only accessible by air or water.  
              (7:00am - 8:00pm)                            

Day 5 ...  SITKA ... where you discover the history of its Russian heritage, for it was from here that the 
               USA took possession of Alaska in 1867.  (8:00am - 5:00pm) 

Day 6 ...   KETCHIKAN ... an intriguing village with shops, restaurants, and the Salmon Fishing Capital
                of Alaska.  (7:00am - 1:00pm)

Day 7 ...   INSIDE PASSAGE & ARRIVE ON VANCOUVER ISLAND VICTORIA ... the most British of all
                towns in Canada, this "jewel" is famous for its flower decorated harbor, its Parliament
                Building, and Butchart Gardens (6:00pm - 11:59pm)

Day 8 ...   Arrive in SEATTLE at 7am ... transfer to the airport for flight home.

 

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