Karen -Fairbanks, Alaska
Glacier Discovery Cruise
Tour Overview
Join Out in Alaska for a luxurious cruise through the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska all the way up to Seward (near Anchorage), Alaska. Most cruises are round trip cruises and start and end in Seattle or Vancouver – and only include a few hours on land in Alaska! Our cruise does not double back, but this northbound voyage ends much farther north (in the Southcentral region of Alaska where a majority of Alaskans live) than the typical cruises. Even if you fly directly home from Anchorage after disembarking the cruise ship, you will easily spend twice as much time on land and see much more of Alaska than most cruisers! Note that its very easy for cruise guests to fly one way from Anchorage south to your home city– we can even help book your flights as part of your cruise booking.
For the ultimate Alaska experience, we recommend combining this cruise with our Trip 14 – Denali and Kenai Fjords Fall Aurora Tour.
Out in Alaska is the only locally owned and operated LGBT travel company guiding tours and hosting cruises in Alaska! Other companies are visitors (“cheechakos” – Alaskan for a greenhorn) so while you can see Alaska with them, only with Out in Alaska will you experience Alaska. As a bonus, your travels with Out in Alaska benefits the local LGBT community – no other company offers that. Alaska has a very decentralized LGBT community; however, through our local contacts and knowledge, we are able to arrange social events, day hikes, visit the best local businesses, etc. in the small port communities we visit.
Our group will be travelling with a mainstream group on gay-welcoming Holland America Line on their luxurious MS Statendam. This is not a big, all-gay party cruise, but it will be fun. As on land, the Out in Alaska philosophy is that in a huge state like Alaska with a small LGBT (and overall) population, we have to create our own LGBT social opportunities and fun. We can dine together; we’ll have a hosted cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and our own Out in Alaska custom shore excursions. We will have a number of special amenities for our group such as 2 bottles of wine in each stateroom.
You can find out more about the MS Statendam, its staterooms, dining options, spa, and other ship facilities by visiting www.hollandamerica.com
Logistics
The cruise will depart Vancouver, BC, Canada at 5pm on Sunday August 14, 2011
Optional Activities
Contact us for additional information on exciting shore excursions.
Glacier Discovery Cruise
Day 1 - Sunday August 14
Departing Vancouver, Canada at 5pm
Day 2 - Monday August 15
Cruising the Inside Passage
Day 3 - Tuesday August 16
Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 7am - Depart 3pm
Day 4 - Wednesday August 17
Juneau, Alaska
Arrive 10am - Depart 10:30pm
Day 5 - Thursday August 18
Skagway, Alaska
Arrive 7am - Depart 9pm
Day 6 - Friday August 19
Glacier Bay, Alaska
Arriving 7am - Depart 4pm
Day 7 - Saturday August 20
Prince William Sound, College Fjord - cruising only
Day 8 - Sunday August 21
Seward (Anchorage), Alaska, USA
Arrive 6am
Glacier Discovery Cruise
Date
August 14-21
Price
Prices starting at $999
per person double occupancy
taxes and fees additional
Optional activities
Contact us for additional information on exciting shore excursions.
Staterooms and Pricing
Contact us regarding stateroom availability and pricing. Currently Interior Staterooms are starting at $999/person, Ocean View Staterooms (obstructed view) $1,199/person. Prices are subject to change with current sales and offers, but we will always have the best prices available. Prices include cruise only (transfer to the boat in Seward from Anchorage via motor coach or train is additional). Prices do not include Government Fees and Taxes and a possible fuel surcharge if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70/barrel.
All information subject to change due to weather, current conditions, cruise line changes, or other reasons!
For more information and to inquire about a trip contact us: (907) 374-9958 or info@outinalaska.com
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