Entries Tagged "alaska cruise"

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Whether you're celebrating America's wilderness, or returning to a favorite spot beneath the stars, you'll find exactly what you're after among these classic Alaskan voyages.  The Alaskan Adventurer, new for 2010, sails round trip from Seattle and includes visits to both Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay National Park on most sailings.  The Discovery Cruise & Denali adventure combines a breathtaking cruise with a journey inland to Denali National Park and North America's highest mountain, Mount McKinley.  On the Alaskan Explorer via Glacier Bay cruise you can watch in wonder as whales, puffins and tidewater glaciers come into view.  Onboard you'll bask in the attention of a gracious and attentive crew, marvel at the panoramic views, indulge in exceptional cuisine and revel in a never-ending selection of entertainment and activities.

The 7 day Alaskan Explorer cruises via Glacier bay is onboard the ms Oosterdam, and prices begin at $699 pp for an inside stateroom on May 9; Jun 6; Jul 4; Aug 1 & Sept 12, 2010.  Prices do not include port charges & taxes and are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Every one of these sailings will include a $100 ship board credit for the cabin PLUS a $100 beverage card per stateroom.

Discovery Cruise & Denali Adventure is 12 days aboard ms Statendam from $1,29 pp for an inside cabine for May 16th, June 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 and Sept 5th. 

Receive a $100 shipboard creidt AND a $200 beverage card per stateroom.

On the 14 day Alaskan Adventurer cruise aboard ms Amsterdam, an inside cabin is priced from $1,999 pp on Jun 14, Jul 12 and Aug 9, 2010. 

Every one of these sailings will include a $100 ship board credit for the cabin, complimentary dinner for two at the Pinnacle Grill and one complimentary massage per person. 

Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Alaska season is just a few months away! From May through September, cruise ships sail to scenic Alaska on a variety of itineraries.

New Itineraries in Alaska for 2010.

• Holland America - ms Amsterdam sails a new 14-day itinerary round-trip from Seattle, May 17 to September 6, 2010. The Alaskan Adventurer cruise includes three Glacier viewing days at Tracy Arm for the Sawyer Glaciers, Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay. Rare port calls include Anchorage, Homer and Kodiak along with the popular Inside Passage ports of Skagway, Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Alaska plus Victoria, BC.
  
• Celebrity Cruises - Infinity will sail new, seven-night Alaska Tracy Arm fjord cruises round-trip from Seattle, May 21 through September 17, 2010. Infinity will sail the spectacular Tracy Arm Fjord with its steep walls to reach the Sawyer Glaciers. Port calls include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska plus Victoria, BC. Departing Fridays from May 21 through September 17, 2010.

Sunday, January 03, 2010

Homer, located on the pristine waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, boasts a unique landform the locals call "The Spit." Fifteen thousand years ago , the thick ice that covered the bay bull-dozed a five-mile-long gravel bar into the surrounding waters. When the ice retreated, the bar remained. Today, it hosts a picturesque settling where visitors can stroll and shop.

It's easy to see why the Kenai Peninsula is a favorite even among Alaskans. The lush, primeval forest host legendary rivers running with salmon. The glistening waters of glacier-scoured Kenai Fjords National Park are home to whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters. The Alaska Maritime Wildlife Refuge and Kenai Wildlife Refuge provide more seabird habitat than anywhere else in the world. Imagine exploring these wonders on an optional wildlife cruise through Kachemak Bay with lunch at the Rookery Restaurant. Or try kayaking or halibut fishin.

This exciting Homer and Kenai Peninsula cruisetour takes you far off the beaten track with just one group of fellow travelers. Experience the enchanting Land's End Resort at the tip of the Homer Spit, the second-longest salmon-filled Kenai River. The optional activities from Homer spotlight the world-class halibut fishing, the charm of the local artists' colong, and more natural beauty than almost anywhere else in Alaska. Come experience the best of Alaska all in one place.

Shopping:

-Gold-nugget jewelry and items carved from jade -Woven baskets of beach grass, bark or baleen -Native seal-oil candles, beaded mittens, fur mukluks and hand-carved masks -Alaskan delicacies - canned and smoked salmon, wild berry products and reindeer sausage

Be sure to look for the "Made in Alaska" logo, which indicates an item genuinely produced in Alaska. The Silver Hand logo identifies the item as a Native Alaska handicraft.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Explore a subarctic landscape of saw-toothed peaks where wooly mammoth and scimitar tigers once roamed. This remnant of ancient Beringia preserves sites dating to Alaska's earliest habitation and protects unspoiled habitat for migrating caribou, foraging grizzlies, soaring eagles and travelers in search of a more personal wilderness experience.

Travel through the millennia with your fellow adventurers. Your seldom seen destination, an hour-and-a-half outside of Dawson City, invites exploration. Tombstone Park, a spectacular, untrammeled region, has stayed wild for two billion years. Here, where the first human inhabitants crossed over a primeval land bridge, archaeological sites unveil timeless treasures, unique geologic features reveal unbounded nature, and captivating mammals and birds bring it all to life.

Imagination soars to the pinnacles of the park's namesake mountain.

Curiosity stirs at the sight of unique permafrost landforms. Diverse ecological niches from carpeted tundra to naked, dragon-backed ridges soothe the soul. And our informative driving tours and guided hikes immerse you in scenic splendor. The vistas are endless, the valleys are broad, and wildlife is all around you. See it, feel it, and never forget.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Many of North America's early inhabitants depended on the Yukon River, the mythical "highway of the North." Today you can follow in their wake, passing First Nations settlements, 1890s gold stakes, and abandoned sternwheelers.

Holland America offers a unique experience.  Board our own mv Yukon Queen II for an exclusive day cruise through 102 miles of unspoiled scenery and local lore. Watch for bear and caribou foraging at the forest's edge. Catch a glimpse of moose wading in the shallows. Glide past rock cliffs where peregrine falcons nest. Disembark in Eagle and take a short walk to the nearby Visitor Center. Here you can learn more about the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve that protects a storied segment of the Yukon River.