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Day 1
Seattle, WA Anacortes, WA
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Seattle is a city of natural wonders and beautiful vistas. Departing from the famous Fisherman’s Terminal, your cruise begins by traveling from this vivacious city to the majestic waters of Puget Sound.
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Anacortes Walking Tour
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Located in the San Juan archipelago, this seaside town mirrors the fascinating history and entrepreneurial spirit of the area. Admire the extensive, colorful murals depicting the history of the city, taking you through the town's historic center and past the W.T. Preston stern wheeler.
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Day 2
Friday Harbor, WA
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The intoxicating aromas and majestic views of Friday Harbor will electrify your senses. Explore Friday Harbor’s diverse topography from pebbly beaches to monstrous mountains and lush valleys.Take a step back in time and experience island life as it was over a century ago.
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The Whale Museum
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In the museum's Gallery of the Whales you'll learn about the natural history of marine mammals, with a special focus on orcas that live in the surrounding area. Encounter exhibits featuring artwork, models, and artifacts; including skeletons and a family tree of resident orcas. Listen to the "songs" of various species of whales in the Whale Phone Booth, and see an educational video on Pacific Northwest orcas.
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Day 3
Cruising Strait of Georgia
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The Strait of Georgia runs from the Puget Sound at the US border north to the Campbell River and Discovery Islands. The Strait is part of a huge estuary system where hundreds of rivers flow into the sea which helps to form its unique, biologically rich characteristics.
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Day 4
Cruising Queen Charlotte Strait
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Queen Charlotte Strait forms part of the Inside Passage from Washington to Alaska. It connects Queen Charlotte Sound with Johnstone Strait, Discovery Passage and then to the Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound. Cruise the strait and view the breathtaking beauty of the Broughton Archipelago.
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Day 5
Cruising the Inside Passage
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Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage on our way to Ketchikan, AK. We'll travel through stunning forest-lined passages with abundant opportunities to gaze at wildlife in the nearby waters and on shore.
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Day 6
Ketchikan, AK
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Ketchikan is one of Alaska’s southernmost cities and an inspirational first stop in Alaska. Known as the “Yosemite of the North”, Ketchikan is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument. Enjoy the steep valleys and winding rivers. Formed by glaciers and lava flows, Misty Fjords demonstrate the raw power of nature and the majestic results.
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Ketchikan City Tour and Saxman Village
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Explore the city of Ketchikan and Saxman Village during a guided tour. View eagles and other wildlife, the city park, and other historic sites. In Saxman Village, founded in 1894, walk through the historic Tlingit Indian village that features famous totem poles, including the historic Abraham Lincoln totem pole and the William Seward pole.
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Day 7
Wrangell, AK
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The Wrangell Museum reflects the city's rich and colorful past. View the museum's photo collection featuring over 3,000 photographs of Wrangell during the Gold Rush era.
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Wrangell Museum
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Wrangell Museum reflects the city's rich and colorful past. View the museum's photo collection featuring over 3,000 photographs of Wrangell during the Gold Rush era. Museum features carved Tlingit house posts and collections of spruceroot and cedarbark baskets from the turn of the century.
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Day 8
Petersburg, AK
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Petersburg is a thriving fishing community with a strong Norwegian heritage. Enjoy fresh local seafood or visit many of the art galleries located in downtown Petersburg. Explore Mitkof Island, home to the largest temperate rainforest in the world.
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Petersburg Walking Tour
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Petersburg is a thriving fishing community with a strong Norwegian heritage. Discover the rich heritage of this small fishing town during a walking tour. While roaming the streets of Petersburg, you’ll find artistic designs stamped into the concrete sidewalks, and Rosemaling (Norwegian decorative folk art paintings) adorning the front of buildings. During this walking tour, you will stop at the Clausen Museum. The museum’s collections of artifacts, photographs and archives span the history and pre-history of Petersburg and the surrounding areas. With over 5,000 artifacts and 45,000 photographs, this museum has become a focal point for the preservation of Petersburg's unique history.
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Day 9
Cruising Frederick Sound
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The calm summer waters and incredible number of humpback whales that congregate here make Frederick Sound one of the premier whale watching destinations in the world. The waterway is also home to significant populations of Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise and harbor seals. Black bears, brown bears, black-tailed deer and wolves are common sights along the shoreline.
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Day 10
Tracy Arm & South Sawyer Glacier
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Cruise under Tracy Arm’s 1,500 foot high vertical cliffs and experience the awe and wonder of nature as hundreds of waterfalls cascade down the sides of this fjord, creating a majestic atmosphere. Admire seals in their natural habitat among the small icebergs surrounding South Sawyer Glacier. You are sure to feel humbled in the midst of this tranquil scenery, with glaciers nearly a mile wide and 20 stories tall.
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Tracy Arm Tour
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Cruise under Tracy Arm’s 1,500 foot high vertical cliffs and experience the awe and wonder of nature. Our expert naturalist will join us on board to provide narration as we cruise through this mighty fjord. Witness hundreds of waterfalls cascade down the sides of this fjord, creating a majestic atmosphere.
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Day 11
Juneau, AK
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Watch humpback whales frolic in the cool waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Experience Mendenhall Glacier and soar to new heights in an enclosed gondola tramway from downtown Juneau to the top of Mount Roberts. Enjoy breathtaking views of the harbor, the sea, and the mountains.
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Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau City Tour
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On this guided tour through the city of Juneau, your guide will share the colorful history of Juneau’s gold rush era and then take you to experience the wonders of nature with breathtaking views of Mendenhall Glacier. Stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center where you can discover the mystery behind this magnificent geological phenomenon from an unobstructed vantage point.
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