Coastal Alaska: Glacial Waters, Breathtaking Shores
15 days
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Discover the story of Alaska as you explore the Alaska coast, take a whale-watching expedition, explore seven ports of call and learn about Native cultures at the Totem Heritage Center.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Board a smaller vessel for a whale watching expedition at Point Adolphus near Glacier Bay National Park
- Discover Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, and traditional small towns like Homer, Kodiak, Sitka and Hoonah
- Enjoy native cultural presentations at the Totem Heritage Center and a Na Ka Hidi Dance performance
What's this trip about?
Discover the story of Alaska as you explore the Alaska coast, take a whale-watching expedition, explore seven ports of call and learn about Native cultures at the Totem Heritage Center.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Day
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
ms Amsterdam D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: Recommend boarding between Noon and 3 pm. A mandatory for all passengers safety drill happens at 3:15 pm. Sail away at 4:00 pm.
Afternoon: Board MS Amsterdam at th...
Day
2
British Columbia & Vancouver Island
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: Road Scholar Education programs
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast on your own at the Lido Cafe or Dining Room or in the comfort of your stateroom.
Morning: This morning we b...
Day
3
Ketchikan Port Call Totem Heritage & Potlatch Park
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: Ship is in port from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sponsored field trips to the Totem Heritage Center and Potlatch Park. Free time to explore Ketchikan on your own. Dress ...
Day
4
Tracy Arm, Coastal Alaska
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: Dress warmly and spend time out on the deck area or bow for narration and exploration of Tracy Arm.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast on your own in the Lido Cafe or Dining Room or the comfort...
Day
5
Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier, Glacier Gardens, Fish Hatchery
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We are in port from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM tonight. Dress warmly for the field trip. There is lots of time for exploring Juneau on your own. Moderate walking...
Day
6
Icy Strait Point & Whale Watch Expedition near Glacier Bay
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: Ship is at Icy Strait Point from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. . Dress warmly so you can spend lots of time out on decks when we are on the whale grounds. About a ...
Day
7
Enroute to Anchorage
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We will present several educational programs today.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast on your own at the Lido Cafe or Dining Room
Morning: This morning we continue with our educational program...
Day
8
Anchorage Port, Anchorge Rasmussen Museum
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We are in port from 8:00 AM this morning until 11:00 PM tonight. Visit to the Anchorage Museum is on your own but admission and lunch at the Museum Cafe are included. There w...
Day
9
Homer Port Call Gull Island & Kachemak Bay Wildlife Preserve
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We are in port from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. There is free time to visit the Homer Spit on you...
Day
10
Kodiak, Fish and Wildlife Center & Baranoff Museum
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We are in port from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes as we will walk into town from the pier (about a mile on a p...
Day
11
Gulf of Alaska, Yakutat Bay & Hubbard Glacier
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We continue educational programming today. Dress warmly and spend time on outside decks or the bow for the best look at this amazing glacier.
Breakfast: Enjoy b...
Day
12
Sitka National Historic Park, Raptor Center
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
Activity note: We are in Sitka from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. We are docked about 6 miles from downtown Sitka so will utilize a ship shuttle to travel between dock and town. Dress for the w...
Day
13
Sailing Coast of British Columbia & Vancouver Island
ms Amsterdam B,L,D ms Amsterdam
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Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast on your own at the L...
Day
14
British Columbia, Victoria Dock & Buchart Gardens
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Day
15
Program Concludes at Pier 91 in Seattle
Your next destination B
Activity note: Disembark and head to your next destination.
Breakfast: Breakfast on your own at the Lido Cafe.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $4,495
Price per day$300
Last Updated: 10/8/2021
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Meals Included
- 41 Meals
- 14 Breakfasts
- 13 Lunches
- 14 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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