Cruise West's Alaska - True Exploration and Exclusive Shore Excursions
John Sisker
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John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY�
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
SEATTLE, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com), the
world's leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating
destinations on earth, has enhanced its first in class Alaska experience for
2010 with more Zodiac excursions, more time in Glacier Bay National Park and
more included shore excursions.
The line offers four outstanding Alaska itinerary options. Getaway
cruises --The 4-night Glacier Bay Highlights aboard the 84-guest Spirit of
Discovery (19 departures, round trip Juneau), and the 4-night Glaciers of
Prince William Sound aboard the 78-guest Spirit of Columbia (19 departures,
round trip Whittier); and two inside passage cruises - the new 7-night
Alaska's Inside Passage aboard the 102-guest Spirit of Endeavour and
138-guest Spirit of Yorktown (25 departures, round trip Juneau), and the
10-night Gold Rush Inside Passage aboard all four ships (12 departures,
one-way between Seattle and Juneau).
Guests can expect more wilderness cruising and opportunities to view
wildlife. Two of four Alaska itineraries offered by the line: Glacier Bay
Highlights and Alaska's Inside Passage spend two nights in Glacier Bay -
Cruise West is the only cruise line offering this deep an immersion into one
of America's most spectacular National Parks. Guests will wake up in front
of a spectacular glacier; explore secluded inlets of the park searching for
Stellar sea lions, Harbor seals, sea otters, birds (including Puffins),
mountain goats and bear; and participate on a nature walk with a Park Ranger
at Bartlett Cove.
Cruise West has added an included 'Ultimate Explorers Experience' in Sitka
on all Alaska's Inside Passage voyages. Guests will enjoy a private Naa
Kahidi dance performance by the Tlingit people. Held in a traditional style
Tlingit Clan House, the dancers dress in traditional regalia and move to the
sound of a resonating box drum and mesmerizing songs that have been handed
down through the generations. Further, there will be a guided tour of the
107-acre Sitka National Historical Park, where the battle was fought between
the Russians and the Tlingits in 1804; and a tour of the popular Alaska
Raptor Center that is known for rehabilitating bald eagles.
The new Alaska's Inside Passage itinerary also features more wilderness
cruising by inflatable excursion craft and a stop in historical Wrangell
with an included tour of the local Wrangell Museum. Notable optional shore
excursions also available in Wrangell include bear viewing from the Anan
Bear Observatory and taking a jet boat up the Stikine River.
Exciting pre- and post- cruise land options are offered on all itineraries.
Cruise West is the only cruise line that provides a land tour extension
featuring a 3-night stay at the six million acre Denali National Park and
Preserve park, included in all standard land tours. Guests have more time to
explore the park and enjoy included exclusive lectures by naturalists from
the Denali Education Center and Alaska Geographic. For guests seeking an
even more in-depth and active Denali adventure before their cruise, the
company offers a more exclusive and intimate experience at two rustic
interior park lodges: Kantishna Roadhouse or North Face Lodge.
Prices start at $1,199; book and pay in full by February 19, 2010 and save
up to $300 per person. Kids ages 18 and under will now pay 50 percent of the
adult rate and kids ages two or younger will travel for free on all voyages.
To book a cruise or for further details on Cruise West's Alaska, visit
www.CruiseWest.com, call 800-296-8307 or a travel professional.
~Up-Close, Casual and Personal Exploration~
Cruise West believes that small is beautiful. Small-ship explorations allow
up-close, casual and personal experiences unmatched by the traditional
larger cruise lines. For more than 63 years Cruise West has provided
authentic travel experiences where the destination is the focus. Nine small
ships with guest capacities ranging from 78-138 explore remote and
distinctive destinations throughout the globe. A robust onboard enrichment
program further enhances the guest experience through topical guest
lecturers, additional exploration by zodiac and included excursions at every
port.
Source:
* SmartBrief
* Cruise West
* 888-851-8133 or www.cruisewest.com
* January 5, 2010