Day 1 - San Francisco
What an exciting way to start your epic voyage to Alaska. While the Gold Miners of ’98 didn’t have the Golden Gate Bridge to bid them farewell, you can imagine the excitement and trepidation that filled their hearts as they left the bay and headed north for fortune and adventure.
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Day 2 - Cruising the coastline of California and Oregon
This is a great way to relax and explore the many attractions and activities the Mariner has to offer as you cruise along the rugged coast of California and Oregon.
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Day 3 - Astoria, Oregon
Spend the day in port in Astoria, Oregon’s most northerly town. Founded by millionaire John Jacob Astor the city was built at the mouth of the Columbia River to facilitate the great economic growth in the lumber industry and provide a protected port for ships arriving from the Far East.
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Day 4 - Seattle, Washington
After a short cruise along the Washington State coastline the Mariner enters beautiful Elliott Bay and soon the dramatic skyline of Seattle appears. With majestic Mt Rainier in the background and the world famous Space Needle in the foreground, Seattle welcomes you in grand style. Take some time to enjoy the shops or a Starbuck’s Coffee in the original spot. Watch the vendors fling a salmon in Pikes Market Place or enjoy a city tour on an old fashioned Trolley.
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Day 5 – Cruising the Inside Passage
Another day to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the fabulous Inside Passage. With Vancouver Island on one side and the rugged coast of British Columbia on the other, the Inside passage is a constantly changing slideshow of waterfalls, glacier covered mountains, isolated villages and soaring eagles. Watch for the ever present pods of Orca Whales.
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Day 6 – Prince Rupert
As you near Alaska, the Mariner makes one last port-of-call in British Columbia at the port of Prince Rupert. This is the largest community on the north coast of BC and is well known for its salmon fishing and First Nations heritage.
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Day 7 – Tracy Arm
Just 50 miles southeast of Juneau the steep-sided Tracy Arm is a spectacular fjord that features tidewater glaciers and floating glaciers along its 30 miles of steep granite walls that sometimes reach heights of over 2,000 feet.
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Day 8 – Skagway
Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush in Canada’s Yukon Territories in 1898. As you walk the wooden boardwalks of town try to imagine thousands of gold seekers assembling a ton of supplies to carry by pack horse along the dangerous Trail of ’98. Skagway has many enticing attractions in the city including museums, shops and gold rush themed bars. You might want to take an excursion on the famous White Pass & Yukon narrow-gauge railroad of visit an authentic Gold Rush Camp.
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Day 9 - Tracy Arm / Juneau
Juneau is the capital of the state of Alaska. Although it’s livelihood for many years was the famous A-J mine, Juneau is now a bustling community supported by government workers and tourism. While you are here you might want to take a short tour and walk on the massive Juneau Glacier or ride on a dogsled. If you aren’t that energetic, stay in town and enjoy the shops and restaurants where you can sample some freshly smoked Alaska salmon
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Day 10 – Ketchikan
Our ship will dock in Ketchikan early this morning. You are in the heart of the Tlingit Indian culture and Tongrass National Forest. View the world’s largest collection of totem poles and stroll the boardwalk of Ketchikan’s once famous red light district. For some additional excitement take and optional tour to the Saxman native village, a flight seeing tour of the nearby fjords or sample the local shops and cuisine
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Day 11 – Cruising at Sea
This is a day for relaxation and refection on the incredible scenery that has been the focus of this cruise. Today you retrace our steps through the narrow channels of the Inside Passage, taking time to watch for orca whales or soaring eagles. As you near Vancouver Island, watch for commercial and recreational fishers following the elusive Chinook and Sockeye salmon.
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Day 12 – Vancouver
Arrival in Vancouver marks the end of this incredible cruise.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 11 night Pearls Seas Cruise aboard the Seven Seas Mariner including meals (choice of multiple open-seating dining venues), shipboard gratuities, complimentary beverages (including select wines & spirits), complimentary 24-hour room service, refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, beer and bottled water replenished daily, entertainment, onboard lectures and activities
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Shore Excursions
- Some Alcoholic beverages
- Spa Treatments
- Transfers to and from the cruise ship
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)