Itinerary

1. Embark Juneau
Tour begins: Juneau Airport. A transfer is included from Juneau International Airport to the dock where embarkation aboard the Spirit of Yorktown begins at 4:00 PM. Accessible only by air or water, Juneau is the most remote state capital and is a walker’s delight. You may wish to stroll through town and see the State House or the Governor’s Mansion before meeting your fellow travelers at dinner. Meals D

2. Skagway / White Pass Rail
Skagway is a lively Gay-Nineties town that served as a gateway to the Yukon during the gold rush of 1898. Its history is preserved today in the town’s wooden sidewalks, original frame buildings and colorful saloons. Arrive early morning and board a restored 1890 parlor car of the famous White Pass & Yukon Route. The route follows that of the gold rushers along the narrow gauge tracks built at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush; view Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch prior to returning to Skagway. Spirit of Yorktown remains dockside throughout the evening, then sails to Haines, located on the shores of America’s longest fjord. Meals BLD

3. Haines / River Rafting
Dock at Haines, with the jagged “Cathedral Peaks” of the Chilkat Mountains as a backdrop, and the Chilkoot Inlet lapping at its shores. The highlight of your visit will be rafting through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where you will be able to see America’s iconic emblem, the American Bald Eagle. As you silently float along the river, eagles can be seen perched in the shoreline trees; be on the lookout for bears and wolves that roam the riverbanks! Set sail once again this afternoon, heading for Frederick Sound and the rocky palisades of Tracy Arm. Meals BLD

4. Tracy Arm Fjord / Frederick Sound
Your ship enters beautiful Tracy Arm Fjord this morning. Amidst the tranquil turquoise water, view the luminous blues and greens of Sawyer Glacier at the head of the fjord – listen for ice calving! Cruise through Frederick Sound, home to one of Alaska’s largest populations of humpback whales. Whether on deck, dining, relaxing in the observation lounge or your stateroom, the Spirit of Yorktown, with its enormous picture windows, affords wonderful viewing of the panoramic scenery. Meals BLD

5. Discover Sitka
En route to Sitka, skirt the nearby shores of Peril Strait and Whitestone Narrows. Sitka once belonged to the Russians as part of their fur-trading empire that extended to northern California. Visit small, wood-framed St. Michael’s Cathedral, the center of the Russian Orthodox religion in Alaska. View hawks and magnificent eagles close-up at the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center, and see the totems at Sitka National Historic Park. Time and weather permitting, you’ll have a chance to take an optional kayak adventure at an additional charge. Meals BLD

6. Icy Strait / Bartlett Cove
There is a possibility for spectacular wildlife viewing as you cruise through Icy Strait, where humpback whales are often seen swimming. Arrive in Bartlett Cove, headquarters for Glacier Bay National Park. Nestled along a tree-crowned shoreline, there are trails and boardwalks for nature walks – a rare opportunity to explore a place that most cruise ships don’t visit! Meals BLD

7. Glacier Bay – Day at Sea
A National Park Service ranger boards Spirit of Yorktown early today to provide a running commentary on the glacial landscapes and the wildlife that call Glacier Bay home. Tidewater glaciers are moving rivers of ice found at the heads of fjords and inlets, terminating at the sea; when these tidewater glaciers calve, sections of ice crash to the water in spectacular fashion. As you cruise Glacier Bay, watch for bears, mountain goats, and perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of the enormous humpback whale. Meals BLD

8. Journey Home
Tour ends: Juneau. Disembark by 9:00 AM; fly home any time. A transfer is included from the dock to Juneau International Airport for all flights departing as early as 6:00 AM; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. For additional nights in Juneau, ask at time of booking. Meals B

Dates & Prices

• Only 138 passengers aboard the Spirit of Yorktown, assuring an intimate voyage through the pristine Alaskan wilderness
• Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $225 Value!
• Destination experts, such as naturalists or historians, traveling aboard Spirit of Yorktown
• A rail adventure aboard the nostalgic 1890s White Pass & Yukon Route, and a rafting journey through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
 

Itinerary

1. Arrive Anchorage Tour begins: Hotel Captain Cook at 6:30 PM. A transfer from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Hotel Captain Cook is included. Please join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals D
2. Anchorage / Fairbanks Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, then take a short flight to Fairbanks. See the Alaska pipeline; your hotel is located along the banks of the Chena River. Meals BD
3. Fairbanks / Optional Barrow Excursion Try your hand panning for gold on a visit to a gold mine. Alternatively, take an optional round-trip jet excursion to the Arctic community of Barrow (additional $490 per person – ask for details at time of booking). Join us tonight for a salmon bake and entertaining musical revue. Meals BLD
4. Chena River / Denali National Park A paddlewheel boat ride on the Chena River precedes a brief Fairbanks sightseeing tour. Travel to Denali National Park for a two-night stay at a hotel close to the entrance. Meals BLD
5. Explore Denali National Park Discover the natural treasures of Denali, home to moose, Dall sheep, and grizzly bears, on a full-day tour aboard a specially-geared bus with narration by a park guide. Meals BD
6. Private Floatplane A 3-hour adventure by floatplane takes you over the Chugach Mountains to Prince William Sound and the spectacular glaciers of College Fjord. Meals BLD
7. Alyeska Resort – Day at Leisure Enjoy a day of leisure at your resort in Girdwood; activities (at an additional charge) include whitewater rafting, guided wildlife walks, fishing and optional wilderness adventures such as kayaking, fly-in fishing and bear-watching. Meals BD
• 8. Rail Journey / Embark Cruise Ride in a panoramic dome car aboard the great Alaska Railroad to Seward, on the Kenai Peninsula, for an exclusive boat cruise through Resurrection Bay. Travel north to Whittier, and board your ship before dinner. Meals BLD
• 9. Day at Sea – Prince William Sound Cruise through College Fjord, a glacier-lover’s paradise comprised of 16 shimmering glaciers, and Prince William Sound, one of the best places in Alaska to spot wildlife. Meals BLD
• 10. Glacier Bay Cruising – Day at Sea Awaken to the incredible sights of Glacier Bay National Park, from migrating humpback whales to a variety of bird and animal life. Join us tonight for a cocktail party. Meals BLD
• 11. Skagway / Rafting / Rail Excursion Tour historic Skagway, then board a ferry for a cruise on Lynn Canal to Haines. A rafting adventure through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve provides a chance to view America’s national emblem in their natural habitat. Board the exciting narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route for a rail excursion; return to Skagway and reboard the ship. Meals BLD
• 12. Discover Juneau Cruise to Juneau, accessible only by air or sea; it’s set on a narrow strip of land between the Coast Mountains and the Gastineau Channel within the boundaries of the Tongass National Forest. Attend a private Tlingit presentation before boarding a tramcar adorned in colorful Tlingit art for an exhilarating ride to the top of Mount Roberts. Meals BLD
• 13. Ketchikan / Tlingit Village Dock in Ketchikan this morning. Once the ancestral home of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian, the city boasts the world’s largest totem-pole collection; see local totem carvers at work, and watch traditional dances. Fishermen may want to take advantage of a charter boat fishing excursion (additional charge of approx. $220 per person). Meals BLD
• 14. Inside Passage Cruising – Day at Sea Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage. Take an aerobics class, work out in the state-of-the-art gym, swim, relax in the sun, or perhaps the whirlpool. Daily entertainment options, as well as exclusive Tauck special events and a presentation by a naturalist, ensure a memorable day at sea. Meals BLD
15. Disembark Vancouver / Fly Home Disembark the ship in Vancouver and go through Canadian Customs and Immigration. Tour ends: Vancouver Airport at 10:00 AM. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B

Dates & Prices

Traveling with Tauck’s private group and the same Tauck Director both on land and at sea
Private Tauck Shore Excursions and 7 days sightseeing on land – $510 Value!
An included on-tour flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks
All-inclusive sightseeing including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Chena River Paddlewheel Boat trip, Private Floatplane over Prince William Sound, Private Kenai Peninsula boat cruise, and a raft adventure through Eagle Reserve
Two rail journeys – Alaska Railroad and White Pass & Yukon Route
Credit for wine with dinner aboard your Princess ship
All gratuities to cruise ship staff
 

Itinerary

1. Arrive Anchorage
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Hotel Captain Cook. A transfer from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Hotel Captain Cook is included. Please join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals D

2. Anchorage / Fairbanks
Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, then take a short flight to Fairbanks. See the Alaska pipeline; your hotel is located along the banks of the Chena River. Meals BD

3. Fairbanks / Optional Barrow Excursion
Try your hand panning for gold on a visit to a gold mine. Alternatively, take an optional round-trip jet excursion to the Arctic community of Barrow (additional $490 per person – ask for details at time of booking). Join us tonight for a salmon bake and entertaining musical revue. Meals BLD

4. Chena River / Denali National Park A paddlewheel boat ride on the Chena River precedes a brief Fairbanks sightseeing tour. Travel to Denali National Park for a two-night stay at a hotel close to the entrance. Meals BLD

5. Explore Denali National Park
Discover the natural treasures of Denali, home to moose, Dall sheep, and grizzly bears, on a full-day tour aboard a specially-geared bus with narration by a park guide. Meals BD

6. Private Floatplane
A 3-hour adventure by floatplane takes you over the Chugach Mountains to Prince William Sound and the spectacular glaciers of College Fjord. Meals BLD

7. Alyeska Resort – Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day of leisure at your resort in Girdwood; activities (at an additional charge) include whitewater rafting, guided wildlife walks, fishing and optional wilderness adventures. Meals BD

8. Rail Journey / Embark Cruise
Travel in a panoramic dome car aboard the great Alaska Railroad to Seward, on the Kenai Peninsula, for an exclusive boat cruise through Resurrection Bay. Board your ship before dinner for the start of your Alaskan cruise. Meals BLD

9. Day at Sea – Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Today you’ll cruise along Hubbard Glacier, which is North America’s longest tidewater glacier – glaciers that calve, or break off into the sea, and form icebergs. Meals BLD

10. Spend The Day In Historic Sitka
Arrive in Sitka; visit small, wood-framed St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center, and Sitka National Historic Park, housing historic totem poles. Fishermen may want to take advantage of a charter boat fishing excursion (additional charge of approximately $220 per person). Meals BLD

11. Tracy Arm Fjord / Juneau
Cruise through beautiful Tracy Arm Fjord. Arrive in the city of Juneau, where you’ll attend a private Tlingit presentation before boarding a tramcar for an exhilarating ride to the top of Mount Roberts. Meals BLD

12. Skagway / Rafting / Rail Excursion
Tour colorful Skagway, then take a ferry to Haines. A rafting adventure through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve provides a chance to view eagles in their natural habitat; take a rail excursion on the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route. Meals BLD

13. Ketchikan / Tlingit Village
Dock in Ketchikan this morning. Once the ancestral home of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian, the city boasts the world’s largest totem-pole collection; see local totem carvers at work, and watch traditional Tlingit and Haida dances. Meals BLD

14. Inside Passage Cruising – Day at Sea
Spend the day cruising the Inside Passage. Join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD

15. Disembark Vancouver / Fly Home
Disembark the ship in Vancouver. Tour ends: Vancouver Airport at 10:00 AM. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B

Dates & Prices

Traveling with Tauck’s private group and the same Tauck Director both on land and at sea aboard the ship

Staterooms aboard Regent Seven Seas Mariner start at 300 sq. feet – all-suite, all-balcony accommodations!

Private Tauck Shore Excursions and 7 days sightseeing on land – $515 Value!

Regent’s all-inclusive liquor package and shipboard gratuities aboard Seven Seas Mariner
An included on-tour flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks

Special route aboard Regent Seven Seas Mariner includes cruising through Hubbard Glacier and the beautiful Tracy Arm Fjord, plus a day in Sitka

Two rail journeys – Alaska Railroad and White Pass & Yukon Route