ALASKA - INSIDE PASSAGE 10 DAYS FROM $1,399 US Details below or
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Embark on a sea kayaking adventure past Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier. Then, pan for gold in Skagway, glide past the icy giants at Glacier Bay and search for black bears in the Tongass National Forest near Ketchikan before calling in scenic Victoria.
1 San Francisco, California 4:00 PM
2 At Sea
3 At Sea
4 Juneau, Alaska 1:00 PM 9:00 PM
5 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
6 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (Scenic Cruising) 6:00 AM 3:00 PM
7 Ketchikan, Alaska 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
8 At Sea
9 Victoria, British Columbia 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
10 At Sea
11 San Francisco, California 7:00 AM
Sea Princess
Not long ago, Sea Princess was updated to include The Sanctuary, a secluded oasis just for adults, rendering this ship a relaxed, rejuvenating retreat at sea. Whether you’re cutting into a juicy steak cooked to order in the dining room, or enjoying the luxury of a special breakfast just for booking a suite, you’ll be taken care of onboard as you sail to fascinating destinations all over the world with Sea Princess.
Food & Dining
Traviata Dining Room
Rigoletto Dining Room
Sterling Steakhouse
Ultimate Balcony DiningSM
24-hour dining in the Horizon Court
Wine and caviar bar
Patisserie
Sundaes ice cream bar
Café Corniche
Riviera Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
Afternoon tea
24-hour complimentary room service
Entertainment
Princess Theater
Vista Show Lounge
Movies Under the Stars¿ outdoor theater
Monte Carlo Club Casino
Wheelhouse Bar
Razzmatazz
Crooners Bar
Premier Cru
Activities
Riviera Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
Lotus Spa® Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
Lotus Spa®, gym and fitness area
Shuffleboard
Sports Court
World-class art collection, gallery and auctions
ScholarShip@Sea®
24-hour Internet Café (wireless access available)
Library and writing room
Boutiques (duty-free)
Future Cruise Sales
Youth & Teens
The Fun Zone
Video arcade
Splash pool
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.
Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.
The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome.
Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Juneau, Alaska
In 1880, it was slow going for Joe Juneau and Richard Harris as they searched for gold with the help of Native guides. After climbing mountains, forging streams and facing countless difficulties, they found nuggets "as large as beans."
From their discovery came three of the largest gold mines in the world. By the end of World War II, more than $150 million in gold had been mined. Eventually the mines closed, but the town Joe Juneau founded became the capital
of Alaska and the business of gold was replaced by the business of government.
Some 30,000 people live in Juneau. Its total area makes it one of the biggest towns, in size, in the world. Only Kiruna, Sweden, and Sitka, Alaska, exceed Juneau's 3,248 square miles.
Today Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's "First City" because it's the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Located on an island, Ketchikan began life as an Indian fishing camp. The name Ketchikan comes from a Tlingit phrase that means "eagle with spread-out wings," a reference to a waterfall near town.
In the early 1900s, when gold was Alaska's claim to fame, fishing and timber industries were established in Ketchikan. The growth of these industries helped make this Inside Passage port Alaska's fourth-largest city.
Visitors to Ketchikan will be intrigued by its rich Native heritage, which includes the world's oldest collection of totem poles at Totem Heritage Center. The Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian are all a part of the city's colorful history. Ketchikan, with its abundance of salmon, is also a sportfishing paradise. Sightseers will be impressed with both the scenic town and its surroundings, especially Misty Fjords National Monument.
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria exudes old-world charm and fragrant and colorful flowers are everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital.
In 1858, Victoria was a tent city and the base for some 25,000 prospectors on their way to the Frasier River gold fields. When Vancouver Island was incorporated with mainland British Columbia in 1868, Victoria became the capital of the entire province.
Although it's a port city, Victoria is not as industrially oriented as Vancouver. The harbors, especially Inner Harbour, are dotted with pleasure craft, ferries and floatplanes. The city is renowned for its beautiful gardens, charming houses and very British feel.
Victoria tours are available to Golden Princess, Sapphire Princess, Royal Princess and Sea Princess passengers only.
San Francisco, California
Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog - welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that's part of the tang of the city.
DEPARTURE DATES May - August
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