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 Alaska - America's Last Frontier
Glaciers thunder, endless mountains fill up the sky, eagles soar, whales breach and the sun shines at midnight. Listen and you'll hear the call of the wild. This vast, untamed land offers a rare sense of freedom. Adventure beckons and there's nothing to hold you back. You're in sync with nature and reconnected with wonder, venturing to Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria, B.C. plus glacier-viewing in Tracy Arm Fjord. This is Alaska as you have always dreamed her, remote, unspoiled and whispering your name.
What's Included:
- Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation*
- Roundtrip Airfare from Logan Airport
- Travelers Insurance by Travelsafe Protect-A-Group
- 7-Night Inside Passage Cruise on Princess Sapphiresm
- 2-Nights Land Package in Seattle
- 2 Nights Lodging in Courtyard by Marriott Pioneer Sq.
- 2 Breakfasts at Hotel
- 2 Red Sox Baseball Games w/Field Level Seats
- Fully Narrated Riding City Tour of Seattle
- Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker Bus Pass for Day 2
Tour of Future of Flight & Boeing Factory
Tour & Wine Tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Exclusive Best of Times Cocktail Party On Cruise
- Driver Gratuities for New England Local Transfers
- Services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Director throughout your trip
Cruise Itinerary
| Day |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| Sun |
Seattle, Washington |
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4:00 PM |
| Mon |
At Sea |
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-- |
| Tues |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
6:30 AM |
4:00 PM |
| Wed |
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
(Scenic Cruising)
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6:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
| Wed |
Juneau, Alaska |
2:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
| Thurs |
Skagway, Alaska |
6:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
| Fri |
At Sea |
-- |
-- |
| Sat |
Victoria, British Columbia |
7:00 PM |
11:59 PM |
| Sun |
Seattle, Washington |
7:00 AM |
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 Seattle, Washington
Situated on Puget Sound, surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, the Seattle city skyline is impressive with shimmering glass high-rises and 100-year-old buildings standing side by side. We will make this wonderful city our home for two nights as we cheer on our beloved Red Sox from field level seats as they take on the Seattle Mariners. While here we will visit all of the areas great attractions and even include tours to the Future of Flight Museum & Boeing Factory, a Wine Tasting and grounds visit at Chateau Ste. Michelle, and even have ample free time to visit your favorite spots in Seattle with our included Hop-On, Hop-Off bus pass. Best of all our hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott, is located directly in the historic district of Seattle, Pioneer Square, and within walking distance to the ballpark. Enjoy Seattle to its fullest before we depart for our 8 Day Princess Alaska Cruise.
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 Courtyard by Marriott Pioneer Square
The BRAND NEW Pioneer Square hotel is located in the heart of downtown Seattle's historic center with water views of Elliott Bay. The Courtyard Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square boasts amenities to keep you relaxed and is within walking distance of many attractions including Safeco Field. The hotel is one block away from Pioneer Square Station with easy access to both the Sound Transit Link Light Rail and the Seattle Metro. Pioneer Square boasts beautifully restored buildings designed in the Second Renaissance-Revival, Beaux-Arts Classical, and Richardsonian-Romanesque styles. A stroll around this highly walkable area is all it takes to familiarize visitors with the neighborhood. Public parks and art installations are scattered throughout, and the pedestrian-friendly environment means visitors can enjoy the sights on foot — and for free.
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 Future of Flight & Boeing Factory Tour
In 1967, the Boeing Everett, Wash., facility opened for business to produce the historic 747 jumbo jet. Now, more than 40 years later, Everett employees are making history again as they design and manufacture the company's newest twin-aisle airplane, the 787 Dreamliner. The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour is the only public tour of a commercial jet assembly plant in North America. Explore the interactive exhibits and displays in their 28,000-square-foot Aviation Center Gallery; then go behind the scenes for a 90-minute tour of the Boeing plant where you can watch 747s, 777s, or 787s being assembled right before your eyes.
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 Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Tour
Experience the magic of the Chateau Ste. Michelle grounds. Accompany our Master Gardener through our historic grounds, which once were meticulously cared for by Frederick Stimson's wife, Nellie. Tour participants receive an exclusive Wine Shop discount. Enhance your wine knowledge as you learn about Chateau Ste. Michelle's rich heritage, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at winemaking operations, and see what makes the Columbia Valley such a premier grape growing region. Enjoy a pouring of 4 out of 8 premium and distinctive wines pre-selected from Single Vineyard and Ethos Reserve wine lists. A remarkable setting to experience and learn about fine wine.
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Experience nature's power on awe-inspiring waterways
Thunder doesn't just come from the sky. Glaciers creak and rumble explosively with a stupendous roar. The sound and fury, the icy colors and special effects, and the chance to catch it all on film on board ship, make Alaska the greatest show on earth.
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
There's magic in these vast rumbling glaciers. They hold you enchanted with their massive scale, glowing blue ice and crash of white thunder. And Alaska's waterways reveal more of these thrilling Ice Age giants than anywhere else on earth. Nature's marvels will live in your memory long after you return home.
WILD KINGDOM
Feel your heart expand and your spirits soar as you witness this life-altering spectacle of nature from our ship. Gaze in wonder at bald eagles creating graceful arcs in the impossibly blue sky, and watch for humpback whales, orcas, seals, otters and porpoises at play in the glassy sea.
Day 5 - Ketchikan
The lifeline of this city is found in its collection of boat harbors, floatplanes and fishing fleets and along historic Creek Street.
Day 6 - Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Located 50 miles southeast of Juneau, this spectacular glacier-carved fjord has sheer vertical walls that clearly showcase nature's artistry. Linger in this magical place to watch blocks of ice calving off the glaciers towering faces.
Day 6 - Juneau
An outdoor adventurers dream. Rafting the Mendenhall River, kayaking areas rich with wildlife, sportfishing, or hiking the scenic trails, this capital city has something for everyone.
Day 7 - Skagway
Known as the “Gateway to the Yukon” during the Gold Rush. The town's restored buildings, quaint wooden sidewalks & Saloon give you a complete historic boomtown experience.
Day 9 - Victoria, BC
Victoria, western Canada's oldest city, was founded in 1843 as a Hudson's Bay Company trading post. The most “British” city in all of Canada, Victoria boasts prominent reminders of its colonial past in its carefully preserved architecture.
An onboard world dedicated to your every pleasure
Relax and rediscover those small, leisurely pleasures you never seem to have time for at home. Here you are, at last...tracing the glorious Alaska coastline on our complete escape. And you find that the reality exceeds your expectations in every way. You quickly realize that the crew, from Captain to chef to stateroom steward, is completely devoted to one single goal - making your voyage extraordinary in every way.
On every Princess Alaska cruise, there's always ample opportunity to sample all the incredible things our ship has to offer. The sky stays bright longer in Alaska, so there's plenty of time to take it all in from your stateroom, as relaxation washes over you.
As each glorious day fades into the night, an evening of excitement is just beginning. Perhaps you'll begin with a celebratory glass of champagne in a lounge where a pianist is playing your favorite song. Then it's off to a dazzling musical production or a date with Lady Luck in the casino. Romantics might choose a starlit stroll around the Promenade Deck, no other sound but the waves below. Every evening , the ship is alive with entertaining possibilities. Whatever your desire our Princess cruise is an unforgettable journey.
Sapphire Princesss
Decks: 18
Guests: 2,670
Gross Tonage: 116,000
Restaurants: 12
Bars & Lounges: 4
Full Service Casino
Hot Tubs: 6
Swimming Pools: 3
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11 Days / 10 Nights August 12th - 22nd, 2011
| Category |
Accommodations |
Double Fare |
Single Fare |
| J |
Inside Stateroom Fwd & Mid-Ship (no window), Queen Size or 2 Lower Beds, Decks 8, 9 |
$2,399 |
$2,899 |
| F |
Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom (Picture Window) Mid-Ship Queen Size or 2 Lower Beds, Deck 8 |
$2,699 |
$3,599 |
| BC |
Balcony Stateroom Fwd/Aft & Mid-Ship Queen Size or 2 Lower Beds, Deck 11 (Mid), 12 (Fwd/Aft) |
$3,199 |
$5,049 |
| BB |
Balcony Stateroom Fwd/Aft & Mid-Ship Queen Size or 2 Lower Beds, Decks 10 (Fwd/Aft), 12 (Mid) |
$3,249 |
$5,149 |
| 3rd/4th |
Third or Fourth Person Occupancy Rate |
$2,099 |
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Shining like a precious gemstone in the glassy Alaskan waters is the Sapphire Princess. Among the wealth of amenities on this modern vessel is a lively Grand Casino, nightclubs like Skywalkers and Club Fusion, the relaxing Lotus Spa®, a state-of-the-art fitness center, hot tubs and more. At dinner, you'll be tempted by the offerings in specialty restaurants like Sabatini's, the International Dining Room or one of four elegant Anytime Diningsm rooms. Day or night, it's always and adventure on this incredible ship.
Staterooms
The Sapphire Princess staterooms are designed with enjoyment in mind. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, hair dryer, a personal safe, and plush European-style duvets with luxury 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens.
Add $300 For Taxes, Transfers, & Gov't Fees
Additional Cabin Categories Are Available Upon Request - Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include accommodations, & all items listed as the Best of Times Exclusives. |
