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Here are this week’s extraordinary buy’s for Alaska Tour’s with limited availability this summer.
 Reservations must be made by this Friday, July 24, 2010. 


The best time to visit Alaska is now in the "buy zone"....departures between
 August 20-Sept. 6, 2010 

typically experience beautiful weather, spectacular wildlife viewing
 and it's not so crowded.
 


****To avoid confusion and save time, simply call me at 800-544-9361 or email annie@alaska-cruises.org
 to discuss your interests.  I'll then select and price the best option for your consideration.
 Remember, there are no additional charges for our services.****

 

Tour #25 - 11 Day Discovery Cruise & Double (2 nights) Denali Express

Who will enjoy this cruise/tour the most? The Value-Conscious Traveler: Better than just a cruise, this itinerary gives an introduction to Alaska’s vast interior — all at a great price. The Cruise Enthusiast: A Glacier Discovery Cruise with Holland America Line offers the best frontier ports and finest onboard experience in one memorable week. You’ll appreciate our spacious, elegant ships where unobtrusive service and sophisticated five-star dining are delivered flawlessly. The Glacier Chaser: Between Glacier Bay National Park’s spectacular scenery, College Fjord’s intimate setting and additional options like Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau, you will see more glaciers than on any other cruise-tour. The Explorer: Double Denali gives you the best chance to explore on your own. Your precious extra time in this 6.2 million acre protected wilderness can be spent alone hiking or in the company of others rafting, flight seeing or horseback riding.

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Highlights:
7 Night Discover Cruise from Vancouver to Seward including the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway.

2 Nights Denali National Park with the Tundra Wilderness Tour (6-8 hours into the Interior of the Park).
1 Night stay in Anchorage.
 Private dome McKinley Explorer Rail between Denali Park/Anchorage.
Motor-coach tour Seward/Anchorage/Denali Park along historic Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet.
Detailed itinerary: Tour #25

Departs: August 15,22, 29; Sept. 5, 2010: Inside cabin type ea: $999; Outside cabin type HH ea: $1,099

Departure taxes ea: $145.86

 

Tour #15 - 13 Day Discovery Cruise & Double Denali

Who will enjoy this cruise/tour the most? The Comprehensive Traveler: Better than just a cruise, this itinerary gives an introduction to Alaska’s vast interior including Anchorage, Denali Park and Fairbanks. The Cruise Enthusiast: A Glacier Discovery Cruise with Holland America Line offers the best frontier ports and finest onboard experience in one memorable week. You’ll appreciate our spacious, elegant ships where unobtrusive service and sophisticated five-star dining are delivered flawlessly. The Glacier Chaser: Between Glacier Bay National Park’s spectacular scenery, College Fjord’s intimate setting and additional options like Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau, you will see more glaciers than on any other cruise-tour. The Explorer: Double Denali gives you the best chance to explore on your own. Your precious extra time in this 6.2 million acre protected wilderness can be spent alone hiking or in the company of others rafting, flight seeing or horseback riding.

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Highlights:
7 Night Discover Cruise from Vancouver to Seward including the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway.

2 Nights Denali National Park with the Tundra Wilderness Tour (6-8 hours into the Interior of the Park).
1 Night stay in Anchorage.

2 Nights stay in Fairbanks including Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge #8 sightseeing.
 Private dome McKinley Explorer Rail between Fairbanks/Denali Park/Anchorage.
Motor-coach tour Seward/Anchorage along historic Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet.
Detailed Itinerary: Tour #15

Departs: August 8,15,22,29; Sept. 5, 2010: Inside cabin type ea: $1,099; Outside cabin type HH ea: $1,199

Departure taxes ea: $160.86

Tour #19- 7 Day Discovery Cruise with Alyeska, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Double Denali.

Who will enjoy tour #19 most?  The Cruise Lover:  A Glacier Discovery Cruise with Holland America offers the best frontier
 ports and the finest onboard experience.  You’ll appreciate the spacious accommodations, quiet, attentive Indonesian Staff and sophisticated five-star dining. The Luxury Traveler:  A five-star cruise combined with a two night stay at Alyeska Resort,
Alaska’s only 4-diamond hotel and 4-diamond restaurant.  The Explorer:  Double Denali includes the most comprehensive
 sightseeing  tour to the Interior of the Park, the 6-8 hour Tundra Wilderness Tour.  Your extra time will allow yo
 to explore on your own the 6.2 million acre protected wilderness with additional sightseeing, hiking, rafting or horseback riding.

Highlights:
7 Night Discover Cruise from Vancouver to Seward including the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park,
College Fjord, Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway.

2 Nights Denali National Park with the Tundra Wilderness Tour (6-8 hours into the Interior of the Park).

2 Nights Alyeska Resort .
1 Night stay in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
 Private dome McKinley Explorer Rail between Fairbanks/Denali Park/Anchorage.
Motor-coach tour Seward/Girdwood/Anchorage along historic Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet.
Detailed Itinerary: Tour #19

Departs:August 22, 29, 2010: Inside cabin type ea: $1,399 or Outside cabin type HH ea: $1,499

Departure taxes ea: $185.70

 

As with all good travel offerings, availability is limited and tightly capacity controlled.  Please contact me today to secure your arrangements.

All the best,

Annie

 






 
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2010 Alaska Cruise Specials

Holland America Line

                                On selected sailings pay for an inside and sail in an outside (HH obstructed view) cabin*.

           

Third & Fourth person sail for free on selected sailings!

BOOK BY Friday, July 24, 2010.


The best time to visit Alaska is now in the "buy zone"....departures between
 August 20-Sept. 6, 2010 

typically experience beautiful weather, spectacular wildlife viewing
 and it's not so crowded.

 



 4 Ships Sailing Round-trip Seattle


Rotterdam– 1,404 guests

DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART

Sat.            Seattle/Sail                        /4:00pm

Sun.            Cruising                        at sea

Mon.            Juneau                        noon/9:00pm

Tues        Hubbard Glacier/Yakutat Bay 1:00pm/6:00pm

Weds        Sitka                                    8:00am/5:00pm

Thurs.        Ketchikan                        7:00am/1:00pm

Fri.            Victoria, BC, Canada        6:00pm/midnight

Sat.            Seattle                            7:00am

 

SAILING                                              INSIDE(MM)      OUTSIDE (HH)                VERANDAH (BC)

July 31                                                    $ 799                      sold out                           sold out
Aug. 7, 14                                               sold out                $899                                  inquire
Aug. 21,28                                                 749                          749    (BUY AN INSIDE SAIL IN AN OUTSIDE)

Sept. 4                                                        699                           699   (BUY AN INSIDE SAIL IN AN OUTSIDE)
Sept. 11                                                   sold out                     749

                   

Departure taxes ea: $126.33

All fares are per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change.
 Third & Fourth person fares available upon request.

Oosterdam – 1,916 guests

DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART

Sun.            Seattle/Sail                        /4:00pm

Mon.            Cruising                        at sea

Tues.           Glacier Bay National Park 10:00am/7:00pm

Weds.          Juneau                         7:00am/8:00pm

Thurs.           Sitka                            8:00am/5:00pm

Fri.                Ketchikan                    7:00am/1:00pm

Sat.               Victoria, BC, Canada BC   6:00pm/midnight

Sun.              Seattle                         7:00am

 
SAILING             INSIDE(MM)      OUTSIDE (HH)             VERANDAH (VF)       

Aug. 8                    $899                         $949                                varies
Aug. 15                   849                           949                                $1,099

Aug. 22, 29             799                           899                                  varies
Sept. 5, 12              749                           799                                     999

         


Departure taxes ea: $136.94

All fares are per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change.

Third & Fourth person fares available upon request.

 

Zaandam (1,432 guests)

DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART

Fri.            Seattle/Sail                        /4:00pm

Sat.            Cruising                        at sea

Sun.          Glacier Bay National Park   10:00am/7:00pm (at sea)  

 Mon.          Juneau                               7:00am/8:00pm

Tues.        Sitka                                    8:00am/5:00pm

Weds.        Ketchikan                        7:00am/1:00pm

Thurs.            Victoria, BC, Canada    6:00pm/midnight

Fri.            Seattle                            7:00am

 

SAILING                  INSIDE(MM)      OUTSIDE (HH)        VERANDAH (BC)

 Aug. 6,13                 799                              849                              varies
Aug. 20                      sold out                    849                            $1,199
Aug. 27; Sept. 3, 10  699                           749                              varies

                Departure taxes ea: $126.33

All fares are per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change.  Third & Fourth person fares available upon request.


 

 Amsterdam (1,380 guests)

Perfect if you love to cruise, prefer to visit remote untouched regions of Alaska

 and wildlife viewing is paramount!

DAY                        HIGHLIGHT                                         ARRIVE/DEPART

Monday               Seattle/Sail                                                         /4:00pm

Tuesday               Inside Passage Cruising                 at sea

Weds.                   Ketchikan                                            7:00am/5:00pm

Thursday             Tracy Arm/Sawyer Glacier Cruising   at sea

Friday                    Skagway                                              7:00am/600pm

Sat.                        Sitka                                                      8:00am/3:00pm

Sunday                 Cruising                                                at sea

Monday               Anchorage                                          7:00am/11:00pm

Tuesday               Homer                                                  10:00am/6:00pm

Weds.                   Kodiak                                                  7:00am/1:00pm

Thursday             Hubbard Glacier Cruising              2:00pm-6:00pm (at sea)

Friday                    Juneau                                                 7:00am/4:00pm

Sat.                        Cruising                                                at sea

Sunday                 Victoria                                                 2:00pm/8:00pm

Monday               Seattle                                                  7:00am

 14-days on board the Amsterdam with the convenience of sailing from Seattle.  Combine that with a comprehensive selection of ports of call and glacier highlights and you have an excellent Alaska vacation.  These unique features of this itinerary are what will make it so extra special:
 
#1.Sailing all the way into Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains along the coast of Cook Inlet in Southcentral Alaska.   You can see the Chugach, Kenai, Talkeetna, Tordrillo, Aleutian and Alaska mountain ranges from Anchorage. Mount McKinley, 130 miles (208 km) north of downtown, can be seen on clear days. This 20,320-foot peak is the tallest mountain in North America.  This is the only cruise itinerary which gives you the opportunity to see and visit Denali as a shore excursion! 
 
The Anchorage Museum has an extraordinary permanent collection depicting 10,000 years of Alaska history - Native subsistence lifestyles, European exploration, Russian America, and contemporary times. View art of the North.   
#2. Visit Homer, considered the favorite vacation spot of Alaskan’s.  A quaint town nestled on the shore of Kachemak Bay offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is known to many as the 'Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea,' but it was made famous in Tom Bodett's tales as 'The End of the Road.'
     While in or around Homer you could see moose grazing, a black bear crossing the road, puffins, seabirds, soaring eagles, sea otters, porpoises, killer whales, porcupine, harbor seal, beluga whales and more.  A drive on any of Homer's back roads or a morning boat tour on the bay will make wildlife viewing easy and enjoyable.
    Probably one of my favorite excursion’s, is a ride on the Danny J across Kachemak Bay to the world-famous Gull Island. This bird rookery is the nesting ground for eight species of seabirds. Eagles are known to disturb the birds, stealing eggs and young. You can often observe flocks joining forces to defend their nests. Some species that can be seen here include black legged kittiwakes, red faced cormorants, gulls, murres, and the ever-popular puffins. This narrated optional cruise provides you with bird information and identification as well as great photo opportunities. Once on the Island, you can wander the boardwalk, stop in the Saltry for lunch and view the beautiful setting enjoyed by many local artist.
  
#3.  Visitors come to Kodiak to experience a wildness that is unmatched in few places on the earth. They come to step away from civilization and rediscover nature in its purest, un-ruined form. It is a place to slow down to the tempo and timbre of wilderness, to appreciate silence broken only by the eagle or loon. It is a place to rest weary eyes and quiet nerves with the motion of water and color of trees. And it is a place where the designs of man yield completely to the demands of the environment.
 
While many large animals in North America find their way to the endangered species list, the Kodiak brown bear is a success story in the management of wildlife. The Kodiak bear is healthy and productive throughout the archipelago and its population is actually increasing. In fact, the Kodiak bear population is at an historic high. According to Alaska Department of Fish & Game estimates, there are 3,500 bears on the Kodiak Archipelago. The vast majority of these bears live in the protected lands of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which comprises two-thirds of the island.

The Kodiak bear is a subspecies of the brown or grizzly bear. Brown bears migrated to the Kodiak Archipelago from mainland Alaska about 12,000 years ago. As the climate warmed at the end of the last ice age, the sea level rose and the bears became an isolated population. They live exclusively on the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago.
 
Bear-viewing is one of the most popular activities on Kodiak Island. The best time to see a Kodiak bear is during July, August and September and the best way to do so is in the company of a knowledgeable outfitter. Most local air taxis offer half-day viewing trips.  Bears are rarely seen on the road system, so if seeing a Kodiak brown bear is an important component of your Alaska experience, plan ahead, select an outfitter, and book your bear-viewing experience several months in advance.

#4.  Excellent Whale Watching Opportunities abound as Alaskan waters boast a wide range of whale inhabitance such as Beluga, Blue, Gray, Humpback, Orca (killer), Minke and Sperm Whales.   Naturally, you will enjoy seeing the ever fun loving dal porpoise, too!  Some reside in these cold waters year round and others migrate for long distances returning in May to feed upon the abundant sea life and to bear their young. May is prime time for viewing whales in their natural Alaskan habitat.  This itinerary visits many of Alaska's prime whale viewing areas and is the only itinerary which sails the Cook Inlet home to over 375 Beluga whales.  

 If you plan on only visiting Alaska, this is an excellent choice for a memorable cruise vacation.

 

SAILING               INSIDE(MM)      OUTSIDE (HH)                VERANDAH (BC) 

Aug. 23                  1,599                     1,799                                     2,699 
Sept. 06                  1,599                    1,899                                     2,599             

 

Departure taxes ea: $168.87

All fares are per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change.  Third & Fourth person fares available upon request.


                

 2 Ships Sailing Round-trip Vancouver BC.

Zuiderdam (1,916 guests) & Volendam (1,432 guests)               

 
DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART

1              .       Vancouver/Sail                        /5:00pm

2                          Cruising                        at sea

3                    Juneau                 2:00pm/11:00pm

4                   Skagway               7:00am/9:00pm

5                   Glacier Bay           7:00am/4:00pm

6                Ketchikan                  10:00am/6:00pm

7                Cruising                               at sea

8                Vancouver                   8:00am

Zuiderdam (1,916 guests)                                 

SAILING            INSIDE(NN)        OUTSIDE (FF-WINDOW)       VERANDAH (BC)

July 24,31     $899                    $999                              1,099

July 17                 949                    1,249                             1,299

Aug. 7,                999                    1,099                             1,299

Aug. 21               899                    1,099                            1,399

Sept. 4               749                                 1,199                                       1,399                       

Sept. 11             749                                 1,099                                       1,399                        

Sept. 18                949                                1,049                                     1,699                       

Departure taxes ea: $112.49

All fares are per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change.  Third & Fourth person fares available upon request.

  
 

Volendam (1,432 guests)

SAILING               INSIDE(MM)      OUTSIDE (F-WINDOW)  VERANDAH (BC)

July 28, Aug. 4   899                    899                          1,599

Aug. 13              699                   749                            1,099

Aug. 20              799                   849                            1,199

 

Sept. 01               799                         1,099                                     1,599                    

Sept. 08*              699                            899                                      1,499                     

Sept. 15                899                            949                                      1,499                    

Departure taxes ea: $112.37

All fares are per person based on double occupancy.  Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change.  Third & Fourth person fares available upon request.


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Disney Wonder (2,400 guests)
7 Day Round-Trip Vancouver Sailings
May-August, 2011

 On board the Disney Wonder enjoy the Disney Difference – a summer camp at sea with a bit of magic and unprecedented quality
 with Disney Characters, Storytellers and daily family friendly programs for children of all ages. 
The ideal choice for a multi-generation family gathering.



 Itinerary:
DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART
Tues        Vancouver/Sail                    /3:00pm
Weds.       Inside Passage Cruising       at sea

Thurs.       Inside Pasage/Tracy Arm    at sea
Fri.            Skagway                          7:15am/7:30pm
Sat.            Juneau                             7:45am/4:30pm
Sun.           Ketchikan                          am/7:300pm
Mon.         Inside Passage Cruising         at sea
Tues.        Vancouver BC                    8:00am

Departs :                        Discount Fares From:
May 10, 17,24; Aug. 30    $1,029
May 31; Aug. 16, 23            1,089
June 7, 14                             1,239
June 21, 28; July 5,12, 26    1,319
July 19                                  1,209
Sample fares are per person based on double occupancy.

 

For reservations and information, please contact:

ANNIE SCRIVANICH/CRUISE ADVISORS INC.

2442 NW Market St, Suite 367Seattle, WA  98107

Tel: 800-544-9361 or 206 784 9852 or Email: annie@alaska-cruises.org


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Regent Seven Seas Navigator  (495 guests)
 7 Day Vancouver/Seward (port City for Anchorage) or reverse.
Free air from major US gateways, gratuities, beverages and select unlimited shore tours included.

     
Northbound Itinerary:
DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART
Weds.        Vancouver/Sail                    /5:00pm
Thurs.       Inside Passage Cruising       at sea
Fri.            Ketchikan                        7:00am/4:00pm
Sat.            Juneau                             1:00pm/11:00pm
Sun.            Skagway                          7:00am/5:00pm
Mon.           Sitka                                9:00am/3:00pm
Tues.          Hubbard Glacier                at sea
Weds.         Seward (Anchorage)     am

Departs :                        Discount Fares From:
May 25; June 8                $3,599
June 22                              3,999
July 6, 20; Aug. 3,17          4,499


Southbound Itinerary:
DAY            HIGHLIGHT                ARRIVE/DEPART
Weds.        Seward (Anchorage)                /5:00pm
Thurs.       Hubbard Glacier                at sea
Fri.            Sitka                              10:00am/6:00pm
Sat.            Juneau                             1:00pm/11:00pm
Sun.            Skagway                          7:00am/3:00pm
Mon.           Ketchikan                        noon/6:00pm
Tues.          Inside Passage cruising         at sea
Weds.         Vancouver BC                7:00am

Departs :                        Discount Fares From:
June 1                              $3,599
June 15,29;Aug.24           3,999
July 13,27; Aug. 10          4,499

IMPORTANT:  Availability is tightly capacity controlled.  To avoid disappointment,  book early.
  Sample fares are per person based on double occupancy.

 
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2011 - SilverSea Cruises
For a limited time, free air from most US gateways and up to 60% saving.

         The most luxurious of all ships sailing to Alaska.
 The Silver Shadow carries only 382 guests in Ocean View Suite guest accommodations,
 the majority including a private balcony.  Complimentary beverages served throughout the ship, gratuities included, open-seating dining,
 complimentary fitness classes and a full spectrum of enrichment programs. 
Truly, a lovely way to see Alaska.

 For a limited time, free air from most US gateways and up to 60% savings.
 As with all good things, this offer is limited and tightly capacity controlled.  To avoid disappointment, reserve quickly.
Offer expires:  August 1, 2010.

7-Day Vancouver to Seward Cruise 

Thursday Departures: June 9; July 7, 21; August 4, 18; September 1, 2011

Itinerary:
DAY            HIGHLIGHT                    ARRIVE/DEPART
1                Vancouver/Sail                            /5:00pm
2                Inside Passage Cruising              at sea
3                Ketchikan                            8:00am/4:00pm
4                Juneau                                  1:00pm/10:00pm
                    Sawyer Glacier                          at sea
5                Skagway                               7:00am/5:00pm
6                Sitka                                      9:00am/4:00pm
7                Hubbard Glacier/Yakutat Bay       at sea
8                Seward/Anchorage                8:00am

Thursday Departures: June 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25, 2011

Itinerary:
DAY            HIGHLIGHT                    ARRIVE/DEPART
1                    Seward (Anchorage)/Sail            /6:00pm
2                    Hubbard Glacier/Yakutat Bay       at sea
3                     Sitka                                   10:00am/4:00pm
4                      Sawyer Glacier                        at sea
                        Juneau                                 1:00pm/11:00pm
5                       Skagway                             8:00am/3:00pm
6                       Ketchikan                           1:00pm/6:00pm
7                       Inside Passage Cruising            at sea
8                       Vancouver BC                          8:00am

                               Per Person ~ Includes Air from Selected US Gateways
  Suite                                    Brochure Fare            Discounted Fare
Owner's One Bedroom            $25,495                    $10,198
Grand One Bedroom                  22,195                       8,878
Royal One Bedroom                   21,095                       8,438
Silver                                          16,595                       6,638
Medallion                                   15,495                       6,198
Midship Veranda                        11,595                       4,638
Veranda                                      11,095                       4,438
Terrace (picture window)              9,795                        3,918
Vista  (picture window)                 8,895                        3,558

Departure taxes ea: $200

The SilverSea Difference Includes:

Crew to Guest Ratio ~ Nearly One to One!

ALL OCEAN-VIEW SUITE ACCOMMODATION -MOST WITH PRIVATE VERANDA.
The most expansive suites of their class at sea, each provides a panoramic view of ocean, shore and port, and an elegant ambience of unrivalled luxury.

COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGES SERVED THROUGHOUT THE SHIP.
An extensive selection of fine wines, champagne, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks are yours to enjoy — all courtesy of Silversea.

IN-SUITE BEVERAGE CABINET STOCKED WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS.
Besides the chilled bottle of champagne that awaits you, every suite features a beverage cabinet stocked with your preferred assortment of complimentary beverages.

GRATUITIES INCLUDED.
All on-board gratuities are included ~ none are ever expected.

OPEN-SEATING DINING.
No assigned dining time, no assigned table. When, where and with whom you dine is up to you.

COMPLIMENTARY IN-SUITE DINING AND 24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE.
A formal dinner served course-by-course, a late-night snack, or a full breakfast delivered at your request — with no charge and no tipping.

A FULL SPECTRUM OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
Production shows, classical concerts, and folkloric performances. Multi-tiered show lounge. Lectures by world affairs experts, renowned authors and destination specialists.


         

 

 

 

 

For reservations and information, please contact:

ANNIE SCRIVANICH/CRUISE ADVISORS INC.

2442 NW Market St, Suite 367Seattle, WA  98107

Tel: 800-544-9361 or 206 784 9852 or Email: annie@alaska-cruises.org