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Inside
Passage Cruise Itineraries - One Way from Vancouver
or Seward
ms Statendam & ms
Veendam
Northbound
Vancouver to Seward (NB)
Southbound Seward
to Vancouver (SB)
*All times are
approximate and subject to change.
ms Ryndam
Northbound
Vancouver to Seward (NB)
Southbound Seward
to Vancouver (SB)
*All times are
approximate and subject to change.
Vancouver to Seward via
Glacier Bay Itinerary (NB)
Sunday: Depart Vancouver
Board your cruise ship today and begin
your journey through the beautiful Inside Passage.
Embarkation begins at 12:00pm / noon and all guests are
required to be on board 1 hour prior to departure. The
ship will depart at approximately 5:00pm.
Monday: Cruising
You will be at sea the entire day
today. Spend time enjoying the many amenities aboard the
ship, such as the health spa, swimming pool, movie
theater, casino, tennis and basketball courts, duty-free
shops and library. Relax in the lounge or by the pool.
Tuesday: Ketchikan, AK
Located on Revillagigedo Island,
Ketchikan is known as Alaska's Native Cultural Center
and Sportfishing Capital. Native art and culture
flourish here due to the large population of Native
Alaskans, represented by the three indigenous tribes:
the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. The city is also home
to the largest collection of totem poles in the world.
Spend your time in port shopping,
touring Misty Fjords by ship or
plane, canoeing in a traditional native canoe, or
touring the backcountry by jeep (not
included in tour price). The ship will be in port from
approximately 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Wednesday: Juneau, AK
Today you will visit Alaska's capital
city, Juneau. Located in the Tongass Rainforest, the
area is known for its lush terrain and vibrant
wildflowers. There is something for everyone in Juneau -
shopping,
glacier dog sledding, sea
kayaking, flight seeing tours, and glacier hiking
(not included in tour price). The ship will arrive in
Juneau at approximately 8:00am and depart at
approximately 10:30pm.
Thursday: Skagway, AK
Enjoy a visit to historic Skagway
today. The rich history and beautiful natural
surroundings combine to create unparalleled sightseeing
and recreation opportunities. The two most popular
routes to the Klondike began here and tens of thousands
of gold seekers poured through during the famous "Rush
of ' 98". Spend the day enjoying a
guided tour of Skagway, taking a narrow gauge rail
journey over the famous White Pass Route, or touring
into Canada's Yukon Territory (not
included in tour price). The ship will be in Skagway
from approximately 7:00am to 9:00pm.
Friday: Cruising Glacier Bay National
Park
Enjoy your day as you cruise through
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Marvel at this
ice-age wonder as you cruise past tide-water glaciers,
snow capped mountains and freshwater rivers. Keep watch
for whales, sea lions, bears, and puffins, as well as
glacier calving (when chunks of ice fall off the
glacier).
Saturday: Cruising College Fjord
Today you will begin by cruising across the Gulf of Alaska
and into Prince William Sound. Here you will cruise
through College Fjord, home to tidewater glaciers,
valley glaciers, and dozens of smaller glaciers, most
named after renowned East Coast colleges. Watch for
glacier calving, seals and otters are your cruise
through this stunning area.
Sunday: Arrive Seward
You will awake this morning Seward.
Disembarkation begins at 7:00am.
2009
Departure Dates
Prices
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