7-Day Glacier Bay Cruise, Round-trip Seattle

July 4 – 11, 2010  •  Aboard Norwegian Pearl

SEATTLE
On a clear day, the Seattle skyline is stunning. On rainy days there is much to doand see under cover. Take a ferry across the Sound or check out the view atop the Space Needle. Visit turn-of-the-century Pioneer Square day or night.
Featured Shore Excursion:
Seattle City Tour

Seattle is known for its outstanding attractions such as PikePlace Market and the Space Needle, but outside the downtown area, Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own, unique personality.

JUNEAU
Quite possibly the most beautiful state capital of all with Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts in the background. Shop in the historical district with buildings dating back to the early 1900's.
Featured Shore Excursions:
Juneau & Mendenhall Glacier
See an overview of this fascinating capital city and its attractions. Then proceed to Mendenhall Glacier, the world's only drive-to glacier. The Visitor Center houses many glaciology exhibits. Cap off the day with a drive to scenic Auke Lake.
Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest
Enjoy a whale and wildlife show. Your guided jet-powered catamaran will cruise around Stephen's Passage, a summer feeding ground for humpback whales. When spotted, the Captain will get close for photos.
Mendenhall Glacier By Helicopter & Guided Walk
Soar over the highest glaciers, above the 7,000 ft. high Mendenhall Towers and Mendenhall Glacier with its jagged rocks, icefalls, and deep blue crevasses. Then land on a slow moving river of ice. Explore the glacier's surface with your expert guide. This tour is non-refundable and weight surcharge does apply.

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SKAGWAY
Downtown Broadway offers a true sense of frontier, boomtown life.
Hike to the 300 feet high Reid Falls from the cemetery in town.
The gateway to the Klondike retains its frontier style well.
Featured Shore Excursions:
White Pass Scenic Railway
No trip to Alaska is complete without a ride on the White Pass and Yukon Route narrow-gauge railroad that served the mad rush to the Klondike in 1898. You'll board an old-fashioned parlor car for a 40-mile round trip.
Historical City Tour & Salmon Bake
Keep your camera handy. This tour encompasses Skagway's historic downtown with streets lined with wooden boardwalks and false fronted buildings. Show girls flaunt their stuff at Liarsville Gold Rush Camp. Take time to wander after dinner.
Dogsledding & Glacier Flightseeing Via Helicopter
Do it the Alaskan way. First fly over spectacular glacier sites and land at the Denver Glacier Dog camp. Expert mushers will introduce you to dog sledding. You can choose to drive the team or relax in the sled. Either way, enjoy! This tour is non-refundable and a weight surcharge applies.

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KETCHIKAN
Just three miles long by three miles wide, Alaska's first city is lively.
Replica totem poles are on display at Totem Bight State Historical Park.
Walk the old boardwalk along Ketchikan Creek in search of shops and cafes.
Featured Shore Excursions:
Ketchikan Cultural Discovery
See eagles eye to eye. Visit the Deer Mountain Hatchery and Eagle Center and get close-up photos of eagles in natural settings. The Center is housed in the Totem Bight State Park. Next stop, explore the Totem Heritage Center.
Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer
Prepare to see one of nature's most spectacular creations. Voyage into the Behm Canal surrounded by Misty Fjords' pristine beauty. Spot an eagle's nest and marvel at New Eddystone Rock, an immense volcanic spire rising from the emerald sea.
Saxman Native Village & Lumberjack Show
Combine the "Saxman Native Village" and "The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show" tours, each filled with culture and fun for thoroughly entertaining days in Ketchikan.

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VICTORIA
Rudyard Kipling once described Victoria as "Brighton Pavilion with the Himalayas for a backdrop."
See thousands of varieties of flowers, trees and shrubs at Butchart Gardens.
Visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, then high tea at the Empress Hotel.
Featured Shore Excursions:
Butchart Gardens & Victoria City Tour
Discover Victoria's rich history and scenic beauty on a tour of this charming provincial capital. Then enjoy a visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Your driver will provide you with a look into how the Butchart Family transformed the gardens from a barren rock quarry to what is now one of the world's best-known horticultural attractions.
Craigdarroch Castle & Victoria Highlights
This tour combines the highlights of Victoria and a visit to Craigdarroch Castle, a 39-room, 20,000-square-foot mansion, built in the 1800s by Robert Dunsmuir, the wealthiest man in British Columbia.
Butchart Gardens, Wine & Chocolate
This tour is primarily designed for first time visitors to Victoria, in beautiful British Columbia. You'll get an introduction to the city, visit Butchart Gardens—a Vancouver Island jewel—and top the evening by indulging in pairing wine with chocolate truffles in a truly magical setting at the Church and State Winery.

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