Alaskan Dream Cruises to Launch New Vessel in 2013

Alaskan Dream Cruises is launching a new vessel, the Baranof Dream, alongside a new 11-day itinerary with three departures in summer 2013.

The 62-passenger Baranof Dream will sail on the new 11-day itinerary, “Admiralty, Baranof and Chichagof Explorer,” which is an expanded version of the eight-day “Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Island Adventure.” Responding to guest feedback, the company added three days for more sightseeing, wildlife viewing opportunities and coastal explorations by personal watercraft.

The itinerary offers two additional days exploring eastern Chichagof Island near Point Adolphus and eastern Baranof Island near Red Bluff Bay. These “Captain’s Choice” days allow the ship’s captain to guide guests to favorite scenic locations and marine wildlife viewing spots. Departures on May 23, June 30 and Aug. 24 will sail round-trip from Sitka, calling at Juneau, the company’s exclusive Orca Point Lodge and Hobart Bay destinations, Skagway, Petersburg and Kake. Rates start from $2,699.

For more information, visit www.alaskandreamcruises.com.