Oceania Cruises has announced a series of 14 Alaska cruise departures setting sail from San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver between May and September 2017.
Here are some highlights:
In Astoria, the Ale Trail will delight beer lovers as they discover a variety of local, hand-crafted brews. Not only will there be opportunities for tastings, travelers will gain personal insights into the brewing process with personalized tours of local breweries and interactions with the owners and brew masters.
In Ketchikan, guests can join the Captain and crew for a trip on the Aleutian Ballad, the crab boat from Discovery Network’s “Deadliest Catch.” Or, guests can partake in a personalized fishing expedition where their catch is prepared by a personal chef as the main course of a gourmet lunch, served around a crackling campfire amidst the centuries-old Alaskan rainforest.
In Victoria, a food and cultural walking tour will guide guests to such establishments as Sticky Wicket, Hanks’s BBQ, 10 Acres bistro and Bon Macaron Patisserie.
In Juneau, thrill-seekers can go dog-sledding, glacier-trekking on Mendenhall Glacier, or even sea-kayaking through the coastal waterways traveled for centuries by the Aleut Indians. Foodies can enjoy the “Flavors of Juneau” with a visit to the Alaskan Brewing Company and Chez Alaska Cooking School.
Travelers can search for bears, deer, and bald eagles in their natural habitat in the remote Spasski River Valley outside of Hoonah, get immersed in Tlingit culture, song, and storytelling at the Heritage Center or embark on a ZipRider experience on the world’s largest zip-line.
In Sitka, guests can go deep-sea sport fishing for salmon, visit the Alaska Raptor Center, one of the largest rehabilitation centers for injured eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, and spot sea otters, whales, sea lions, porpoises and brown bears on a Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest.
Sailing Alaska between May and September is Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, the flagship of the fleet.
Voyage Highlights
The Great Northwest – 11 days from San Francisco to Vancouver visiting Astoria, Ketchikan, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Straight Point, Sitka, and Prince Rupert. Departs May 10th.
Pristine Passages – seven days from Vancouver to Seattle visiting Wrangell, Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Departs May 24th.
Peaks, Parks & Preserves – 10 days roundtrip from Vancouver visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Wrangell, and Victoria. Departs May 31st and August 31st.
Glistening Glaciers – 10 days from Vancouver to Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria Departs June 10th.
Awe of Alaska – seven days roundtrip from Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Sawyer Glacier, Sitka, and Prince Rupert. Departs June 30th, July 7th and 14th, August 7th and 14th.
Alaska Charms – seven days roundtrip from Seattle visiting Wrangell, Tracy Arm Fjord, Sawyer Glacier, Sitka, and Prince Rupert. Departs July 21st.
Glacial Adventures –10 days roundtrip from Seattle visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Sitka, and Victoria. Departs July 28th.
Glaciers & Gardens – 10 days Seattle to Vancouver visiting Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell, and Victoria. Departs August 21st.
Alaskan Grandeur – 10 days Vancouver to San Francisco visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, Victoria, and Astoria. Departs September 10th.
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