July 7 20, Days/13 Nights

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2 July 7 20, Days/13 Nights day-by-day Itinerary Day 1 Depart Home City/Anchorage, Alaska Day 2 Anchorage/Seward (Embark) Day 3 Harriman Fjord/College Fjord, Prince William Sound Day 4 Kayak Island/Cruising the Gulf of Alaska Day 5 Elfin Cove/Point Adolphus Day 6 Haines Day 7 Skagway Day 8 Juneau Day 9 Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm Day 10 Petersburg/Cruising Wrangell Narrows/Wrangell Day 11 Misty Fjords National Monument/ Walker Cove/Rudyard Bay Day 12 Metlakatla/Ketchikan Day 13 Prince Rupert (Disembark), British Columbia/Seattle, Washington Day 14 Return to Home City Day 1 Depart Home City/Anchorage, Alaska Arrive and transfer to the Anchorage Hilton Hotel for overnight; your time is at leisure until departure tomorrow morning. Day 2 Anchorage/Seward (Embark) Your awe-inspiring adventure begins with a motorcoach transfer today. Delight in one of the world s truly spectacular drives through untouched landscapes at the heart of Kenai Peninsula. The picturesque harbor town of Seward, one of Alaska s oldest communities, features a historic downtown district filled with quaint shops and art galleries. Upon arrival, embark the Clipper Odyssey and settle into your cabin before setting sail for the Gulf of Alaska later tonight. Day 3 Harriman Fjord/ College Fjord, Prince William Sound The spectacular sights and sounds of glistening glaciers form an indelible impression as you wind through pristine Prince William Sound.

3 Situated between an outflow of glacial ice and a rocky outcropping, Harriman Fjord was discovered in 1899 by the famed Alaska Expedition of railroad magnate Edward Harriman. Relive the thrill of discovery as the Clipper Odyssey, similar in size to Harriman s steamship, explores this secluded inlet. And, in College Fjord, cruise by glaciers named for Ivy League schools. Watch as they slowly calve into the water. Conditions permitting, you ll crystallize your experience with a Zodiac excursion for a true insider s view of the power and essence of the Gulf of Alaska. Day 4 Kayak Island/Cruising the Gulf of Alaska Few places on Earth have a more natural aura than uninhabited Kayak Island, where naturalist Georg Steller became the first European to set foot on Alaskan soil in Answer the call of the wild as your knowledgeable naturalists lead walks through timeless trails featuring foxes, caribou, Sitka deer, bald eagles, bears, and birds. Later this afternoon, relax on board and take advantage of the many fine amenities aboard the Clipper Odyssey while cruising through the spectacular Gulf of Alaska. Day 5 Elfin Cove/Point Adolphus You ll be hooked by the charm and character of Elfin Cove, a quintessential Alaskan fishing town on the northern shore of Chichagof Island. Midafternoon, arrive at Point Adolphus Alaska s most famous Gene Harrison first started working as a naturalist guide in the late 1970s, traveling through Minnesota and Wisconsin presenting educational programs to schools, accompanied by his McKenzie Valley wolf, Cree, who he had raised since the age of six weeks. A resident of Alaska for more than 20 years, Gene began guiding in Southeast Alaska in 1991, and considers sharing his expertise and knowledge of the area s flora and fauna a gift. A graduate of Atelier Lack, an artist s school founded by the classical realist artist, Richard Lack, Gene feels his skills in art complement his naturalist background. Whether a face-to-face meeting with a bear, or sticking your nose to the ground on a cold and rainy day looking for that rare orchid, each experience contributes in its own way to a better understanding of this magical place Gene calls home. While INTRAV makes every effort to ensure the participation of the speaker listed, all are subject to substitution or cancellation without notice. humpback whale-feeding area and home to many must-see marine mammals, including orcas, sea lions, and seals. Day 6 Haines A morning walking tour offers a unique Northern Exposure perspective of this vital, visually appealing pioneer town. The U.S. Army built Fort William Seward here in 1904, but after World War II it was adapted for use as a native Tlingit cultural center. Don t miss the nearby Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, a 48,000-acre habitat established

4 Watch for Alaska's remarkable and abundant wildlife while cruising the glaciers and fjords of the Inside Passage. to protect and perpetuate the world s largest concentration of bald eagles. Day 7 Skagway The rush is to Skagway, a colorful Alaskan tourist attraction once considered the roughest, rowdiest town on the frontier during the famous Gold Rush of This Gateway to the Klondike boasts a celebrated past, which you ll discover during a Skagway streetcar tour today. Follow along the route used by the gold rushers the narrow gauge railway laid during the rush s peak and witness some of the most splendid natural panoramas found anywhere before returning to Skagway, with its historic district of gold-rush era buildings. Day 8 Juneau America s most scenic state capital, Juneau is a jewel surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. Cosmopolitan for its size, Juneau is also a creator s paradise home to artists, actors, poets, and writers who draw inspiration from the Alaskan wilderness. To experience the borough s breadth, bring your walking shoes: Juneau is larger in area than The nimble Clipper Odyssey takes you to nature's doorstep, following winding waterways to hidden coves that are too remote for larger vessels.

5 ALASKA Anchorage Point Kayak Island Adolphus Seward Skagway GULF OF HARRIMAN/ COLLEGE ALASKA FJORDS ELFIN PRINCE COVE WILLIAM SOUND Petersburg PACIFIC OCEAN the state of Delaware and for many years was the country s largest city. Day 9 Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm Arm yourself with cameras as the Clipper Odyssey heads toward the glassy waters of Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm, two unforgettable fjords featuring the state s most compelling mix of mountains, waterfalls, wildlife, glaciers, and icebergs. Search the cliffs for mountain goats scaling the near-vertical rock faces, chiseled from Yosemite-like granite; or, possibly, see black bears strolling the shores and listen to the sounds of harbor seals lazing atop ice floes. At the head of the fjords are tidewater glaciers, including Tracy Arm s brilliant-blue Sawyer Glacier. Day 10 Petersburg/Cruising Wrangell Narrows/Wrangell Today, explore Petersburg, one of Alaska s major fishing communities, and discover Wrangell, one of the state s oldest non-native settlements. Wrangell Narrows a winding 22-mile channel used by fishing boats and ferries, but not by larger ships is marked by some 60 lights and buoys because of its challenging navigation. The Clipper Odyssey s shallow draft and easy maneuverability enable her Metlakatla to cruise extremely BRITISH close to shore, COLUMBIA which affords Haines unparalleled Juneau TRACY ARM glimpses of the (SAWYER GLACIER) region s rich flora Wrangell Misty Fjords and fauna. National Monument/ Prince Ketchikan Rupert Day 11 Misty Fjords National Monument/Walker Cove/Rudyard Bay Seattle Created in 1978 WASHINGTON by presidential proclamation, Misty Fjords National Monument encompasses more than 2.1 million acres of protected wilderness. Europeans first visited the region in 1793 when George Vancouver sailed through Behm Canal, the prominent sea-filled glacial trough along the monument s western margin. Zodiac cruises explore picturesque Walker Cove and Rudyard Bay, where rock walls jut 3,000 feet above the ocean. Day 12 Metlakatla/ Ketchikan Morning brings you to Metlakatla, a Tsimshian Indian community of about 1,500 people on the western side of Annette Island. In 1891, the U.S. Congress formally recognized the community by creating Annette Island Reserve, Native culture and traditions abound

6 the only federal reservation for indigenous peoples in Alaska. Your final stop is Ketchikan, Alaska s fourthlargest city and the Salmon Capital of the World. This popular tourist town nestled at the crossroads of three native cultures Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida sits atop steep hillsides supported on wooden pilings, with numerous boardwalks, staircases, totem poles, shops, and saloons along famous Creek Street. Day 13 Prince Rupert (Disembark), British Columbia/Seattle, Washington Disembark the Clipper Odyssey and board your flight to Seattle, where you ll overnight at the Seattle Airport Hilton Hotel. Day 14 Return to Home City Your Adventure Includes One precruise night at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel; one postcruise night at the Seattle Airport Hilton Hotel, including breakfasts, one lunch (total), and all taxes/service charges Eleven nights aboard the Clipper Odyssey in outside staterooms with lower beds, individual temperature controls, and private bathroom facilities All meals during the cruise, beginning with dinner on the day of embarkation, and ending with breakfast on the day of disembarkation, served at single leisurely seatings and prepared to order by chefs trained at some of America s most prestigious culinary institutes All sightseeing and shore excursions Experienced onboard staff of distinguished experts to lead informal discussions and explorations ashore, enhancing your enjoyment of the places visited All transfers between airports, hotels, and ship for INTRAV~Air passengers traveling on scheduled dates of departure and return, including land transfer between Anchorage and Seward and air transportation between Prince Rupert and Seattle All onboard gratuities All port charges Captain s welcome aboard and farewell receptions and dinners Services of INTRAV s hospitality staff and expedition staff aboard ship; hospitality desk at hotels Friendly and efficient dining-room staff Physician on board throughout the voyage COAK07 Printed on recycled paper. in the many ports you visit. Cancellations and Refunds: All cancellations, for any reason, must be received in writing and are subject to a $150 per-person administrative fee, which may be applied toward a future Clipper trip within two years from date of issue. Cancellations made 119 to 60 days prior to departure are also subject to a twenty-five percent (25%) of total trip cost cancellation fee; cancellations made within 59 days of departure or nonappearance will result in forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. Airfares are subject to applicable airline cancellation fees, are subject to change without notice, and are not included in the trip cancellation fee above. Responsibility: Clipper Cruise Line, Inc., ( Clipper ) and/or its agents assume no liability for failure to provide the referenced

7 The Award-Winning, 128-Passenger Clipper Odyssey A flagship vessel, the Clipper Odyssey, provides superior onboard comfort while sailing on extraordinary voyages in the Pacific, from New Zealand and the Great Barrier Reef to Asia and the Russian Far East. A fleet of onboard Zodiac landing craft allows all passengers exploration and landings anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, accompanied by destination experts individually selected for each voyage. A customized glass-bottom boat affords us a carefree look at the magnificent underwater world in areas visited. All staterooms have an ocean view, and each features lower beds; private bathroom; sitting area with sofa; individual temperature controls; in-room music system; and television, on which you cannot only enjoy movies, but track the ship's location on the Global Positioning System. An elevator allows easy access to all passenger decks, and an INMARSAT telecommunications system permits 24-hour accessibility. Public areas include a window-lined dining room where meals individually prepared by top-notch chefs featuring American and international specialties are served; a lounge; library; gym; outdoor pool; hair salon; infirmary staffed by a registered physician; and gift shop. Accommodating only 128 guests, the intimate onboard atmosphere combines with expert hospitality delivered by the well-trained staff of 72, creating a privileged environment as the Clipper Odyssey makes her way through the remote and culturally interesting waters of the Pacific A-Deck Main Deck Lido Deck Bridge Deck Sun Deck Ship s Registry: Bahamas Cruise Rates per Person are in U.S. dollars and based on double occupancy. Airfare (to/from) is not included. Category Deck(s) Rate 1 A-Deck, portholes $7,950 2 Main Deck (forward), window $8,470 3 Main Deck, window $9,070 4 Lido Deck, window $9,650 5* Bridge Deck, window $10, HAIR SALON TREATMENT ROOM ELEVATOR DINING ROOM A-DECK ELEVATOR RECEPTION MAIN LOUNGE LIBRARY/ LIBRARY BAR MAIN DECK PROMENADE ELEVATOR GIFT SHOP DAY LOUNGE LIDO BAR POOL LIDO DECK LIDO DECK SUITE BRIDGE ELEVATOR GYM BRIDGE DECK 6/Deluxe Bridge Deck, private veranda $10,940 7/Suite Bridge Deck, private veranda $11,440 Single Occupancy (Based on Category 2) $11,655 Third Person in Stateroom (Includes children $5,325 sharing stateroom with two full-fare paying adults) Port charges, service fees, and onboard gratuities of $450 are included in the cruise rates above; government taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges are additional and will be advised at the time of booking. Reservations: A deposit of $500 per person is required to confirm reservations. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Optional Cancel-for-Any-Reason Protection Plan and insurance coverage for baggage, accident, and trip cancellation/interruption are available. *Some cabins may have a partially obstructed view. INTRAV~Air offers a comprehensive air program. At right are sample round-trip economy and business airfares between Anchorage, Seattle, and the cities listed. Economy/Business Chicago $675/$1,900 Dallas $700/$1,975 Los Angeles $600/$1,600 New York $725/$2,100 services and accommodations for reasons beyond its control. In the absence of its negligence, Clipper has no responsibility or liability for the acts, omissions, or negligence of any of its suppliers of services and the cruise participant hereby waives any such claim. Clipper may increase the trip price in the event of cost increases, including tariffs, exchange rates, or fuel surcharges. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the cruise participant. Clipper reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any cruise participant at any time. If a cruise participant leaves or is removed from a cruise, no refund shall be made. Change in Itinerary: Clipper expressly reserves the right to omit or substitute any scheduled port or shore excursion at any time for any reason whatsoever without prior notice. In the event of such an omission or substitution, no liability will be assumed by Clipper. All itineraries are subject to change. Due to space limitations, this is abbreviated information. For complete information, including our Terms and Conditions and provisions of the cruise ticket that governs claims including baggage, injury, illness, or death, please access our website at INTRAV

8 Join the Ultimate Alaskan Adventure! From Anchorage to Prince Rupert, explore the wealth of Alaska! Discover magnificent fjords, glaciers descending from stunning peaks, a profusion of wildlife from humpbacks and orcas to sea otters, harbor seals, eagles, and bears! Board the Clipper Odyssey in the village of Seward, then sail the ice littered waters of Harriman and College fjords and explore pristine Prince William Sound, lined by the spectacular peaks of the Chugach Range. Scan the shoreline for bears and bald eagles, and search the icy water for pods of orcas and sea otters. Sail along the rugged coastline of Alaska a stunning extravaganza of mountain peaks and glaciers to southeast Alaska. See the remarkable blue Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm. Discover the pioneer spirit in Haines; the charm of the state capital, Juneau; the Alaskan native heritage in Wrangell; and the colorful waterfront of Ketchikan. Marvel at Alaska's magnificent wildlife from the decks of the comfortably elegant Clipper Odyssey. Watch for humpback whales at Point Adolphus, one of the world's best spots for whale watching. And look for bald eagles and bears at Walker Cove in Misty Fjords National Monument. Discover the charm of Alaska's coastal villages, and the magnificence of our 49th State! For reservations or more information, please call Deborah Tostevin at (800) presorted standard U.S. Postage PAID St. Louis, MO Permit No. 6012