LPL Alaska Cruise 2018 Itinerary FRIDAY, JULY 27 / Embark from SEATTLE, WA / 4:00 PM A trip to Seattle isn't complete without visiting Pike Place Market. Take in the view from the Space Needle and glimpse the future of aviation technology at the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour. Check out Westlake Park for an upscale shopping mall with character or uncover an antique treasure, at the Pioneer Square Antique Mall. Get a Taste of Local Flavor with fabulous seafood restaurants, ranging from fine dining to casual eating. There's also a great selection of coffee shops with lattes and cappuccinos on just about every street corner. SATURDAY, JULY 28 (CRUISING)
SUNDAY, JULY 29 / ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE & JUNEAU, ALASKA / 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Alaska Inside Passage: Home to diverse wildlife - orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and more - but the superstars of the area are the humpback whales. If you're especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful. Juneau: You shouldn't miss the amazing glacial landscape. The best view available is from the seat of a helicopter on one of our shore excursions, where you can watch for bear, mountain goats, and moose. Then, once you've landed, we'll take you on a once-in-a-lifetime dogsled ride. Pan for gold Ply in a floatplane over five breathtaking glaciers to the Taku Glacier Lodge for a king salmon feast or explore on foot for world-class hiking - through glacial waterfalls and the largest temperate rain forest in the state. For sporting adventures, enjoy fishing for salmon or take a high-speed catamaran ride. Helicopter glacier trekking is one of the most exciting ways to explore the scenic wonders of the glaciers. We'll fly you in and hike with you Don't miss the true taste of Alaska at an authentic Alaskan Salmon Bake with all the trimmings. The official currency of the United States is the U.S. Dollar (USD).
MONDAY, JULY 30 / SKAGWAY, ALASKA / 7:00 AM 8:30 PM Take the journey aboard the "Scenic Railway of the World"and ide in vintage rail cars as you retrace the original route to the White Pass summit. See the original Klondike Trail of '98 or take a helicopter ride away from civilization to the Chilkat Glacier system, where frozen rivers of ice surge between high mountain peaks. Design and blow your own glass art in the Last Frontier, go horseback-riding through historic Dyea, canoe through Glacier Point, or kayak through the Tormented Valley. Take a rock climbing and rappelling adventure on the granite walls of Alaska! Enjoy ziplining adventures at Skagway s adventure park. The official currency of the United States is the U.S. Dollar (USD).
TUESDAY, JULY 31 / TRACY ARM FJORDS & GLACIER / 7:00 AM 12:00 PM Framed by mountains on either side, the glaciers are often bathed in a light mist that amplifies the blue hue of the ice. Look for locals: black and brown bears, wolves, deer, moose, seals and whales in the fjord's icy waters, and frequent bald eagle appearances overhead.check out the fjord's many icebergs from close up as the ship maneuvers around them. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 / CRUISING DAY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 / VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA / 9 AM 6 PM Visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens or the lush and exotic Butterfly Gardens and see how Victoria earned the nickname "The City of Gardens." Explore Victoria's history on a Grand City Drive. Visit the awe-inspiring Craigdarroch Castle and end the day with high tea at the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel. Take a tour of exclusive residential districts, historic Chinatown, and Antique Row, one of the many shopping districts. Victoria is a great culinary hotspot. In addition to the abundance of fresh seafood, its mild climate lends itself to a variety of locally grown produce. In Canada, the Canadian dollar (CAD) is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted and often offer a good exchange rate. In all of Canada, a 5% Goods & Services Tax (GST) must be paid.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 / SEATTLE, WA / 6:00 AM DISEMBARK