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Explore the beautiful city of Victoria B.C. View impressive and ancient Alaskan fjords and glaciers. Visit Fairbanks and spend a night at the Denali Princess Lodge. A few value packages are listed here for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, but feel free to ask about the many cruise options available throughout the world.
| Wine Harvest Cruise along the Rhine! 4 Countries 10 days. From $1866.00 pp! Airfare from PDX, $850 pp. Your cruise down the winding Rhine and Moselle Rivers is set against a backdrop of Medieval castles, well-preserved villages and terraced vineyards. These are fabled and distinguished wine regions, where some of Germany's finest grapes, including the noble Reisling, are grown. Taste and compare the fuller bodied, fruitier Rieslings of the Rheingau region with the delicately light Rieslings of the Moselle Valley. Absorb the culture, meet local people and let the river and wine entice your senses. Cochem A favorite respite amid the splendor of the Moselle Valley, Cochem offers and idyllic setting amid vine-clad hills, and a new-Gothic castle. The little town is graced by three fortifited gates, quaint narrow alleys and half timbered houses. Bernkastel This wine village is strategically located int the middle of the Moselle region, which stretchs from the French border to the Rhine. Bernkastel boasts more than 500 years of documented wine history. Visit the Moselle Wine Museum and join us for a special wine tasting. Rudesheim This lovely town has been a magnet for romantics ever since the early 19th century. It is also the most famous of all the region's many wine villages. The historical monuments, romantic winding alleyways and rolling hillside vineyards are a treat. Join us for an exceptional wine tasting at Castle Vollrads, and taste delicious wines from the famous Rheingau region. Heidelberg Situated on the banks of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is one of Germany's most beautiful cities. The city is famous for its romantic castle, renowned university and picturesque Old Town with winding alleys steeped in history. Colmar This pleasant town in Alsace is one of the best preserved and restored in the region. Dureing the 16th century, Colmar was a bustling metropolis, with a flourishing wine trade. A canal system links the city with Strasbourg and Basel, and contributes to the city's wine trading importance today. Visit Cave du Musee, a winery with perhaps the largest selection of windes and liqueurs from the region. Strasbourg This cosmopolitan city is often referred to as "the crossroads of Europe." A canal cruise along the waterways that encircle the Old Town is the best way to see bridges with medieval watchtowers and the old tanners' district, dotted with half-timbered houses. Drive along the scenic Alsatian wine road, and enjoy a wine tasting at one of the local wineries. 
| Alaskan 7 day all inclusive Inside Passage Small Ship Cruise! Call for departure dates and pricing! Day 1 Ketchikan - Depart Ketchikan Day 2 Onboard the Spirit of '98 Visit the Misty Fords, Metlakatla. Visit the magical Misty Fiords with its steep cliffs, narrow waterways, and awe inspiring stillness. Make a port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island. Alaska's sole Tsimshian community. Day 2 Onboard the Spirit of Endeavour: Visit Hyder. Known as the "Friendliest Ghost Town in Alaska," charming Hyder is home of Fish Creek with a unique opportunity to view spawning salmon and perhaps the bears that feed on them. Day 3 Petersburg, Alaska: Enjoy a warm welcome at the fishing village of Petersburg, a true cannery town. The Leikarring Dancers perform for you in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg, like the iceberg-filled Thomas Bay. Day 4 Frederick Sound and Tracy Arm: Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm's sheer 1,500 foot vertical clieffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Day 5 Sitka, Alaska: Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the "inside" route to Sitka on Baranof Island. A guided walk through Sitka's National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the forest. You may see playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer, and eagles. Day 6 Glacier Bay Cruising: Glide through this wonderland approaching up-close to the "rivers of ice." A National Park Service Ranger is onboard helping you spot mountain goats, harbor seals, and brown and black bears. Day 7 Skagway and Haines: Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. Just down mountain-lined Lynn Canal visit Haines, famed for attriacting artists and for its concentration of bald eagles. Day 8 Arrive in Juneau: Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel. Explore Alaska's charming capital city. A vast array of optional activities includes flightseeing, kayaking, and salmon bakes.
| Seven Day Carnival Pride Mexican Riviera Cruise from $829.00 ppdo! From Los Angeles to: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. Cruise dates are from Jan. 2nd to March 27th 2005. Price includes balcony cabin! 1-866-392-9117 patty@pattystravel.com 
| CruiseWest Columbia River Cruise! - 8 days 7 nights. Call for dates and pricing. Portland/Mt Saint Helens post cruise extension available also. Day 1 Sail from Portland On arrival in Portand, transfer to your vessel at the downtown waterfront. On departure this evening, you will slowly cruise the Willamette River to view the downtown skyline. Day 2 Columbia River Gorge This morning, the ship passes through the locks of Bonneville Dam at the entrance to the Columbia River Gorge. You will visit the dam's visitor center, then tour by motorcoach to Multnomah Falls. Return to the ship and continue cruising upriver, with a daylight passage through the Gorge. This evening, pass throught The Dalles and John Day Lock and Dam. Day 3 Cruising the Snake River Over the course of the day you will cruise from the Columbia River into the Snake, with several lock passages. Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the reivers and the long lakes formed by the great dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Along the shour, the rugged cliffs and buttes evoke the atmosphere of the Old West. Day 4 Hells Canyon After your final upriver lock crossing at Lower Granite Dam, you will dock near Clarkston, Washington. In the morning, a Nez Perce storyteller will regale you with tales of his people, including the saga of Chief Joseph. Board jetboats for an exhilarating excursion deep into Hells Canyon. This freeflowing stretch of the Snake River boasts lovely whitewater rapids that pour beneath steep cliffs rising thousands of feet on both sides of the gorge. Day 5 Walla Walla Today you will tour the Fort Walla Walla Museum and the nearby historic site of the Whitman Mission, where a Conestoga wagon stands in the ruts of the original Oregon Trail. Enjoy lunch at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla. This afternoon return to the ship to continue cruising. Day 6 The Dalles and Maryhill Museum Today, visit the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center at the Dalles, with spectacular diaoramas and displays of the region's geography and history. An included tour takes you to Maryhill Museum, a historic mansion sitting in solitary splendor on a bluff over the Columbia River. Day 7 Astoria and Fort Clatsop Overnight, cruise downriver to the historic port of Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River. This afternoon, travel to Fort Clatsop National Historic Park, a reconstructed log fort on the site where Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery wintered in 1805-06. You will also drive to Fort Stevens at the mouth of the Columbia River, founded during the Civil War. On board this evening, sample local Tillamook cheeses and Washington wines. Day 8 Return to Portland
| American West Steamboat Company - 8 days 7 nights. Pricing from $2598.00 PPDO! Day 1 Sail from Juneau Board the Empress of the North paddlewheeler. Welcome reception and evening cruising. Day 2 Skagway; White Pass & Yukon Railroad; Lynn Canal Ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Railroad and relive the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Have time for optional activities and shopping in Skagway. Day 3 Glacier Bay; Icy Strait; Point Adolphus Enjoy a full day excursion into the park for views of glaciers and wildlife. Traverse Icy Strait to cruise past Point Adolphus for whale watching.. Day 4 Peril Strait; Sitka, Alaska; Raptor Center Early morning cruise through Peril Strait. Visit the Alaska Raptor Center. Witness a performance of local Tlingit and New Archangel Russian folk dancers. Time on your own to visit Saint Michael's Cathedral.. Day 5 Petersburg; Wrangell; Salmon Bake See a performance of Norwegian folk dancers. Cruise through 22-mile long Wrangell Narrows, which is inaccessible to large cruise ships. In Wrangell, visit Chief Shakes Island, Petroglyph Beach and enjoy a salmon feast. Port call in the historic village of Wrangell to explore part of 'real' Alaska.. Day 6 Misty Fjords; Ketchikan; Lumberjack Show Morning cruising through Misty Fjords. Port call in Ketchikan to witness a lumberjack show and tour a totem park. Have time on your own for optional tours of shopping on historic Creek Street.. Day 7 Le Conte Glacier; Tracy Arm Morning cruise into Le Conte Bay, where big ships can't go to see Alaska's southern most tidewater glacier. Evening cruise into Tracy Arm fjord to view South Sawyer Glacier. Captain's Gala Farewall Dinner.. Day 8 Juneau Disembark Disembark in Juneau after breakfast.
| Victoria Clipper Cruise - Victoria,Vancouver B.C. & Seattle. From $253.00 ppdo. Day 1 Seattle - Victoria Depart from downtown Seattles Pier 69 and prepare for a magnificent 2 to 3 hour cruise past mountains, coastal towns, and islands. You'll sail directly into downtown Victoria. After checking into your hotel, explore the many sights of this lovely city. Enjoy the day by visiting the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Parliament building, Butchart Gardens, or a stroll around the inner harbour. Overnight accomodations in Victoria Day 2 Victoria - Vancouver Board a morning motorcoach and travel to Vancouver via the BC Ferry system and the Straight of Georgia. Arrive in Vancouver with time to enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing. Find yourself in a city that combines natural wonders with cosmopolitan intrigue. Visit Stanley Park, where evergreen forests are dotted by gardens and lined by seaside trails. Don't miss the Aquarium! You can also visit the trendy stores of Robson Street. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 3 Vancouver - Seattle This morning travel via motorcoach back to Seattle. The day is yours to enjoy as you visit the new experience music project (EMP), Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Mariner's Safeco Field or the Woodland park zoo.
| Alaskan 11 day 10 Nights Land and Sea Cruise Tour. 7 night voyage of the glaciers cruise with 3 night Land Tour featuring one night stays at Fairbanks, Denali Princess Lodge and 1 night Anchorage. Glacier bay park cruising. Natural history tour into Denali. Denali Express rail travel. FROM $1399.00 ppdo Call for departure dates! Day 1 Sail from Vancouver, B.C. - Depart 5:30 PM Day 2 At Sea Day 3 Ketchikan, Alaska - Arrive at 6:30 AM - Depart 2:30 PM Day 4 Juneau, Alaska - Arrive at 7:00 AM - Depart 7:30 PM Day 5 Skagway, Alaska - Arrive 7:00 AM - Depart 8:00 PM Day 6 Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising - Arrive 6:00 AM, - Depart 3:00 PM Day 7 College Fjord Scenic Cruising - Arrive 3:00 PM, - Depart 6:00 PM Day 8 Whittier - Arrive 2:30 AM Day 8 - Disembark in Whittier and board the Denali Express rail directly to Denali National Park. Enjoy an evening of leisure at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Day 9 - This morning, take a guided natural history tour into Denali Park. Travel by motorcoach to the south side of Denali for a night at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Day 10 - Spend the morning relaxing or enjoy one of the many optional wilderness excursions. Continue by motorcoach for Anchorage where you'll spend the night. Day 11 - Your tour ends this morning in Anchorage.
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