Glacier Bay Discovery (Southbound)

Board your cruise ship today and begin your journey through the beautiful Inside Passage. Whittier is about 60 miles from Anchorage. Embarkation begins at 12:00 noon and all guests are required to be on board 2 hours prior to departure. The ship will depart at approximately 5:00 pm.

As you cruise across the Gulf of Alaska, relax and enjoy the many amenities aboard the ship, such as the health spa, swimming pool, movie theater, tennis and basketball courts, duty-free shops and library. This afternoon, sail to the 6-mile-wide face of Hubbard Glacier. Part of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, it is the longest tidewater glacier in North America.

Enjoy the day on your Alaska cruise through Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Marvel at this ice-age wonder as you cruise past tide-water glaciers, snow-capped mountains and freshwater rivers. Keep watch for whales, sea lions, bears, puffins and many sea birds. Hopefully while parked in front the glacier you will see some calving, a thrilling spectacle where giant chunks of ice fall off the glacier.

Enjoy a visit to historic Skagway today. The rich history and beautiful natural surroundings combine to create unparalleled sightseeing and recreation opportunities. The two most popular routes to the Klondike began here and tens of thousands of gold seekers poured through during the famous "Rush of '98". Spend the day enjoying a guided tour of Skagway, taking a narrow gauge rail journey over the famous White Pass Route, or touring into Canada's Yukon Territory (not included in tour price). The ship will be in Skagway from approximately 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Today you will visit Alaska's capital city, Juneau. Located in the Tongass Rainforest, the area is known for its lush terrain and vibrant wildflowers. There is something for everyone in Juneau - shopping, glacier dog sledding, sea kayaking, flight seeing tours, and glacier hiking (not included in tour price). The ship will arrive in Juneau at approximately 8:00 am and depart at approximately 6:00 pm.

Located on Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is known as Alaska's Native Cultural Center and Sportfishing Capital. Native art and culture flourish here due to the large population of Native Alaskans, represented by the three indigenous tribes: the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. The city is also home to the largest collection of totem poles in the world. Spend your time in port shopping, touring Misty Fjords by ship or plane, canoeing in a traditional native canoe, or touring the backcountry by jeep (not included in tour price). The ship will be in port from approximately 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

You will be at sea the entire day today. Spend time enjoying the many amenities aboard the ship, such as the health spa, swimming pool, movie theater, casino, tennis and basketball courts, duty-free shops and library. Relax in the lounge or by the pool.

You will awake this morning Vancouver. Disembarkation begins at 7:00 am. Please schedule your departure flight after 11:00 am.