Come see Alaska the Holland America way!
June 22, 2008-Zaandam
13 Day Cruise/Tour #15
The Excursion Society invites your customers to experience a wonderful 13 days in Alaska aboard Holland America Line's m/s Zaandam and touring the Alaska wilderness. The Excursion Society includes a group escort, private Welcome Reception, and an exclusive Excursion Society Shore Tour.
Itinerary: CruiseTour #15
06/22/08 Vanvouver, British Columbia
06/23/08 Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
06/24/08 Ketchikan, Alaska
06/25/08 Juneau, Alaska
06/26/08 Skagway, Alaska
06/27/08 Cruising Glacier Bay National Park
06/28/08 College Fjord Scenic Cruising
06/29/08 Seward, Alaska Seward Highway to Anchorage.
06/30/08 McKinley Explorer Rail to Denali National Park
07/01/08 Denali National Park
07/02/08 McKinley Explorer Rail to Fairbanks
07/03/08 Fairbanks, Alaska
Excursion Society Shore Tour: Juneau - Whale Watching, Glaciers and Salmon Bake
Your guide will meet you at your ship and you will board a private motor coach on route to one of the most famous of the glaciers in the Juneau Ice Field, Mendenhall Glacier. Mendenhall is named for Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, who served on the Alaska Boundary Commission that surveyed the international boundary between Canada and Alaska.
The Mendenhall Glacier is 12 miles long and 1-1/2 miles wide where it stretches across the Mendenhall Valley. Guests will have an hour at the Mendenhall visitor's center to absorb the spectacular views before boarding their coach to head out on their personalized whale-watching excursion. Beginning in beautiful Auke Bay, original winter home of local Tlingit Indians (15 minutes north of Juneau). Auke Bay is within 30 minutes of some of the best feeding grounds for the endangered Humpback Whales in the area. The cruise takes you along the shorelines of Admiralty Island, known as the "home of the bears". It boasts the largest concentration of Alaskan Brown Bears and nesting Bald Eagles in the world. While cruising around islands in Stephens Passage, you may encounter the endangered Humpback Whales and Stellar Sea Lions, along with Harbor Seals, Dalls Porpoise, Orcas (Killer Whales), an occasional Otter, and a variety of sea and shore birds. The "Inside Passage" of Southeast Alaska offers well-protected and usually quite calm waters. Marine mammals, the majestic Chilkat Mountains and several glaciers provide guests the photo opportunities of a lifetime. This tour allows you to observe and photograph marine mammals in their natural environment, while safely and comfortably enjoying the rugged Alaskan scenery.
Now that you have worked up an appetite you will be ready for the Gold Creek Salmon Bake! This is an Alaskan feast for all of your senses in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings of any restaurant in North America. Besides an absolutely scrumptious barbecue with Alaskan flavors for all types of discriminating palates, you'll be greeted by the friendly malamute, "McKinley", “Gertrude" and her flock of ducklings, a musician and a friendly staff to help point out the many activities.
Roast marshmallows over a campfire. Take a short walk to beautiful Salmon Falls and explore the remnants of the Wagner Mine. Shop for souvenirs from our gift shop, or just sit and chat over a locally brewed beer. The Gold Creek Salmon Bake is much more than a meal! It's an adventure you won't want to miss. Duration: 5-5 1/2 hours
Pricing: (per person, based on double occupancy).
Inside from: $3178
Outside from: $3179
Verandah from: $3939
July 20, 2008-Zaandam
13 Day Cruise/Tour #15
The Excursion Society invites your customers to experience a wonderful 13 days in Alaska aboard Holland America Line's m/s Zaandam and touring the Alaska wilderness. The Excursion Society includes a group escort, private Welcome Reception, and an exclusive Excursion Society Shore Tour.
Itinerary: CruiseTour #15
07/20/08 Vanvouver, British Columbia
07/21/08 Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
07/22/08 Ketchikan, Alaska
07/23/08 Juneau, Alaska
07/24/08 Skagway, Alaska
07/25/08 Cruising Glacier Bay National Park
07/26/08 College Fjord Scenic Cruising
07/27/08 Seward Seward Highway to Anchorage.
07/28/08 McKinley Explorer Rail to Denali National Park
07/29/08 Denali National Park
07/30/08 McKinley Explorer Rail to Fairbanks
07/31/08 Fairbanks, Alaska
Excursion Society Shore Tour: Juneau - Whale Watching, Glaciers and Salmon Bake
Your guide will meet you at your ship and you will board a private motor coach on route to one of the most famous of the glaciers in the Juneau Ice Field, Mendenhall Glacier. Mendenhall is named for Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, who served on the Alaska Boundary Commission that surveyed the international boundary between Canada and Alaska.
The Mendenhall Glacier is 12 miles long and 1-1/2 miles wide where it stretches across the Mendenhall Valley. Guests will have an hour at the Mendenhall visitor's center to absorb the spectacular views before boarding their coach to head out on their personalized whale-watching excursion. Beginning in beautiful Auke Bay, original winter home of local Tlingit Indians (15 minutes north of Juneau). Auke Bay is within 30 minutes of some of the best feeding grounds for the endangered Humpback Whales in the area. The cruise takes you along the shorelines of Admiralty Island, known as the "home of the bears". It boasts the largest concentration of Alaskan Brown Bears and nesting Bald Eagles in the world. While cruising around islands in Stephens Passage, you may encounter the endangered Humpback Whales and Stellar Sea Lions, along with Harbor Seals, Dalls Porpoise, Orcas (Killer Whales), an occasional Otter, and a variety of sea and shore birds. The "Inside Passage" of Southeast Alaska offers well-protected and usually quite calm waters. Marine mammals, the majestic Chilkat Mountains and several glaciers provide guests the photo opportunities of a lifetime. This tour allows you to observe and photograph marine mammals in their natural environment, while safely and comfortably enjoying the rugged Alaskan scenery.
Now that you have worked up an appetite you will be ready for the Gold Creek Salmon Bake! This is an Alaskan feast for all of your senses in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings of any restaurant in North America. Besides an absolutely scrumptious barbecue with Alaskan flavors for all types of discriminating palates, you'll be greeted by the friendly malamute, "McKinley", “Gertrude" and her flock of ducklings, a musician and a friendly staff to help point out the many activities.
Roast marshmallows over a campfire. Take a short walk to beautiful Salmon Falls and explore the remnants of the Wagner Mine. Shop for souvenirs from our gift shop, or just sit and chat over a locally brewed beer. The Gold Creek Salmon Bake is much more than a meal! It's an adventure you won't want to miss. Duration: 5-5 1/2 hours
Pricing: (per person, based on double occupancy).
Inside from: $2549
Outside from: $3179
Verandah from: $3939
*All rates include cruise/tour and all taxes. Rates do not include airfare or transfers. There are many different categories available please contact one of our cruise specialists for more information.
