This extraordinary cruise embraces two of the world's most spectacular travel experiences: the thousand-mile Inside Passage, and awesome Glacier Bay, plus three of Alaska's most delightful ports.

Begin at Vancouver, B.C. Few cities combine such cosmopolitan charm with so much natural beauty. Enjoy it before or after your cruise. Visit the forests, beaches and meadows of Stanley Park. Sample ethnic cuisines, shop on chic Robson Street, take in the exotic sights and sounds of Chinatown. Sail through the Lion's Gate, more spectacular than San Francisco's Golden Gate.

Juneau, Your First Port Juneau had its own Gold Rush and the city is full of reminders, from the Red Dog Saloon to the sculpture of toiling hard-rock miners on the waterfront. You could go sea-kayaking, cruise to see wildlife, go fishing. Tour to nearby Mendenhall Glacier.

Skagway, Gold Rush Gateway Exactly 100 years ago, the Gold Rush to the Klondike was in full swing and Skagway saw it all. Stroll the same boardwalks, browse the wares in false-fronted shops. Opt for a ride in a vintage parlor railcar up the historic White Pass & Yukon Route, see traces of the prospectors' rugged trail.

Your Day In Glacier Bay Cruising these quiet waters, you'll imagine the mountains, forests and awesome rivers of ice are frozen in time. But this landscape is very much alive. Watch for seals, whales, gaudily costumed tufted puffins, perhaps a black bear. When your ship pauses at the face of a glacier, you gaze enthralled, as a pinnacle of ice splinters off and crashes into the bay.

On To Ketchikan This picturesque port has a waterfront built on stilts, and weathered stairways climb its hills. Learn about Alaska's rich native history at the Totem Heritage Cultural Center. Go flightseeing or fishing, or stroll the Creek Street boardwalk. Once this was where the town's madams held forth; today it is lined with intriguing boutiques.

Inside Passage Homeward bound, relax aboard your floating resort. One more chance to snap photos, to reflect on your memories and to exchange addresses with newfound friends.

Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruises

Vancouver to Vancouver -- 7 Days

Day Port Arrive Depart 0 Vancouver, British Columbia 5:00pm 1 Scenic cruising 2 Juneau 2:00pm 11:00pm 3 Skagway 7:00am 9:00pm 4 Scenic Glacier Bay cruising 7:00am 4:00pm 5 Ketchikan 10:00am 6:00pm 6 Cruising the Inside Passage 7 Vancouver, British Columbia 8:00am

2002 Glacier Bay Inside Passage Sailing Dates

ms Volendam Mondays ms Zaandam Saturdays ms Ryndam Thursdays ms Statendam Sundays ms Veendam Sundays May 6, 13, 20, 27 May 11, 18, 25 May 17, 23, 30 Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul 1, 8, 22, 29 Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, 30 Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 2, 9, 16 Sep 7, 14 Sep 5, 12, 19, Sep 15 Sep 22

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