Amsterdam, Alaskan Explorer ex Seattle Return
Cruise Departure Date:
Friday 10th August 2012
Duration & Cruise Type:
21 days Fly Cruise
Package Departs:
Seattle, Washington, USA
ULTIMATE ALASKAN ADVENTURE
21 day Fly Cruise & Stay Ultimate Alaska cruise aboard ms Amsterdam incl Seattle stay PLUS San Francisco stopover!
INCLUSIONS:
Fly from Sydney or Melbourne and cruise aboard the 5-star ms Amsterdam visiting Vancouver, Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka & Victoria roundtrip from Seattle for 14 nights from $5,139* including 1-night Seattle stay & 3nt San Francisco stay with taxes!
ULTIMATE ALASKAN ADVENTURE package includes:
- Return economy airfare from Sydney to Seattle
- 3 nights 4 star accommodation in San Francisco - located in the heart of San Francisco
- 1 nights accommodation in Seattle - airport location
- 14 night Alaskan cruise aboard ms Amsterdam
- All shipboard main meals (excluding specialty restaurants) & entertainment
- All port/Govt charges
- Air taxes of $841*
Note: **Air taxes of $841pp based ex Sydney are included in package price subject to change until paid in full. Air add-ons ex Bne $150 ex Adl $250 ex Per $650 + taxes. Airfare valid ex Sydney or Melbourne however airline schedules based ex Sydney and other departure cities may require extra nights due to airline schedules.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
*Conditions Apply: Tactical airfare included in package ends 29May12. Price may increase after this date, please ask at time of enquiry for up to date pricing. Please note that the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the live prices in our booking system. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. Prices are per person share twin based on best available cruise fare, inclusive of all discounts unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise stated, gratuities are NOT included. Some prices are subject to currency fluctuations. All prices based on cash or cheque payment - credit card fees may apply. Unless otherwise stated, all packaged containing airfare will require full airfare/taxes payment within 24 hours of reservation and cancellation/amendment conditions apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. Provided by Seven Oceans Cruising. Agents only reservations: 1300 137 330.
Pre-Cruise Itinerary
Day
Date
Activity
Start
End
1
06 Aug 2012
Arrive San Francisco, make own way to hotel & check-in
2
07 Aug 2012
San Francisco at leisure
3
08 Aug 2012
San Francisco at leisure
4
09 Aug 2012
Check-out hotel, make own way to airport, Fly to Seattle
4
09 Aug 2012
Check-in Seattle hotel - airport location
5
10 Aug 2012
Check-out hotel, make own way to pier
Cruise Itinerary
Day
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
6
10 Aug 2012
5.00pm
7
11 Aug 2012
Cruising
8
12 Aug 2012
8.00am
5.00pm
9
13 Aug 2012
10
14 Aug 2012
8.00am
10.00pm
11
15 Aug 2012
7.00am
4.00pm
12
16 Aug 2012
At sea
13
17 Aug 2012
7.00am
11.00pm
14
18 Aug 2012
10.00am
6.00pm
15
19 Aug 2012
7.00am
3.00pm
16
20 Aug 2012
17
21 Aug 2012
10.00am
5.00pm
18
22 Aug 2012
At sea
19
23 Aug 2012
Noon
11.00pm
20
24 Aug 2012
7.00am
Post-Cruise Itinerary
Day
Date
Activity
Start
End
20
24 Aug 2012
Make own way to airport for departure flight
22
26 Aug 2012
Arrive Australia
** Itinerary may vary by sailing date
14 Night Cruise sailing from Seattle roundtrip aboard Amsterdam.
The ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital in Holland America Line's over 135-year history. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuildingtechnology with the artistry, personalized touches and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world.
At the heart of the ms Amsterdam is the Planeto Astrolabium, a commissioned signature sculpture soaring in a three-story atrium. The stunning Astrolabe tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time. Dutch heritage and tradition is clearly displayed throughout the ship in original Art Deco pieces that once graced the Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938. For a contemporary touch, works of the noted maritime artist Stephen Card adornpublic spaces.
Seattle
The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.
Ketchikan
Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows and drapes the mountains with a cheerful air. Besides the main attractions - Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park and Saxman Village, try a flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument--a transformational adventure not to be missed. These deep water fjords left by retreating glaciers left granite cliffs towering thousands of feet above the sea and countless waterfalls cascading into placid waters. The souvenir photos you'll take from the pontoons of the plane are worth the trip alone.
Juneau
Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo.
Anchorage
Anchorage, beautifully situated on Cook Inlet and surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, is a hub of activity with everything from fine restaurants and frontier saloons to museums and art galleries. Extend your stay in this cosmopolitan city and take advantage of the many optional tours that spotlight Alaska's history, culture and outdoors lifestyle.
Kodiak
Kodiak Island has been home to the Alutiiq people for more than 7,500 years, but its most famous inhabitant is surely the enormous sub-species of grizzly known as the Kodiak brown bear. Some of these giants weigh 1500 pounds and stand ten feet tall. Apart from a larger-than-life animal kingdom, Kodiak also boasts legendary fishing, the noticeable influence of historic Russian America, and spotless green fjords.
Sitka
The onion domes of St. Michael's Cathedral are your first clue that Sitka was once a Russian settlement - the colonial headquarters of Count Baranof, no less. Discover the echoes of its heyday at a performance by the New Archangel Dancers. Be greeted by Tlingit native people, then stand on the spot where the United States took possession of Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million, less than two cents per acre. The dramatic setting in the shadow of Mt. Edgecumbe is one of the lovliest in the Great Land. Take a stroll through old growth forest in Sitka National Historical Park, shop the downtown district, and poke around the Sheldon Jackson Museum for a close-up look at some of the city's most prized arts, crafts and Russian relics.
Victoria
A touch of England awaits: afternoon tea, double-decker buses, the famed Butchart Gardens - a brilliant tapestry of color spread across 50 blooming acres.