Grant Writing Training on a 7-Night Gulf of Alaska Cruise, June 2012
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Cruise Quote ID#: 159. Special rates available for First Responder Grants customers! Special rates available to you only by phone (discounts not available online). Mention Margaret Stark or Grant Writing Cruise. Call Debbie Thompson with your reservations: (803) 478-2449

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Our 7-night cruise leaves from Vancouver, British Columbia, the jewel of western Canada, and transports you to Whittier, AK. Seting sail on June 2, 2012, our northbound Princess Cruise Ship travels through the Gulf of Alaska's Inside Passage via Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and through the Prince William Sound to Whittier and College Fiord.
Special rates available for First Responder Grants customers, only by phone (discounts not available online). Mention Margaret Stark or Grant Writing Cruise. Call Debbie Thompson with your reservations: (803) 478-2449
Beautiful Cruise & Scenic Tours
Explore the many majestic glaciers of Alaska, with highlights including Glacier Bay, Icy Straights, Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. We'll also embark at various points of call, which often include Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Haines or Juneau.
Comfortable Hotels & Affordable Luxury
Our pre-cruise hotel in Vancouver will be the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown, or the Pan Pacific on the Waterfront. If you prefer another hotel, please let Debbie know when you call.
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In Anchorage we will stay at the Hotel Captain Cook or the Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage. Our hotel in Talkeetna is Talkketna Alaskan Lodge, and in Denali we will stay at the McKinley Village Lodge.
Into Alaska
We will travel by private transfer from Whittier to Alaska to Talkeetna, with many stops along the way. We will stay in Talkeetna for 2 nights before taking the bus to Denali (Denali trip separate, see below). While in Talkeetna we can visit sled dogs, river raft, take a flight, hike, or go fishing. We can tailor our excursions to your interests.
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Optional side trip to Denali (additional costs apply, call for details)
In Denali, we will enjoy 2 nights at McKinley Village, which is located one mile from the Denaili park entrance. On our first morning in Denali, we will enjoy a multi-stop tour into Denali park, but the highlight will be the 2-hour stop at the North Face Lodge for lunch and activities (all included in your tour). This will be a full day of activities before you return to your lodge for the evening meal.
We will return to Anchorage by train (Gold Class). After one night in Anchorage, you will be picked up by private van to be taken to Seward for your cruise tour on a catermaran to Kenai Fjords, an absolutely beautiful trip!
After your cruise tour, you will board the train for your ride back to Anchorage for the evening. Some will return home the next evening, and others may stay another night. You choose your return time.
- Sailing for a 7-night cruise that begins in Vancouver, BC and ends in Anchorage, AK
- Our ship is the Sapphire Princess
- Round-trip from from Vancouver, BC to Anchorage, AK
- More information on the cruise and accommodation
- Passports are required
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| Itinerary | ||||
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| Day | Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 1 | June 2, 2012 | Vancouver, BC | — | 4:30 PM |
| 2 | June 3, 2012 | At Sea | — | — |
| 3 | June 4, 2012 | Ketchikan, AK | 6:30 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| 4 | June 5, 2012 | Juneau, AK | 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 5 | June 6, 2012 | Skagway, AK | 7:00 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 5 | June 7, 2012 | Glacier Bay, AK | 6:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| 7 | June 8, 2012 | College Fjord, AK | 5:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| 8 | June 9, 2012 | Whittier, AK | 12:30 a.m. | — |
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Prices
- Balcony Room: $1794.00 per person (including taxes); $3495.14 per couple (lowest balcony double, with taxes)
- Denali segment is available separately, not included with cruise package
- Interior Cabin: $969.00 per person (including taxes); $1945.14 per couple (including taxes)
- For all categories person 3 and 4 (under age 18), $399.00 + taxes and fees
- Note that prices are subject to availability and subject to chage prior to booking by Princess Cruises
Make your reservation today
Cruise Quote ID#: 159
Special rates available for First Responder Grants customers
Special rates available to you only by phone (discounts not available online), subject to availability.
Mention Margaret Stark or Grant Writing Cruise. Call Debbie Thompson with your reservations: (803) 478-2449
Image credits: Kimberly Vardeman, Daniel Reichert, Charles Pluta, Kimberly Vardeman, Cruise Experts Travel.






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