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As your ship approaches Skagway, you'll see the town resting peacefully at the base of a river valley bordered by the Coast Mountains. The mountains, ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 feet in height, seem to rise straight up from the saltwater fjord. Once on land, the streets of Skagway draw you back over 100 years, when this idyllic Native fishing village was overrun by hordes of prospectors. Today, wooden sidewalks, old- fashioned saloons, quaint gift shops and horse-drawn carriages serve as reminders of the Alaskan Gold Rush days.
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Learn how Anchorage grew from a railroad tent town to the Metropolis of the North. This tour will open your eyes to what makes this city such a favorite, with the 26- acre Alaskan Native Heritage Museum, featuring live demonstrations and performances in Native settings while replicating the cultures of 5 regions of Alaska, historic mementos of Captain Cook and beautiful parks. Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is surprisingly cosmopolitan. Travel through time at the museum, which has an excellent exhibit that illustrates the history of the state, and be sure not to miss the opportunity to view the permanent art collection in skylight galleries. Please Note: This tour is available to northbound guests with flights after 6:00 p.m. from Anchorage. Approximately 3 hours; departs from the airport.
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Departing the Seward boat harbor at 9:00 a.m., we set out into Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park to look for the abundant pods of humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), finback whales gray whales, and porpoises in these magnificent feeding grounds. Along with these large mammals we look for a plentiful supply of sea otters, seals, sea lions (visit a sea lion haul out), puffins, eagles, and lots of other birds and wildlife. We occasionally spot black bears or goats on shore. Imagine all this wildlife viewing located inside the beautiful landscape of mountains, glaciers, and ocean. Witness Bear Glacier, which is 2 miles wide by 4,000 feet thick, and many other alpine glaciers. A friendly and knowledgeable crew serves on board a delicious healthy lunch. A complimentary "Had a Whale of a Time" T- shirt is also provided. All boats are U.S. Coast Guard certified and inspected. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see Alaska in this pristine area. Bring plenty of film because we guaranteed you will need it. A locally owned and operated company. Please Note: This tour is only available to guests who have an overnight in Anchorage or a flight after 7:30 p.m. Approximately 5 hours
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The Grandview is the newest of the Alaska Railroad's trains, offering a unique transfer option for cruise ship passengers embarking and disembarking from Seward. This 114-mile rail journey passes through some of Alaska's most pristine wilderness area. The single-level dome cars with their full-sized curved windows capture the scenery from every angle. Two lounge cars with special design themes offer seating at 2 levels for added viewing pleasure. As the train passes through the gorge between Trail Lake and the Placer River the vista cars enable the riders to view overhanging mountain cliffs above, as well as the turbulent waters in the gorge below. The train rises up over 1,000 feet into the Kenai Mountains as it reaches Grandview. The Spencer Glacier's massive ice field appears less than one mile from the tracks. Wildlife sightings are common along this route. The Alaska Railroad tour guides keep you well informed as wildlife appears, and you attempt to capture the views on both sides of the train. On the train, passengers can freely move around to capture the best photos of the constantly changing scenery. The Grandview is stationed at the cruise ship dock and is sold exclusively to cruise ship passengers! Approximately 5 Hours.
En route from the ship in Seward to Anchorage, add a visit to spectacular Portage Glacier, traveling the scenic Seward Highway while your driver/guide describes the sights along the way. Then board the MV Ptarmigan and cruise within 300 yards of Portage Glacier, choosing a seat in the enclosed lounge or on the open-air observation deck. From either vantagepoint, you'll have fantastic views of the blue-white icebergs that decorate Portage Lake. Nature willing, you may also witness the carving of an iceberg from the face of the glacier. The tour continues along Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet into Anchorage, where the tour ends. Please Note: This tour is available to northbound guests with flights after 3:00 p.m. from Anchorage. Limited participation. Approximately one hour cruising; 4 hours transfer.
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