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Inside Passage |
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Cruising through the Inside Passage is really what has made Alaska cruising so popular. This trip captures so much of what people love about Alaska. There are glaciers the size of Rhode Island & misty rain forests and ghostly blue fjords. Be sure to take in every view as you sail through one of the most beautiful parts of Alaska.
The highlight of any cruise through the Inside Passage has to be Hubbard Glacier. It is one of the most active glaciers in the area and a great place to experience the majesty of a glacier up close. Sheets of ice separate themselves from the ice field in a process known as "galloping." When the ice finally crashes into the sea, you hear a loud cracking sound, similar to a starter pistol. This process is known as "calving," and the sound echoes for miles. |
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Juneau, Alaska |
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Juneau, the capital of Alaska, was founded during a gold rush in 1880. Today, the former gold-mining town counts among its riches some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery. Several magnificent fjords are located along the channel coast, and the majestic Mendenhall Glacier, a favorite of visitors, is nearby. |
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Juneau's Attractions |
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One of the most sought after tours in Juneau is the dogsled tour. Enjoy the glacial landscape as you soar high in a helicopter look for wild life around. Once landed on the glacier, take a once-in-a-lifetime dogsled ride.
Soar above Juneau's magnificent Coast Mountains and see ancient icefields till you land on the on Mendenhall Glacier. Walk on the ice and learn about glaciology in general and what it takes to climb some of the world's tallest peaks |
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Skagway - Alaska |
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When gold was discovered in the Klondike region it resulted in the historic Gold Rush of 1898. As thousands of gold-crazed adventurers sought the best starting point for their arduous trek, they found the deepest penetration possible by boat was at the northern tip of the Lynn Canal. This is how Skagway was born. |
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Skagway's Attractions. |
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Take a ride the world-famous White Pass and Yukon Railroad and then visit a historic gold-rush camp, where you can browse through cabins and tents that were once used as a bakery and a saloon.
Take a helicopter tour to the Valley of the Glaciers, where you'll land and hike across this huge sheet of ice while your guide points out crevasses and other features. |
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Hubbard Glacier |
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The longest river of ice in North America, the Hubbard Glacier is also one of the most active glaciers of its kind in Alaska. You shall be able to see this massive natural wonder, with its 1,350 square miles of blue ice, from just about anywhere on the ship. .
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Ketchikan, Alaska . |
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Ketchikan originated as an Indian fish saltery, but the town's major growth began when it became a supply base and entry port for miners during the 1898 Gold Rush to the Klondike. Much of the town's colorful past is still in evidence, especially in the nearby Indian villages, where you'll see colorfully carved totem poles and hear the fascinating legends that surround them. |
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Ketchikan's Attractions |
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While fishing is by far the most popular sport in Ketchikan, there are a lot of other activities for people to take part in. In fact, one of the best ways to see the area and enjoy the scenery is simply to take a walk through town and to the Totem Heritage Center. .
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Misty Fjords, Alaska |
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Set aside as a national monument in 1978, Misty Fjords is a wonderful example of the majestic Alaskan wilderness. As you cruise this remote section of the Alaska Panhandle, the sight of towering trees, deep bays, fjords and extraordinarily tall cliffs will awe you with the scale and power of nature.
Keep a watchful eye out for amazing wildlife. You may see bald eagles soaring overhead, black and brown bears foraging along the shore, Porpoises riding the bow wave of the ship, harbor seals sunning themselves along the rocky ledges, and possibly even humpback whales. |
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