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Alaska By Sea - Destinations & Ports of Call
College Fjord
Glide into College Fjord where you will be completely surrounded by 16
ice-blue glaciers. Each was named for one of the Ivy League colleges by
members of the expedition that discovered them. . . .
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Glacier Bay
The highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet can be found
at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Access to this natural
wonderland is extremely limited and not all cruisel . . .
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Haines
Alaska's heritage comes alive in the handcrafted artistry of the Tlingit
(pronounced "Klink-it") Indians and in the lively performances of the
Chilkat Dancers, with their brightly painted tribal masks . . .
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Juneau
Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is
arguably one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming
summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing . . .
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Ketchikan
This southern-most Alaskan port of call is known as "Alaska's First City"
because it's the first major community travelers come to as they travel
nortth. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan . . .
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Seattle
Seattle has it all. Warm sunny summers and mild winters offer just about
anything you are looking for in a vacation spot.. You have the ocean close
by for sailing, cruises, and guided tours. Gre . . .
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Sitka
Resting between snowcapped mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Sitka is
easily one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Alaska. It's certainly
the biggest. Encircling 4,710 square miles on Bar . . .
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Skagway
This "Gateway to the Klondike" watched as countless fortune-seekers passed
on its streets as they headed to the Chilkoot and White Pass Trails during
the heyday of Alaska's Gold Rush. Today, . . .
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Tracy Arm
Located about 45 miles south of Juneau, Tracy Arm, a classic fjord, stands
out as a "must see" for any Alaska vacation. The icebergs are framed by
sheer mountain peaks that reach up to 7,000 fe. . . .
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Vancouver, B.C.
Often thought of as Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a thriving
metropolis that's fortunate enough to be surrounded by so much natural
beauty. With its numerous parks, beaches, garden . . .
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Victoria, B.C.
British culture and island informality collide in Victoria, where you're
never far from someplace new to explore. Set on the southeastern tip of
Vancouver Island, this sophisticated seaside ci . . .
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Whittier
Whittier, Alaska .... a once-isolated town is the area's gateway to Prince
William Sound. Whittier, at the head of the Passage Canal, originally was
part of the portage route for the Chugach Indi . . .
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