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Texas Ski Council 2011 Summer Expedition Alaska Cruise |
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Carnival Spirit, Seattle - SeattleTuesday 6 September to Tuesday 13 September 2011
Cruise Itinerary Carnival Spirit
top ^ Ports of CallSeattle
Seattle is also home to a slew of fairs, festivals, galleries and museums. Seattle's mild, temperate marine climate allows year-round outdoor recreation, including walking, cycling, skiing, snowboarding and hiking through its lush forests. top ^ Tracy Arm Fjord
One of the most spectacular cruise destinations on earth, Tracy Arm Fjord is actually made up of two separate fjords. Both fjords are over 30 miles long and one-fifth of their area is covered in ice. With hundreds of waterfalls, giant chunks of falling ice and a huge variety of native wildlife, you won’t even want to blink as you cruise past this natural wonder. top ^ Skagway
top ^ Juneau
top ^ Ketchikan
top ^ Victoria, BC
top ^ Shore ExcursionsIn each port of call, there is an extensive selection of shore activities from which to choose. Everyone will find something attractive, whether it’s a modest city tour or a demanding adventure. Following, as a sample, are some of the favorite shore excursions for each port call. Favorite Excursions in Seattle
Click here to see details of all excursions in Seattle (4). top ^ Favorite Excursions in Juneau
Click here to see details of all excursions in Juneau (36). top ^ Favorite Excursions in Skagway
Click here to see details of all excursions in Skagway (33). top ^ Favorite Excursions in Ketchikan
Click here to see details of all excursions in Ketchikan (29). top ^ Favorite Excursions in Victoria
Click here to see details of all excursions in Victoria (10). top ^ Pre / Post TripsPre Cruise: SeattleSaturday 3 September to Tuesday 6 September (Labor Day Weekend) Post Cruise: VancouverTuesday 13 September to Friday 16 September. (Details to follow) top ^ Ship ProfileCarnival Spirit
Her greater speed -- and the fact that most of her staterooms have ocean views, and of those, the majority have balconies – make Carnival Spirit the perfect ship for extra-special itineraries like Alaska. The delicious dining, wide variety of onboard activities and endless entertainment options on Carnival Spirit make complete a cruise experience like no other.
For more detail see: top ^ Ship AmenitiesDining
top ^ Entertainment
top ^ Wellness
top ^ Services
top ^ StateroomsPrices are quoted for staterooms of types 4B (Inside) and 8B, 8C, & 8D (Balcony View) Stateroom 4B (Inside)
Staterooms 8B, 8C, & 8D Balcony View
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SkiEurope - 2636 Yorktown #321 - Houston, Texas - 77056, USA |
The 15th largest state in the US, and the largest in the Pacific Northwest, this coastal city and seaport has numerous claims-to-fame including being the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and grunge music. 
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-ft. 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.
Juneau, Alaska is considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. Checking in at just a little over 3,100-square-miles, Juneau qualifies as the biggest American city - geographically, that is. The terrain is hilly and winding, and narrow streets present a small-town quaintness existing side-by-side with cosmopolitan sophistication. You'll find great shopping, fine restaurants and superb museums. 
A popular destination along Alaska's famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan is teeming with Native American culture. Home of the largest concentration of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in the state, this extraordinarily beautiful city on Revillagigedo Island boasts the world's largest collection of totem poles, and an equally impressive selection of museums and cultural centers featuring Native dance, carvings and artifacts. Ketchikan's calm waters and surprisingly gentle climate make it a favorite of sports fishermen.
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and a major tourism destination seeing more than 3.65 million visitors a year. Downtown Victoria is always abuzz with its concentration of night clubs, theatres, restaurants and pubs. It is also the perfect addition to an already amazing Alaska cruise.
Carnival Spirit is the floating resort that ushered in the Spirit-class ships with innovations such as the two-level promenade and the reservations-recommended steakhouse. 
