Alaska's Inside Passage - Southbound 2019
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- 8-day cruise aboard Le Soléal with a naturalist who shares expert insights
- cruising the Tracy Arm Fjord
- float trip through the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
- touring Gold Rush country from Skagway
- British Columbia by train
- coach
- and vintage streetcar
- cultural performances or tours in Klukwan
- Sitka and Saxman Native Village
- sightseeing choices in every destination
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- On-tour film vignettes custom-made for Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts plus other select BBC Earth touches TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Special presentation on all departures! Chris Morgan - wildlife researcher and TV host - shares insights, observations and stories on Alaskan grizzly bears and conservation efforts. Private Tauck Shore Excursions - $1,263 value! All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff, local guides, and exclusive Tauck onboard naturalist 8-day cruise aboard Le Soléal with a naturalist who shares expert insights Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions Vintage rail journey to White Pass Summit Wildlife safari at Chilkat Lake Visit to a sled-dog camp outside Skagway Visit to a Tlingit village and float trip at Alaska Chilkat Eagle Preserve Catamaran sail and crab fishing at George Inlet Visit to the Alaska Raptor Center in Haines Visit to the Saxman Native Village in Ketchikan Kayaking at Tongass National Forest Cruise aboard a commercial fishing boat, Aleutian Ballad Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines & spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost 20 meals, applicable fuel surcharges, service charges, porterage and most taxes
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Tour begins: 3:30 PM, Juneau. Arrive in Juneau by 2:30 PM. A transfer is included from Juneau International Airport to Centennial Hall in downtown Juneau. At 3:30 you will be transported from the hall to your handsome yacht, Le Soléal. Dinner is served onboard as you get to know your fellow guests.
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LODGING : Le Soléal
PORTOFCALL : Vancouver, Canada
Awaken in Skagway to a day steeped in Gold Rush lore, and a choice between six different sightseeing activities. First choice is an opportunity to explore the National Landmark District of Skagway and White Pass. Take an antique streetcar tour of the frontier city and...
Anchor in Haines, dress warmly, and pack extra socks for a day that starts with a drive along Haines Highway - a National Scenic Byway lined with deep green rainforest and snow-topped mountains - past Fort Seward and up the Chilkat River to the Alaska Chilkat Eagle Pr...
Hit the decks with your camera ready for one of the highlights of your cruise in the Inside Passage: a day sailing in the Tracy Arm Fjord. The drama of its sheer cliffs and towering waterfalls is rivaled only by the massive chunks of ice scattered across the water, li...
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Spend a full day aboard your handsome yacht heading south in Canada's Inside Passage, en route to Vancouver, your final stop. As you wend your way along the serpentine line of glacier-forged fjords at the foot of the mountains edging British Columbia, you'll pass the ...
Tour ends: Vancouver. Disembark this morning in Vancouver. Tauck will provide transfers from Le Soléal to Vancouver International Airport or to your post-stay hotel. Flights should not be booked earlier than 1:00 PM. Allow at least two hours for flight check-in.
MEALS : B
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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LE SOLEAL Sophisticated styling, cutting-edge “green” technology and service that is welcoming and attentive combined for unsurpassed small ship cruising when Le Soléal joined her sister ships, Le Boréal and L’Austral, in 2013. Like the award-winning Le Boréal, this luxe mega-yacht features six decks, a choice of two dining venues and all-included bar and restaurant beverages throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines and spirits. Le Soléal’s facilities and observation areas make your time at sea a pleasure; they include three lounges, bars with access to the open decks and evening entertainment. A state-of-the-art theatre provides an intimate space for lectures and entertainment, while a fitness and beauty complex and medical center provide for travel with ease. 132 staterooms (200 to 226 sq. ft.) and suites (290 to 398 sq. ft.) have sea views; 95% have private balconies. Staterooms offer individually controlled air conditioning, two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed or, a sofa converting to a queen-size bed. Amenities include video on demand, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electronic safe, hair dryer, iPod Dock and minibar. Superior staterooms and Prestige suites can accommodate triples.
Built: 2013 Length: 466 ft. or 142 m. Draft: 15.3 ft. or 4.7 m. Beam: 59 ft. or 18 m. Tonnage: 10,944 gross tons Cruising Speed: 14 knots Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: Yes Number of Guests: 224 - 264 Crew Members: 139 Registry: France Crew Nationality: French / International Internet: Send / Receive
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