Day 1 - Monday - May 29, 2023
Arrive a day early to explore this incredible destination. Known as "The Emerald City", Seattle is an amazing metropolis boasting a wide collection of enchanting parks, alluring museums, sporting events, and other diverse attractions. Roam through the plethora of local vendors at the famous Pike Place Market. Ascend the iconic 1962 World's Fair Space Needle for a rotating view of the city and sparkling waterways. The ship's transit through the famous Fishermen's Terminal offers incredible perspectives on Puget Sound, the city skyline, and the nearby mountains including Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range.
Day 2 - Tuesday - May 30, 2023
Anacortes is a lovely waterfront town located on Fidalgo Island in northwest Washington State. This vibrant coastal community is home to one of the world's largest whale watching fleets, as well as Deception Pass, one of the most photographed places in the Northwest. More than 50 miles of trails run through Anacortes and Fidalgo Island, where you can enjoy views of Mount Erie, four fresh-water lakes, old-growth forest, and a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles. Explore the downtown, just a few steps from our dock, and peruse its sophisticated boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops.
Day 3 - Wednesday - May 31, 2023
| Friday Harbor, United States |
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You will be enchanted by the beauty and laid-back charm of San Juan Island's Friday Harbor. The town is adorned with historic storefronts, picturesque turn-of-the-century houses, and Coast Salish native carvings. Ramble through the walkable historic district of this secluded coastal fishing village. Browse the friendly local shops and restaurants. Explore excellent museums to learn more about the region's marine life, history, cultural arts, and more. Discover the bizarre story of the 1859 "Pig War" that almost hurled the U.S. and Britain into war. Venture out on your own or enjoy guided excursions to additional attractions. Delight in this quaint town, its rich history, and the area's diverse topography, from pebbly beaches to magnificent mountains and lush valleys.
Day 4 - Thursday - Jun 1, 2023
| Crusing the Straits of Georgia, Canada |
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Delight in a relaxing day sailing alongside the majestic beauty of the 150 miles of the narrow Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia. With less than 180 guests onboard, everyone has an incredible view of the natural wonders and majestic beauty of the region. From the comfort of your furnished private balcony, discover the unique and biologically rich characteristics of this estuary system where hundreds of rivers flow into the sea. Along the way, delight in the locally inspired cuisine prepared by the team of master chefs and enjoy the a wide variety of onboard activities and presentations. Or, just relax and be spoiled by the gracious hospitality of the all-American crew as you glide along aboard the only fully stabilized small cruise ship in the region.
Day 5 - Friday - Jun 2, 2023
| Cruising Queen Charlotte Sound, Canada |
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Enjoy a relaxing day of cruising along the Queen Charlotte Strait, a part of the Inside Passage of sheltered waters behind a series of island chains that stretch from Washington State to the Great Land of Alaska. Cruise in spacious comfort onboard the region's newest small cruise ship as you gaze awestruck at the breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Bask in the ever-changing beauty of the Broughton Archipelago with its variety of marine mammals, including orcas, harbor seals, and sea lions. Gaze skyward to watch for soaring bald eagles. Enhance your experience with onboard enrichment programs presented by the area's finest historians, naturalists, and entertainers. Roam the comfortable onboard lounges to share the days adventures with fellow travelers and savor the chef's delicious regional creations.
Day 6 - Saturday - Jun 3, 2023
| Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, United States |
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| Frederick Sound, United States |
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Relish a day of scenic cruising along the Inside Passage. Savor delicious cuisine, enjoy festive onboard activities and illuminating presentations, or just relax and be spoiled by the gracious hospitality of the all-American crew. As you glide smoothly aboard the new American Constellation, the only fully stabilized small cruise ship in the region, enjoy every modern comfort and convenience. Nestle beside the large windows in one of the many lounges to revel in the scenery as you make new friends. Relax in the luxury of your stateroom, featuring a wall of windows, or sit out on your private veranda as the captain maneuvers the ship beside churning waterfalls, backcountry lodges, or into magical coves. Thousands of humpback whales migrate for the nutrient-rich waters, as do orcas, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and porpoise. Watch for gliding or breaching whales, or even an incredible sighting of "bubble-net feeding" as the whales work to feed in tandem. Along the shoreline, you may also spot black and brown bears as well as Sitka black-tailed deer.
Day 7 - Sunday - Jun 4, 2023
Located in the midst of the Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, Alaska is truly the beginning of the last frontier, with a glacier-carved wilderness of snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and wildlife. Here, animals may actually outnumber people, as the densely wooded surrounding landscape of the Tongass National Forest is home to black bears, mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and more. A variety of excellent museums share the cultural stories of the three main tribes have lived in Southeast Alaska - Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. In Saxman's Totem Park, view 25 totems, each authentic replicas of poles abandoned in native villages as people moved to towns and cities. Go flightseeing to admire the nearby magical Misty Fiords National Monument. Cheer at a lumberjack demonstration show highlighting the region's logging industry. Stroll along Creek Street's wooden boardwalks and shops perched on wooden pilings above the stream.
Day 8 - Monday - Jun 5, 2023
Wrangell's cozy little bay offers a broad view of the attractive town and along the long valley descending from the backdrop of coastal mountains. To the north of town, the Stikine River empties into the ocean in braided rivulets across a wide delta. Salmon runs attract wildlife and observation areas enable you to safely watch eagles, seals, black bears, and brown bears feasting on the spawning fish. If you're feeling adventurous, you can take a jet boat ride up the river, an important route during the Gold Rush. On your exploration of the town, savor the flavors of fresh salmon and halibut, participate in native Tlingit culture, or stop and pick from the wild bushes of blueberries and huckleberries.
Day 9 - Tuesday - Jun 6, 2023
| Petersburg, United States |
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As your ship docks in Petersburg, admire the surrounding mountains which rise to the sky, white and gleaming. Founded more than 100 years ago by Norwegian fishermen, Petersburg is an authentic Alaskan fishing town, with most families making their living from the sea. Be warmly welcomed by locals and excursion guides who are proud to share the treasures of their hometown and honor the culture of those who first settled here. For a spectacular view, take a flightseeing excursion and soar over massive glaciers, majestic valleys, and mystic bays. Explore the charming shops and quaint museums of downtown or hike along the waterfront to enjoy the surrounding wilderness. Charter a fishing boat for the afternoon in the adjacent Frederick Sound or delight in a jet boat adventure to nearby LeConte Glacier bay.
Day 10 - Wednesday - Jun 7, 2023
| Cruising Sawyer Glacier, United States |
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This day of cruising offers an array of scenic highlights as our small ship meanders the narrow channel of the Tracy Arm Fjord. Throughout the 25-mile journey, the waterway averages only about a mile wide, framed by steep vertical cliffs stretching more than 3,000 feet high. Pockets of valleys reveal views of larger, snow-capped peaks featuring mountainsides adorned with ancient forest and swaths of sparkling glaciers. Hundreds of waterfalls cascade down the cliffs and tumble into the water. The miraculous journey is further heightened as the ship arrives at the faces of the stunning twin Sawyer Glaciers that once combined to carve out this incredible waterway. Seals lounge with their young on small ice floes. During glacier viewing, the crew prepares a delicious hot-chocolate bar with an array of toppings and liqueurs. The area is almost unchanged since naturalist John Muir visited in 1879 and described this special place as "shut in by sublime cliffs, nobly sculptured, and adorned with waterfalls and fringes of trees, bushes, and patches of flowers".
Day 11 - Thursday - Jun 8, 2023
| Glacier Bay, United States |
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There is no place in the world quite like Glacier Bay National Park. The park sprawls majestically over 3.3 million acres of dynamic topography. Thousands of glaciers descend toward the bay, which is surrounded by the Fairweather Mountain Range, known to collect more than 200 feet of snow annually. American Cruise Lines is one of a few cruise lines allowed privileged access into this natural wonder. Savor a day cruising through this 60-mile bay as you delight in the diverse and stunning surroundings. Sip on cocoa as the ship floats beneath massive glaciers. Gaze in amazement at hundreds of seals hauled out on floating icebergs and massive chunks of ice breaking off and collapsing into the water. Enjoy awe-inspiring sights as your onboard presenter shares stories about the unique aspects that make this place so remarkable. From the comfort of your private balcony, watch for abundant marine and shoreside wildlife, including otters, seals, sea lions, black and brown bears, mountain goats, and many birds.
Day 12 - Friday - Jun 9, 2023
Nestled at the northern end of the Lynn Canal, the mountains rise steeply from the shoreline and seem to wrap around Haines. Along a river on the edge of town, view the bears that regularly feed on salmon. Bald eagles are the stars of more than 260 species of birds in the adjacent Chilkat Valley. Enjoy a variety of activities, including a guided wildlife expedition, a private kayaking and rafting tour, or a visit to bald eagle rehabilitation center.
Day 13 - Saturday - Jun 10, 2023
Located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, the small town of Skagway became known as the "Gateway to the Yukon" and grew rapidly as 100,000 adventurous people traveled north in hopes of striking it rich. Learn more about this amazing story at the National Park Service's Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Take a vintage locomotive up the breathtaking mountain pass on your way up to Canada onboard the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, which was completed in 1900. Explore the town's false-front buildings, which house a charming array of shops, restaurants, bars, and museums.
Day 14 - Sunday - Jun 11, 2023
Watch humpback whales frolic in the cool waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Experience Mendenhall Glacier and soar to new heights in an enclosed gondola tramway from downtown Juneau to the top of Mount Roberts. Enjoy breathtaking views of the harbor, the sea, and the mountains.
Day 15 - Monday - Jun 12, 2023
Departure day. Breakfast is served onboard, then spend some time exploring the impressive collection of museums, shops, and attractions in the heart of Alaska's capital.
