ALASKA, THE GLACIER ROUTE
The Glacier Route
To make sure you have a front-row seat as nature unveils each heart-pounding vista, we created CARNIVAL SPIRIT. Not only does she have enormous windows in every social area, but the majority of her staterooms have ocean views, and most of those have private balconies. So, even when you’re not on deck, you can marvel at the panoramic views of glaciers, fjords and flower-carpeted fields. On both our Northbound and Southbound Glacier Route cruises, you’ll transit Lynn Canal’s 67 miles of spectacular scenery. You’ll also visit Prince William Sound, where there are sixteen breathtakingly beautiful glaciers. In the towns of Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau, you’ll have a rousing good time celebrating the glory of the Gold Rush days. What’s the difference between these two fabulous cruises? Well, if you sail from Vancouver, you’ll also see the Russian architecture of Sitka and the many blue-white glaciers of Endicott Arm. Sailing south, the added attractions include Yakutat Bay, home to Hubbard Glacier, the largest glacier in North America, and Valdez, called the "Switzerland of Alaska" for its scenic snow-capped mountains. The highlight of our Glacier Bay cruises is a full day in this protected national park, which has numerous seabirds, humpback whales and 15 active glaciers. Don’t miss taking one of these unforgettable cruises, and to make it even more memorable, book a private-balcony stateroom.
7 Day Northbound Glacier Route
| DAY |
PORT |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
| Wed. |
Vancouver (Canada Place) |
5:30 p.m. |
|
| Thurs. |
Cruise the Inside Passage |
All Day Cruising |
All Day Cruising |
| Fri. |
Ketchikan |
6:30 a.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
| Sat. |
Cruise Endicott Arm |
Morning Cruising |
|
| Sat. |
Juneau |
9:00 a.m. |
11:00 p.m. |
| Sun. |
Skagway |
7:00 a.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
| Sun. |
Cruise Lynn Canal |
Evening Cruising |
|
| Mon. |
Sitka |
6:30 a.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
| Tues. |
Cruise Prince William Sound View College Fjord |
Evening Cruising |
|
| Wed. |
Seward (Motorcoach to Anchorage) |
7:00 a.m. |
7 Day Southbound Glacier Route
| DAY |
PORT |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
| Wed. |
Seward (Motorcoach to Anchorage) |
9:00 p.m. |
|
| Thurs. |
Cruise Prince William Sound View College Fjord |
Morning Cruising |
|
| Thurs. |
Valdez |
2:30 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
| Fri. |
Cruise Yakutat Bay View Hubboard Glacier |
Morning Cruising Afternoon Cruising |
|
| Sat. |
Juneau |
7:00 a.m. |
11:00 p.m. |
| Sun. |
Skagway |
7:00 a.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
| Sun. |
Cruise Lynn Canal |
Evening Cruising |
|
| Mon. |
Ketchikan |
11:00 a.m. |
8:00 p.m. |
| Tues. |
Cruise the Inside Passage |
All Day Cruising |
|
| Wed. |
Vancouver (Canada Place) |
8:00 a.m. |
7 Day Glacier Bay itinerary
CARNIVAL SPIRIT offers this unique itinerary on
May 15, 2002; September 11 and 18 2002
May 14, 2003; September 10 and 17, 2003
| DAY |
PORT |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
| Wed. |
Vancouver (Canada Place) |
5:30 p.m. |
|
| Thurs. |
Cruise the Inside Passage |
All day cruising |
|
| Fri. |
Juneau |
2:00 p.m. |
11:00 p.m. |
| Sat. |
Cruise Glacier Bay |
All day cruising |
|
| Sun. |
Skagway |
7:00 a.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
| Mon. |
Ketchikon |
11:00 a.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
| Tues. |
Cruise the Inside Passage |
All day cruising |
|
| Wed. |
Vancouver (Canada Place) |
7:00 a.m. |
