Welcome Aboard
Your Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
Juneau, Alaska to Seattle, WA Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly™
Welcome ....................................................3 Ports of Call ...............................................4 Getting to Juneau and American Spirit.........6 Boarding Your Ship ....................................8
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What to Bring ............................................9 Meals & Cocktails ......................................10 Shore Tour General Information.................11 General Onboard Information ....................12 Concluding Your Cruise & End of Cruise Transportation Services ........13 Port by Port Shore Tour Details ..................14
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Welcome Aboard hank you for choosing American Cruise Lines. From your reservation to your experience aboard the ship, American Cruise Lines is with you every step of the way. Your cruise specialist is always just a phone call away and will be happy to assist you with everything from celebrating a special occasion to ensuring that your stateroom is just the way you like it.
he following pages will answer many of your questions about the cruise and your onboard experience. Your cruise specialist is available and can be reached at (800) 894-8570. www.americancruiselines.com
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Getting to Juneau and the American Spirit American Spirit Is Docked At: Seadrome Marina 76 Egan Drive Juneau, AK 99801 Flying into Juneau Flying allows for the quickest and easiest access into Juneau. Juneau International Airport is the closest airport to fly into. It is serviced by many airlines and is only approximately 15 minutes from the ship. The Goldbelt Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Please call the hotel at (907) 586-6900 upon landing. Taxi service is also available. Please Note: It is recommended that you arrive to Juneau the night before your cruise in order to participate in the Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau City Tour. he tour meets at 8:30 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure from the lobby of the Goldbelt Hotel. 6
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Staying in Juneau
ARRIVAL LOCATION Seadrome Marina 76 Egan Drive Juneau, AK 99801
If you are arriving the night before your cruise, the Goldbelt Hotel is located near the Seadrome Marina. Please ask for the special American Cruise Lines rate. (907) 586-6900 (888) 478-6909
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Boarding Your Ship Boarding Time
Luggage and Luggage Tags
Please plan to arrive at the ship between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may not be able to access your stateroom until about 11:30 a.m. he ship will leave at 1:30 p.m. or earlier if all guests have arrived.
American Cruise Lines places no restrictions on luggage. However, it is recommended that you bring as few bags as necessary. Suitcases less than 10 inches high may be stowed under your bed. You will be receiving luggage tags with your boarding pass before your cruise. If you would like additional tags, your cruise specialist will be happy to send you more. If you have cruised with us before, please remove your old luggage tags.
On the morning of your cruise, American Cruise Lines will bring your luggage from the Goldbelt Hotel to your stateroom aboard the American Spirit. he tour of Mendenhall Glacier and the city of Juneau will meet in the lobby of the Goldbelt Hotel at 8:30 a.m. and departs at 9:00 a.m. Following the tour, you will be brought to the American Spirit. In either case, the Cruise Director will be awaiting your arrival at the gangway of the ship. Please present your boarding passes and photo ID at this time.
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What to Bring Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, women’s attire may consist of a sweater and slacks or a dress. Men’s clothing might include a button-down shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater.
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Comfortable resort attire Comfortable walking shoes Sunscreen Hat Rain wear Warm jacket Camera Photo identiication
Please do not hesitate to ask your Hotel Manager for any item that you may have forgotten. Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau
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Meals and Cocktails American Cruise Lines ofers open seating at every meal in the Dining Salon on the Main Deck. Dress is resort attire. At dinner, men often wear a sport coat and women often wear a dress.
Glasses, ice, mixers, and soft drinks are available at all times. For other liquor requests, your Hotel Manager will assist you.
Breakfast is prepared to order at your leisure between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Special Diets and Medicines
Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to join us at any time before 7:30 p.m. American Cruise Lines provides complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner service. A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar is hosted each evening at 5:30 p.m. before dinner. 10
American Cruise Lines will work to meet any dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly. Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.
Shore Tours Please note that all shore tours are subject to availability and change. Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has taken special care to research and plan excursions at each port. With American Cruise Lines, you will experience what makes each destination a special place. Every tour will take you to the inest local sites at each port and give you true insight to the area’s culture, heritage and history. On each excursion, you’ll be joined by local experts, historians or naturalists to further enhance your experience.
For detailed descriptions of each tour, please see pages 14-19.
here are two types of shore excursions on your Alaska Inside Passage cruise:
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Featured tours are complimentary to all guests. Premium tours typically cost between $20 and $70 and can be Premium paid for onboard, near the end of your cruise. Featured
You may sign up for most tours onboard with the Cruise Director. American Cruise Lines is dedicated to making your onshore experience a true American Adventure.
For additional information about the places you will visit or alternative activities available, your Cruise Director or onboard guest speaker will be happy to help.
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General Onboard Information American Cruise Lines will work to meet your onboard needs and cater to special requests. Please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know if there is anything that you need or would like to see provided
Emergency Messages Emergency messages can be directed to the main oice in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. hey will be relayed to the ship at the irst opportunity. You are urged to provide American Cruise Lines with email addresses and cellular phone numbers, as well as an emergency contact prior to your departure date. Cell phones are generally available onboard the ship for emergency purposes.
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Tipping Tipping is entirely at your personal discretion. Tips are generally given to the Hotel Manager near the end of the cruise. hey are then divided equally among the stewards and deckhands. Tips generally average about $190 per person on an 11-night cruise. Stewards and deckhands do not expect and cannot accept tips directly. Credit cards, personal or travelers checks, and cash are accepted. If you choose to pay by credit card, please contact the Hotel Manager at least one day before the end of your cruise. Subject to change.
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Concluding Your Cruise On most cruises, the ship will arrive in Seattle the evening prior to the inal day of the cruise. he ship docks at Shilshole Bay Marina, located at 6701 Seaview Ave. N.W., Dock A, Seattle, WA 98117. On the last day of your cruise, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m.
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End of Cruise Transportation Services For passengers lying home, American Cruise Lines ofers transportation from the ship in Seattle to: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—departs the ship at 8:30 a.m. For more information, prices, or reservations, please call your cruise specialist at (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist you with travel arrangements.
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Port by Port Shore Tour Details
JUNEAU, AK MENDENHALL GLACIER AND JUNEAU CITY TOUR
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Note: his tour meets in the lobby of the Goldbelt Hotel at 8:30 a.m. and begins at 9:00 a.m. on the irst day of your cruise. On this guided tour through the city of Juneau, your guide will share the colorful history of Juneau’s gold rush era, then take you to experience the wonders of nature with breathtaking views of Mendenhall Glacier. At its widest point, this glacier is an impressive half a mile wide, with ice about 1,000 feet deep. his tour will stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center where you can discover the mystery Mendenhall Glacier 14
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behind this magniicent geological phenomenon from an unobstructed vantage point. he tour will return to the ship in time for lunch.
PETERSBURG, AK PETERSBURG WALKING TOUR
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Petersburg is a thriving ishing community with a strong Norwegian heritage. You will be able to discover the rich heritage of this small, ishing town during a
walking tour of Petersburg. While roaming the streets of Petersburg, you’ll ind artistic designs stamped into the concrete sidewalks, and Rosemaling (Norwegian folk-painting) on the fronts of retail stores and residential buildings. During this walking tour, you will stop at Clausen Museum. he museum’s collections of artifacts, photographs and archives span the history and pre-history of Petersburg and the surrounding area. With over 5,000 artifacts and 45,000 photographs, this museum has become a focal point for the preservation of the unique history of this area. 15
TRACY A RM, AK SAILING THROUGH TRACY ARM
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Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer, 1,500-foot-high vertical clifs and experience the awe and wonder of nature. Our expert naturalist will join us onboard to provide narration as we cruise through this mighty jord. Witness hundreds of waterfalls cascade down the sides of this jord, creating a majestic atmosphere. You will be inspired and impressed by the grandeur and beauty of Tracy Arm Fjord.
WRANGELL, AK STIKINE RIVER JET BOAT TOUR he Stikine River, or Stik-Heen, which means ‘Great River’ in Tlinglit, is the fastest navigable, free-lowing river in 16
North America. he river is truly a photographer’s dream. his natural habitat is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including moose, deer, brown and black bear, and the bald eagle. he Stikine River was also the primary means of river transport during the Gold Rush. You will have an opportunity to view the picturesque scenery of this historic river, including massive glaciers that descend to the shores of the river and arcing mountains that extend to the sky, on a jet boat tour along the Stikine River.
K ETCHIKAN, AK KETCHIKAN DUCK TOUR
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Feel the energy of the “Salmon Capital of the World” as you pass by the diverse local ishing leet. Motor down the channel for up close views of local ishing canneries, seaplane docks and Ketchikan’s waterfront community. Travel by the salmon ladder on Ketchikan Creek viewing the spawning grounds and live salmon in season, picturesque Whale Park with its beautiful lowers and antique clock, and Creek Street where you will learn of Ketchikan’s colorful past and salty beginnings.
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A NACORTES, WA HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
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Situated on the most accessible island in the San Juan archipelago, Anacortes is a thriving seaside town with a past that mirrors the fascinating history and entrepreneurial spirit of the area. You will get a true feel for the islands of the beautiful Paciic Northwest when you join a local guide for a walking tour through Anacortes. Admire the extensive, colorful murals depicting the history of the city. his tour will also take you through the town’s historic center and past the W.T. Preston stern wheeler.
LA CONNER, WA AND SEABEAR SALMON TASTING TOUR
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Learn about Deception Pass, the bridge and surrounding area on this one-of-a-kind jet boat tour aboard the Island Whaler—an aluminum catamaran. On an open-seated deck boat, enjoy 360 degrees of unobstructed views of the National Historic Landmark of Deception Pass Bridge. Enjoy hearing the tales of characters who navigated these waters, in addition to the sightseeing attractions of the Old Prison Rock Quarry, Deception Island, and a bald eagle’s nest.
FRIDAY H ARBOR, WA THE WHALE MUSEUM
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Join a docent-led tour of the Whale Museum. In the museum’s Gallery of Whales you’ll learn about the natural history of marine mammals, with a special focus While in La Conner, you’ll have time to explore on the orcas that live in the waters surrounding the downtown, shop, or visit the local museum. Upon your San Juan Islands. You’ll ind a fascinating collection of return to Anacortes, a stop will be made at SeaBear for exhibits, artwork, models, and artifacts, including real an exclusive tasting and tour. Since its founding in 1957, whale skeletons and a family tree of the resident orcas. SeaBear has been smoking salmon in the centuries-old You can also listen to the “songs” of various species traditions of the Paciic Northwest. During your visit, of whales in the Whale Phone Booth, and see an sample lots of varieties of smoked salmon including San educational video on Paciic Northwest Orcas. Juan Sliders and smoked salmon chowder. Subject to change. 18
WHALE WATCHING TOUR
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Depart Friday Harbor for an exciting whalewatching cruise. Discover the reasons why the San Juan Islands are considered the best places to view orca whales. You will also be viewing the whales in their natural habitat as their prime source of food, salmon, travel up and down the west coast of the San Juan Islands.
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