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CHRISTINE DUFFY BON VOYAGE! Dear Valued Guest, On behalf of all of us at Carnival Cruise Line, I’d like to welcome you aboard and thank you for allowing us the privilege of creating a fun, unforgettable vacation for you!

Our team takes great pride in continuously bringing new innovations to life aboard our ships, and adventures ashore. And we are proud to showcase some of these exciting new experiences in this edition of Choose Fun Ashore magazine.

As you can see from our cover photo, Shaquille O’Neal is making waves as Carnival’s CFO (Chief Fun Officer), taking our unique brand of FUN to new heights! We’re always looking for fresh ways to enhance your vacation. We know that some of the best vacation memories are made ashore, which is why our Carnival Adventures program takes excitement, immersive experiences and convenience to a whole new level, bringing you more than 1,500 shore excursions to match every interest and activity level – even some Carnival Exclusives you can only find here. Let our “Team Orange” take care of the all the details – they are the first off and last on the ship to make sure our guests have a hassle-free experience in port – so you can relax and focus on having FUN. Once you’re back from your excursions, our friendly and attentive team will be waiting to make sure the fun continues on board. For as great as our excursions are, we think our crew’s dedication to our guests means all the difference in making this a great vacation. We hope you will take advantage of all of the many offerings on board Carnival – from world-class entertainment and specialty dining, to outdoor fun and adventurous excursions. There’s something for everyone on board a Carnival cruise and we invite you to “Choose Fun” in your own way, every day. Be sure to check out the FUNTimes each day and listen for announcements from your cruise director so you can experience everything we have to offer!

Once again, thank you for choosing Carnival, America’s Cruise Line, for your vacation.

Have a great time!

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IT ALL BEGINS HERE. SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING AND MORE FUN ASHORE. (Just look inside.)

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WELCOME TO ALASKA

The Fun Finds Coupon Book, the Fun Finds Map and your VIP Card — all you need for a great day in port.

History, culture and attractions in the places you’ll visit, with spotlights on local shops and restaurants.

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COVER STORY: MVP OF CHOOSING FUN

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MAP OF ALASKA

Carnival chooses an NBA legend to inspire guests to have a blast at sea. Meet Shaquille O’Neal, CFO — Chief Fun Officer.

By Lauren Comander

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HOW TO HAVE A PERFECTLY FUN DAY IN PORT

Remember the three simple rules for having the time of your life. No. 1: Always book your excursions with Carnival Adventures.

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GREETINGS FROM HAVANA

A small taste of the Cuban city where the past is always present. And now you have even more opportunities to experience it.

By Lana Bortolot

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LOCAL TREASURES

Symbols of Alaska for lasting memories.

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CHOOSE ALASKA STYLE

Discover watches and jewelry to keep you on time and on trend. Then get ready to rock the shops in port with our Brand Finder.

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ROAM

An introduction to the magnificent wildlife that call this land home.

By Lauramay LaChance

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Glaciers, whales and other natural wonders.

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Exploring Native culture and soaring across lush forests.

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A railroad and a frontier built on dreams of gold.

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Alaska’s charming Canadian neighbor.

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REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

A glimpse of other ports to visit on your cruise to the Last Frontier.

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Shaquille O’Neal

MVP OF CHOOSING FUN Carnival chooses an NBA legend to inspire guests to have a blast at sea.

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“I’m honored to be appointed the Chief Fun Officer at Carnival — a company that lives and breathes fun.”

Carnival President Christine Duffy with the new CFO.

CLASS CLOWN O’Neal has been building his resume as Mr. Fun since his early days. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Lucille O’Neal, a single mom who he says is still an inspiration. She married career Army Sgt. Phillip Harrison when her son was six years old. Harrison’s job brought the family to military bases in West Germany and Texas, and the young O’Neal rebelled against Harrison’s strict discipline. But by the time high school rolled around, he’d emerged as a wunderkind (one with size 20 feet; they’re now a size 22).

He led his team to a 68-1 record over two years, drawing comparisons to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for his hook shots.

Shaquille O’Neal spent his childhood focused on becoming the world’s best basketball player, causing him to miss out on some playtime as a kid. It’s only natural, then, that as a grown-up kid-at-heart with a penchant for playfulness he sought out Treehouse Masters’ Pete Nelson to build him an arboreal retreat in his Georgia backyard so he could play cards and drink with friends.

Nelson and his crew got to work, and at one point, the 7'1" jokester managed to sneak up on the crew as they pored over plans. The finished product — an oversized, over-the-top mancave complete with a Prohibition Era-style bar and lounge, a regal portrait and a custom game table — left him jumping for joy. “It’s incredible!” he says.

“I choose to have fun in my everyday life no matter how busy I get. It is so important to find time to enjoy life.”

Now, the charismatic basketball legend who has epitomized fun for decades is, in fact, a CFO — as in Chief Fun Officer — for Carnival Cruise Line. “I’ve always just wanted to have fun and put a smile on people’s faces,” he says. “I’m just trying to do my part in making everyone’s day a little bit better.”

FUN ON THE JOB As CFO, O’Neal lends his fun, larger-than-life personality and playful spirit to inspire travelers to “Choose Fun” with Carnival when planning their next vacation, and in their everyday lives.

His role has been brought to life via engaging video content, social media and other promotions. He starred in a whirlwind 30-second video tour of Carnival Vista which showed him enjoying the ship’s many attractions and experiences,

including SkyRide, Havana pool, Cloud 9 Spa, Guy’s Burger Joint and, of course, the basketball court.

“I was blown away with how much there is to do while on board,” he says. “Cruising is great because there is something on the ship for every member of the family. The kids can enjoy the ropes course at SportSquare or Camp Ocean, while the adults can relax and hang out by the pool.”

“We are very excited to have Shaq as part of the Carnival team,” says Carnival President Christine Duffy. “He will serve as a great partner ensuring everyone knows all about our one-ofa-kind brand of fun. We’re confident that his embodiment of our brand values will inspire America to Choose Fun and discover the authentic, participatory and social atmosphere that Carnival offers.”

O’Neal takes the fun seriously. “In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to choose fun, especially when everyone is busy with work, family, and life in general,” he says. “So, I’m honored to be appointed the Chief Fun Officer at Carnival — a company that lives and breathes fun.”

O’Neal will bring some tasty fun to Carnival Radiance, a refitting of Carnival Victory launching in 2020. The ship’s dining choices will include the big man’s Big Chicken take-away, serving lunch, dinner and all-day breakfast.

DUNKMAN O’Neal first attracted attention leading his high school team to a stunning record of victories.

He went on to play at Louisiana State University (LSU), leaving after his junior year to join the Orlando Magic as the NBA’s first overall draft pick.

“IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO ENJOY LIFE.” Shaquille O’Neal gets down to some serious business:

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Shaquille O’Neal

“When I’m at work, I keep things light and always try to make everyone around me laugh.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1992–1996: Orlando Magic; named Rookie of the Year in 1993; led team to NBA Finals in 1995 1993: Released solo album, Shaq Diesel, which achieved platinum status 1994: Released Shaq-Fu Da Return, establishing him as a gold-certified rap artist 1994: Starred with Nick Nolte in Blue Chips July 1996: Signed the then-richest contract in sports history, a 7-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers worth $120 million 1996: Olympic Gold Medal with the U.S. basketball team 1996: Starred in Kazaam and recorded soundtrack album 1996–2004: Los Angeles Lakers; led team to three consecutive championships in 2000-2002 and Finals in 2004

He made NBA history as the first to be named Player of the Week his first week in the league.

He would become one of the league’s most domina nt playe r s of all time, snagging four championship rings, Olympic gold and an induction into the Hall of Fame. He made national headlines for thunderous slam dunks that broke the supports holding the basket. “Being able to do what I love in front of my fans is what makes it all so fun,” he says.

O’Neal traded the locker room for the television studio in 2011, signing on as an analyst for Inside the NBA. There, he’s established a cult following alongside Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. “When I’m at work, I keep things light and always try to make everyone around me laugh,” he says.

1998: Scored 10,000th career point 2000: Named NBA’s Most Valuable Player 2000: Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University 2001: Released autobiography Shaq Talks Back 2004–2008: Miami Heat; led team to championship in 2006 2005: Received MBA from University of Phoenix 2008–2009: Phoenix Suns 2009–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers 2010–2011: Boston Celtics June 2011: Announced plans to retire from basketball 2011 to Present: Inside the NBA analyst 2016: Inducted into basketball’s Hall of Fame

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THE GOOD DOCTOR As he churned out rap albums and movies between slam dunks, he also was taking summer and independent study classes from LSU. One Saturday in 2000, eight years after he’d left school for the NBA, O’Neal missed a game with his team’s blessing.

While the LA Lakers played the Vancouver Grizzlies, he attended his graduation ceremony and picked up his bachelor’s diploma. The following day, the graduate was back with his team in Toronto.

But he wasn’t done studying yet.

“My mother always taught me that education is important,” O’Neal says. “Getting an education — both in school and in life — is critical to success so I want to make sure others know how important it is and how it will help them throughout their lives.”

He earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2005. Then, in 2012, a year after he retired from the game and four years after he enrolled, he earned his doctorate in education from Barry University in Miami.

“Getting inducted into the Hall of Fame [in 2016] and winning the four championships stand out, but I’m also very proud of my academic accomplishments,” he says. “Getting my Ph.D. and MBA are two things I’m very proud of.”

What’s next for the doctor? He was sworn in as a reserve officer in Miami and L.A. while on teams there. Does he want to be a sheriff? “When the time is right, yes,” he says. “The to-do list is FULL. There are a lot of things I still want to accomplish!”

SHAQ DADDY But nothing makes him prouder than his children.

“The best part about being a dad is watching my kids grow and succeed,” he says. “I am such a proud father, and it is great being able to watch them realize and achieve their goals and dreams.”

They, of course, have a good time together.

“I love making new memories with them and traveling is definitely a part of that,” he says. “I also would like to mention that we are the best dancing family out there!”

He also keeps his mom on speed dial. “My mom has been an incredible inspiration to me,” he says.

“I talk to her a lot, especially if I need advice, and see her as often as I can. We’re going to take a cruise together soon!”

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Discover one of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and most exciting destinations, a true classic.

By Lana Bortolot

Carnival has expanded its cruises to Cuba, adding 23 three- to five-day sailings in 2019-20. They depart from Charleston, South Carolina; and Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Miami, Florida.

To book your Havana adventure, visit carnival.com or speak with your travel agent. Be sure to ask about legal requirements for visitors.

To book a shore excursion in Havana, visit the Carnival Adventures Desk on board or through the Carnival Hub app, which is free to download to your smartphone.

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With its classic cars, pastel buildings, Old World glamour and sparkling sea, Havana has long captured the imagination.

Colorful classic cars outside the Great Theatre of Havana.

R O S T I S L AV AG E E V/ S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M

But the old city is much more than that. Think 500 years of architecture, a diverse and vibrant arts scene and authentic culinary experiences from intimate bar s and paladares to coz y hostales (hotels). And that’s just the beginning.

One of the most colorful ways to get around is via one of the c.1950s Fords, Chev ys or Oldsmobiles that are still in use, but Havana is a walking city, too.

Get a sense of Cuba’s capital by strolling the famed Malecón seawall, the esplanade that defines the city edge and provides a colorful walk for residents and visitors alike. Among the monuments, you’ll find the historic Hotel Nacional de Cuba on Taganana Hill. Opened in 1930, it’s an eclectic fusion of Sevillian, Roman, Moorish and Art Deco architectural styles, and has hosted hundreds of VIPS, from nobility and politicians to writers and actors.

If you have to pick one of the city’s 15 districts to visit, head to the UNESCO-recognized Old Havana (Habana Vieja). Stroll along the grand Old Square (Plaza Vieja), formerly the site of public spectacles such as bullfights and processions and now a stately collection of Colonial buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries. Take in the Paseo del Prado, the boulevard that divides the central and old city, lined with magnificent examples of grand hotels, cinemas and mansions.

CUISINE TO PLEASE The cuisine is as varied as the architecture, from the traditional ropa vieja, a shredded beef dish simmered in tomato and green pepper sauce, to modern takes on seafood. And there’s seemingly no limit to the ways plaintains, rice and beans are prepared. Paladares — eateries in private homes — offer intimate and authentic dining, and hotels like Ambos Mundos feature rooftop dining with a historic twist (yes, Ernest Hemingway ate here).

If you like get ting your sustenance in a glass, Havana’s historic drinking culture will sate you with rum-based cocktails such as mojitos, daiquiris, margaritas, cuba libres and pina coladas. Walk in Hemingway’s footsteps and visit Bodeguita for mojitos and El Floridita for daiquiris.

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TOUCH OF GLAM There’s nothing like a vibrant pop of color to fire up your style, and nothing like gemstone jewelry to achieve that look.

Safi Kilima Tanzanite ring and pendant

TrueLove Angelika ring

Korite Ammolite earrings

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Marahlago Larimar Ariel ring

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Sky Finder Trendsetting guys who love to break the mold will appreciate the crisp, clean styling of the Sky Finder Collection, featuring quartz movement.

“MY WATCH IS MY NUMBER ONE STYLE ACCESSORY.” — Jordan Quinn: Connoisseur of Watches

Wear your style on your sleeve with these fashionable finds.

Raymond Weil Maestro Shoot for the stars with a Swissperfected Maestro moon phase watch.

Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante Steel Chronograph Designed for aviation, the Navitimer was first introduced by Breitling in 1952.

Today’s modern day version, the Navitimer Rattrapante is a marvel in watchmaking.

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Citizen Men’s Promaster Diver Powered by sunlight, this sturdy, battery-free diver’s watch can go days on a single charge. Its azure blue dial is a constant reminder of the sea—even when on land.

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Celebrate womanhood with delicate details that add a fun, flirty and feminine touch.

Chopard Happy Sport Anniversary Editions

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Hearts on Fire Lorelei Diamond Halo pendant and stud earrings

With the rising tide of progressive businesses and organizations, it’s easier than ever to back up the causes that truly matter to you. With the brands featured here and on the facing page, doing so is even more rewarding.

Hearts on Fire A percentage of sales from Hearts on Fire’s Lorelei Classics Collection will benefit Girls Inc., the nonprofit organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold by providing mentoring, a safe pro-girl environment and research-based programming that equips girls to lead healthy and productive lives, break the cycle of poverty and become role models in their communities.

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Thanks to brands likes these creating high-quality, stylish and guilt-free goods, you’ll find that your accessories now speak to more than just your phenomenal fashion sense.

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Hearts On Fire Optima Station Necklace Understated while still eye-catching with subtle diamonds spaced throughout the chain, this necklace can be worn alone or layered with other styles. A true classic.

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Camilla Split Shank Ring This beautiful engagement ring features a stylish split shank band leading up to a brilliant, round center diamond. A ring dazzling with elegance and modern appeal, this design is perfect for the trendsetting woman.

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TrueLove Pendant, Earrings and Ring Elegantly designed and skillfully created, the TrueLoveÂŽ Diamond collection embodies the innocence, beauty and divinity of true love. The design and creativity found in each piece is unmatched and, undeniably, the greatest gift of all.

Le Vian Rings To be worthy of the Le Vian Chocolate DiamondsÂŽ name, a diamond must meet rigorous specifications in color, cut and clarity. Only the finest natural color brown diamonds are used to create a delectable assortment of trendsetting designs.

Roberto Coin Earrings & Bracelet With an unmistakable mark of identity and uniqueness, the Roberto Coin collections transfer the most varied experiences, dreams and perspectives into jewels. Each piece is the result of a journey among different cultures and multiethnic influences.

Diamonds International Tanzanite and Colored Stone Earrings Artfully arranged gemstones that blossom with color.

Stacked Rings Vibrant yet delicate, these gemstone bands are perfect when worn alone and showstopping when you stack them up!

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The Last Frontier | Wild Things

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ROAM

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Grizzly bears have a better sense of smell than hound dogs and can detect food from miles away.

By Lauramay LaChance

Alaska’s wildlife is unpredictable, captivating and raw, encompassing hundreds of species, ranging from determined salmon swimming up the rivers to spawn to the magnificent grizzlies roaming the untamed terrain in search of their next meal.

The dream of observing wildlife in its natural habitat is what lures many visitors to Alaska, a state bigger than Texas, California and Montana combined. Every moment is an opportunity to see rare animals in their natural environment. Training your eyes to properly spot wildlife means knowing not just where to look, but how to tell the difference between the wild landscape and the wild animals.

SOARING THROUGH THE SKY Bald eagles, the national bird of the United States, are far more abundant in Alaska than anywhere else in the country. It’s nearly impossible to cruise to Alaska and not see one of these fierce birds of prey, with its distinctive white head and gigantic wingspan of up to 7 feet. Watch for the white “snowball” of the eagle’s head in the tops of the trees. Once you learn to spot them, you tend to recognize them everywhere.

BEAR SPOTTING Bears, both brown and black, are typically solitary animals.

Grizzly bears, the mainland subspecies of brown bears, are much larger than their black bear cousins, weighing between 500 and 900 pounds and having a more prominent hump on their shoulders. Black bears, despite their name, can range in color from a sandy blond to an almost bluish shade of gray and weigh between 200 – 500 pounds.

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P H OTO S B Y: ( B E A R ) DAW N W I L S O N P H OTO/ S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; ( E AG L E ) F LO R I DA S TO C K / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; ( M O O S E ) K R Z Y S Z TO F W I K TO R / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M

Bald eagles in Alaska have been documented living as long as 32 years.

A bald eagle catching a fish.

Below: A young moose grazing in the grass.

Black bears tend to live in dense forests, and there are about 100,000 black bears throughout the state.

Grizzly bears typically live along Alaska’s southern coast, where they primarily feed on salmon. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, there can be one grizzly bear per square mile in portions of southern Alaska, especially in areas with plentiful food sources.

Spotting bears is easier than you think. When you’re out on the ocean, look along the shoreline for shiny black rocks that stand out against the typical dull black rocks. Once you spot one, watch for any signs of movement. Typical boulders will appear dull, but a bear’s fur looks particularly oily, and that distinct sheen will stand out against the landscape. Once the salmon begin to swarm the rivers in late July through early September, many bears will move to the streams to feed.

Just keep in mind that bears are best when seen from a distance. If you are hiking in bear territory, especially along a river teeming with salmon, make your presence known. “If you do come across a bear, stand your ground, wave your arms in the air and speak loudly,” says Dan Irelan, a park ranger for Denali National Park & Preserve. “I had a bear approach me as I was walking along a river. I stood my ground and eventually the big momma bear and her curious cubs turned around, leaving me with a racing heart and a good story to tell.”

MOOSE It’s a deer. It’s a horse. No, it’s a giant moose! Unlike many of Alaska’s wildlife, these iconic creatures don’t stick to the wilderness. Moose seem to appear when you least expect them, whether prancing through the parking lot as you’re hopping on a tour bus or simply standing in a small pond by the side of the road, sipping the cool water as cars pass by.

Alaska has anywhere from 175,000 to 200,000 of these long-legged mammals. They’re frequently seen in areas that have been recently affected by forest fires and along the major rivers of Southcentral and Interior Alaska.

Their sheer size is hard to appreciate from a distance. A bull (male) moose stands 7 feet tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 1,600 pounds. If that’s not massive enough, the bulls can also grow an 80-pound antler rack in a single summer. That’s about 1 pound of bone growth a day. It’s quite impressive to see how gracefully they move throughout the forest, despite all that additional weight.

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The Last Frontier | Wild Things

A caribou bull in Denali National Park; in the background is Denali, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level — the highest peak in the United States.

CARIBOU Caribou are one of the most recognized symbols of the great wild north. Much smaller than moose, caribou weigh between 175 and 400 pounds. They have the distinction of being the only member of the deer family whose males and females both grow antlers. They spend most of their time in the open country and have adapted to the cold, wind and snow of even the harshest Alaskan winters.

Caribou are difficult to spot even for wildlife peeping pros, but it’s possible with a keen eye and a little patience. In the summer, caribou spend most of their time in the remaining snow patches high on the mountains. Keep your binoculars handy while scanning the spines of the mountains. Allow your eyes to adjust and look for out-of-place silhouettes. You just might get a peek of the elusive caribou.

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MOUNTAIN GOATS AND DALL SHEEP Agility and strength are a necessity for these all-white mountaineering ungulates (hooved animals) as they spend most of their time clambering through steep and rocky terrains. Dall sheep and mountain goats look similar, but one look at their horns and you’ll know which is which: Dall sheep have ram-shaped horns that curve on the side of their head, while mountain goats flaunt pointed horns. Though they have comparable body shapes, Dall sheep can weigh up to 300 pounds. Mountain goats weigh up to 380 pounds and often seem much bigger due to their long fur and fluffy beards.

Peeping either of these two bovids will require a lot of neck bending, because these rugged climbers are high country dwellers. Dall sheep roam throughout every mountain range in Alaska.

They tend to huddle in dry habitats in open alpine ridges, meadows and steep slopes. Mountain goats, on the other hand, are most frequently found in the southeast, where they feed low in the early summer and move higher as the snow melts. If Juneau is one of your ports of call, you’re in luck. Mountain goats were actually reintroduced to Mount Juneau in 1989 and have become a common sight since the early 2000s.

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More than 100,000 black bears call Alaska home, and they’re especially numerous around Juneau.

Caribou and reindeer are the same species, but reindeer are usually privately owned and have some genetic differences.

From afar, both mountain goats and Dall sheep look like small mounds of snow on the mountain, and you can easily miss them with the naked eye. Use binoculars to scan the cliffs, and you’ll realize that, yes, that mound of snow is in fact three Dall sheep resting, or a scruffy mountain goat browsing for food. If they seem to be moving swiftly up the mountain, pay careful attention as it might mean one of their predators, such as a wolf or coyote, is nearby.

P H OTO S B Y: ( S H E E P ) C H R I S TO P H E R B O S W E L L / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; ( C A R I B O U ) N A N CY S; ( B L AC K B E A R ) M E L I S S A M N / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M

LIKE NO PLACE ELSE The rugged wilderness may seem daunting, but the creatures that have adapted to thrive under its extreme conditions are one of the many reasons Alaska has enthralled visitors for generations. As longtime ranger Irelan puts it, “The amazing and unusual aspects of the far north — the midnight sun, vast spaces and incredible mountain surroundings, winters of darkness and solitude, northern lights — each continue to inspire me. Even the feel of the forest and the air itself is almost indescribable.”

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A Dall sheep (left in photo) has horns that curve, while those of a mountain goat (right) are pointed.

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Native culture and pioneer history. Thrilling attractions and awe-inspiring wilderness.

Welcome to unforgettable adventures in the Last Frontier.

Explore the pages that follow for highlights of the ports you’ll visit, from historic sights to local shops and restaurants. Whatever you choose to do, wherever you choose to go, you’re in for an exciting experience!

A bull moose stands in the open tundra of Denali National Park & Preserve.

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PORTS OF CALL Arctic Ocean

RU SSI A Chukchi Sea BERI N G STRA I T

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HOW TO HAVE A PERFECTLY FUN DAY IN PORT You’re here! Ready for a day of fun, sun and adventure?

Of course you are! But where to begin?

You have so many choices — a whole different set of choices in each port. One destination may be known for its Native culture, the next for glaciers, still another for pioneer history. And while everyone knows shopping is tops in every Alaska port, where can you find exactly what you’re looking for?

Great news: You have a shipload of experts to help you, and just three simple rules for having the time of your life in port:

1. ALWAYS BOOK YOUR EXCURSIONS WITH CARNIVAL ADVENTURES.

Carnival Adventures is an exceptional program of shore excursions. Not just another “been there, done that” set of tours, these carefully crafted experiences are tailored for today’s traveler, from young couples to multi-generational families.

Excursions are offered by trusted local providers and are continually reviewed by a team of experts.

We are Team Orange.

The program also carries Carnival’s three-part promise of quality: THE BEST EXCURSIONS AT THE BEST PRICE, WITH GUARANTEED PEACE OF MIND. Carnival takes care of all the details for you, and you’ll never worry about getting back to the ship on time.

2. GET THE HUB APP.

The Carnival Hub app is the ultimate cruise companion — and it’s free! Download it to your smartphone and you’ll always be connected to all the fun on board and ashore. You can plan and book your shore excursions, check on itinerary details, stay in touch with friends on the ship, and do so much more. It’s free to download from your phone’s app store and free to use (except for the chat feature). With the Hub app, fun is always at your fingertips!

3. SHOP WITH AN EXPERT GUIDE

That’s the Fun Finds Shopping Map, leading you to local stores and other points of interest in each port.

The map tucks easily into your purse or pocket so you’ll always have the port right at your fingertips.

Get yours from your onboard Shopping Expert at any live event or during their desk hours. Check your Fun Times for more information.

Visit the Carnival Adventures Desk on board for more information.

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• We are the most experienced, knowledgeable team around.

• We are constantly fine-tuning selections to make

DON’T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR SHORE EXCURSIONS WITH CARNIVAL ADVENTURES TODAY!

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• We are the first off the ship and last on, to make sure you’re having the time of your life.

• Have questions about your excursion? Want some expert help choosing your next one? See Team Orange.

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SPOTLIGHT

P H OTO S B Y: O N S U DA / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; B M J / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; S E T H I S L AV/ S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; G E O R G E B U R B A / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; A N D R E A I Z ZOT T I / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M ; J O S H UA R E S N I C K / S H U T T E R S TO C K .C O M

LOCAL TREASURES Symbols of Alaska for lasting memories.

Get to know the cultural and natural icons for which Alaska is famous. Then stake your claim with keepsakes they inspired.

FUR Most people think of the Gold

Rush when they think of Alaska, but the region’s first hot commodity was fur. Russian traders and Native hunters had their most profitable relationship in the early to mid-1800s.

GOLD The buzz started sometime

after the U.S. purchase of Alaska in 1867. All-out gold fever finally struck in the 1880s. The precious metal was found in Juneau, on the Klondike River and on the beaches of Nome.

Prospectors rushed to Alaska to find their own fortunes.

KNIVES Hunters and other outdoor

enthusiasts rely on their knives’ sharpness, but beauty also counts for at least one: the ulu (OO-loo) knife.

It has been used for thousands of years, serving as a multipurpose blade used for everything from skinning animals to trimming blocks of ice for building igloos. The original ulu had a bone, ivory or wood handle, often embellished with distinctive marks carved by the knife’s creator.

See the Spotlight features in the Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway sections for local retailers offering distinctive souvenir versions of these and other emblems.

MASKS Inuit masks are ranked among the finest tribal art in the world, traditionally worn by dancers in religious ceremonies honoring the spirits of birds or animals that are hunted or need to be appeased.

The Tlingit and other coastal tribes produce transformation masks with several faces concealed within a single face, while the Aleuts create bone masks worn at burials that are broken and thrown away after completion of the funeral rites.

SALMON Many of Alaska’s Native communities rely on salmon as a food and an economic source, and the rest of the world has caught up to them.

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 oils, the “good” fats. Alaska salmon is sold fresh as whole fish, steaks and fillets, as well as preserved in cans.

TOTEM POLES A traditional art form

among Natives of Southeast Alaska, totem poles reflect ancestral pride by depicting the lives and history of the people who create them. They are carved out of huge cedar trees and often display carvings of animals found in the region, such as eagles, ravens, frogs, bears, wolves and whales. After they are erected, totem poles stand as long as nature permits, typically 50 or 60 years. When the pole eventually falls to the ground, it is left to decay or is used for firewood.

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JUNEAU Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.

Juneau is the cultural and outdoor adventure hub of Alaska’s panhandle — the wild and watery stretch of islands, glaciers

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and rainforests along the southeast coast. Accessible only by

An ulu knife, an essential Native tool for thousands of years

sea or air, it sits at the foot of the Boundary Range mountains.

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The scenery includes plenty of wildlife, from humpback

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whales offshore to black bear, beavers and mountain goats

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visible from the trails that fan out from the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center. The city itself beckons visitors to stroll its compact downtown, with a unique history and culture dating to the rugged gold mining era of the late 1800s.

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Things to do, places to go and what to know to make the most of your visit to Juneau.

No roads lead to Juneau. Since it’s surrounded by extremely rugged terrain, the only way to get to this gorgeous state capital is by air or sea. What’s so special about this remote urban center amid the wilderness? Plenty.

Way before Europeans claimed the area for their own, indigenous tribes had been inhabiting the area for millennia, favoring its great fishing. Even today, the Tlingit people, descendants of the original tribes with a rich artistic heritage, hold celebrations during spawning season. Then came gold. Modern-day Juneau was founded in 1880, when prospectors Joe Juneau and Richard Harris found nuggets as large as “peas and beans.” Thus began a gold rush lasting decades.

Beyond this precious metal, the city is the launching point to unsurpassed hiking along the Mendenhall Glacier, a staggering leftover of the last Ice Age. Head to the Visitor Center for fantastic views, or get a bird’s-eye look at the region on an exhilarating helicopter ride up to hike this massive hunk of ice. Or stay grounded at Glacier Gardens, a rainforest paradise showcasing the region’s amazing flora and fauna, including its famous flower towers and the occasional bald eagle.

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Crave some action? Try zip lining from treetop to treetop through the rainforest. Or head further out into the wilderness at Tongass National Forest to spot brown and black bears, humpback whales, more bald eagles, black-tailed deer and so much more.

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The Juneau we know today owes a lot to the Gastineau Channel, which lies between mainland Alaska and Douglas Island. After the U.S. government purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, a rumor started that gold could be found around the channel.

The prospectors who stampeded to the area eventually became settlers.

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. . . like an eagle, of course.

Alaska has more bald eagles than anywhere else in the United States, with an estimated 30,000 birds.

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MENDENHALL GLACIER

Carnival offers many opportunities to explore Alaska’s glaciers with expert local guides.

See the Carnival Adventures Desk on board or visit the Carnival Hub app to book an excursion.

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Breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife activity make a visit to this vast ice field unforgettable changing landscape, which is remarkably similar to the deep U-shaped valleys of Yosemite and California’s towering Sierra Nevada mountains.

EXPLORING THE GLACIER

The face of Mendenhall Glacier.

An intrepid wind gusts across a timeless and icy landscape, releasing a flurry of intensely blue icebergs that carve off the facade of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier and splash into Mendenhall Lake, while misty veils of drifting clouds cast shadows across some of Alaska’s most captivating scenery. Tucked within the nearly 17-million-acre Tongass National Forest, the largest in the United States, the glacier stretches some 13 miles in length from the Juneau ice field. It offers visitors a surprising choice of activities and a photographic challenge to capture the surging power of the glacier as it erupts from the landscape with a brilliant gleam.

The historic U.S. Forest Service Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center was the first of its kind in the United States when it was built in 1962.

Subsequent parks have emulated its architectural concept, floorto-ceiling windows, expansive outdoor viewing areas and changing exhibits. It has outdoor viewing platforms overlooking Steep Creek and affording panoramic views of the glacier’s ever-changing 1.5-mile face.

Here, one might see a meandering black bear below or a bald eagle drifting in the sky above. Interpretive programs and ranger talks, wideranging exhibits, an observatory with telescopes and a 15-minute film, Magnificent Mendenhall, offer an essential overview of the glacier, an awe-inspiring wonder of the natural world.

The rangers explain that Mendenhall is one of 38 major glaciers that extend from the 1,500-square-mile Juneau ice field. The rapidly retreating glacier has uncovered vegetation thousands of years old, while the effects of the glacier’s movement can be seen in the radically

For those in excellent shape with a strong sense of adventure, a trek on the glacier begins at the West Glacier Trailhead. Guests are outfitted with a backpack, glacier and rain gear, clampons, food and water and are led on a 2.75-hour trek through a temperate rainforest and up a strenuous, unmaintained switchback trail to the ice, where the jagged mountain ridges appear close enough to touch. Retaining enough energy for the downward trek is essential, but there’s time to explore deep textured crevices, meltwater streams and possibly an ice cave.

The fickle weather patterns add another dramatic dimension to a glacier trek. On a cloud-covered rainy day, the weather seems to close around the glacier in a timeless manifestation of frosty splendor.

When time is of the essence, an alternative Mendenhall adventure begins with a 30-minute helicopter flight soaring to 7,000 feet before landing on the ice. Dress warmly and bring binoculars and camera, with a zoom lens if possible. The 5,815-acre Mendenhall Recreation Area and the massive Tongass National Forest are arranged like a mammoth crossword puzzle, the glacier appearing like a large white blanket spread on the landscape to enhance the setting and set off the shimmering lake. Lake Mendenhall, created some 80 years ago when the glacier meltwater filled a severely eroded valley to over 200 feet deep, is ideal for family oriented river rafting tours. Guided trips take rafters over Class II and III whitewater rapids onto a lake sprinkled with icebergs and provide widely varying views of the glacier.

As the rangers in the Visitor Center say, any view of the glacier creates a long-lasting memory. Although Mendenhall is positioned just 12 miles from Juneau, a city that is only accessible via boat or aircraft, a trip here feels like an exotic adventure to the far reaches of the American continent.

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The 1.5-mile Moraine Ecology Trail leads into a mossy forest where visitors have watched a frustrated bear trying to hook a spawning sockeye salmon from an icy stream. The popular three-mile-long Nugget Creek Trail wanders to a tumbling 377-foot waterfall past patches of wildflowers searching for a gleam of sun and a landscape that has been ice-free for only 50 years or less.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: A helicopter lands on mighty Mendenhall; trekkers make their way across the glacier; a waterfall cascades through an ice cave inside.

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THERE'S MORE THAN 1 WAY TO SEE A GLACIER! When it comes to exploring the vast Mendenhall glacier, hiking is just the beginning.

The Carnival Adventures program has several ways to make your experience even more exciting: PILOT’S CHOICE GLACIER EXPLORER Two separate landings on the Juneau ice field within the Tongass National Forest.

DOG SLEDDING ON MENDENHALL GLACIER VIA HELICOPTER Combining the exhilarating experience of a glacier helicopter flight with operation of a dog sled to make your visit a true Alaskan adventure.

HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING AND GLACIER TREK Do more than just see the Juneau ice field and glaciers; experience them.

MENDENHALL GLACIER VIA HELICOPTER & GUIDED WALK Experience scenery unchanged since the end of the ice age with Alaska's original glacier helicopter touring company.

MENDENHALL GLACIER & WILDLIFE TREK A chance to see two of Alaska’s natural wonders, the Mendenhall Glacier and its abundance of wildlife.

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Glaciers cover about 10 percent of Earth’s land mass and store about 75 percent of the world’s freshwater.

Ice crystals from glaciers can grow to be as large as baseballs.

Alaska is home to the largest glacier in North America, the Bering Glacier.

The largest in the world is the Lambert-Fisher Glacier in Antarctica.

They can be found on every continent but Australia.

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Please come visit our expert staff inside Merchants Wharf on the downtown Port of Juneau waterfront.

Why did the tourist cross the road? To get to Alaska Shirt Company, of course! No joke — we provide the best T-shirt and souvenir savings, styles and selection — all wrapped up in fun! (And seriously, we’re located right across the road from the Juneau Tram and Cruise Terminals.)

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Ride Southeast Alaska’s only aerial tramway!

At 1,800 feet above sea level, the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway treats you to Juneau’s stunning panorama. From the Chilkat Range to Stephens Passage, the expansive views are a photographer’s dream. The short ride to 1,800 feet above sea level is a breathtaking way to see the Capital City, waterfront and surrounding mountains.

When you arrive at the Mountain House, enjoy dining with a view at the Timberline Bar & Grill, serving local seafood and a variety of dishes.

Try our signature Crab Nachos, with locally brewed Alaskan Brewing beer. “Shop at the Top” in Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery, where you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Raven Eagle features gifts, souvenirs, clothing and original, Alaska Native made art. Then, visit the Chilkat Theatre for our award-winning film on Tlingit history and culture, Seeing Daylight.

Outside the Mountain House, meet the Juneau Raptor Center’s education eagle and have a personal experience with one of America’s great birds. The Nature Center’s knowledgeable staff can provide information about the trails, wildlife and environment. Interactive displays entertain and educate all ages. On Mount Roberts, you can hike well-maintained rainforest and sub-alpine trails. Culturally modified trees are carved with traditional, historic images. Watch for songbirds, deer and marmots from the observation platforms.

The interpretive signage and audio tour provides a wealth of information about the natural environment.

Indoors or out, there is something for all ages, interests, and abilities atop Mount Roberts!

The ADA accessible Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway runs every five minutes and tickets are good all day. Come and go at your leisure.

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Exploring totem culture.

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Things to do, places to go and what to know to make the most of your visit to Ketchikan.

For more ideas, see the Carnival Adventures Desk on board.

Known as the “First City,” Ketchikan is the initial port reached by marine ferries and cruise ships traveling from the south. And what an introduction to the area.

Lush and dewy from daily — perhaps hourly — rain, the town sparkles when the sun shows its face.

Here’s where visitors’ visions and daydreams of Alaska come to life. It’s a place where bald eagles dive for dinner in the Tongass Narrows. Where killer whales frequent.

Where the backdrop of one’s day is lush rainforest, waterfalls and towering fjords. And where ancient totem poles hold the secrets of the region.

Walk along picturesque Creek Street, a boardwalk lined with boutiques and teeming with salmon in the waters just below.

Book an excursion with Carnival Adventures to Totem Bight State Park, where you can marvel at the park’s collection of totem poles. (See “Preserving the Past” for more on Alaska's totem heritage.)

Those wanting to get the adrenaline pumping should head to Bear Creek for incredible zip lining. Whoosh across thousands of feet of cable from platform to platform, taking in panoramic views of the lush forest, a stunning waterfall, the nearby ocean and incredible mountain vistas.

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Alaska king crab really is the big catch in local waters. In one peak year, crab fishermen brought in 200 million pounds of the sweet shellfish.

It’s pretty as a picture now, with chic eateries and boutiques, but Creek Street was once part of Ketchikan’s notorious red-light district. During its heyday during Prohibition, it was said to be the only place where both “fishermen and the fish went upstream to spawn.”

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Ketchikan’s Rich Totem Culture

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Alaska’s heritage of storytelling through intricate wood carvings lives on along the coast.

A clan house at Potlatch Totem Park, a re-created Tlingit village.

For centuries, the sight of totem poles lining the shore has welcomed visitors arriving by sea into Southeastern Alaska. The tall, intricate carvings not only visually greet guests, but also tell the story of the people who once lived there. The tales carved into theses totems are unique to the specific village and its history, and are often subject to interpretation. While elders have provided valuable cultural and historical information about the meaning of many ancient poles, some still go unexplained today.

Ketchikan is home to one of the largest collection of totems found anywhere in the world. More than 80 poles are scattered throughout the city. At Totem Bight State Park, 10 miles north of Ketchikan, visitors can walk a scenic path past 14 totems, all painstakingly reproduced from originals found at abandoned nearby villages.

Here, visitors will find the Eagle Grave Marker totem pole (above) and a replica of a Tlingit clan house. See the Carnival Adventures Desk on board to arrange a visit.

Totem poles were originally carved to honor important individuals and to commemorate significant tribal events. And while they have great cultural importance, they were never considered religious objects.

The Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan houses a large collection of unrestored 19th-century totem poles retrieved in the 1970s from the Tlingit villages on Tongass Island and Village Island and from the Haida village of Old Kasaan on Prince of Wales Island.

Carvers today keep the tradition alive using original methods: chopping away at the wood with a small hatchet, called an adz, and using pigments from plants to add color to their creations. These current-day totems are sometimes commissioned for museums — as replicas or originals — or carved for locals to proudly display in front of their homes or businesses.

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INTO THE WOODS The Tongass National Forest, encompassing more than 16 million acres, is the largest national forest in the United States and an integral part of Ketchikan’s economy and lifestyle. Most people are surprised to learn that the Tongass is a rainforest, albeit a temperate one; there is no defined rainy season and rain may fall here every day.

On the first floor of Ketchikan’s Federal Building, the U.S. Forest Service Interpretive Center runs an excellent program about this natural wonder.

Brown bears fishing off Admiralty Island, home to an estimated 1,500 brown bears — more than in all the Lower 48 states combined.

An aerial view of the forest.

Mushrooms in the undergrowth.

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Featuring baleen baskets and basketry, walrus ivory carvings, whalebone fossil carvings, totem poles, Bentwood boxes, woodmasks, Haida argillite carvings and a vast collection of Native art from Barrow to Southeast Alaska. Located under the Welcome Arch.

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The scenic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad.

Located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, the small town of Skagway has played a big part in Alaska's colorful history. It was a major embarkation point for a flood of prospectors on their

SHOPPING LIST Memorabilia from the White Pass railroad Hand-blown glass art from local artisans A T-shirt to mark the memory A locally brewed craft beer

way to the Yukon during the Klondike gold rush.

Skagway today pays homage to this era with museums, restored historic sites and just a touch of rough-andtumble flavor.

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Things to do, places to go and what to know to make the most of your visit to Skagway.

For more ideas, see the Carnival Adventures Desk on board.

Want to trace the trails of the Klondike Gold Rush?

You’ve come to the right place. Skagway is gateway to the days of frenzied prospecting — also known as the Last Grand Adventure — amid a stunning, yet harsh, terrain.

Downtown Skagway itself looks locked in time, and is also within Klondike Gold Rush National Park, a place with many opportunities to explore. Hike the Chilkoot Trail to the peaceful Yukon River. Try panning for gold, weighing your findings at the Assayer’s Office. Or step aboard a vintage railcar for an unforgettable ride over the White Pass Trail, up to the Yukon’s White Pass summit, more than 3,000 feet above sea level. The railroad is an incredible feat of engineering, carved from the region’s most rugged terrain more than a century ago. Look out for Bridal Veil Falls, a 500-foot cascade from the Mt. Cleveland glaciers; and Inspiration Point, a popular photo stop that can actually bring the Pacific Ocean into view.

More history comes from Dyea Townsite, a ghost town at the foot of the Chilkoot Trail that was at one time Skagway’s rival city. Once the White Pass & Yukon Route was completed in 1900, the town seemed to vanish.

Crumbling ruins remain amid gorgeous scenery, and the overlook affords splendid views of Skagway.

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The White Pass & Yukon Route Administration Building is still in its original location near Broadway and Second Avenue in Skagway.

Next door (right side of photo) is the railroad's original Broadway Depot. According to the National Park Service, both were built while the main line of the railroad was still under construction.

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Skagway was the gateway to the Klondike gold rush.

The rush subsided eventually, but the town made its own fortune and thrived.

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A RAILWAY BUILT OF GOLD

By Stanton H. Patty To ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Route, book an excursion at the Carnival Adventures Desk on board or visit the Carnival Hub app.

More than a century ago, a railroad was born of a gold rush. Gold was discovered in the Yukon Territory in 1896.

From 1897 to 1898, the stampeders arrived in Alaska en masse on their way to the Yukon.

Gold brought with it commerce and permanence; the settlers needed a way in and a way out. The line, the White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR), was completed in two years, two months and two days. Now the White Pass & Yukon Route’s narrow-gauge railroad, headquartered in Skagway, is one of Alaska’s top visitor attractions. From May to September 2018, it carried more than 460,000 passengers. Before departing on their ride into history, they can see the story of the WP&YR depicted in a hand-painted mural that wraps around all four walls of the depot waiting room.

It’s a colorful story indeed.

mountain passes around Lake Bennett. Tancrede and his companions invited Heney to join them for a drink at Skagway’s St. James Hotel.

The men talked far into the night. Heney affirmed that a railroad could be built through White Pass.

“This country needs this railroad — and I would like to be the man to do it,” he told Tancrede. “Give me enough dynamite and snoose [snuff], and I’ll build a road to hell!”

Heney was hired, and construction began on May 28, 1898. But even as the first ribbons of steel pointed toward White Pass, trouble was brewing back in Skagway.

“THIS COUNTRY NEEDS THIS RAILROAD” Gold was discovered in the Klondike country of the Canadian Yukon, almost 500 miles north of Skagway, near the end of the 19th century.

The whispered word “Gold!” became a shout heard around the world, and soon the stampede was on. Thousands of hopeful miners poured through Skagway on their way to the gold fields around the Klondike’s nascent boomtown, Dawson City.

There were two perilous gold trails from the Skagway area. One was the avalanche-prone Chilkoot Trail. The other was known as the White Pass Trail. Both ended at Lake Bennett, British Columbia, where the goldfevered prospectors built crude boats and rafts to float down the Yukon River to Dawson City.

Halfway around the world, British financiers in London were looking for ways to cash in on the Klondike madness. They reasoned there must be a better way to get prospectors over the mountains — and harvest a share of the miners’ gold.

Sir Thomas Tancrede, an English aristocrat, was dispatched to Skagway in 1898 to explore the feasibility of building a railroad into the Yukon. Tancrede had a look around and decided that the mountain barriers were too high, the grades too steep.

He was just about to file a negative report when Michael J. Heney, a Canadian railroad contractor, hiked into Skagway after scouting the

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WICKED WAYS At the time, Skagway was a rowdy town ruled by an outlaw gang.

A visiting Canadian Mountie called it “little better than a hell on earth.”

Robberies and murders were common occurrences. Honky-tonk pianos accompanied the crack of gunshots and cries for help. Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith, a sometimes charming, always dangerous con man, reigned over both Skagway and the gold trails.

Local merchants decided that Soapy Smith and his gaggle of gangsters had to go.

The showdown came on July 8, 1898. Vigilantes gathered on the Skagway waterfront. Smith, hearing about the meeting, downed a glass of whiskey, then, rifle in hand, marched down the street to confront his foes. Frank H. Reid, the town surveyor, blocked his way. There was a brief scuffle. Smith shot Reid in the groin; Reid fired his revolver at almost the same instant, putting a bullet through the scoundrel’s heart. Smith died on the scene. Reid, mortally wounded, expired shortly thereafter.

BUILDING A RAILROAD Thirteen days later, the White Pass & Yukon Route dispatched its first train on a 4-mile excursion for Skagway dignitaries. Two and a half miles out of town, the tracks meandered by the fresh graves of Soapy Smith and Frank Reid.

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Heney’s men continued toiling toward the White Pass summit.

They hacked and blasted through the mountains with picks, shovels and black powder, sometimes dangling on ropes hundreds of feet above thundering rapids. They swatted swarms of mosquitoes in summer and endured winter temperatures plunging to 60 degrees below zero.

The tracks reached the 2,865-foot-high White Pass summit in February 1899. And on July 29, construction crews coming from Skagway and Whitehorse met at Carcross, where a “golden spike” was driven into the ground to mark the line’s completion.

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Nowadays visitors are immersed in history as they ride the WP&YR train along the old rail trail over White Pass. While passing the Gold Rush Cemetery, passengers see a tall granite shaft over Reid’s resting place, inscribed: “He gave his life for the honor of Skagway.”

Smith’s grave is just outside the cemetery boundary. The good people of Skagway were not about to plant his remains in hallowed ground, Skagway tour guides tell visitors.

Just beyond the cemetery, the tracks rise quickly from sea level into the snowcapped peaks and blue-white glaciers of the St. Elias Mountains. The train weaves, climbs and grinds toward the crest of White Pass, looping across cliffhanging cuts with dizzying views of misty waterfalls and traversing granite paths where the boot prints of Klondike stampeders can still be seen.

Above: Contrast the comfortable ride that today's WP&YR riders get, with the harsh conditions endured by construction crews and even passengers in the first days.

The stampede to the Klondike was a frenzy that burned out in little more than two years. But the White Pass & Yukon Route, a nugget from that epic Gold Rush, chugs along as one of the last remaining narrow-gauge railroads in North America.

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Built in 1898 to open the Klondike region of Yukon Territory to gold seekers, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (WP&YR) — originally stretching from Skagway, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory — was completed in 1900, just before the end of the Klondike Gold Rush.

It took the labor of 35,000 men, using only black blasting powder and crude tools to battle the elements and treacherous landscapes, to hew out the original 110-mile narrow-gauge line. The railway hauled freight and passengers for over 80 years, and was also an early pioneer of intermodal freight containerization. It closed down in 1982 after a dramatic fall in world ore prices. But WP&YR persevered and reopened its doors just six years later as “The Scenic Railway of the World,” providing rail excursions to visitors from all over. In 1994, WP&YR was named an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, joining the likes of the Statue of Liberty and the Panama Canal with this prestigious honor.

Today, guests experience the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, trestles and tunnels from the comfort of vintage rail cars. Hear a fully narrated tour of the White Pass & Yukon Route featuring tales of villainous gunslingers, good-time girls and would-be gold seekers struggling towards the Yukon, and see with your own eyes the untouched, pristine beauty of the Pacific Coast mountain ranges. Trips depart from Skagway, with many of the rail and motor coach combination trips featuring connections in both Fraser, British Columbia, and Carcross, Yukon Territory. Excursions are available between early May and late September each year and are geared around the schedules of all major cruise lines.

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Drink up a bit of history with us. Established in 1897 to hydrate the thirsty prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush, Skagway Brewing Company continues to create handcrafted ales and delicious pub fare, including local halibut fish & chips and greens grown right on premises. Check out our large outdoor beer garden and souvenir gift shop and take a piece of history with you.

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Jewell Gardens, a colorful stop in Skagway.

THE JEWELL OF SKAGWAY

By John Anderson

In a city known for its gorgeous flowers, Jewell Gardens is a blooming beauty.

Visitors have marveled at the wonder of Skagway’s gardens since the Klondike gold rush days; the city is known as the Garden City of Alaska. It’s no surprise, then, that one of Skagway’s most popular attractions is Jewell Gardens, a lush green space that features a wide variety of colorful perennials, annuals and organic vegetables, as well as glass-blowing classes and demonstrations

by Garden City Glassworks. Participants can create a personalized souvenir that can be shipped to their home.

Jewell Gardens is located on the original homestead of Henry Clark, Skagway’s first farmer, who became famous for supplying his fresh produce to hungry prospectors.

The descendants of Clark’s rhubarb plants, which reached heights of six feet, still grow at the site. A stroll through the wellmanicured grounds reveals beds of purple irises; towering shocks of delphiniums; fluffy hydrangeas; and tulips in a range of colors. A miniature train chugs around the garden, puffing through a town modeled after Skagway of the late 1800s. Another section of the gardens is dedicated to growing organic produce, such as potatoes, beets, carrots and squash, to supply Poppies Restaurant — the sunny on-site café and tea shop. Visitors can watch a team of professional artisans at work in the studio creating elaborate ornaments, vases and bowls that are later displayed in the Jewell Gardens shop.

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The port lights up at night.

The influence of Victoria’s English founders remains strong in this pretty city; as the capital of the Canadian province, British Columbia, how could it be otherwise? Double-decker buses and horse-drawn carriages carry locals and visitors about the city, but its most British feature may be the lush parks that have earned it the title “City of Gardens.”

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British Columbia's capital sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which was named for famed navigator George Vancouver after he surveyed the island in 1792.

Vancouver had first visited in 1788 with the legendary Capt. James Cook and the island is his namesake.

During the gold rush days of the mid-1800s, Victoria was home to thousands of hopeful prospectors. Today, it showcases its past at historic venues such as the Maritime Museum of British Columbia and the Royal British Columbia Museum.

Historic sites also include Craigdarroch Castle, built from 1887 to 1890. It now shows a unique collection of stained and leaded glass, period furnishing and wood paneling and carving. After your tour you may return to town via Chinatown and an entry with the inspiring name Gates of Harmonious Interest.

The heart of the city curves around the quaint stonewalled Inner Harbour, around which are such attractions as the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel with its landmark ivy-covered walls.

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Just follow the Inner Harbour seawall for a glimpse of the well-manicured lawns and gardens of many charming homes whose owners also enjoy a view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. Historic sights, restaurants and shops fill the downtown, a busy commercial center known for street performers, local crafts and food vendors.

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The city's famed attraction is also glorious at night, when the grounds are illuminated. More than 1 million people visit The Gardens each year to take in its breathtaking blooms, situated on 55 lush acres.

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ICY STRAIT POINT This wilderness port serves a taste of all the best Alaska has to offer: exciting recreation, intriguing culture, tempting shops and delicious food. The picturesque Glacier Bay area is ideal for wildlife spotting, with humpback and orca whales cruising offshore, coastal brown bears lumbering on land and bald eagles soaring above.

Located 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point is the homeland of the Hoonah Tlingit Natives, an ancient tribe who share their past in the Village of Hoonah and at the Native Heritage Museum.

You can get a personal view of history at the Icy Strait Point Cannery, which was created from the old Hoonah Packing Company Cannery. Once one of the world’s most productive salmon canneries, it was restored in 2004 and offers unique shops, a museum and a 1930s-era cannery line display.

SAN FRANCISCO As one of California’s most exciting cities, San Francisco offers one attraction after another. Fisherman’s Wharf is probably the top tourist draw, and rightfully so. This picturesque collection of restaurants and shops sits on San Francisco Bay, where you can enjoy a view of the famed Golden Gate Bridge. Chinatown also lures visitors with its heady mix of old traditions and new attitudes. Developed informally, at its own pace, by the generations of Asian immigrants who sought a better life in America, Chinatown is a rich, rewarding place to spend a few hours.

San Francisco’s famed cable cars are a preferred way of getting around the city. They’re the easiest way to go up and down ’Frisco’s breathtakingly steep hills.

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SEATTLE The Emerald City celebrates its past at Pioneer Square, a National Historic District, as well as at ChinatownInternational District, where Seattle’s Asian-American heritage is showcased at restaurants, shops and historical exhibits.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the scenic Cascade and Olympia mountain ranges outside the city; experienced climbers make their way here to scale Mount Rainier. And the arts are fully represented at numerous museums and cultural venues. They include the Seattle Center, on the original grounds of the 1962 World’s Fair. Here you will find Seattle’s most famous landmark, the Space Needle, which offers a 360-degree view from a 520-foot-high observation deck.

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Sitka calls itself “the place where wilderness and culture collide.” The culture is a blend of Tlingit, Russian and American, whose shared experiences also earned the city the nickname “Paris of the Pacific.” Visitors can experience traditional dancing and other Native elements at museums and historic sights. As for the wilderness, it offers many exciting pursuits: Seemingly everywhere you look are volcanoes, rainforest trails, fishing spots and the chance to view brown bears, bald eagles and all five species of Pacific salmon. Sitka also claims one impressive historical fact: It’s where the papers finalizing the Alaska Purchase were signed on March 30, 1867, making the territory part of the United States.

VANCOUVER Lovely parks and exquisite botanical gardens fill this Canadian port, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

One of the most impressive is Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre forested peninsula with beaches and walking trails, including a meandering, seven-mile-long seawall.

In the center of the city, atop Little Mountain, sits Queen Elizabeth Park.

The University of British Columbia’s Botanical Garden is arranged into several distinct themed plots, including Asian, Alpine, British Columbian native plants and the serene Nitobe Memorial Garden.

Save some appetite for downtown, where the public market offers snacks and treats for many palates. Save time for Gastown, the original Vancouver settlement which is now a charming neighborhood of restaurants, shops and artistic souls.

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The dragonfly’s ability to dart through the Alaskan skies, much like the masterful maneuvering exhibited by bush pilots through the state’s rough terrain, is in part why a group of elementary school children energetically lobbied for its state designation. It also doesn’t hurt that dragonflies eat mosquitoes (jokingly referred to as Alaska’s “unofficial state bird”), which are most bountiful in the summer — just when they are ready to emerge from the water and transform from aquatic nymph to fluttering, four-winged beauties.

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Depending on what part of the world you’re in, dragonflies can symbolize power, prosperity or purity.

In Alaska, where the four-spotted skimmer dragonfly has been the state’s official insect since 1995, they exemplify agility.

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