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8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS DAY 1 SAIL FROM SEATTLE Arrive in Seattle and transfer from the Hospitality area to your ship. Settle in your comfortable stateroom, then step out on deck as you cruise through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to Elliott Bay and appreciate the delightful view of Seattle's skyline. D DAY 2 ARRIVE VANCOUVER Have time to explore town on your own. An included tour highlights Stanley Park, a lovely old-growth forest that boasts an impressive collection of totem poles, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Re-board the ship to sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge, in the shadow of the city's gleaming glass towers. This evening you'll pass through Howe Sound. BLD DAY 3 EXPLORATION CRUISING Today's exploration will be wilderness cruising at its best, in waters usually accessible only by private yachtsmen. Explore remote inlets lush with temperate rainforests, streaming with waterfalls and encircled by cliffs. You will have time for exploring wildlife and beautiful, remote nooks in the ancient and dramatic fjords of British Columbia. BLD DAY 4 NANAIMO, GULF ISLANDS Nanaimo is surrounded by astonishing views. A cannon booms from the Bastion, an 1853 Hudson's Bay Company fort. Traditionally-dressed constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police welcome you from the pier. An included walking tour will show you the Cameron Island Promenade, the Old City Quarter, and the Nanaimo District Museum. Afternoon cruising is through the remote waterways and quiet coves of the lovely Gulf Islands. BLD DAY 5 SIDNEY/ BUTCHART GARDENS / VICTORIA Dock in Sidney and transfer by motor-coach to the famous Butchart Gardens to walk the lovely pathways that thread around this quarry-turned-world-class showplace. Complete your day in lovely and very British Victoria, with time to relax and explore on your own. Everything is within convenient walking distance from your ship, allowing you to find your own unique experience in British Columbia's capital city. BLD DAY 6 FRIDAY HARBOR/ SAN JUAN ISLANDS MORNING CRUISING Your Friday Harbor visit includes an island excursion that takes you through this remote and historically contentious island. Experience the local flavor and learn how the U.S. nearly went to war over a pig. Visit Rosario Resort on Orcas Island for an exclusive organ recital on an impressive Aeolian pipe organ. BLD DAY 7 CAPTAIN'S CHOICE CRUISING/ PORT TOWNSEND Your relaxing morning of cruising and up-close exploration in Puget Sound will take you in search of remarkable scenery and elusive wildlife. Your Captain and Exploration Leader know the best places to go "gunkholing" or traveling around the bend just to see what's there. Arrive in Port Townsend for an included walking tour along the waterfront street of this historic Victorian seaport and arts community. Listed on the National Historic Register as one of three such Victorian ports on the entire U.S. coastline, Port Townsend's views and architecture are delightful to see. BLD DAY 8 DISEMBARK IN SEATTLE Transfer from your ship to the airport or extend your stay at the Westin Hotel, in the heart of downtown Seattle. B Request: Spring Cruise39 or Fall Cruise39 Availability. |
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EXTEND YOUR STAY Pre- or Post-Cruise Option SEATTLE STOP OVER Enjoy one night's hotel accommodations at Seattle's deluxe Westin Hotel, centrally located in the heart of the city's downtown and also within walking distance of the famous Pike Place Market. Baggage handling, taxes, and one transfer between the airport and the hotel are included. $145 per person, double-occupancy (includes $15 tax) |
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