Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

Alaskan Coastal Cruise During your voyage, admire architectural remnants of the Klondike Gold Rush in Skagway, witness gargantuan glaciers splitting into ice rivers and spot fauna-filled fjords as you cruise the Inside Passage. Day 1: UK to Vancouver Depart the UK your flight. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: Vancouver - Board your cruise ship D Transfer to the city’s port to board your ship, which will set sail late afternoon. Spend time relaxing or take advantage of the ship’s facilities. Day 3: Alaskan Cruise - The Inside Passage B/L/D Leaving Vancouver behind, your ship will trace the outline of North America’s most scenic coastal landscape, weaving through islands of the Pacific Coast known as the Inside Passage. Boasting wildlife-filled fjords and evergreen-coated scenery, position yourself on the upper deck for the best chance to observe soaring eagles, grizzly bears, breaching whales and bathing seals. Day 4: Alaskan Cruise - Tracy Arm Inlet - Juneau B/L/D Navigate the 30-mile long Tracy Arm Fjord to view the mammoth Sawyer Glacier which oversees a slow-moving river of ice. Sail onwards to the mountainous city of Juneau, Alaska’s state capital. Once in Juneau, take advantage of the exciting optional shore excursions on offer, which include dog sledding with huskies, whale watching and a helicopter ride over the glacier. Day 5: Alaskan Cruise - Skagway B/L/D The ship arrives in Skagway this morning where it remains all day, leaving plenty of time to explore this charming relic of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Wooden sidewalks and turn-of-the-century buildings will take you back to the lawless living of pioneer days. Shore excursions are also aplenty; we recommend you take a ride on the restored carriages along the old White Pass and Yukon railroad through the Alaskan wilderness. Day 6: Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay B/L/D Today enjoy a tour highlight as your cruise ship slowly enters Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a unique ecosystem of majestic humpback whales, black bears and Yukon wolves. A national park ranger will provide a detailed commentary of your wild surroundings and answer any questions you have. You may also have the chance to witness a monumental chunk of ice splitting off one of the eight gargantuan glaciers. Day 7: Alaskan Cruise - Ketchikan B/L/D After a morning of cruising, the ship will arrive at the city of Ketchikan, a small metropolis on the shores of the Tongrass Narrow. Explore this charming area in your own time, wandering along Creek Street, through the Totem Pole Park or pick one of the optional wildlife excursions. Day 8: Alaskan Cruise - The Inside Passage B/L/D Return through the Inside passage, allowing you more time to appreciate the area’s distinct beauty, or to just simply sit back and relax. Day 9: Disembark - Vancouver to the UK B This morning, arrive back at Vancouver’s port and disembark. Transfer for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Grizzly Bears 9 days from £2,059 Tour highlights ✔ Observe wildlife and scenery along the Inside Passage ✔ Marvel at the colossal Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord ✔ Enjoy relics of the Klondike Gold Rush in Skagway ✔ On board commentary by an experienced ranger as you sail through Glacier National Park Tour includes • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • 4 and 5 H accommodation: Vancouver-Hotel Blu Vancouver, Alaska Cruise-MS Koningsdam • Cabin Upgrades: Ocean View from £439 or Verandah Cabin from £679 • Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways Tour pace: Easygoing  Vancouver The Inside Passage Ketchikan Tracy Arm Juneau Skagway < <       Canada Alaska  Glacier Bay Air Boat Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £899 Extend your tour Vancouver city stay, 4 nights 4 H from £719 Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 MS Koningsdam Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 180 North America Ocean Cruise