To truly see Alaska, your tour should include the best of interior of Alaska as well as coastal Alaska. We sponsor what we feel is an excellent cruise/land combination in the Great Land. If you want a cruise only, we offer that as well. Here are some of the details:
Highlights of the SEVEN DAY cruise include:
Highlights of the FOUR DAY land portion of the tour include:
Visit to Fairbanks with the Discovery Riverboat Cruise with overnight in Fairbanks.
Deposits are fully refundable through April 10, 2024
When you cruise, there are basically four different cabin types from which to choose:
|
Stateroom Category |
Stateroom Description |
Cruise/Tour Price |
|
IF IE |
Inside – Lowest Deck (limited) Inside – Multiple Decks |
$2,625 $2,695 |
|
ID |
Inside – Upper Decks |
$2,745 |
|
OV OC |
Outside – Obstructed View Outside – Unobstructed View |
$2,995 $3,525 |
|
BC |
Balcony – Multiple Decks |
$3,840 |
This is a peak sailing to Alaska. Prices below include standard cruise components (i.e. ship accommodations, around the clock dining options, nightly entertainment and most ship activities), rail and motor coach transportation, luxury lodges, transfers and sightseeing. It is fully escorted by a Webb Tours representative throughout (assuming minimum passenger counts are met). Prices also include all port charges, government fees and all taxes. When comparing prices, be sure all taxes are included. Airfare is additional and will be arranged by Webb Tours.
July 20: Flight from Salt Lake (or other gateway city) to Seattle or Vancouver. Transfer to the ship in Vancouver which is the beautiful Sapphire Princess.
July 21: Full day cruising toward the protected waterway known as the Inside Passage with lovely views on both sides of the ship. Relax and become familiar with the ship. Enjoy entertainment and delicious cuisine on board.
July 22: Port of Call in Ketchikan which is a wonderful combination of native cultures, pristine beauty and running salmon. Our optional private excursion takes us to a lovely waterfall, wildlife viewing (where we ALWAYS see numerous bald eagles and often a bear), followed by a visit to Saxman Village which showcases the totems of the Klingit tribe. Our local guide will provide the fascinating details.
July 23: Port of Call in Juneau, home to some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery. Our optional private excursion includes a visit to stunning Mendenhall Glacier followed by a visit to Glacier Gardens. We also offer an excellent Whale Watching option in the afternoon in Auke Bay (whale sightings are guaranteed or it’s free). There is time for both and Juneau is the best place for wales.
July 24: Port of Call in Skagway born to support the rush to the goldfields. Our optional private excursion takes in the highlights of Skagway followed by a trip over White Pass in our private motor coach. Finally, we’ll enjoy a one hour play called the Days of ’98 Revue telling the true story of Soapy Smith, Skagway’s famous con man.
July 25: We’ll spend the entire day cruising in spectacular Glacier Bay National Park. It is one of the highlights of the trip. These are Alaska’s most famous glaciers. Listen closely as glacier calving (large pieces of ice breaking off into the sea) is a common occurrence.
July 26: Scenic cruising in the Northern Gulf. Includes three hours in the famous College Fjords, scenic mountain-flanked fjords named after Ivy League colleges. Continue north in the afternoon.
July 27: Arrive in Whittier. Board Princess’s private domed rail car for our scenic train ride to the charming town of Talkeetna. Stay in the quiet wilderness lodge with full views of Mt. McKinley (weather permitting). Those interested can enjoy the town or take a jet boat ride on the Susitna River (with lovely views of wilderness, wildlife and Mt. McKinley if mother nature cooperates). Remember, it is light until well after 11:00 PM.
July 28: Interesting motor coach ride this morning to Denali National Park (about 3 hours away). In the early afternoon, we’ll board the park buses for an interesting Natural History Tour of Denali National Park with hoped-for views of Mt. McKinley (from the other side and UP CLOSE) and varied wildlife. Those interested can upgrade to a tour that goes deeper into the park (closer to the mountain and more wildlife) We’ll stay this evening in the beautiful Denali Princess Lodge just outside of Denali Park.
July 29: We transfer into Fairbanks this morning. After lunch, we’ll board the Discovery Sternwheeler as it takes us down the Chena River. We’ll see the late Susan Bucher dog camp and her champion dogs (now operated by her husband) and stop at an authentic (and very interesting) Athabascan Village. This activity is a MUST while in Fairbanks. Evening is free (optional salmon bake available).
July 30: Transfer to the Fairbanks Airport for our flight home.
While on land, we stay at the following EXCELLENT lodges:
Talkeetna – Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Denali – Princess Lodge
Fairbanks – Princess Riverside Lodge or Bear Lodge
All of these lodges can be viewed online at Princesslodges.com. Princess uses these lodges in most cases. If not available, comparable lodges may be substituted.
If you are interested in cancellation/interruption insurance it is available for $189-$289 per person and can be purchased up to the time of your final payment. Additional information is available if you are interested.
Registration Information:
To make a reservation, simply fill out the attached reservation form and send it to us with a deposit of $400 per person. When we receive your deposit, we will mail you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour. A letter with instructions, hotel address, flight information and more will be sent be sent 90 days prior to departure at which time the balance will be due. You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that packet. We require final payments in the form of a check. If that is not possible, arrangements can be made to use a credit card. Webb Tours accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover for tour deposits. A minimum of 20 passengers is required to operate the private excursions, and to send an accompanying tour director.
Cancellation Penalties
We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. If it is 91 days or more before departure, all money will be refunded. If it is within 120 days, we will charge you only what the cruise line charges us. If cancellation occurs between 120 days and 91 days prior to departure, you will forfeit your deposit. If it is within 90 days of departure, additional penalties (up to the total amount) will apply. For airlines, specifically, tickets are generally non refundable when purchased. However, most airlines will allow the value of the canceled tickets to be reused for future travel, though a penalty may be assessed to reuse the tickets. If you have to cancel, Webb Tours will work with other providers to obtain as much refund as possible for our travelers.
Cancellation Insurance:
Cancellation insurance is also available through the cruise ship if you are interested. The price is $189 to $289 depending on cabin category.
Mail deposit and enclosed reservation form to:
WEBB TOURS
2378 Evergreen Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel. (801) 278-3101o r Toll Free 1-800-658-8519
