WMT’s 17th Annual

Majestic Alaska

June 18-30, 2010

Daily Itinerary

Friday, June 18

Vancouver

Upon arrival in Vancouver, our private transfer will take us to the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel, located just steps from historic Gastown, shopping, theatres and Stanley Park. 

Saturday, June 19

Sail from Vancouver

Enjoy a leisurely morning before boarding the Diamond Princess, the beginning of our Alaskan adventure, a voyage of a lifetime. (L,D) 

 

Sunday, June 20

Inside Passage

Spend a full day cruising the protected waters of the Inside Passage. Enjoy the procession of birds and sea mammals on British Columbia’s spectacular coastline. Listen to the naturalist talk about Alaskan marine life. Spend the afternoon whale watching in the Inside Passage. (B,L,D)

 

Monday, June 21

Ketchikan

The "Salmon Capital" of the world was once the ancestral home of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribes. Ketchikan boasts the world’s largest totem pole collection, which is not only a major attraction, but also a continuing art form. Take an optional tour, or explore the notorious Creek Street on your own. (B,L,D)

 

Tuesday, June 22

Juneau

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, boasts a rich history, a delightful shopping district, beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains. You may choose to see the Mendenhall Glacier, the world’s most photographed glacier. (B,L,D)

Wednesday, June 23

Skagway

Known by hopeful gold rushers as the "Gateway to the Klondike Gold Fields," Skagway retains its former flavor with an outstanding collection of memorabilia. It is also home to the renowned White Pass and Yukon Route Railways. (B,L,D)

 

Thursday, June 24

Glacier Bay National Park

Be sure to be on deck to view the stunning scenery as you glide through Glacier Bay. The bay is a natural habitat for marine life such as whales, seals, porpoises and sea otters. Experience the majesty and power of the actively calving glaciers, as icebergs thunder and crash into the sea around you. Have your camera and binoculars ready! (B,L,D)

Friday, June 25

College Fjord

Enjoy a full day of scenery as we cruise into Prince William Sound, surrounded by lofty mountains and indented with dozens of glacier-carved fjords. These fjords are home to Alaska’s greatest concentration of tidewater glaciers. (B,L,D)

 

Saturday, June 26

Whittier/Anchorage

Disembark in Whittier. Then, along the gorgeous Seward Highway, an Alaska Scenic Byway, we’ll be treated to an array of beautiful sights. Enjoy a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later we’ll arrive in sparkling Anchorage, gateway to the wilderness.(B)

Sunday, June 27

Denali

Travel aboard the Denali Express’ panoramic glass-domed railcars that sweep us on a spectacular ride through Alaska’s interior. This journey is as dazzling as it is historic. All around us will be the majestic heartland scenery while onboard guides offer commentary on what you are seeing. We will arrive at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge with its dazzling location on the picturesque Nenana River, offering comfort in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.

 

Monday, June 28

Denali

Wake up feeling rested and ready to go. During our Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park, watch for moose, bear, caribou and Dall sheep. Views of Polychrome Pass, the Toklat River and the potential views of Mt. McKinley from Stony Hill Overlook are unforgettable. Relax this evening at your leisure.

 

Tuesday, June 29

Fairbanks

Travel by scenic motorcoach to friendly Fairbanks. Journey into the past on the Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise, which includes a stop at a Native village and a visit to an Iditarod® dog sled kennel. Later, take a tour of the city. Then step back in time at the famous El Dorado Gold Mine where we can try our hand at panning for gold.

 

Wednesday, June 30

Fairbanks

Transfer to the airport for our return flight home.

Diamond Princess

June 18 – 30, 2010

Category

Cabin

WMT Group Rate

AC

Private balcony, mini-suite stateroom – Dolphin Deck

$3899.00

BA

Private oversized balcony stateroom – Caribe or Lido Decks

$3799.00

BB

Private balcony stateroom – Aloha, Caribe, Dolphin, Emerald Decks

$3749.00

D

Oceanview stateroom – Plaza Deck

$3529.00

F

Obstructed Oceanview stateroom – Emerald Deck

$2979.00

JJ

Interior stateroom – Baja or Caribe Decks

$2739.00

Above prices are per person, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability.

Single, Triple, and Quad rates are available upon request.

Included: Fully-escorted tour from Cedar Rapids, airport transfers, hotel in Vancouver for one night, seven-night cruise through the Inside Passage, all meals on board ship, welcome reception, shipboard entertainment, terry bathrobes for use on board, four-night hotel accommodations, land transportation, sightseeing as outlined in daily itinerary, baggage handling, travel bag, $127.58 government fees, $355.00 port tax & land fees and fuel supplement of $63.00 per person.

Not included: Airfare, fuel supplement*, optional shore excursions during cruise and land tour unless otherwise specified, alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, sodas and certain snacks, shipboard gratuities, and any other items of a purely personal nature. Optional travel insurance is highly recommended.

Air Arrangements

Discounted group air arrangements are available. Luggage restrictions and charges may apply, and will be advised.

If you choose to secure your own flight arrangements, your arrival and departure times must match our group air schedule to qualify for the included airport transportation. There will be no refund for unused tour components.

Group rate is based on 18 cabins sold. All rates, government fees, port charges and taxes are those in effect at time of printing and are subject to change.

*Princess Cruises reserves the right to reinstate a fuel supplement for all passengers at up to $9.00 USD per person per day should the price of light sweet crude oil according to the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index) increase above $70.00 USD per barrel.

 

Deposit of $700.00 per person due at the time of booking.

Final payment due March 15, 2010.

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

Date                                                                              Cancellation Fee

Date of deposit to December 31, 2009                     $200 per person

January 1, 2010 to March 15, 2010                           $700 per person

March 16, 2010 or later                                               Nonrefundable

Travel insurance is highly recommended

To make your reservation or for more information please contact:

Group Travel Department

319-393-1359 or 800-391-1359

groups@duagency.com

or mail completed form with deposit to:

Destination Unlimited, inc.

5020 Council Street NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

GROUP PHOTO POLICY

Destinations Unlimited, inc. and WMT Radio reserve the right to take photos during any part of the tour and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with Destinations Unlimited, inc., group members agree to allow their images to be used in such photos. Group members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to advise their group escort at the beginning of the tour.

 

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP

All passengers are required to have a passport valid through December 31, 2010. Non-US citizens must have a valid passport and advise Destinations Unlimited, inc. of your nationality at the time of deposit.

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is highly recommended and available through Destinations Unlimited, inc. If the insurance premium is paid within 14 days of deposit, pre-existing conditions are covered, some limitations apply. Optional BizPack coverage is also available to protect against business-related reasons for cancellation: (Required to work, business/company merger, business unsuitable due to fire, flood, natural disaster or burglary). If you decline Access America insurance, we strongly advise the purchase of travel insurance through another broker.

 

RESPONSIBILITY

Destinations Unlimited, inc., Clear Channel Communications/WMT, Air Carrier, Pan Pacific Hotel, ground operators, Princess Cruise Lines, the shipowner, and their affiliates, shall have no liability for loss or damage to baggage and property, or for personal injuries or delay due to the acts or omissions of any carrier, hotel operator, restaurant, or any other supplier of services or facilities caused by weather, strike, war, quarantine or for any other reason or by the shipowner, and is governed by the terms and conditions printed on the cruise contract which is issued to all guests. Please read this contract carefully. Your acceptance of this cruise constitutes your acceptance of its terms and conditions. The right is reserved to refuse anyone as a member of the tour at any time.

The itinerary, as published, will be followed as closely as possible. If, in the shipowner's opinion it is rendered necessary to make changes in this itinerary, the shipowner will not be responsible for any loss or expense caused guests by reason of such change; and to withdraw a cruise before sailing date, in which case the amount paid by the guest will be refunded; and to decline to accept or retain any person for a cruise, whether with or without cause, at any time. It is understood and agreed that a refund may not be made to guests who do not complete a cruise for any cause whatsoever.

 

5020 Council Street NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

319-393-1359

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