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Gold Rush Legacy
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- Day 1 Seattle, Washington - Embark
- Day 2 Friday Harbor / Salish Sea
- Day 3 Strait of Georgia / Johnstone Strait
- Day 4 Canada's Inside Passage
- Day 5 Ketchikan, Alaska
- Day 6 Wrangell
- Day 7 Petersburg / Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait
- Day 8 Sergius Narrows / Sitka
- Day 9 Captians Choice / Chichagof Island / Icy Strait
- Day 10 Glacier Bay National Park
- Day 11 Haines / Skagway
- Day 12 Juneau, Alaska - Disembark
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Master Stateroom | Commander Stateroom | Captain Stateroom | Admiral Stateroom | Jr Commodore Suite | Owners Suite | |
| Aug 11 '13 Aug 22 '13 * |
$7,895 | $8,345 | $8,895 | $10,145 | $10,895 | $18,995 |
| * Itinerary operates in reverse | ||||||
- All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy. Any stateroom (except designated single) may be sold as a single for 175% of the double occupancy rate. Triple and quad rooming arrangements are available, please contact us for rates.
- Quoted rates include all excursions, meals, educational programming, transfers, taxes, port charges and fees.
Deposit & Payment - Quoted rates include all excursions, meals, educational programming, transfers, taxes, port charges and fees.
Day 1 Seattle, Washington - Embark
Sailing from Seattle’s Fishermen's Terminal, transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise along Seattle’s picturesque waterfront. Settle into the rhythm of the Salish Sea and begin your journey of discovery along the path of the Gold Rush.
Day 2 Friday Harbor / Salish Sea
Keep watch for the resident orca pods as the boat makes its way through the San Juan Islands. Explore the shops, galleries, and intriguing whale museum in charming Friday Harbor, once an important whaling center. Shaped and molded by the last ice age, forested islands dot the seascape of this yachter’s paradise.
Day 3 Strait of Georgia / Johnstone Strait
Nestled between Vancouver Island and the mountainous mainland of British Columbia, the Strait of Georgia’s islands, fjords, and intricate waterways unfold before you. Sail north into Johnstone Strait—summer home to approximately 150 orca whales. Onboard Living History presentations unlock the storied-past of these wild shorelines.
Day 4 Canada's Inside Passage
Quiet reaches, whale watching, yoga on the deck, and engaging presentations fill your day in a landscape of glacially carved fjords and temperate rainforest. Pass by the Great Bear Rainforest and keep a watchful eye for the Kermode “spirit” bear, easily recognized by its white fur. Cruise past the ghost town of Butedale — founded in 1918 as a fishing, mining, and logging camp—before crossing the US/Canada border into Alaska.
Day 5 Ketchikan, Alaska
Timing and tides deliver today’s scenic wonders before arriving in Ketchikan, “salmon capital of the world,” where it’s all ashore for a historic tour focused on Ketchikan’s local Tlingit culture. Discover the exceptional art forms of intricately carved totems, enjoy masterful storytelling with a local Tlingit guide, and don’t miss Dolly’s House in the red light district of Creek Street.
Day 6 Wrangell
Established as a fur trading center by the Russians in the early 1800s, Wrangell is the only Alaskan town ever governed by four nations. During the 1800s, it held a strategic location for Gold Rush prospectors and served as the launch point for pioneering conservationist John Muir’s famous glacier expedition. Visit the Wrangell Museum to re-live the town's colorful past.
Day 7 Petersburg / Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait
Transit the Wrangell Narrows, a 22-mile winding, snake-like channel dubbed as “Christmas Tree Lane” for the abundant red and green navigational lights. Along the way, watch the shore for Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears, and seabirds. The “Town that Fish Built,” was founded over 100 years ago. Uncover the impact fishing had on Petersburg on a tour through town before getting underway for an afternoon of whale watching in Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait.
Day 8 Sergius Narrows / Sitka
Amidst the Tongass National Forest, you’ll navigate through Sergius Narrows, the “inside route” to Sitka—Southeast Alaska’s oldest non-Native settlement. A guided walk through Sitka National Historical Park—Alaska’s oldest federally designated park—and the Cathedral of St. Michael’s brings Sitka’s Russian American and Tlingit history to life.
Day 9 Captians Choice / Chichagof Island / Icy Strait
Leave it to your Captain to uncover the best opportunities for today’s wilderness adventure. As your ship cruises along the shore at Chichagof Island and through the northern whale waters of Icy Strait, keep watch for the gentle humpbacks. Feasting on krill. Breaching. Giving you the fluke.
Day 10 Glacier Bay National Park
First established as a National Monument in 1925, Glacier Bay holds the status of National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Glaciers unfold front and center today and there are many to choose from—Margerie, Grand Pacific, Johns Hopkins, or Lamplugh. Cruise by Marble Islands and witness Steller sea lions barking on the rocky haulout. Seabirds also flock to the area—murrelets, puffins, and black-legged kittiwakes are frequent residents. The 15,000-foot peaks of the Fairweather Range drape the skyline.
Day 11 Haines / Skagway
The area thrived for years as an integral trade center to the Chilkat band of Tlingit natives, famous for their intricately designed blankets woven with mountain goat hair and cedar bark. Haines is home to the world's largest autumnal congregation of bald eagles. Take a ride on the White Pass and Yukon rail and tour the town of Skagway in a signature 1920s-style bus. Wooden boardwalks line the outer edges of the town’s historic buildings where tales of betrayal, fortune, and mystery come alive.
Day 12 Juneau, Alaska - Disembark
Disembark after breakfast for your transfer to the Juneau airport or to begin your add-on overnight stay or extended land tour.
Itinerary Notes
Due to the nature of our explorations, itineraries are guidelines and will change in order to maximize wildlife and natural encounters. Variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur.Included in your fare:
All onboard meals, tastefully prepared with locally sourced ingredients where possible; fine wine, premium spirits and microbrews; exclusive transfers and baggage handling between airports/boat; port taxes and fees; entry fees to national parks/preserves; hot tub, sauna, yoga classes and a complimentary massage.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $950 for one week cruises, $1700 for two or three week cruises, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
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SS Legacy
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 88
- Luxury Expedition Ship
Introducing the S.S. Legacy, a newly refurbished vessel cruising the Northwest waters. The ambiance aboard this 88-guest vessel emulates an early Victorian steamer with carved wooden cabinetry and a Grand Salon complete with a dance floor, full bar, and old-world charm. Exquisitely appointed with period decor, it features an intimate Wine Bar and library, hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga classes, and massage suite (complete with a complimentary massage.)
The S.S. Legacy's four decks provide ample outside viewing opportunities and relaxing public spaces for gathering with new found friends.
There are six stateroom categories aboard the S.S. Legacy: Master; Commander; Captain; Admiral; and Junior Commodore Suite, and Owner's Suite. Depending on the category, singles, doubles, triples, or quadruples can be accommodated. Common to all staterooms are: Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Master Stateroom Fixed double bed, view window, private bath with shower. #103-104, 319-320 |
 | Commander Stateroom Queen, double or twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. #105-112, 206-210, 303-308, 311-318 |
 | Captain Stateroom Queen or two twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. #211-214 |
 | Admiral Stateroom Queen or twin beds, view window, private bath with shower, trundle bed for triple. #101-102, 201-202, 309-310 |
 | Jr Commodore Suite Queen or twin beds, refrigerator, wrap-around windows, private bath with shower. #301-302 |
 | Owners Suite Sitting area, king bed, wet bar, entertainment system, view windows, private bath with tub, sofa bed for triple or quad. |
