Explorer, Misty Fjords & The Tongass ex Seward to Vancouver – 18 Aug 2021

Lead Pricing

G2 - Suite G1 - Suite F2 - Suite F1 - Suite
AU $8,660
per person
AU $8,760
per person
AU $8,880
per person
AU $9,110
per person

Please select your preferred category and cabin configuration/price. Then scroll down and select Continue to provide your contact details and preference. Our cruise specialists will check availability and respond to you as soon as possible.

Category Twin Per Person Triple Per Person Quad Per Person Single Per Person
G2 - Deluxe Veranda Suite
G1 - Deluxe Veranda Suite
F2 - Superior Suite
F1 - Superior Suite
E - Concierge Suite
D - Concierge Suite
C - Penthouse Suite
B - Penthouse Suite
A- Penthouse Suite
ES - Explorer Suite
GS - Grand Suite
MS - Master Suite
RS - Regent Suite

Please select your preferred category and cabin configuration/price. Then scroll down and select Continue to provide your contact details and preference. Our cruise specialists will check availability and respond to you as soon as possible.

The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. All luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating – “upscale but not uptight.” And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of the enviable six stars.

The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides discerning guests with the most inclusive luxury cruise experience by offering an incomparable array of complimentary features and services. See below for a listing of these items, combining to provide unprecedented value.

~FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions* ~FREE Luxury Hotel Package for 1st and 2nd guests* ~FREE Beverages including fine wines and premium spirits ~FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities ~FREE In-suite mini-bar replenished daily ~FREE 24-hour room service and no additional charge for specialty restaurants ~Elegant casual dress code. Formal and semi-formal attire optional on sailings of 16 nights or longer ~Welcome bottle of champagne ~Up to four gourmet restaurants including the iconic new steakhouse Prime 7, and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu®-inspired cuisine, Compass Rose, La Veranda plus the al fresco Pool Grill ~In-suite dining, served course-by-course during restaurant hours ~Butler service in Penthouse Suites and higher, including complimentary in-suite mini-bar setup and iPod® docking station ~Fitness programs, sauna and steam rooms in the spa ~Onboard activities including expert guest lectures, theatre performance and day time entertainment ~Interactive flat screen television in each suite with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand

*Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventure Ashore programmes. FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package is available for Concierge Suites and Higher only.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Built-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 219 ft2 (20 m2)
Balcony: 88 ft2 (8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 253 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 55 – 88 ft2 (5 – 8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 253 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 55 – 88 ft2 (5 – 8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 83 ft2 (7.7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 83 – 132 ft2 (7.7 – 12.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 132 ft2 (12.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 83 – 132 ft2 (7.7 – 12.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 450 ft2 (41.8 m2)
Balcony: 111 – 176 ft2 (10.3 – 16.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navi

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 450 ft2 (41.8 m2)
Balcony: 111 – 176 ft2 (10.3 – 16.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navi

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 450 ft2 (41.8 m2)
Balcony: 111 – 176 ft2 (10.3 – 16.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navi

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 or 1 1/2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 577 – 655 ft2 (53.6 – 60.8 m2)
Balcony: 166 – 237 ft2 (15.4 – 222)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 or 1 1/2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 655 ft2 (60.8 m2)
Balcony: 166 – 263 ft2 (15.4 – 24.42)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

LAYOUT
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 1,000 – 1,013 ft2 (93 – 94 m2)
Balcony: 277 – 336 ft2 (25.7 – 31.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 854 – 920 ft2 (79.3 – 85.5 m2)
Balcony: 732 – 916 ft2 (68 – 85.1 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary
in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Guaranteed reservation each night in specialty restaurant of your choice
Priority online shore excursion reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 1,064 – 1,114 ft2 (98.8 – 103.5 m2)
Balcony: 831 – 994 ft2 (77.2 – 92.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Guaranteed reservation each night in specialty restaurant of your choice
Priority online shore excursion reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
Private Vista Garden
In-suite spa
2 1/2 marble and stone-detailed
bathrooms
Wraparound balcony with two separate balconies
Walk-in closet with safe

Dimensions
Suite: 2,917 ft2 (271 m2)
Balcony: 958 ft2 (89 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.

Highlights
FREE Personal Car and Guide to Explore Ashore*
FREE Unlimited In-Suite Spa Services*
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited laundry and pressing*
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Guaranteed reservation each night in specialty restaurant of your choice
Priority online shore excursion reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
King-size Savoir Bed
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Daily canapés delivered to Your suite
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages

Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.

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Seven Seas Explorer® is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 732 feet
  • Tonnage: 54,000
  • Maiden Voyage: 2016
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 738
  • Crew Nationality: International
  • Officer Nationality: Italian
  • Dining Staff Nationality: International

Ship Facilities

  • Card Room
  • Library
  • Pool Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Casino
  • Connoisseur Club
  • Constellation Theatre
  • Meridian Lounge
  • Explorer Lounge
  • Observation Lounge
  • The Cafe
  • Compass Rose Dining Room
  • Pool Grill
  • La Veranda
  • Prime 7 Restaurant
  • Sette Mari at La Veranda
  • Canyon Ranch SpaClub
  • Fitness Centre
  • Jogging Track
  • Boutiques
  • Business Centre
  • Coffee Bar
  • Laundrette
  • Golf Nets & Putting Green
  • Pacific Rim


Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
18 Aug '21
Anchorage, Alaska
5:00 PM
19 Aug '21 At sea    
20 Aug '21
Sitka, Alaska
8:00 AM 6:00 PM
21 Aug '21
Juneau, Alaska
9:00 AM 10:00 PM
22 Aug '21
Skagway, Alaska
6:00 AM 2:00 PM
23 Aug '21
Ketchikan, Alaska
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
24 Aug '21 At sea    
25 Aug '21
Vancouver, BC. Canada
7:00 AM

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

7 Night cruise departing from Seward to Vancouver onboard Seven Seas Explorer.

Seven Seas Explorer® is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night.

Highlights of this cruise:

Seward
Seward was originally founded in 1903 as the southern terminus for the Alaska Railroad, a distinction it still holds today. The picturesque harbor with its colorful wood-frame houses and background of soaring cliffs looks out on Resurrection Bay, so named by a band of Russians explorers who found this calm spot along the storm-tossed Gulf of Alaska on Easter Sunday. From downtown Anchorage you can view two active volcanoes, the highest point on the continent of North America (Mount McKinley), and six major mountain ranges.

Sitka
Founded by Russian fur traders as New Archangel in 1799, Sitka was the historic center of Russia’s Alaskan empire. The Russian flag was replaced by the Stars and Stripes when the United States purchased the Alaska territory in 1867. Today, picturesque Sitka, is known for its fishing industry, an annual summer classical music festival and, of course, its many historic visitor attractions. On a clear day Sitka, the only city in southeast Alaska that actually fronts the Pacific Ocean, rivals Juneau for the sheer beauty of its surroundings.

Juneau
In 1880, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris were prospecting for gold with the help of Indian guides. Here they discovered nuggets “as large as beans” at the mouth of the aptly named Gold Creek. Out of their discoveries came three of the largest gold digs in the world where more than $150 million in gold was mined. Juneau’s surrounding beauty and natural wonders have attracted cruise ship travelers for over a century, with steamship companies bringing tourists here since the early 1880’s.

Skagway
Skagua, as it is known by the Tlingit, means” windy place.” Skagway, a place of many names, and much history is the northern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway. It was known to thousands of hopeful gold rushers as the gateway to the gold fields. Skagway retains the flavor of the gold rush era and the character of such colorful inhabitants as Soapy Smith “King of the Frontier Con Men”; especially on Broadway, with its false-front buildings, and in the Trail of ‘98 Museum, with its outstanding collection of gold fever memorabilia.

Vancouver
“Gassy Jack” Deighton saw a chance to make money from the miners on their way to the Yukon and the saloon he built became the focus of the shanty town known as Gas Town. From here, modern Vancouver was born – Canada’s third largest city. The government persuaded the settlers to change the name of the town to Vancouver, after Captain George Vancouver, who sailed the area’s waters in 1792. Today Vancouver offers travelers tram rides to the top of Grouse Mountain, the lovely Ming Dynasty Gardens, historic Gas Town and picturesque Stanley Park.

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