Travel credit savings offered on 2013 inaugural season voyages
Seattle, WA – Launching in August 2013, Un-Cruise Adventures’
88-guest S.S. Legacy sails back through history bringing alive the
stories and characters from Alaska’s Gold Rush of ’98 and the Lewis and
Clark Expedition westward through Oregon and Washington.
Guests receive
a travel credit savings up to $1,088 per couple on cruise fares for the
inaugural season in Alaska in August 2013 and on the Columbia and Snake
Rivers in fall 2013 when booked by June 15, 2013.
The S.S. Legacy,
a replica Victorian-style steamer, joins the fleet after extensive
renovations restoring the ambiance of an elegant coastal steamer and
adding modern conveniences. Period décor includes carved wooden
cabinetry and deep rich colors and patterns. Six different stateroom
categories include twin, double, queen and king beds, all with view
windows and private bath. Public spaces include an elegant Klondike
Dining Room, Grand Salon with dance floor, wine bar and rollicking Pesky
Barnacle Saloon. Wellness amenities include two hot tubs, sauna,
massage room, fitness equipment and yoga on deck.
“Heritage Adventures
marry the joy of exploring a scenic destination with the appeal of
connecting with our nation’s history,” said Dan Blanchard, CEO and
principal. “Living history will take on a new meaning with the on board
programming developed for the S.S. Legacy voyages.”
Heritage Adventures,
a new style of adventure for the line, focus on the history of the
destination with a Legacy Leader coordinating a program on board and
ashore. In addition to guest speakers and educational presentations,
surprising elements entertain and transport guests back in time—crew in
period costumes, John Muir or Teddy Roosevelt strolling on deck.
Included shoreside tours visit points of historical interest.
Two
11-night sailings between Seattle and Juneau (and reverse) kick off the
S.S. Legacy’s inaugural year. The August 11 and August 22 cruises
visit San Juan Islands and Friday Harbor, WA; Canada’s Inside Passage;
Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Frederick Sound, Sitka, Icy Strait,
Glacier Bay National Park, Haines and Skagway, AK.
Highlights include guided
tours in port, whale watching, viewing glaciers in Glacier Bay,
discovering native Tlingit culture and exploring scenic waterways by
Victorian-style steamer. Legacy Leaders weave the colorful stories from
Alaska’s history and the Gold Rush of ‘98 into activities throughout the
voyage. Rates start at US$7,895 per person, double occupancy with up to
$1,088 per couple travel credit savings available for the celebratory
inaugural season.
From
September through November and March through May, weeklong cruises
depart roundtrip Portland, OR to explore the history and scenery of the
Columbia and Snake Rivers. Areas visited include the Columbia River
Gorge National Scenic Area, Clarkston, Hells Canyon, Walla Walla,
Washington Wine Country, The Dalles and Astoria.
“The Columbia and Snake
Rivers offer one of America’s truly great calm water, scenic, historical
and technological experiences, rivaling the popularity of river
cruising overseas,” said Blanchard. “The S.S. Legacy introduces a new
dimension to river cruising with its inclusive nature and authentic
portrayal of historic events.”
Highlights include scenic
cruising through the Columbia River Gorge; a visit to Multnomah Falls;
transiting eight sets of locks and tour of the Bonneville Dam Visitor
Center; jet boat into Hells Canyon; Fort Clatsop; Fort Walla Walla;
downtown Walla Walla or Whitman Mission; Columbia River Maritime Museum
in Astoria; Maryhill Museum and Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and a
private wine tasting at a Washington winery. Rates start at US$3,195 per
person, double occupancy with up to $530 per couple travel credit
savings for early bookers.
A Heritage Adventure
aboard the S.S. Legacy includes all shoreside tours, fresh and
innovative meals, a massage, premium wine/beer/spirits, transfers and
port fees and taxes. On board amenities include flatscreen TVs/DVD
players and iPod docking stations in all staterooms. An elevator
connects three public decks. To book an Un-Cruise Adventure or to
request additional information, contact your travel agent or the company
directly at 888-862-8881 or email sales@un-cruise.com.
About Un-Cruise Adventures |formerly InnerSea Discoveries + American Safari Cruises
Un-Cruise Adventures’
fleet of eight boats carries 22-88 guests on Active, Luxury and
Heritage Adventures. What began in 1997 as yacht cruising in Alaska,
pioneered by American Safari Cruises, has since expanded into Mexico’s
Sea of Cortés, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Hawaiian Islands, and
Coastal Washington & British Columbia with hands-on small boat
explorations. Un-Cruise Adventures, under the parent company of InnerSea
Discoveries, is a member of Trusted Adventures, dedicated to the highest standards of small-group travel and to giving back to the places visited. Connect with Un-Cruise Adventures on Facebook and Twitter.
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