Special 1: ALASKA
About the Experience
ALASKA RETURN TO NATURE
10 days/ 9 nights
Silver Muse will sail on a round-trip from SEATLE as the first ultra-luxury cruise to visit Alaska this summer.
Sail Alaska from July 2021
The frozen landscape will overwhelm and astonish, the rugged beauty will humble, the endemic wildlife and evergreen forests are a journey of breathtaking encounters with the natural world. Yet the exterior beauty is just the beginning.
Dig a little deeper and discover an Alaska that is much more than just Gold Rush and glaciers.
COMING DATES:
JULY 29, 2021
AUGUST 08, 2021
AUGUST 19, 2021
AUGUST 29, 2021
Trip Itenarary
Day 1 - Seattle, Washington
DEPARTURE 19:00
Day 2 -3 : Day at sea
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring the shoreside.
Day 4 -Wrangell, Alaska
The pure, gushing water is one of Alaska’s most prized shows, and there are few better places to witness it than Wrangell – a town set amid the fractured lands of the legendary Inside Passage. Having experienced three gold rushes in its history, the immense scenery and thrilling wildlife is an enduring treasure for visitors. The Anan Wildlife Observatory provides the ultimate viewing point to watch the salmon leaping from the cascading water. Look out from the cover for bears, salmon, and bald eagles.
The aptly named Petroglyph Beach is the place to see amazing petroglyph artworks carved into the rocks. Or tour Shakes Island’s Tribal House, where you can see a replica of a Tinglit community house. The house is surrounded by fascinating, original totem poles, and a wooden footbridge. conveniently links the island with Wrangell’s harbour.
Day 5 - Sitka (Alaska)
A distant land of bears, wild landscapes, and icy adventures, sail between glorious islands and witness the diverse wildlife of the Inside Passage. Eagles watch over the scenery overhead, while whales and sea lions add glorious weight to the animal life that thrives and thrashes in these icy seas. With a quintet of Pacific salmon species filling the rich rivers and waterways with life, settle back to enjoy the show, as Sitka’s immense setpieces play out before you. You might notice the onion-shaped dome atop St. Michael’s Church – a relic of the area’s Russian history. Sitka formed a part of the Russian Empire until a deal was struck in 1867, and the territory was sold to the United States, with the handover ceremony taking place here in Sitka. The native Tlingit culture is an important presence, and elaborate totem poles rocket up in Sitka National Historical Park. They mark the battleground of 1804, when the indigenous people clashed fiercely with the Russians. The snow-capped peak of the dormant volcano, Mount Edgecumbe, draws understandable comparisons with Mount Fuji’s symmetrical cone. Climb to thrilling heights, as you arrive on Kruzof Island, and enjoy richly spellbinding views of the scattered Pacific islands, while hiking. Whether you want to spend your time flying above snow-dusted mountain ridges, fishing for colossal King salmon, or savoring Northwest frontier cuisine in waterfront restaurants, there’s no shortage of ways to experience Sitka’s natural wonders.
Day 6-7: Juneau (Alaska)
Extraordinary adventures amid nature’s wildest staging await at Juneau. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier sprawls down from Juneau Icefield, which provides an icy cap to the area’s rip-roaring scenery. Taku Glacier cuts deep into the mountain, forming a colossal sculpture that is one of the world’s thickest – almost a mile deep. Mendenhall Glacier cascades down, just 12 miles away from downtown, terminating in its own lake and visitor center. With 1,500 square miles of ice field to explore, one of the best ways to take in the magnitude and majesty of this epic ice sculpture is to hold on tight as the propeller whirs, and you soar into the skies on an exhilarating sightseeing flight.
13 Selected Shore Excursions:
Taku Glacier via Helicopter and Airboat
Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens
Exclusive Luxury Whale Watch
Alaska Culinary Experience & Whale Quest
Mendenhall Glacier Guides Choice Trail Hike
Discover Alaska’s Whales
Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Centre & Mt. Roberts Tramway
Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest
Whale & Mendenhall Glacier Photo Safari
Helicopter Glacier Walkabout
Helicopter Glacier Trek
Whales & Wilderness Exploration by Private BoatDay 8 - Icy Strait Point, Alaska
If there is one word that sums up Alaska it is nature. Mile and miles of it. And Icy Strait Point – one of Alaska’s most unspoiled destinations has – nature in spades. To begin with, Icy Straight Point is stunningly beautiful. It is the Alaska of your imagination: eagles soaring overhead, whales breaching before your eyes. Moody, low-hanging clouds set the scene while velvety green mountains provide the backdrop. Sparklingly clear waters lap at pebbly shores. These are beaches of the adventure kind, you won’t find sun loungers and sombreros here, more like kayaks and canoes, ready for those who want to take their discovery offshore. The village prides itself on being home to “more brown bears than humans”, so expect immersive wilderness experiences, from ATV adventures to zip-lining through a canopy of trees! Located on Chichagoff Island, 35 miles west of Juneau and right in the center of Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point began life as a salmon cannery business, providing employment for the residents of nearby Hoonah.
6 Selected Shore Excursions:
ATV Expedition
Halibut Fishing
Spasski River Valley Wildlife & Bear Search
Whale & Marine Mammals Cruise
Whale, Wildlife & Bear Search
Scenic Mountain Ascent & World´s Largest ZipRiderDay 9 - Day at sea
Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring the shoreside.
Day 10 - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Arrival
07:00 AM
Included in the cruise fare:
- Spacious suites – over 80% with private verandas
- Butler service in every suite
- Unlimited Free Wifi
- Personalized service – nearly one crew member for every guest
- Multiple restaurants, diverse cuisine, open-seating dining
- Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, including champagne, select wines, and spirits
- 24-hour dining service
- Onboard entertainment
- Complimentary transportation into town in most ports
- Onboard gratuities