ALASKA • AUGUST 29TH – SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2009
Cruise prices vary from $1,279 for an Inside Stateroom to $3,449 for a Full Suite, per person. (Cruise pricing is subject to change.) For those attending our PROGRAM, there is a $1,475 fee. Taxes are $121.43 per person. There is a fuel supplement of $9 per person per day for the first and second guests and $4 per person per day for add'l guests in a stateroom. All prices and fees are detailed on the BOOK NOW page.
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Saturday, August 29, 2009
The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.
JUNEAU, ALASKA — Monday, August 31, 2009
For years Juneau's livelihood, like that of many cities in Alaska, was tied to mining. The city itself is built on tailings from the A-J mine whose shafts perforate the hillside above town. Because it is Alaska's capital, Juneau prospers through government work and tourism. This is a great place to sample salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan for gold, and hike the massive Juneau Icefield. If you feel the need for speed, hop on a sled and let a dog team pull you across the surface of a glacier.
SITKA, ALASKA — Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Bald eagles perch in the spruce and cedar trees of Sitka—often several to a branch. Russian Alaska is enthusiastically represented in a lively performance by the New Archangel Dancers. View holy paintings of the Czarist days, visit recuperating eagles at the rehabilitation center and hear the amazing story of the Cathedral fire and Sitka's mad flurry to save the church's icons and religious treasures.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA — Thursday, September 3, 2009
In the heart of the Tongass National Forest, immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture and view the world's largest collection of totem poles; kayak the colorful waterfront and stroll the boardwalk that once led to Ketchikan's red light district.
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Friday, September 5, 2009
Join the Opera Odyssey group on a private 2.5-hour excursion, included with our program (details under this box) — or go off on your own.
High tea can be taken at the Empress Hotel (this is what our private excursion will be doing) if you really want to discover what Victoria is all about. Then, walk over to the breathtaking Museum of Natural History or stroll through the charming downtown of that lives up to its British-flavored name with double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woollens and delicate china. A coach-ride away, the Butchart Garden earns every superlative of its impeccable reputation for glorious blooms and redolent scents.
Grand City Drive & Empress High Tea
This elegant excursion takes in the finest of Victoria's English traditions. Travel through the exclusive Uplands and Oak Bay residential areas with lovely manicured private gardens. Enjoy stunning views along Marine Drive with Mt. Baker and the Gulf Islands as a backdrop. You will stop atop Mt. Tolmie with vistas of Victoria and its surrounding sea and mountain panoramas. The next stop is the landmark Empress Hotel, where the rich and famous and genuine royalty have enjoyed the Victoria tradition of High Tea at the Empress. Pastries, Devonshire cream, jellies and other fare combine with the Empress Hotel's own private blend of tea to create the atmosphere of a bygone era. Seated in the Tea Lobby, you will discover the fine dining ambience that embodies all that is Victoria. During evening calls, the Empress Tea is available exclusively through Holland America Line.
Joyce DiDonato bio
Aria “Godi, o spene” 
Jake Heggie
James Keller
Speakers and performers have confirmed their intent to participate; however, scheduling conflicts may arise.
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