2005 Glacier Bay
Alaska Gay Group Cruise
Ship: Norwegian Star
Departure Date: June 5, 2005
Return Date: June 27, 2004
Number of Days: 7
Port of Departure: Seattle
Port of Debarkation:
Seattle
About Gay Group Cruising: Our gay group cruises are a very affordable and enjoyable cruise vacation. We create the opportunity for you to make new friends as you meet and socialize with our gay and lesbian guests as well as other passengers, straight and gay, who are aboard. We can also arrange some private parties and cruise excursions just for our group. Gay Group Activities and on-board GayTravel.com Tour Escort are based on a minimum group size. |
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 Join our group of gay
and lesbian travelers as we experience Alaska, vast and lush, teeming
with wildlife and carved by nature, it is an artist's and poet's
paradise. We’ve selected the month of June with the hope that Mother
Nature will look upon us with a smile while she provides temperate
cruising weather. We’re excited to be departing and disembarking in
Seattle, Washington – a city of breathtaking beauty and home to stunning
Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound.
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2004
Alaskan Itinerary |
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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Sunday |
Jun 20 |
Seattle,
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4:00 PM |
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Monday |
Jun 21 |
Cruise
the Inside Passage |
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Tuesday |
Jun 22 |
Juneau,
Alaska |
2:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
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Wednesday |
Jun 23 |
Skagway, Alaska |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
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Thursday |
June 24 |
Cruise
Glacier Bay |
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Friday |
June 25 |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
6:00 AM |
1:30 PM |
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Saturday |
June 26 |
Victoria, British Columbia |
6:00 PM |
12:00 AM |
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Sunday |
June 27 |
Seattle, WA |
7:00 AM |
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Ship Features |
10 Restaurants
13 Bars & Lounges
Cinema & Auditorium
Barong Fitness Center
Sprinkles Ice Cream Bar
Two Swimming Pools
Six Hot Tubs
Library
Internet Café
Shopping
Live Music Nightly
Basketball/Volleyball Court
Jogging/Walking Track
Barong Spa*
Shore Excursions*
Dances & Parties
* extra charge
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 On
this gay group cruise, we’ll start by cruising the Inside Passage.
Don't even bother trying to count the wildlife along this
1,000-mile-long Alaskan Marine Highway. The calm, protected waters
are filled with sea lions, sea otters and migrating whales; the sky
with soaring eagles. On beaches and in coves on shore, moose, deer
and bears forage for food. Next we’ll stop in Juneau Accessible
only by water and air, it's not surprising that wildlife thrives in
Juneau's stunning frontier landscape. In fact, it's the only state
capitol whose governor's mansion sits less than one mile from prime
grizzly bear habitat.
Skagway, Alaska is our next stop. It all started in 1896, when gold
was discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River and tiny Skagway
quickly grew to 20,000 residents. By 1900, the White Pass and Yukon
Route railway began carrying the more fortunate gold seekers over
the mountain pass. The real gold, some say, never left Skagway. It's
still here in the matchless golden sunrises and sunsets.
From there we’ll cruise through
Glacier Bay. It's not surprising that long, narrow Glacier Bay
attracts such a variety of wildlife. Along one side runs the edge of
Glacier National Park, home to wolves, moose, grizzly and brown
bears, blacktail deer and lynx. Listen for the amazing sound of a
glacier "calving." Once you hear it, you'll never forget it. Our
next port of call is Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan's 19th-century
commercial fishing, canning and logging industries drew hearty
workers who added a raucous side to the city's history. The infamous
restored "red light" district with its bordello-turned-museum is a
present-day testament to that era.
Last but not least, we visit Victoria, British Columbia. The
British monarch not withstanding, Victoria is home to a rich
diversity of cultures. It's also the launch pad for trips into the
Canadian wilderness. Ferries ply the straits between the island and
the mainland, bringing people for a pleasant afternoon amid the
museums, flower gardens and galleries. Our cruise adventure comes
to an end as we return to Seattle, Washington. |
 Come
sail away with our group of gay and lesbian travelers on the
incomparable Norwegian Star, a $400 million supership,
accommodating 2,200 passengers and 1,100 crewmembers there to
fulfill your slightest need. The Norwegian Star has ten
distinctive restaurants and 14 separate lounges and bars. You’ll
be delighted at the options available to you to play or relax.
In addition, the Norwegian Star has a generous supply of cabins
with private balconies and ocean view staterooms.
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About Gay Group Cruising: Our gay group cruises are a very affordable and enjoyable cruise vacation. We create the opportunity for you to make new friends as you meet and socialize with our gay and lesbian guests as well as other passengers, straight and gay, who are aboard. We can also arrange some private parties and cruise excursions just for our group.
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ENTERED SERVICE: 2001
MAIDEN VOYAGE: November 19, 2001
LENGTH: 965 feet
BREADTH: 105 feet
DRAFT: 28 feet
SPEED: 25 knots
TONNAGE: 91,000
GUEST DECKS: Fifteen
GUEST CAPACITY: 2,240 double occupancy
CREW: 1,100
ELEVATORS: Twelve
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Rates are
approximate, based on availability and subject to change until ticketed. Other fares from major cities may be available. Call 1-800-GayTravel for more info. |
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Fares from the following airports: |
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New York, Newark, Boston, Philadelphia |
$582 |
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Washington (Dulles), Baltimore |
$582 |
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Chicago, Detroit |
$624 |
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Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco |
$324 |
- All rates do not include $85 departure
taxes.
- Fares include Round-Trip Transfers.
- Fares are only available through
www.gaytravel.com.
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Gaytravel.com highly recommends that you purchase
travel insurance. It is very affordable and well worth the minimal
fee. Click here
for an example of travel insurance terms and conditions. |
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To book this cruise call 1-800-429-8728 option #1 today
All reservations are subject to our reservation terms and
conditions. |
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Ask about insurance when booking! |
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