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The Big Dipper Alaska Ferry Adventures - Reservations and Tours on the Alaska Marine Mighway

Round Trip -16 Days
The Three Ferry Special

$4,090.00 Adults $3,914.00 Seniors
Featuring: The Inside Passage,
Sitka, Anchorage, Denali National Park,
& the Alaska Railroad


Departs on Friday May 24, June 7, June 21
July 5, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 16 & Sept. 9

Alaska Marine Highway's Star Ships the Motor Vessel Columbia, F/V Fairweather & M/V Kennicott

Day 1 Friday -Bellingham, Washington 6:00PM Departure

Day 2 Saturday - Cruise through the Queen Charlotte Islands

Day 3 Sunday - Ports of Call
Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg 1-4 hrs in each port

Day 4 Monday -Juneau Explore Alaska's Capital City
Glacier Flight & Feast at the Taku Glacier Lodge
You're in for a 3 hour journey of a lifetime. The Taku Lodge experience is much more than a spectacular flight and a scrumptious meal. It's about what memories are made of topped off with a scrumptious Wild Alaskan King Salmon feast.
Overnight Accommodations: Grandma's Featherbed Deluxe Suite

Day 5 Tuesday Sitka
Early morning ferry to Sitka one of the most beautiful routes on the Inside Passage. Sitka is filled with interesting Russian and native history.
Overnight Accommodations: Downtown Sitka


The Fast Ferry Fairweather built in 1999 travels at 36-knots

Day 6 Wednesday- Pacific Ocean Thrill Ride
Volcano exploration by raft and 4X4 will excite your senses on this ultimate adventure ride. The Mt Edgecumbe volcano is one of the most prominent geological features in the Sitka Area. On this tour you will get to explore this unique landmark from both on land and on sea.

Day 7 Thursday- Anchorage
Alaska Airlines flight to Anchorage and accommodations at the Marriott upon arrival.

Day 8 Friday - Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park
Glass Dome Car First Class Gold Star Service- Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey through stunning scenic wild, panoramic vista's.
Overnight Accommodations: The McKinley Chalet Resort Friday & Saturday night.

Day 9 Saturday - Tundra Wilderness Tour
6-8 hour fully narrated wildlife tour travels 53 miles into Denali Park.

Day 10 Sunday - Anchorage by Alaska Railroad
Award-winning glimpses of color-brushed tundra, and chance sightings of moose, bear, eagles,swans, beavers.
Overnight Accommodations: Downtown next to train depot

Day 11 Monday - The Alaska Railroad to Whittier
Traveling deep into the Grandview Valley and the historic "loop district" where you'll be surrounded by alpine meadows, wildlife, and wildflowers, you will enjoy great views of Trail Glacier, Bartlett Glacier, and Spencer Glacier. A Chugach Forest Service naturalist joins you on board.

Ferry Alaska Marine Highway - Late evening departure through Prince William Sound crossing the Gulf of Alaska in route to the Inside Passage.

Day 12 Tuesday - YAKUTAT Port-of-Call
Day 13 Wednesday - JUNEAU Port-of-Call
Day 14 Thursday - KETCHIKAN Port-of-Call
Day 15 Friday - At Sea Queen Charlotte Islands
Day 16 Saturday - Arrival Bellingham, Washington 8:00AM

2 Berth Cabin
2-Berth Cabin on the M/V Columbia

M/V Columbia
The M/V COLUMBIA is the largest vessel of the Marine Highway fleet. Launched by Lockheed Shipbuilding in Seattle in 1974, the Columbia is 418 feet long, with capacity for 625 passengers and 134 vehicles. The Columbia boasts both a fine dining room and a cafeteria.

The Taku Glacier - Juneau AK
The Taku Glacier

Mt. McKinley  Denali National Park
Beautiful Mr. McKinley in Denali National Park

The Alaska Railroad
The Alaska Railroad

Gold Star First Class Service - Glass Dome Car
Gold Star Glass Dome Cars in First Class

M/V Kennicott
The Kennicott is a mainline ferry vessel constructed in 1998 by the Halter Marine Group in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Kennicott's amenities include a food court; cocktail lounge and bar; solarium; forward, aft, movie theatre, business lounges; gift shop

Dining Room
Dining Room Columbia

For Additional Information or Questions Call 800-382-9229

2013 Round Trip - 16 Day Three Ferry Special

May 24, June 7, June 21
July 5, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 16 & Sept. 9

No Passports Required for this trip!

$4,090.00 Adults (per Adult /dbl occ)
$3,914.00 Seniors (per person/dbl occ)
Single, Family, or Group Travel - Call for Quote  1-800-382-9229

Make a reservation Online or Call  1-800-382-9229  US or Canada!
International Callers 1 907 235 7099
Package includes cabin with bath and window on the ferry. Meals on the ferries are not included. Price can vary slightly with season and availability.

Online Reservation Form
Your reservation request will be reviewed and processed within one business day.
We will email with a detailed itinerary for your review and approval.

If you have questions our tour specialist are in Alaska and happy to answer your questions 1-800-382-9229

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16 Day - Round Trip Three Ferry Special
Hours: Mon-Fri. 7AM - 5PM AKST Sat. 8AM - 5PM Call Toll Free 1-800-382-9229 OR 907-235-7099 Email us: reservations@akferry.com