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to our Passport to Cruising Alaska
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Summer 2009!
You are invited to join fellow boaters for the
cruising experience of a lifetime in beautiful Alaska
next summer!
You will cruise aboard the 65-foot Malahide trawler,
“Ursa Major.” The boat will cruise from Petersburg to
Sitka or from Sitka to Petersburg in Southeast
Alaska, depending on the week you choose.
There are only 2-3 double cabins available on each trip -
one couple or two singles per cabin. This will truly
be a memorable cruising experience that you will won't
want to miss! Availability is
limited so reserve your cabin soon!
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"Ursa Major" |
The cruise date options as of now are as follows.
May 19-30: Sitka to
Petersburg - 10 days (9 nights)
June 3-9: Petersburg to Sitka - 7 days (6 nights)
June 11-20: Sitka to Petersburg - 10 days
June 22-28: Petersburg to Sitka - 7 days
July 3-9: Sitka to Petersburg - 7 days
July 11-17: Petersburg to Sitka - 7 days
July 19-25: Sitka to Petersburg - 7 days
July 27-31: Petersburg to Petersburg - 5 days
Aug 11-17: Sitka to Petersburg - 7 days
Aug 19-25: Petersburg to Sitka - 7 days
Aug 27-Sep 2: Sitka to Ketchikan - 7 days
Sep 4-13: Ketchikan to Seattle - 10 days *special
rate*
 You’ll marvel at the natural beauty of Southeast
Alaska at the height of the whale and bear season.
You’ll dine on gourmet food from “Ursa’s” galley,
including homemade bread, soups and desserts each day!
“Ursa Major” has a full-time Captain, Crew and Cook on
board. You can sit back and enjoy the scenery or
navigate alongside the Captain in the pilothouse.
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Vic & Barb kayaking |
Dress for the weather – no ties or dinner dresses
required! Average
temperatures are 61° and 48°, with about 15-18 hours
of daylight June through August!
Vic and Barb have cruised aboard the “Ursa” and have
seen, first hand, the awesome beauty of Alaska – up
close and personal. As the owner of “Ursa Major” says,
“friends don’t let friends see Alaska from a Cruise
Ship!” Join family or friends, aboard the "Ursa
Major" for an amazing
cruising experience in Alaska!
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Barb's
prized halibut! |
Southeast Alaska is serviced by Alaska Airlines from
Seattle. Travel arrangements to and from Alaska are up
to you, but give us a call for some helpful hints!
ALASKA CRUISE SUMMARY
WHO: Cruise with the Captain &
Crew of “Ursa Major” & fellow boaters. Vic and
Barb Hansen will be along on some of the curises.
(Dates to be determined)
WHEN: You will board at noon
on the first day and return at noon on the last day.
You may need to arrive in town the afternoon before
boarding due to flight schedules. We can refer you to
local hotels for overnight accommodations in town.
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Whales: a common sight |
WHERE: Southeast Alaska! Petersburg to Sitka or
Sitka to Petersburg with a trip back to Seattle at the
end of the summer.
WHAT: A nature cruise
in Southeast Alaska aboard a 65-foot trawler
yacht. Included in the cost: Yacht, Captain, Chef, all
meals, fishing tackle, kayaks, fuel & dock fees.
COST:
BOOK BEFORE SEPT. 1, 2008 AND YOU WILL PAY 2008 RATES:
$3750 per person for 7 days and $4750
per person for 10 days. The 2009 rates will be
approximately $500 more per person. (Gratuities
for captain and crew and fishing license fees not
included.) Airfare to and from Alaska is not
included.) A 50% deposit is due at the time of your
reservation. The balance is due 60 days prior
to your cruise.
SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST: Coffee - Tea - Juice - Milk - Fresh fruit,
Assorted Cereal - Bagels - Toast - Assorted
Jams/Jellies/Condiments, Eggs Benedict & Eggs
Florentine
LUNCH: Spring Garden Salad - Assorted Homemade
Dressings, Old Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings, Fresh
Baked Carrot Cake
APPETIZERS: Focaccia w/ Cold Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill
Cream Cheese and Salmon Caviar stuffed Grape Leaves -
Greek Lemon Sauce
DINNER: Caesar Salad, Roast Prime Rib - Au Jus -
Horseradish Sauce, Parslied New Potatoes - Broccoli
with Holliandaise Sauce, Wines - Petit Syrah -
Cabernet Sauvignon, Old-Fashioned Cherry Pie ala mode.
 If
you are interested in the option of bringing a larger
group, other yachts are available for cruising in
tandem with the “Ursa Major.” "Ursa Major" is fully
equiped for fishing and kayaking. Please don’t hesitate to
call with any questions you may have. We can even give
you tips on sightseeing in other parts of Alaska if
you want to extend your stay. Alaska is amazing!
We hope you will plan
to see Alaska in 2009 aboard the
“Ursa Major!” Call 1-800-262-7939 or 239-656-1339 to
reserve your dates, or email us at
info@swfyachts.com .
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