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CARNIVAL EXPANDS SHORE EXCURSIONS OFFERINGS FOR 2006
ALASKA SEASON TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 100 DIFFERENT TOURS
New Excursions Include Canopy Adventure and Wildlife Expedition,
Glacier Lake Kayaking and White Pass Railway, and Photo Safari
MIAMI (Jan. 26, 2006) - Carnival Cruise Lines has added a
number of new shore excursions, ranging from canopy and railway
excursions to kayaking and safari expeditions, to its 2006 Alaska
season.
With the new tours, more than 100 shore excursions are
available in conjunction with Carnival Spirit's seven-day Glacier Bay
and Glacier Route cruises that sail northbound from Vancouver or
southbound from Whittier/Anchorage May 10 - Sept. 13, 2006.
"Alaska is one of the most fascinating and breathtaking
regions in the world and our wide-ranging shore excursions provide the
perfect way for our guests to fully experience and discover this
magnificent state," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
"Our excursions complement the expansive amenities and facilities
offered aboard the Carnival Spirit to provide an unforgettable Alaska
vacation."
Among the new excursions are:
"All Aboard" for a Steam Engine Adventure (Skagway) - Guests
travel on an authentic steam engine train along Skagway's White Pass &
Yukon Route, which is also known as the "Scenic Railway of the World."
During this four-hour excursion, a personal attendant provides guests
with a detailed history of the Klondike Gold Rush and how this
railroad became an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Guests enjoy the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges,
waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of
vintage parlor cars.
Canopy Adventure & Wildlife Expedition (Ketchikan) - This
eco-adventure tour provides guests with the opportunity to glide
through the rainforest via 4,500 feet of tension cables, bridges and a
ground base of nature trails and boardwalks. During the adventure,
guests can view wildlife and a hidden waterfall from as high as 135
feet above the ground. Recommended for guests in good physical
condition.
Glacier Lake Kayak & White Pass Railway (Skagway) - On this
excursion, guests can explore the region by kayaking the crystal clear
waters of a glacially carved lake. Prior to the kayaking adventure,
guests ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, where they
can enjoy stunning views of waterfalls, trestles, mountains, glaciers
and the original trail of 1898.
Photo Safari by Land and Sea (Juneau) - A professional photography
coach takes guests to local photo hot spots, while sharing photo tips
and techniques, to enhance their images of their Alaska vacation. The
tour visits a variety of secluded destinations, including historic
sites, glacier views and seasonal highlights - such as spawning salmon
- as well as an exclusive unforgettable journey through the pristine
waterways of Juneau's Channel Islands.
A Taste of Juneau (Juneau) - This four-hour excursion includes stops
at the Glacier Gardens Rain Forest and the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery,
which offers interpretive displays on the lifecycle of salmon and the
different hatchery operations. The final stop of the tour includes a
traditional Alaskan salmon bake and an opportunity to visit the Salmon
Creek waterfall.
These new tours complement the wide variety of shore
excursions available on Carnival Spirit's Alaska sailings, ranging
from leisurely paced city walks and nature tours to more active
pursuits such as biking, cycling and alpine lake snorkeling.
Carnival Spirit's 2006 Alaska program consists of 16 seven-day Glacier
Route and three seven-day Glacier Bay cruises. Glacier Route cruises
depart May 17 to Aug. 30, either northbound from Vancouver or
southbound from Whittier/Anchorage. Cruises in both directions
feature Prince William Sound, College Fjord, Lynn Canal, Juneau,
Skagway, Ketchikan, Sitka and the Inside Passage.
Three week-long Glacier Bay cruises will operate round-trip from
Vancouver May 10 and Sept. 6 and 13 and feature full days cruising
Glacier Bay National Park and the Inside Passage, as well as visits to
Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
Guests are also welcome to visit the Carnival Spirit's shore excursion
desk once on board to book shore excursions.
Information and reservations on Carnival's Alaska cruises can also be
obtained by contacting any travel agent.
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