From Seattle, WA to Juneau, AK

Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Welcome Aboard

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Welcome ....................................................3

Ports of Call ...............................................4

Getting to Seattle and Your Ship .................6

Boarding Your Ship ....................................8

What to Bring ............................................9

Meals & Cocktails ......................................10

Shore Tour General Information .................11

General Onboard Information ....................12

Concluding Your Cruise & End of Cruise Transportation Services ........13

Port by Port Shore Tour Information ..........14

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hank you for choosing American Cruise Lines. From your reservation to your experience aboard your ship, American Cruise Lines is with you every step of the way. Your cruise specialist is always just a phone call away and will be happy to assist you with everything from celebrating a special occasion to ensuring that your stateroom is just the way you like it.

he following pages will answer many of your questions about the cruise and your onboard experience. Your cruise specialist is available and can be reached at 1 (800) 894-8570.

www.americancruiselines.com

Welcome Aboard

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Friday Harbor

PortTownsend

Anacortes

Ketchikan

Misty Fjords

Juneau

Petersburg

Tracy Arm/Sawyer Glacier

Wrangell

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A detailed itinerary will be mailed with your boarding documents.

Seattle, WA

Friday Harbor, WA

Anacortes, WA

Ketchikan, AK

Wrangell, AK

Petersburg, AK

Tracy Arm, AK

Juneau, AK

he itinerary is subject to change.

A passport is required for certain

shore excursions.

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Ketchikan, Alaska

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Whether driving, lying, or taking the train, getting to the ship is easy.

American Spirit Is Docked At:

Shilshole Bay Marina 6701 Seaview Ave. N.W., Dock A Seattle, WA 98117

Flying into Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the closest airport to ly into and is serviced by many major airlines. For private Town Car Service to and from the ship, call Shuttle Express at 425-981-7000 or email sales@shuttleexpress.com before your trip.

Driving to Seattle

he ship is docked at Shilshole Bay Marina, located at 6701 Seaview Ave. N.W., Dock A, Seattle, WA 98117. Upon arrival, you will see American Cruise Lines deckhands in bright red shirts ready to assist you. You may drop your bags of before parking so that they can be brought to your stateroom in advance.

Parking at the Marina

Parking is available at the Shilshole Bay Marina. Please contact your cruise specialist at 1-800-894-8570 prior to arrival for more information.

Staying in Seattle

If you are arriving to Seattle the night before your cruise, these hotels are located a few minutes from the ship. Each hotel can arrange for taxi service to the ship.

Seattle Marriott Waterfront (206) 443-5000 2100 Alaskan Way (800) 455-8254 Seattle, WA 98121 (20 minutes from ship)

Renaissance Seattle Hotel (206) 583-0300 515 Madison St. Seattle, WA 98104 (20 minutes from ship) (Ask for special American Cruise Lines rate)

Hotel Ballard (206) 789-5012 5216 Ballard Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107 (7 minutes from ship)

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1. Head northwest on Alaskan way toward Elliot Bay Trail (.4 mi)

2. Continue on Broad Street (315 t) 3. Turn let onto Elliott Ave. (.4 mi) 4. Turn let onto Elliot Ave. W./

Western Ave 5. Continue to follow Elliot Ave (1.1mi) 6. Continue on 15th Ave W (2.5mi) 7. Turn let onto NW Market St (.9mi) 8. Continue onto NW 54th St (.4mi) 9. Continue onto Seaview Ave NW10. 6701 Seaview Ave is the irst entrance

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Boarding Time

Please plan to arrive at the ship between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You may not be able to access your stateroom until about 11:30 a.m. he ship will leave at 1:30 p.m. or earlier if all guests have arrived.

From the moment you arrive, everything will be handled for you. American Cruise Lines deckhands wear a distinctive red shirt and will unload your luggage from your car or taxi and bring it to your stateroom aboard the ship. Please keep your boarding passes with you, as it is not necessary for you to stay with your luggage.

he Cruise Director will be awaiting your arrival at the gangway of the ship. Please present your boarding passes and photo ID at this time.

Luggage and Luggage Tags

American Cruise Lines places no restrictions on luggage. However, it is recommended that you bring as few bags as necessary. Suitcases less than 10 inches high may be stowed under your bed. You will be receiving luggage tags with your boarding pass before your cruise. If you would like additional tags, your cruise specialist will be happy to send you more. If you have cruised with us before, please remove your old luggage tags.

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Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, men’s clothing might include a sport shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might ind a sweater and slacks, or a dress appropriate.

American Cruise Lines also recommends that you bring the following:

• Binoculars

• Comfortable resort attire • Comfortable walking shoes• Sunscreen• Hat• Light rain wear• Jacket for cool evenings• Camera• Photo identiication

Please do not hesitate to ask your Hotel Manager for any item that you may have forgotten.

What to Bring

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American Cruise Lines ofers open seating at every meal in the Dining Salon on the Main Deck. Dress is resort attire. At dinner, men often wear a sport coat and women often wear a dress.

Breakfast is prepared to order at your leisure between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.

Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.

Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to join us at any time before 7:30 p.m.

American Cruise Lines provides complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner service. A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar is hosted each evening at 5:30 p.m. before dinner.

Glasses, ice, mixers, and soft drinks are available at all times. For other liquor requests, your Hotel Manager will assist you.

Special Diets and Medications

American Cruise Lines will work to cater to any dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly.

Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.

Meals and Cocktails

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Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has taken special care to research and plan excursions at each port. With American Cruise Lines, you will experience what makes each destination a special place.

Every tour will take you to the inest local sites at each port and give you true insight to the area’s culture, heritage and history. On each excursion, you’ll be joined by local experts, historians or naturalists to further enhance your experience.

For detailed descriptions of each tour, please see pages 14-19.

For additional information about the places you will visit or alternative activities available, your Cruise Director or onboard guest speaker will be happy to help.

here are two types of shore excursions on your Alaska Inside Passage cruise:

You may sign up for most tours onboard with the Cruise Director. American Cruise Lines is dedicated to making your onshore experience a true American Adventure.

Shore ToursPlease note that all shore tours are subject to availability and change.

F FeaturedFeatured tours are complimentary

to all guests.

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Premium tours typically cost

between $20 and $70 and can be

paid for onboard, near the end of

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American Cruise Lines will work to meet your onboard needs and cater to special requests. If at any point there is an item that you would like to see provided, please let your Hotel Manager or Cruise Director know.

Emergency Messages

Emergency messages can be directed to the main oice in Connecticut at (800) 894-8570. hey will be relayed to the ship at the irst opportunity. You are urged to provide American Cruise Lines with email addresses and cellular phone numbers, as well as an emergency contact prior to your departure date. Cell phones are generally available onboard the ship for emergency purposes.

General Onboard Information

Tipping

Tipping is entirely at your personal discretion. Tips are generally given to the Hotel Manager near the end of the cruise. hey are then divided equally among the stewards and deckhands. Tips generally average about $125 per person on a 7-night cruise. Stewards and deckhands do not expect and cannot accept tips directly. Credit cards, personal or travelers checks, and cash are accepted. If you choose to pay by credit card, please contact the Hotel Manager at least one day before the end of your cruise.

Concluding Your CruiseOn most cruises, the ship will arrive in Juneau the evening prior to the inal day of the cruise. he ship docks at Seadrome Marina, located at 76 Egan Dr., Juneau, AK 99801. On the last day of the cruise, breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and passengers may disembark until 8:30 a.m. Your Hotel Manager and Cruise Director will be available to assist with travel arrangements.

End of Cruise Transportation ServicesAmerican Cruise Lines ofers the following transportation at the end of your cruise:

From the ship in Juneau to:

Juneau International Airport–departs the ship at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, please call your cruise specialist at (800) 894-8570. During the cruise, the Hotel Manager or Cruise Director will also be happy to assist with travel arrangements.

Subject to change. Friday Harbor, WA

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