Take your afternoon/evening flight from Memphis to Seattle. Arrive in Seattle, disembark, and transfer to your hotel for rest and overnight.

After breakfast, board your tour bus for an exhilarating 3-hour guided tour of Seattle. Visit the Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, it offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of Seattle, Elliot Bay and Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, including Mount Rainier. See Historic Pioneer Square, Waterfall Garden Park, Puget Sound, the Floating Bridge and so much more! Your city tour ends at the port where you’ll board Royal Caribbean’s magnificent Quantum of the Seas. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a leisurely lunch before setting sail on your week-long Alaska adventure!

At sea.

Sitka truly offers the best of Alaska. Its small-town appeal stems from a unique blend of Russian, Tlingit and American history. Its snow-capped peaks and volcanic Mount Edgecumbe pose among the state’s most postcard-worthy scenes. And its rare wildlife astounds, from Saint Lazaria Island’s orange-beaked puffins to Alaska Maritime Refuge’s 40 million seabirds. This is off-the-path Alaska, where you can kayak Sitka Sound alongside swimming sea otters or fly-fish for the world’s biggest halibut. Whether it’s hiking Baranof Island trails or listening to tribal stories passed down for generations, in Sitka, the midnight sun never sets on adventure.

The tiny town of Skagway still looks like it did during the Klondike Gold Rush over 100 years ago. Today, it remains an outpost for thrilling Alaskan adventure. An old-time streetcar ride along bustling Broadway Street reveals well-preserved buildings, including the state’s oldest hotel. You can see engraved walrus tusks at the Corrington Museum or get lost in riveting historical reenactments around town. If outdoor adventure is more your thing, there are plenty of ways to amp up the adrenaline, from sledding with Alaskan Huskies on Laughton Glacier to rafting Lynn Canal, the longest fjord in North America.

Alaska’s Endicott Arm Fjord marks the southern edge of the 653,179-acre Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area. As you sail through its 30-mile- long stretch, you can’t help but be amazed by the untouched beauty of the surrounding granite mountains, verdant valleys and numerous waterfalls. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters and a spectacular tidewater glacier only add to this natural spectacle’s appeal. Along the shore you might also glimpse brown bears, bald eagles, sea ducks, deer, moose and wolves. Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of the striking Dawes Glacier. Standing over 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this very active icecap is known for its spectacular calving displays which noisily produce huge, chunky icebergs that float in area waters. Then set sail for Juneau! You cannot get to Juneau easily without a sprint by air or by sea. But once you arrive, you will find majestic views and rich culture in every corner. With its snowcapped mountains, misty rainforests, massive glaciers and bounty of wildlife, Alaska’s remote state capital is the perfect place to dive into nature. Framed by Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts, the city’s picturesque downtown area offers centuries-old bars, boutique shops and historic landmarks. For a taste of the local culture, visit the historic district and the Alaska State Museum. And for outdoor thrills, you can take your pick of activities ranging from whale watching in Auke Bay Harbor to tundra trekking over Mendenhall Glacier, and even try your hand at gold panning in Last Chance Basin.

At Sea

Victoria delivers a delightful blend of British pomp and outdoor adventure. Here, you can admire Victorian architecture at Craigdarroch Castle and eat your way around Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Explore “Garden City” floral displays or go biking in the “Cycling Capital of Canada.” From orcas whistling in the harbor to glowin- the-dark scorpions at the Bug Zoo, Victoria has every adventure covered.

After a relaxing breakfast, disembark and transfer to your Seattle Hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Seattle exploring such marvels as the century old Pike Place Market, check out the massive Fremont Troll hiding out under the Aurora Bridge, stroll the Seattle Waterfront or see it from aboard the Washington State Ferry. Check out Olympic Sculpture Park then enjoy the night life at Pioneer Square. If you haven’t been up the Space Needle yet, its a must experience. There’s lots to see and do before heading home tomorrow. Then turn in to your Seattle Hotel for a good nights rest.

Return home with memories of spectacular Seattle and God’s beauty in Alaska!