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This past Tuesday, the last cruise ship of the season budget hotel copenhagen called at Vancouver's iconic Canada Place cruise ship terminal, marking the official end to the 2011 Alaska cruise season. But while the wake of the ship has barely faded from the harbour, one travel agency wants you to start planning now for next year's Alaskan cruise season – and they have a compelling reason to do so.
Vancouver-based Cruise Experts Travel has partnered with Princess budget hotel copenhagen Cruises to offer its customers two exclusive Alaskan cruise-tour itineraries next year, both of which will take place onboard the sleek Island Princess .  Even if you've been "North to Alaska" before, chances are you've never seen it quite like this.
Departing May 26, June 23, and August 4, 2012 , these 11-night southbound cruisetours begin in Fairbanks, Alaska, where guests will be treated to two full-days of exploration, including budget hotel copenhagen a sail up the Chena River aboard an 1800's Sternwheeler riverboat and an authentic Salmon bake dinner.  Best of all, your luggage is completely taken care of for you throughout the land portion of your trip, ensuring a decidedly "cruise-like" experience even when you're ashore.
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The next day, guests will board the beautiful Island Princess for a seven-night southbound voyage between Anchorage (Whittier) and Vancouver, British Columbia. This itinerary is exciting because it includes visits to both Hubbard Glacier and the quintessential Alaskan experience, a day of scenic cruising through budget hotel copenhagen Glacier Bay National Park.
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With only three departure dates scheduled for next year, expect space on these cruisetours to fill up quickly. Since these itineraries are exclusive to Cruise Experts Travel, you'll need to contact them directly to book, either online at www.cruiseexpertstravel.com or via telephone at 1-800-565-2784.
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