Disney going north to Alaska
Disney Cruise Line is embarking on a first-ever season of Alaskan itineraries.
It will sail 18, seven-night round-trip cruises this summer season from Vancouver to Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. The move came after popular demand, according to Disney.
"Our guests have been asking us to sail to Alaska for some time now, so we are thrilled to finally take them to this amazing region of the world" said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line.
"These cruises give our guests the opportunity to see the beauty and wonder of Alaska, while enjoying a fun, family-friendly cruise that only Disney can deliver."
As part of Disney’s continued focus on expanded cruise itineraries,and with the arrival of new ships Disney Dream (January 2011) and Disney Fantasy (expected in early 2012), the Disney Wonder repositioned to the West Coast of the US last January.
Ships will sail Mexican Riviera cruises during the fall, winter and spring, and Alaskan itineraries during the summer.
Disney Cruise Line officials say they have worked closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska.
In Juneau, guests will be able to take in views of the famous Mendenhall Glacier from land, sea or air.
While in Ketchikan, guests can fish for some of the largest salmon in the world and learn about local culture through hand-carved totem poles.
In Skagway, Disney Cruise Line guests will have the opportunity to traverse panoramic landscapes by railway or pan for gold like miners from the famous Klondike gold rush.
By David Wilkening
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