Please follow my personal page or visit my website: www. alaskaandbeyond.com Small ship specialist for Alaska, and the world Beyond. Casual adventure expeditions and luxury all inclusive small ships- or both combined! The small ship adventure travel industry has mushroomed in the last decade, with something for everyone- from beginner kayaking in Glacier Bay to snowshoeing in Antarctica to seeing
the Galapagos from your balcony, and much more! The internet is a great resource but most people get overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available to travelers today. Our greatest pleasure (really!) is helping you sort through the options to create a once-in-a-lifetime trip that suits your personality, lifestyle, length of time allowed, and of course budget. We will spend as much time with you as necessary to research your dream trip at the best available price. We have a special place in our hearts for the small American vessels cruising the Inside Passage of SE Alaska- this is the *real* way to see Alaska upclose. No casinos and no internet (except in some ports) on these ships, but there is no compromise in comfort (how about a Tempurpedic mattress ?) as these boats take you to places the big ships cannot go. Many carry kayaks and/or paddleboards as well as the boots and raincoats you might need for a hike along a beach or into the rainforest. The naturalists onboard are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and will accompany you on the all-included shore excursions, and boy, do they do some cool things! Some early booking discounts available, but be prepared to spend more for these adventures available to a lucky few. Contact us to discuss the differences in vessels (families, single, active adventure, luxury soft adventure, wine or photography theme, National Geographic) and which would be best for YOU- that's our job! If you select one of the major cruise companies, we have great pricing and VALUE-ADDED amenities such as shipboard credits, upgrades, hosts, etc. on many sailings. We will research to find the best overall value, which is very different than advertised lead prices! (Better cruise lines include much more so that *often*
they are a better value when you add in all of the costs such as airfare, taxes, shore excursions, drinks, etc.).
