2014 - APT Canada & Alaska

Small-Ship Expedition Cruising Step aboard to discover Alaska's coast on an intimate and adventurous small-ship voyage. Timelessly elegant and undeniably luxurious, APT's own MS Caledonian Sky presents a whole new way to explore the remarkable waters of the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park and more. The Path Less Travelled The Onboard Experience On an all-inclusive small-ship expedition The atmosphere on the MS Caledonian cruise, the MS Caledonian Sky will weave Sky is akin to that of a fine country club. its way through a vast area of fjords, Fully refurbished in 2012, it boasts a Sun channels, glaciers, bays and seemingly Deck; a library and public computers with endless coastal wilderness. Wherever included internet access; a small gym; and possible, it will avoid the lanes frequented a salon; as well as the Panorama Lounge, by bigger passenger ships. Though an with a bar and floor-to-ceiling windows. itinerary is in place, you'll follow a flexible course, as your day-to-day program is very much dependant on weather, wildlife sightings and the interests of your group. In fact, it's the unscheduled events that often become the highlight of the journey. Your Onboard Expedition Team Your expedition cruise will be led by an onboard expedition team consisting of Marine Biologists, Anthropologists and Ornithologists, who'll share their knowledge during forays ashore and lectures on board. Discovery by Zodiac Vessels For a closer look at the local wildlife, as well as the tidewater glaciers, hidden fjords and massive icefields, zodiac vessels are often used to explore. They'll also take you ashore at a number of places that other vessels simply can't reach. Your Home-Away-From-Home Measuring at least 216 square feet, every one of the 55 suites offers ocean views and features a mini-fridge; climate control; a flat-screen television and more, including an ensuite with a walk-in shower and/or bathtub as well as Molten & Brown toiletries. An Intimate Dining Experience All freshly prepared meals, and a range of wines and beer with lunch and dinner, are included, served in your ship's restaurant. A Glimpse of the Adventure that Awaits Cruise Johnstone Strait, one of the world's best orca-watching sites; see the granite domes and waterfalls of Rudyerd Bay; visit a remote archipelago off Admiralty Island; discover Fjordland, a marine park well off the normal route; and meet a local resident of Elfin Cove – accessible only by water. Discover the sights from up close aboard a zodiac vessel 28

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