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 Welcome
to
our Passport to Cruising Alaska in 2008!
You are invited to join fellow boaters for the
cruising experience of a lifetime in beautiful Alaska
next summer!
You will cruise aboard the 65-foot Malahide trawler,
“Ursa Major.” The boat will cruise from Petersburg to
Sitka or from Sitka to Petersburg in Southeast
Alaska, depending on the week you choose.
There are only 2-3 double cabins available on each trip -
one couple or two singles per cabin. This will truly
be a memorable cruising experience that you will won't
want to miss! Availability is
limited so reserve your cabin soon!
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Trips filling up fast! Book early!
The cruise date options as of now are as follows.
Cabins Reserved:
June 3-9:
Sitka to Petersburg - 7 days *Cruise with Vic & Barb
June 11-20: Petersburg to Sitka - Special 10
day cruise
*Vic & Barb Hansen will be aboard for this trip.
Cabins Available:
June 23-29: Sitka to Petersburg
July 1-10: Petersburg to Sitka
July 28-Aug 3: Sitka to Petersburg
Aug 13 - 19: Sitka to Petersburg
 You’ll marvel at the natural beauty of Southeast
Alaska at the height of the whale and bear season.
You’ll dine on gourmet food from “Ursa’s” galley,
including homemade bread, soups and desserts each day!
“Ursa Major” has a full-time Captain, Crew and Cook on
board. You can sit back and enjoy the scenery or
navigate alongside the Captain in the pilothouse.
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Vic & Barb kayaking |
Dress for the weather – no ties or dinner dresses
required! Average
temperatures are 61° and 48°, with about 15-18 hours
of daylight June through August!
Vic and Barb have cruised aboard the “Ursa” and have
seen, first hand, the awesome beauty of Alaska – up
close and personal. As the owner of “Ursa Major” says,
“friends don’t let friends see Alaska from a Cruise
Ship!” Join family or friends, aboard the "Ursa
Major" for an amazing
cruising experience in Alaska!
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Barb's
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Southeast Alaska is serviced by Alaska Airlines from
Seattle. Travel arrangements to and from Alaska are up
to you, but give us a call for some helpful hints!
ALASKA CRUISE SUMMARY
WHO: Cruise with the Captain &
Crew of “Ursa Major” & fellow boaters.
WHEN: You will board at noon
on the first day and return at noon on the last day.
You may need to arrive in town the afternoon before
boarding due to flight schedules. We can refer you to
local hotels for overnight accommodations in town.
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Whales: a common sight |
WHERE: Southeast Alaska! Petersburg to Sitka or
Sitka to Petersburg.
WHAT: A nature cruise
in Southeast Alaska aboard a 65-foot trawler
yacht.
COST: The cost is $3750
per person for 7-days and $4750 for 10-days. (Includes all
meals while on board. Gratuities for Captain and crew
not included.) A 50% deposit is due at the time of
your reservation. The balance is due 60 days prior to
your cruise. Call
1-800-262-7939 to reserve your cabin!
SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST: Coffee - Tea - Juice - Milk - Fresh fruit,
Assorted Cereal - Bagels - Toast - Assorted
Jams/Jellies/Condiments, Eggs Benedict & Eggs
Florentine
LUNCH: Spring Garden Salad - Assorted Homemade
Dressings, Old Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings, Fresh
Baked Carrot Cake
APPETIZERS: Focaccia w/ Cold Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill
Cream Cheese and Salmon Caviar stuffed Grape Leaves -
Greek Lemon Sauce
DINNER: Caesar Salad, Roast Prime Rib - AuJus -
Horseradish Sauce, Parslied New Potatoes - Broccoli
with Holliandaise Sauce, Wines - Petit Syrah -
Cabernet Sauvignon, Old-Fashioned Cherry Pie ala mode
(homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.)
 If
you are interested in the option of bringing a larger
group, other yachts are available for cruising in
tandem with the “Ursa Major.” Please don’t hesitate to
call with any questions you may have. We can even give
you tips on sightseeing in other parts of Alaska if
you would like to extend your stay. Alaska is amazing!
We hope you will plan
to see Alaska in 2008 aboard the
“Ursa Major!” Call 1-800-262-7939 or 239-656-1339 to
reserve your dates, or email us at
info@swfyachts.com .
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