13 DAYS • 27 MEALS

Explore arctic wildlife, glacier-carved valleys and fascinating culture blending native, Eskimo and Russian traditions. From the snow-capped mountains to vast national parks, America’s last frontier will simply take your breath away.

Welcome Aboard RCL’s Radiance of the Seas
The best way to see the ports along Alaska’s southeast shore is by ship. Mayflower Tours has arranged with Royal Caribbean Lines a 7-night adventure aboard the Radiance of the Seas. When you’re not exploring the ports, your ship lets you relax or just keep going. From a myriad of onboard activities, non-stop entertainment and fine dining to rejuvenating spa treatments and pulsating casino, this floating resort creates a cruise experience like no other.

Port of Call – Ketchikan
Recognized as Alaska’s first city, early settlers opened the first canneries and Ketchikan soon became known as the “king salmon capital of the world.” Forests of cedar, hemlock and spruce became timber for Tlinglit homes. You won’t go far without running into one of their towering hand-carved Totem poles. When in port, take a seaplane tour, visit the Misty Fjords National Monument or hang out at the Totem Heritage Center.

Port of Call – Icy Strait Point
Located near the city of Hoonah, the largest Tlinglit Indian settlement in Alaska, Icy Strait Point sits next to Glacier Bay National Park. Home to a historic cannery, the port’s connection to the sea is strong as locals share the sea with the many humpback whales, orcas, Dall porpoises and all five species of Pacific salmon that inhabit the region.

Port of Call – Juneau, the State Capital
Only accessible by sea or air, Juneau is unlike any capital city in the country. It was here in 1880 that Alaska’s first gold strike took place. Located at the foot of the grand mountain peaks, Juneau is home to the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields. Explore the lush Tongass Rainforest, visit the rustic shops in town or get out and kayak, dogsled, flightsee or fish. There’s no end to the adventure.

Port of Call – Skagway, Gold Rush
This trading post town served as the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, where the cries of “gold in the Yukon” still echo from the canyon walls. Today, the spirit of this gold rush town remains in “bawdy” saloons lining the streets and horse-drawn buggies. Don’t miss the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park and Jewell Gardens or take a ride on the Skagway Streetcar.

Seward and the SeaLife Center
Not only is Seward one of Alaska’s oldest communities, it’s one of the most scenic. Known as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, you’ll find a historic downtown district filled with quaint shops and galleries. On the shores of Resurrection Bay lies Alaska’s only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center. The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska.

Anchorage and the Alaska Railroad
Often called the “Metropolis of the North,” Anchorage is home to almost half of Alaska's population. The town began as a tent city for construction workers building the Alaska Railroad. Today it features panoramic beauty of majestic wilderness. A visit to Alaska is not complete without a journey on the Alaska Railroad. You’ll ride the rails through some of the most scenic and rugged territory in Alaska on your way to Fairbanks.

Denali National Park – Home to Mount McKinley
As you come close to Denali National Park, Mt. McKinley rises some 20,000 feet in the air, the highest peak in North America. Boasting more than 6 million acres, Denali National Park gives new meaning to the word “vast.” In this wilderness, you may see soaring eagles, swift deer and exotic wildlife, all amid spectacular mountains. Those with a real sense of adventure will want to join for an optional white-water rafting excursion or a helicopter tour to walk on a glacier.

Fairbanks – The Golden Heart of Alaska
Conclude your journey to the “Land of the Midnight Sun” in Fairbanks, the state’s second largest city. No other place in Alaska blends so perfectly the richness of its history with present day. A trip aboard the authentic sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery takes you along the Chena River for a narrated excursion to Old Chena Village, where Native guides take you on a hands-on walk through native Alaskan history. Learn about native culture through their crafts, lodgings and traditions.

In the spirit of Jack London’s adventurous tales, this is your “call of the wild.” Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to America’s last frontier!

Hotel Accommodations
Day One – Red Lion, Seattle, Washington
Days Two through Eight – Royal Caribbean Lines’ Radiance of the Seas
Day Nine – Inlet Tower, Anchorage, Alaska
Day Ten – Denali Park Resorts, Denali, Alaska
Days Eleven and Twelve – Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, Alaska