In June of 2003, the refined, casual, yet spirited Empress of the North recaptured the romance of steamboat cruising, offering passengers a deluxe cruise experience aboard a luxury steamboat in one of the most popular cruising destinations in the world, the Inside Passage of Alaska.
Steamboats, with their shallow drafts, are able to give passengers the full Alaska experience that is not available when cruising on a large ship. There are many areas a steamboat can go that are inaccessible to a large ship: Wrangell Narrows, Serigius Narrows, Peril Strait, Le Conte Bay and Misty Fjords. Imagine sailing right up to a glacier or close to shore to view a mother bear and her cubs or a waterfall. All this is possible with a steamboat cruise. See Alaska in comfortable, luxurious surroundings. See the Alaska others only dream about.
Ketchikan: Tim Lance
Sitka: Tim Lance
Alaska Cruises On Empress Of The North
Epic Journeys is a division of Stoney Creek Travel
12 Apr 28 - May 10
Seattle, Anacortes & San Juan Island, Port Angeles, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $5,399 $5,699 $6,499 $7,299 $7,799 $8,599 $10,099
$5,399 $5,699 $6,499 $7,299 $7,799 $8,599 $10,099 May 10 - May 17
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,199 $3,499 $3,699 $4,099 $4,599 $4,999 $6,249
$3,199 $3,499 $3,699 $4,099 $4,599 $4,999 $6,249 May 17 - May 24
Juneau, Skagway, Nature Cruising, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,399 $3,699 $3,899 $4,299 $4,799 $5,199 $6,499
$3,399 $3,699 $3,899 $4,299 $4,799 $5,199 $6,499 May 24 - May 31
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,399 $3,699 $3,899 $4,299 $4,799 $5,199 $6,499
$3,399 $3,699 $3,899 $4,299 $4,799 $5,199 $6,499 May 31 - Jun 7
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649
$3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649 Jun 7 - Jun 14
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Jun 14 - Jun 21
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Jun 21 - Jun 28
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Jun 28 - Jul 5
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649
$3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649 Jul 5 - Jul 12
Juneau, Skagway, Nature Cruising, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Jul 12 - Jul 19
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Jul 19 - Jul 26
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Jul 26 - Aug 2
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649
$3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649 Aug 2 - Aug 9
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Aug 9 - Aug 16
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Aug 16 - Aug 23
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Aug 23 - Aug 30
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
Aug 30 - Sep 6
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649
$3,599 $3,899 $4,099 $4,499 $4,999 $5,399 $6,649 Sep 6 - Sep 13
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,399 $3,699 $3,899 $4,299 $4,799 $5,199 $6,499
$3,399 $3,699 $3,899 $4,299 $4,799 $5,199 $6,499 Sep 13 - Sep 20
Juneau, Nature Cruising, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Dawes Glacier, Juneau
CATEGORY D DD CC BB AA OS CS
DD CC BB AA OS CS RATE $3,199 $3,499 $3,699 $4,099 $4,599 $4,999 $6,249
$3,199 $3,499 $3,699 $4,099 $4,599 $4,999 $6,249 Sep 20 - Oct 2
Juneau, Point Adolphus, Skagway, Sitka, Petersburg, Dawes Glacier, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Port Angeles, Anacortes & San Juan Island, Seattle
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$5,399 $5,699 $6,499 $7,299 $7,799 $8,599 $10,099 Juneau: City of Departure for 7 Night Cruise. Wecome Reception. Depending upon your arrival you may have time for exploration in Juneau, with its European ambiance combined with gold rush days flavor and delightfully, charming boutiques.
POINT ADOLPHUS | Alaska
Whales, whales, and more whales. Pont Adolphus is renowned for whale sightings, orcas, sea lions, and sea otters during the summer months.
SKAGWAY | Alaska
Home to the peaceful Tlingit natives until gold was discovered in 1896. Gold rush fever settled in the area and Skagway was born. By 1897 it was "home" to tens of thousands of prospectors. Relive their 21-mile hike from Skagway to the Yukon over White Pass. Today, a visit to Skagway is like walking back in time along the boardwalks where saloons, gambling houses, and dance halls entertained prospectors. Ride the White Pass & Yukon railway to visit Liarsville, a gold-rush trail camp. Pan for gold. Maybe you'll strike it rich.
SITKA | Alaska
This was also a peaceful Tlingit settlement until other settlers from Americas and Russia moved there. In 1808 it was designated the capital of Russian America. This town reflects the Indian, Russian, and Euro-American heritage and history of the interwoven histories are evident in the Sheldon Jackson Museum and Sitka National Historic Park. Perhaps you will choose to attend a Tlingit performance, visit St. Michael's cathedral, or shop
PETERSBURG | Alaska
Petersburg has been dubbed "Alaska's Little Norway" which is evident in its Old World heritage buildings and decor. Norwegian traditions are still practiced here. See a performance of Norwegian folk dancers.
Once ashore, visit the Clausen Museum or roam this charming town on your own."
DAWES GLACIER | Alaska
Cruising into the Endicott Arm you'll spot Dawes Glacier, which is extremely active. When Dawes Glacier calves, as it does quite frequently, it can release chunks as larges as houses.
WRANGELL | Alaska
The Tlingit Indians also were settled in this remote fishing village. In 1881 they began trading furs with the Russians. The area boasts a large selection of totems and Native American artifacts. At Petroglyph State Park 8000 year old petroglyphs are carved into the rocks.
KETCHIKAN | Alaska
'King Salmon Captial of the World,' is only five miles long and two miles wide. Explore picturesque Creek Street, formerly the town's Red Light district. The world's largest collection of standing totem poles can be seen in Saxman Village.
PORT ANGELES | Washington
ANACORTES & SAN JUAN ISLAND | Washington
SEATTLE | Washington
"This sparkling gem, known as the ""Emerald City,"" is set on Elliot Bay between the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, with 14,441-foot Mt. Ranier providing a majestic backdrop. Stroll through Pike Place Market where flying fish are the ""catch"" of the day, relive Seattle's history in Pioneer Square or stop at Seattle Center, site of the 1962 World's Fair, to ride to the stop of the Space Needle."
Juneau: City of Departure for 7 Night Cruise. Wecome Reception. Depending upon your arrival you may have time for exploration in Juneau, with its European ambiance combined with gold rush days flavor and delightfully, charming boutiques.
NATURE CRUISING | Alaska
Keep a look out for bald eagles and their nests, pods of whales, and ice flows.
SKAGWAY | Alaska
Home to the peaceful Tlingit natives until gold was discovered in 1896. Gold rush fever settled in the area and Skagway was born. By 1897 it was "home" to tens of thousands of prospectors. Relive their 21-mile hike from Skagway to the Yukon over White Pass. Today, a visit to Skagway is like walking back in time along the boardwalks where saloons, gambling houses, and dance halls entertained prospectors. Ride the White Pass & Yukon railway to visit Liarsville, a gold-rush trail camp. Pan for gold. Maybe you'll strike it rich.
SITKA | Alaska
This was also a peaceful Tlingit settlement until other settlers from Americas and Russia moved there. In 1808 it was designated the capital of Russian America. This town reflects the Indian, Russian, and Euro-American heritage and history of the interwoven histories are evident in the Sheldon Jackson Museum and Sitka National Historic Park. Perhaps you will choose to attend a Tlingit performance, visit St. Michael's cathedral, or shop
PETERSBURG | Alaska
Petersburg has been dubbed "Alaska's Little Norway" which is evident in its Old World heritage buildings and decor. Norwegian traditions are still practiced here. See a performance of Norwegian folk dancers.
Once ashore, visit the Clausen Museum or roam this charming town on your own."
WRANGELL | Alaska
The Tlingit Indians also were settled in this remote fishing village. In 1881 they began trading furs with the Russians. The area boasts a large selection of totems and Native American artifacts. At Petroglyph State Park 8000 year old petroglyphs are carved into the rocks.
DAWES GLACIER | Alaska
Cruising into the Endicott Arm you'll spot Dawes Glacier, which is extremely active. When Dawes Glacier calves, as it does quite frequently, it can release chunks as larges as houses.
JUNEAU | Alaska
Everything about Juneau is larger than life. Its setting is spectacular, ringed by soaring mountains, sapphire-hued Gastineau Channel and the snowy peaks of Douglas Island. Named for a gold prospector, Joe Juneau, it's the only state capital that is accessible solely by air and sea.
Seven-Night Itinerary
Twelve-Night Itinerary
Experience Alaska's unique, diverse historical blend of Russian, Euro-American, and Native Indian cultures that kept alive through local artisans, fact filled museums with intereting exhibits, and heritage centers.
The towns, themselves, are living cultural museums, filled with yesteryear ambiance.
Alaska is adventure packed from sports fishing to whale watching to wildlife viewing, to glacier tours. The largest temperate rainforest in the world is located near Sitka.
You'll never lack for choices of what to do when you visit Alaska -- and what better way than in your own floating historic "hotel".
Sit on your balcony and watch glaciers "calve", scan the shore for eagles and bears. Whales, sea lions, and sea otters
Most persons only do Alaska once. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity deserves the best.
