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Follow on Google News | Leader in Alaska Small Ship Cruises Announces New-for-2014 Tour of Popular Ports and Alaskan HistoryAdventureSmith reports that 27 unique cruise and land packages, including its new Gold Rush Legacy and Alaska’s Golden History tours, are being readied for the 2014 season in its most popular destination, Alaska.
By: Widness & Wiggins PR Two new programs aboard the 88-guest S.S. Legacy (https://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ The fully refurbished S.S. Legacy has the feel of an historic steamer that perfectly matches the turn-of-century feel of the Alaskan ports of Juneau, Skagway and Haines. Costumed crew will bring history to life on board while included complimentary shore excursions immerse guests in Alaskan culture and history. Alaska’ Offering three full days in Glacier Bay National Park and daily off- vessel activities, Smith says its most popular Alaska small ship cruise continues to be the Northern Passages and Glacier Bay (https://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ Guests seeking an affordable option that includes Glacier Bay should consider, he says, the Glacier Bay & Island Adventure (https://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ An Alaskan cruise can also be combined with, for example, the company’s land-based adventure, the Denali Backcountry Explorer (https://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ Despite travel industry trends showing increasing numbers of 11th hour bookings for long-haul vacations, this company sees a different pattern emerging for its small expedition ship cruises in Alaska where 2013 saw a 20 percent growth over the previous year. “If booking trends are any indication, a small ship cruise in Alaska is moving into the pantheon of must-dos, because we are seeing guests book earlier over the past few years,” says Todd Smith, founder and director. From 2010 to 2011 bookings on average were four months in advance of departure; in 2012, five and a half months and in 2013, over six months. As of mid December 2013 Smith reports his company’s highest advanced sales ever at this point in the booking season (five months in advance of May, the start of the season). “It’s a given that guests will find the best price, choice of dates, ship and cabin category by booking early,” he adds, noting that cabins will always be available at the last minute and that even well into the Alaska season his company continues to help guests find space. He suggests that if a 2015 cruise is in the picture that guests book early because of the rush he anticipates around Glacier Bay’s 90th Anniversary. “We are the recognized leader in Alaska small ship cruising (http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ “We help clients compare itineraries and small ships that carry from 12 to 86 guests; then we handle such details as traveling to the embarkation city, recommendations for packing, hotels, transfers, flights and tours, all at no extra cost to the client,” Smith says. Founded in 2003, AdventureSmith Explorations (http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/) For media inquiries, interviews and photos contact Widness & Wiggins PR: Sara Widness / 802-234-6704 / sara@widnesspr.com Dave Wiggins / 303-554-8821 / dave@travelnewssource.com Website and Portfolio of Past Releases: http://www.travelnewssource.com/ Follow Widness & Wiggins PR on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ Follow AdventureSmith Explorations: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ Website: http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ End
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