Florida Police Chiefs Association presents…

       Voyage of The Glacier

 

featuring 7-Night Southbound Glacier Cruise aboard the Vision of the Seas
with optional Nome/Kotzebue pre-tour extension

 

Departure Date:  July 13, 2004

12 Days • 24 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners

 

Highlights...

Anchorage • Denali National Park • Tundra Wilderness Tour • Seward 

Hubbard Glacier • Juneau • Skagway • Ketchikan • Inside Passage • Vancouver

Per Person Rates…

Inside Cabins

Twin  $2,899  

Single $4,299 

Triple $2,799

 

Outside Cabins

Twin  $3,299  

Single $4,899 

Triple $3,199

 

Balcony

Twin  $3,899  

Single $6,299 

Triple $3,799

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Includes…

Round Trip Air from Orlando, FL, Hotel Transfers and Port Charges

*Optional Air Available from Jacksonville and Miami, FL at no additional cost or from Tallahassee, FL add $10

Not included in Price: Cancellation Waiver & Travel Insurance of $200 per person.

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Deposit and Final Payment Dates…

Deposit Amount: $250 Per Person due on December 13,2003. Final Payment Date: May 14,2004.

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To Register…

To register click on the Collette Travel link above and provide the following information: Package Code - AO1ASB, Group Reservation Number - 651866, and Client Code - G1002883. You need not be a member, relatives and friends of law enforcement are also invited to participate.

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Itinerary…

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage, Alaska

Experience the splendor of Alaska with Florida Police Chiefs Association.  A stay in Denali National Park and a 7-night cruise through the Inside Passage highlight this tour.

 

Day 2: Anchorage - Denali National Park

The city of Anchorage is protected by majestic mountains and warmed by Cook Inlet’s beauty.  A tour will introduce you to this unique city and its downtown business district.  Continue north into spectacular Denali National Park, stopping at Mt. McKinley Overlook en route.  (B)

 

Day 3: Denali National Park

Your day begins with a special Tundra Wilderness Tour of Denali.  Join a local naturalist guide as you search for the wildlife that Alaska is famous for: moose, grizzly bears, dall sheep, wolves, fox and caribou.  On a clear day, you will have an incredible view of Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest mountain.  The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the park or you may wish to purchase an optional nine-mile rafting trip down the Nenana River.  (B, L)

 

Day 4: Denali - Seward - Board Cruise Ship

After a drive along the scenic Turnagain Arm, you will arrive in the port of Seward, the starting point for your 7-night cruise.  Your magnificent ship, Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, features a health club, an outdoor and indoor pool, a casino, library, sports facilities and an attentive staff.   While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included.  (D)

 

Day 5: Cruising - Hubbard Glacier

Today you cruise past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier.  It is a day filled with amazing natural sights that are sure to leave you awe-struck.

(B, L, D)

 

Day 6: Cruising - Juneau

Today you arrive in Alaska’s lively capital, the beautiful city of Juneau.  You may choose to disembark your ship for self-exploration of this magnificent area to see Alaska’s oldest Russian Orthodox church, St. Nicholas, or visit the fascinating Alaska State Museum.  (B, L, D)

 

Day 7: Cruising - Skagway

As you behold a stunning view of the Lynn Canal, your ship will arrive in the gold rush town of Skagway.  Spend some time exploring the town of Klondike and take a walk down Broadway, a main street so authentic it is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.  (B, L, D)

 

Day 8: Cruising - Point Sophia

Today you arrive amidst the dramatic community of Point Sophia.  A new port of call in Alaska, the community provides access to such diverse activities as photography, hunting, fishing, berry picking, and hiking. The open waters of the north Pacific provide limitless opportunities for sea fishing, wildlife observations, and kayaking.  (B, L, D)

 

Day 9: Cruising - Ketchikan/Misty Fjords

Today's port of call is Ketchikan, home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles.  Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, take some free time to visit Totem Bight Park or Saxman Indian Village for your chance to see these tremendous timbers being carved.  (B, L, D)

 

Day 10: Cruising - Inside Passage

Today you journey along the Inside Passage, an amazing stretch of land with immense natural beauty and a large inhabitance of wildlife.  Take advantage of the many amenities of your ship or just relax and enjoy the sights.  The views are awe-inspiring; the air is invigorating.  (B, L, D)

 

Day 11: Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Renton, WA

Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver.  A city tour features Stanley Park, famous for its Indian totem poles, Chinatown, and Gastown, home to the world-famous steam-powered clock.  Then you board your coach for your trip to Renton.  (B, D)

 

Day 12: Renton - Seattle - Depart for Home

Transfer to Seattle for your flight home with many pleasant memories of your vacation to the last of the great frontiers, Alaska!

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Please Note:

 

Proper identification is required.  All clients should check with the appropriate foreign consulate for additional entry requirements.  U.S. Citizens require one of the following: valid U.S. Passport; or an original U.S. Birth Certificate (or a certified copy with a raised seal) and a photo ID.  Passports and Visas are the responsibility of each client.

 

The following categories will be utilized, at the discretion of the cruise line, when confirming cabin assignments: Outside Cat. F, H, I and Inside Cat. K, L, M, N, O, P, Q.  Cabin assignments are supplied in your final documentation.

 

Some attractions may not be available during the off-season months and is reflected in the price of your tour.

 

Balcony and Triple accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line.

 

Port taxes of approximately $228 USD per person are included in the land only tour cost.

 

Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your vacation.  Royal Caribbean suggests the following guidelines for offering gratuities based upon per person per day amounts (listed in USD): Waiter - $3.50; Waiter Assistant - $2.00;  Housekeeper - $3.50.  Gratuities for headwaiters and other service personnel are at your discretion.

 

 

 

Important Reservation Information

Proof of Citizenship is required for all trips outside the United States.  U.S. citizens require one of the following: valid Passport; or an original Birth Certificate (or a certified copy with a raised seal) and a photo ID.  All clients should check with the appropriate foreign consulate for additional entry requirements.  Passports are the responsibility of each client.

 

Responsibilities: Neither Collette Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips.  Because neither maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Collette. Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes.  All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided.  Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour.  They reserve the right to withdraw any tour announced.  Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant.  Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise.  Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times.  Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Collette.  Arbitration - I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in Rhode Island.  Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Rhode Island law.  Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

 

Cancellation Charges for this tour: Deposit becomes non-refundable at 90 days prior to departure for a group.  60-16 days prior to departure: 50% of total price. 15 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price.  Cancellation protection is recommended and must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to departure.  All waivers are refundable outside 90 days.  Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for “pre” and “post” night accommodations.  All other monies will be returned or credited to your credit card in approximately 14 days.  Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%.  Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.

 

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