{"id":3445,"date":"2012-05-17T00:54:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-17T00:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2012-05-17T00:54:00","modified_gmt":"2012-05-17T00:54:00","slug":"theres-still-time-to-book-an-alaska-small-ship-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2012\/05\/theres-still-time-to-book-an-alaska-small-ship-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"There’s Still Time to Book an Alaska Small Ship Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Responding to the trend of last minute summer vacation bookings, small ship cruise expert AdventureSmith Explorations http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/<\/a> just announced that there is still good availability on many of the company\u2019s summer cruises in Alaska. In past years, by mid-May remaining space is usually at a premium. With a slow economy however, consumers benefit with an increase in availability, cruise options and even booking incentives.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are the recognized leader in Alaska small ship cruising<\/a>,\u201d says Todd Smith, founder and director of AdventureSmith Explorations. \u201cWe offer the most selection and more first-hand knowledge than anyone else in the business and when our partners have last minute summer space to fill, they turn to us.\u201d<\/p>\n

AdventureSmith Explorations<\/a>\u2019 partners in Alaska include Lindblad Expeditions, InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises, Alaskan Dream Cruises, Alaska Wildland Adventures and a host of smaller companies and ships off the radar of most travelers and travel agents.<\/p>\n

Smith reports good space availability for summer 2012 still remains on the following Alaska cruises, with the caveat that consumers need to call for information and reservations very soon:<\/p>\n

For true adventurers looking for a more active small ship Alaska Cruise:<\/p>\n

-Explore Northern Passages and Glacier Bay aboard the newly refurbished 76-guest Wilderness Explorer. Eight days from $3,095 per person, double.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/429<\/a><\/p>\n

-Enjoy SE Alaska and Glacier Bay National Park on Discoverer\u2019s Glacier Country eight day cruise aboard the newly refurbished 86-passenger Safari Endeavour from $4,795 per person, double occupancy.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/457<\/a><\/p>\n

For clients seeking easy adventure aboard a small ship AdventureSmith suggests: <\/p>\n

-Inside Passage Sojourn aboard the 42-guest Alaskan Dream combines easy wilderness cruising with visits to Alaska’s popular ports and authentic Tlingit villages. Eight day cruises priced from $4,299 per adult, double. Children age 15 and younger get 30% off.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/71<\/a><\/p>\n

-Glacier Bay & Island Adventure aboard the 78-guest Admiralty Dream offers six day cruises beginning at $1,749 and eight day cruises from $2,295 per person, double. Third person and\/or children 15 and younger receive 30% off double occupancy rate. A current promotion offers savings of up to 30% on select departures.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/97<\/a><\/p>\n

-Join an Alaska Island Spirit cruise aboard the 32-guest Island Spirit for a combination of nature, wilderness and authentic port stops. Nine day cruises begin at $4,995 per person, double. Kids under 16 cruise \u2018two for the price of one\u2019 on dedicated family departures. Current special: Save $1,000 per person on select departures.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/56<\/a><\/p>\n

For intimate yet active yacht explorations AdventureSmith suggests:
-The active Inside Passage cruise aboard the 12-guest Pacific Catalyst was named a National Geographic Magazine Top 50 Tour of a Lifetime. Seven day cruises start at $3,850 per person, double.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/128<\/a><\/p>\n

-A six day Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise aboard 12-guest Sea Wolf is priced at $3,800 per person, double. Book now and save $300 pp on select departures.
See: http:\/\/www.adventuresmithexplorations.com\/itinerarydetails.php\/advid\/160<\/a> <\/p>\n