Sail through some of the most extraordinary territory on earth on a voyage that will delight nature lovers and wine enthusiasts alike. Your hosts will be winemaker Thomas Coyne and his wife Emilie, owners of Thomas Coyne Winery in Livermore, California. Producing handcrafted wines from locally grown grapes since 1989, Thomas Coyne Winery consistently wins awards in local, regional and state wine competitions.
You'll receive a bottle of Thomas Coyne wine in your cabin upon embarkation, giving you a chance to sample one of the winery's excellent vintages. As you sail Alaska’s Inside Passage with its rainforests, glaciers, fjords and white-capped peaks, learn more about the winemaker's art at two exclusive AAA onboard receptions hosted by Tom and Emilie. Then take your newfound knowledge to the next level at a special wine-pairing dinner where your hosts demonstrate the principles of pairing various foods with wines that will best complement them. When you're not learning about aspects of winemaking, marvel at the panorama unfolding from the deck of the spacious and elegant Sea Princess. Be on the lookout for whales, sea lions, otters, eagles and an incredible diversity of seabirds; an onboard naturalist will offer insights into each new animal sighting. On your scenic cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, witness massive ice-age glaciers calving into the sea. You'll also visit colorful ports of call rich with history and native culture such as Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Round out your voyage with a stop in Victoria, British Columbia, a genteel and still very British city with its double-decker buses and afternoon tea. Price includes: • 10 nights cruise accommodations • All onboard meals and entertainment • Two exclusive onboard receptions hosted by Tom and Emilie Coyne • A very special wine-pairing dinner with Tom and Emilie Coyne • One bottle of Thomas Coyne wine per cabin at embarkation • Services of AAA Sojourns escort and hospitality desk • Ports of call: San Francisco, California; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Glacier Bay National Park scenic cruising; Ketchikan, Alaska; Victoria, BC, Canada; San Francisco, California
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