Science at Sea - Alaska 2009 Join the Spangler Science Team for a Learning Adventure at Sea!

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That’s right... we’re taking the Spangler Science experience to the seas for a one-week learning adventure with AAA and Carnival Cruises. Steve and his instructional team have assembled an award-winning group of naturalists who will lead us through an unforgettable learning experience June 17-24, 2009. The Science at Sea cruise sets sail from Anchorage (Whittier) and stops in Prince William Sound, College Fjord, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, the Inside Passage and wraps up in Vancouver, BC, Canada. |
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Registration Information

Registration for Science at Sea is really a two part process. You'll start by reserving your space in the class by completing our online registration. After you're registered for the class, our AAA travel coordinator will personally help you select the perfect cabin onboard the Carnival Spirit.
The price for the Science at Sea class is $895 per person, plus the cost of your room selection through Carnival. We have negotiated discount pricing on all of the cabins ranging from a lower-level interior cabin up to a first-class suite on the top level. Carnival pricing starts at $958 per person based on double occupancy. Please note that all of our pricing for rooms includes the additional fees that are normally not listed on travel websites. These additional fees include port charges, government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges.
What if you want to bring a friend or family members? You may register additional people under your primary registration for the discounted fee of $795 per person. Remember... this fee includes the price of all of the shore excursions and entitles family members and friends to participate in all of the onboard classes and experiences.
Once you've registered for the Science at Sea workshop, our personal AAA travel coordinator will personally contact you to help guide you through the cabin selection. The rate for your room will be separate from your workshop registration fee and paid directly to Carnival Cruises through the AAA Travel Agency. By working directly with a AAA professional, you are ensured the highest level of expertise, travel protection and customer service from the best in the travel industry. You can expect the same high level of support and professionalism that you've come to count on with all Steve Spangler Science experiences.
What Does the Price Include?
The Science at Sea registration fee includes all of the following...
- Steve Spangler's pre-cruise kick-off workshop in Whittier, Alaska on June 16th
- Four custom-designed shore excursions in each of the ports of call. The fee covers the cost of all ground transportation to and from each shore excursion. For additional details, see the Shore Excursions section.
- Six onboard seminars offered by our naturalists and the Spangler Science team
- One-on-one time with the Science at Sea naturalists, Steve Spangler and his teaching team
- Curriculum support materials... and some special privileges onboard the ship for the Science at Sea participants
If you've taken a cruise in the past, you know that shore excursions alone (especially in Alaska) can exceed the cost of our week-long class.
Special Group Pricing from Carnival Cruises
The Spangler Science team worked closely with Carnival Cruises
and AAA Travel Colorado to offer special group discount pricing to
everyone who is registered for Science at Sea. You will book your
cruise accommodations directly with Carnival through our own AAA
travel coordinator based in Colorado. Please note that our AAA
Colorado travel coordinator, Gina MacDonald, is the only agent
authorized to book your Science at Sea accommodations with Carnival
Cruises.
Our special group pricing starts at $958 based on double
occupancy. Carnival Cruises promises to offer our Science
at Sea participants pricing that beats their lowest advertised
pricing for this cruise. If the price goes down based on incentives
offered by Carnival, you're final payment will reflect this
discount.
Please note that this starting price of $958 includes all of
the additional port charges, government fees (taxes) and fuel
surcharges that normally get tacked onto the advertised price.
These additional fees total over $430. We want you to know all of
the costs upfront... that's why we included the additional fees
in our advertised price.
To inquiry about pricing and room availability,
please contact our AAA travel coordinator,
Gina MacDonald toll free at (877) 244-9790 x 8921 or e-mail Gina at
gmacdonald@colorado.aaa.com
Our Naturalist
Steve and his instructional team have assembled an award-winning group of naturalists who will lead us through an unforgettable learning experience. Even on ship days without a shore excursion we will have plenty of activities planned to keep the learning going!
Shore Excursion Details
DAY TWO - Day on Ship, Prince William Sound - Located off the coast of Anchorage, this amazing body of water hosts the largest concentration of glaciers in Alaska, including the College Fjord, a series of glaciers named after elite Ivy League schools. Keep one eye on the shoreline while you cruise, as you just may spot otters, seals, bears, eagles and deer.

College Fjord was discovered during an 1899 expedition funded by Ivy League colleges. As a result, all of the glaciers were named after the various schools in their honor. Located in the northwest corner of Prince William Sound, College Fjord is surrounded by over a dozen glaciers, the largest of which is called Harvard Glacier. As you sail along enjoying the serenity and natural beauty of this destination, listen for the splash of glaciers calving into the water below.
DAY FIVE - Skagway Shore Excursion - Experience an unforgettable journey aboard the world-famous narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.

On this excursion you will:
- Travel along the eastern side of the White Pass to the 2,885-foot summit, returning along the Klondike Highway via motorcoach.
- Board an old-fashioned parlor car and retrace the original route beyond the summit of White Pass, while learning about the history of the gold-rush era.
- Upon reaching Fraser, British Columbia, you will board a motorcoach for a journey down the west side of the White Pass Canyon.
- After a snack of hot cider and cookies, have your photo taken with a huge Mackenzie River Husky or stop in the rustic Liarsville General Store for some of Skagway's most unique shopping.
- On your return to Skagway, you may choose to stop in town for more shopping or return to the ship.
Note: This excursion enters Canada. A passport or birth certificate AND Government issued ID are required for all U.S. and Canadian citizens. All non-U.S./Canadian citizens must carry a valid passport.
DAY FIVE - Time on Ship, Cruise through Lynn Canal - Stretching nearly 100 miles through some of Alaska's most breathtaking scenery, Lynn Canal is the longest glacial fjord in North America. As you cruise through this regal landscape you'll be awed by hanging glaciers, towering waterfalls and majestic mountains.

DAY SEVEN - Day on Ship, Cruise through Inside Passage - Located right along the coast of British Columbia, the Inside Passage is the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Watch the water for orcas and humpback whales as you cruise the passage to the historic Alaskan ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Debark in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Program Coordinator at (800) 223-9080 or visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.





