34 - Sunday, June 21, 1998 — North Shore News Alaska cruise adds land option World Explorer introduces new pioneer tour to B.C. and Yukon For the 1998 Alaska season, World Explorer Cruises has introduced a new “Pioneer Adventure Tour,” a one- night/two- -day expedition into British Columbia and Canada’s Yukon Territory. According to the line's vice-president Dennis Myrick, this custom excur- sion is a narural complement to World Explorer's offer- ings, as it was the pioneer cruise line ro visit many of the ports across the Gulf of Alaska and the first to offer unique, educational shore excursions. “Our passengers are noted for having a ‘pioncer- ing spirit of adventure’ which Honolulu. __ ay 26/rtn “ene 9 July 2 25/rtns August 18 is why we are always looking for novel excursion ideas that bigger ships with shorter itineraries can’: ofter,” says Myrick. “We are very excited about this new *Pioncer Adventure Tour’ and plan to add more like it in the future because it represents 4 ‘dream-come-truc, once-in- a-lifetime? Alaska experi- SS Universe ’s other passensers, participants on the “Pioneer Adventure Tour” will enjoy a full dav in Juneau, bar then, instead of rejoining fellow passengers to sail on to Skagway, they will board a twin-engine VistaLiner air- craft fora thrilling fightsee- ing experience over the Juneau lee Field and coastal mountains. Oversized win- dows pur the spectacular scenery in) perspective and the pilot’s informative narra- tion and beautiful musie can be heard through light- weight headsets. To help keep the experience vivid, audio hook-ups are available for video cameras. 509 619 ‘October Fali Fares * Honolulu . e Maui. wm Sh99 99 AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT: Book Your Fall Holiday Now! eknwot.d DA Y S&S Call your travel agent today for complete details.. Vancouver depertures. NEW BOOKINGS ONLY. Prices are per person, roundtrip and reflect selected departure dates. Air onl prices are the lowest available at issue date, and are subject to change a1 withdrawal without notice. Canada 3000 Holidays tvems and conditions spply. All taxes, AIF, and transportation related tees are not included, Issue date: Jane 18, 1998. BC Reg 93284-1. ¢ plane will take the pioneer adventurers to Atlin, B.C. (population — 500), known as “Switzerland of che North.” Adin is reminiscent of the gold rush days of 1 898 when thousands of Klondike srampeders moved in only to soon desert the boomtown. From town, many islands can be seen dotting Lake Atlin, including Teresa Island, which rises 7.500 tect trom the middle of the lake. The Llewellyn Glacier deposits sediment-laden meltwater into the Jake, giving it a shimmering aquamarine hue. Day two starts off with a hearty breakfast buffer fol- lowed by . guided tour of Then it is off) by comfortable restroom equipped motorcoach, through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery before stopping in Frontier Land at Carcross in the Yukon Territory for a barbe- cue lunch and time to wan- der through Heritage Park, where Dall sheep and lynx are often sported. The tour continues on to the town. Fraser where adventurers board the historie White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad for the trip over the pass and into Skagway. The train pass- es remnants of the Gold Rush of 1898 and provides a glimpse of the hardships encountered in the quest for gold. Passengers are met at the train station in Skagway by antique streetcars for a tour of this historic town before rejoining SS Universe Explorer in port. The “Pioneer Adventure Tour” wiil be offered an $8 Universe Explorer's June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21 and August 4 sailings for $435 per person. 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