Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for Alaska in 2011

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For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line® will offer Alaskan cruises during a four-month season of seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Wonder® in summer 2011. Combining the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience provided by Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Wonder will depart out of Vancouver, B.C., calling on popular ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for Alaska in 2011

7-Night Alaskan Cruise Month Departure Date 2011 May 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 07, 14, 21, 28 July 05, 12, 19, 26 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

As part of the new Alaska itinerary, Disney Cruise Line Guests will be able to experience breathtaking natural vistas, an abundance of wildlife and the rich history and customs of Alaska’s native culture. On their Alaskan adventure, Guests may catch a glimpse of a brown bear, bald eagle or humpback whale, and explore magnificent glaciers and fjords in Juneau. In Ketchikan, Guests can fish for some of the largest wild salmon in the world and learn about local culture through hand-carved totem poles. In Skagway, Disney Cruise Line Guests can traverse panoramic landscapes by railway, or pan for gold like miners from the famous Klondike gold rush. Ports of Call Juneau, Alaska This capital city presents a surplus of exciting sites to see and adventures to experience. Ketchikan, Alaska This frontier town, the “Salmon Capital of the World,” is a gateway to outdoor adventures. San Francisco, California This city, one of America’s most beautiful, features steep hills, cable cars and stunning views. Skagway, Alaska This town has a storied history steeped in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1880s. Tracy Arm, Alaska This scenic destination, viewed only from the ship, boasts waterfalls, glaciers and mountains. Vancouver, Canada This cosmopolitan city, cradled between mountains and the sea, offers fine dining and shopping. Victoria, Canada This city, British Columbia’s capital, showcases stately English architecture and gardens.

Before and after the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.

The Disney Magic® will once again return to the Mediterranean in 2011 with 10- and 11-night cruises sailing out of Barcelona. In addition to popular ports in Italy, France and Spain, the Disney Magic will visit Tunis in northern Africa and the island nation of Malta