Alaska and Russia Summer Cruise Discounts on INTRAV's Clipper Odyssey

Some of the most remote and untouched environments on Earth will be showcased on four INTRAV Clipper Odyssey Alaska and Russia voyages this June, July and August. The four 13- and 14-night expeditionary voyages stretch from Seattle to Anchorage to Tokyo. Exploring the majestic Russian Far East and scenic Alaskan southwestern coast, the cruises visit remote islands and shorelines teeming with wildlife that have resisted the encroachments of mass tourism since they are well beyond the reach of larger cruise ships.

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Book INTRAV's Summer Clipper Odyssey Alaska and Russia Voyages by June 2 and Enjoy Free Cabin Upgrade or $500 Savings
Select Itineraries Also Feature Free Economy Air; All Four Offer $500 Or $1,000 Off Business Class Air

ST. LOUIS, MO, April 17, 2007 – Some of the least-visited and most pristine environments on Earth will be showcased on four INTRAV Clipper Odyssey Alaska and Russia voyages this June, July and August. From the Kuril Islands' stark lava landscapes to "The Last Frontier's" magnificent glaciers, the four 13- and 14-night expeditionary voyages stretch from Seattle to Anchorage to Tokyo. Exploring the majestic Russian Far East and scenic Alaskan southwestern coast, the cruises visit remote islands and shorelines teeming with wildlife that have resisted the encroachments of mass tourism since they are well beyond the reach of larger cruise ships.

Enveloping her guests in superior onboard comfort, INTRAV's 128-passenger Clipper Odyssey boasts all ocean-view staterooms with sitting areas, topnotch international cuisine, a gym, outdoor pool and impressive guest to staff ratio of 1:1.8. Destination experts accompany Zodiac landings anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a customized glass-bottom boat affords a exciting look at the magnificent underwater world in areas visited.

Guests who book these June, July and August voyages by June 2 will enjoy a free cabin upgrade or $500 savings from the cruise fare. In addition, three sailings offer a choice of free economy airfare or $500 or $1,000 off business class air, and the fourth features $1,000 off economy or business class air.

"Islands Of The Russian Far East"
After a city tour and overnight and in Tokyo at the Imperial Hotel, guests fly to Hakodate to embark on a unique 10-night cruise of discovery to Petropavlovsk (for Anchorage). Highlights of the expedition include the fascinating geology and rich cultural traditions of Russia's Kuril Islands – a 750-mile chain of underwater mountainous ridges. During five days exploring the volcanic islands, guests visit remote and pristine environments from lava landscapes to geothermal streams and pools, lush forests and black-sand beaches. Wildlife is abundant here, ranging from rare birds to whiskered auklets and bears.

Long daylight hours are enjoyed in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, known as the "land of the smoking volcanoes." A major highlight is sailing the scenic, pristine Zhupanova River, one of the most unspoiled river systems in the world, flowing through a valley of volcanoes and snowcapped mountains.

Per person price for the 13-night June 2 and August 9 "Islands of the Russian Far East" journey is from $8,080*. Choose from $1,000 off economy or business class airfare.

"Alaska's Outer Islands and Russia"
Following an overnight at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel and flight to Nome, guests embark the Clipper Odyssey. During the 12-night expedition cruise to Seward, guests delight in the varied flora and fauna, marvel at massive bird-filled cliffs, and drink in the beauty of distant and pristine island environments. Along the Russian coast with the multicultural towns and villages of the Chukchi Peninsula and Arakamchechen archipelago, the diversity of marine life is extremely rich. Guests also follow the course of famed 18th- and 19th-century Arctic adventurers exploring the remote islands of the Bering Sea, including St. Lawrence Island for a visit to the village of Gambell; Pribilofs, with its Russian Orthodox heritage and extraordinary opportunities to view wildlife; and the pristine beauty of the Aleutian archipelago.

Per person price for the 14-night June 25 "Alaska's Outer Islands and Russia" journey is from $8,145*. Choose from free economy air or $1,000 savings on business class air.

"Alaska's Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife"
Alaska's magnificent and abundant wildlife is the focus of this Clipper Odyssey 11-night voyage from Anchorage to Seattle. After an overnight at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, guests sail from Seward through the ice-littered waters of Harriman and College fjords to explore pristine Prince William Sound where pods of orca and sea otters play and brown and black bears roam along the shoreline. Humpback whales are spotted at Point Adolphus, one of the world's best spots for whale watching, and in the Inside Passage lies the remarkably blue Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm. Guests also discover the pioneer spirit in Haines; the charm of the forest capital, Juneau; the Alaskan native heritage in Wrangell; the rowdy Gold Rush town of Skagway, the "Gateway to the Klondike"; and the colorful waterfront of Ketchikan, the "Salmon Capital of the World."

Per person price for the 13-night July 7 and 18 "Alaska's Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife" journeys is from $7,950*. Choose from free economy air or $500 savings on business class air. Special July 18 sailing offers guests a chance to meet INTRAV's new president, Randy Durband.

"Alaska and Russia"
From Alaska's Kenai Peninsula to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, INTRAV's 14-night Clipper Odyssey itinerary sails the Bering Sea from Seward to Petropavlovsk (for Anchorage). Between a pre- and post-cruise overnight at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, guests embark on a journey chock full of wildlife sightings from bears to bald eagles, puffins, sea lions, whales, and the occasional moose.

During six days of expedition cruising through Alaska's Aleutian Islands with Zodiac landings, guests learn about the historical significance of Kiska Island, home of a large Japanese naval base during World War II, and Attu Island, site of the only World War II battle on American soil. Crossing the International Date Line, a call at Russia's seldom-visited Kamchatka Peninsula impresses with its backdrop of more than 100 volcanoes and boardwalk through a bubbling, boiling landscape with sizzling water and billowing steam.

Per person price for the 14-night July 29 voyage is from $8,620*. Choose from free economy air or $1,000 savings on business class air.

Guests who book any of the above voyages by June 2 also enjoy a free cabin upgrade or $500 cruise fare savings. Please mention booking code AKPR to receive the discount. Note: There is no booking deadline on the above mentioned air offers.

*All rates are per person, double occupancy and include the free cabin upgrade for bookings made by June 2, hotel accommodations as noted, all meals during cruises, gratuities, shore excursions and port charges.

Since its founding in 1959, St. Louis-based INTRAV has built a formidable reputation as an innovative designer and operator of worldwide river cruises, land and safari journeys and small-ship expeditions. With operational experience in more than 90 countries, INTRAV offers more itinerary choices to more destinations around the world. For additional information about INTRAV call (800) 456-8100 or visit www.intrav.com.

Press Release Source: Spring, O'Brien & Co. for INTRAV
Dateline: April 2007