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Pacific northwest highlights tour with Seattle pre & post with Fantasy Cruises
(SM)

Day one: 

Upon arrival in Seattle, meet your motor coach for transfer to your hotel. En-route you'll enjoy the lively pace of Seattle's pike place market. Thrill to the toss of fresh salmon as the market's "fish jugglers" entertain. There are plenty of local eateries to grab a snack before dinner.
This evening stay in a local Seattle hotel-enjoy Ivar's salmon house.
After dinner, we'll enjoy a leisurely tour of the government locks.
Overnight Seattle

Day Two: 

Today we enjoy the best sights and sounds of Seattle. After breakfast at the hotel, it's off to the "Boeing museum of flight". Enjoy a guided tour. Aircraft of all shapes and types are available to visit.
You arrive aboard the island spirit. "a hot luncheon reception is served". We'll set sail shortly and cruise northbound. En-route transit the Hiram Chittendam locks. Feast on the sights of Puget Sound. This evening we'll be pier side in picturesque LaConner, WA.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Dockside LaConner

Day Three: 

This morning, enjoy time in LaConner, a warm community with wonderful shops and boutiques. We sail at noon to explore the deception pass area and head for the San Juan Islands. We'll thrill to dramatic vistas. Sit back and enjoy the beauty around. Tonight a pipe organ entertains you. We visit the Rosario Resort. Enjoy a dockside stroll after the concert.
breakfast, lunch, dinner
peaceful anchorage orcas island

Day Four: 

Today we cruise and tour the islands with a port call in colorful "Friday Harbor". Enjoy shopping, or visit the "whale museum". It's one of the best Orca whale exhibits on the west coast. Leave time for the ice cream stand. (featuring over 60 flavors) after time in town we depart for Canadian waters. Tonight we'll anchor off Vancouver Island
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
anchor Canadian islands

Day Five: 

Today you'll thrill to a city tour of Victoria, B.C. enjoy time to stroll through this old English town. Later today you'll visit the magnificent "Butchart gardens". A "spot of tea" may be in your plans today. This evening we'll enjoy a stop at Roche Harbor. Nestled in the northern end of San Juan Island, the old McMillan estate offers a serene spot to rejoin American waters. We'll be in before colors. A traditional flag ceremony at the resort.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Dockside Roche harbor

Day Six: 

Today we haul anchor for our southbound trip to Seattle. We'll enjoy a port call in en-route. We stop at the old Victorian city of Port Townsend. Port Townsend is steep in local color. An artist community that has a long history of waterborne commerce. One of the first ports of call for inbound shipping during the 1800's. First visited by Capt. Vancouver in the 1790's, this town has fought to keep its heritage. Enjoy the old architecture and history. We'll offer a tour to a local fort, which protected the north end of Puget Sound. Fort warden. (where the filmed the movie "an officer and a gentleman")
We arrive Seattle around 4pm. This evening we thrill to a ride up to the top of the needle-space needle. It's a rare view of Seattle's landscape from the 600-foot level! Enjoy a hosted farewell dinner at a Seattle eatery!
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
pm Seattle

Day Seven: 

After a hosted breakfast your transportation is provide for the Sea-Tac airport. If time allows, a visit to Seattle's Westlake center for shopping and strolling prior to your airport transfer is included.
Breakfast

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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