MV 'Clipper Odyssey'
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Travel the famed Alaskan Inside Passage for privileged views that only small-ship passengers can see. 'Clipper Odyssey' takes intrepid travelers through deep fjords, whispering bays and richly forested islands that form one of the world's most scenic waterways. Here remnant tidewater glaciers are reminiscent of the Ice Age, and humpback and killer whale, fur seal and countless seabird make their homes. And visit lost villages and cultures that bridge the past with the present.
Immerse yourself in this wilderness adventure from Nome to Vancouver, truly the best way to see Alaska's Hidden Inside Passage.
The Abercrombie & Kent Difference
Insider Access A&K and 'Clipper Odyssey' take you to the hidden coves and fjords of Alaska's Inside Passage as a wildlife spectacle unravels en route.
Unparalleled service You don't have to "rough it" when you visit remote locations … at least not on board 'Clipper Odyssey.' Your attentive staff and crew (with a crew to passenger ratio of better than 1:2), service your needs in a way that can only be accomplished on a small ship.
Hands-on exploration Some people are content to watch the world scroll past from the rail of a cruise ship's promenade deck. On 'Clipper Odyssey,' you participate hands-on in the exciting world around you, venturing up close to wildlife and experiencing native cultures firsthand.
Fine Dining and Entertainment Dining aboard 'Clipper Odyssey' is a sophisticated pleasure. The ship's executive chef and team prepare imaginative menus, and meals are served at one unassigned dinner seating. Don't worry about your tab: all soft drinks, juices, coffee, bottled water, bar drinks and house wines are included in the cruise price.
Intimate Ship Experience Travel with A&K and 'Clipper Odyssey' to exotic and unspoiled ports. Explore anywhere nature or curiosity dictates - to places often unreachable by larger cruise ships and land programs.
Enrichment lectures A&K's 'Clipper Odyssey' expedition team conducts stimulating and entertaining presentations and lectures during each voyage, planned around the daily expedition schedule. Topics include marine biology, cultural history, geology and ornithology. Hand-selected to complement each destination's specific attractions, seasoned experts on these subjects sail on every 'Clipper Odyssey' voyage.
Meet the expert staff of 'Clipper Odyssey' who may join you on your voyage:
Cheli Larsen has been expedition leader on voyages aboard 'Clipper Odyssey' and other ships, travelling extensively throughout Alaska, New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the South Pacific. Cheli spent three years in the Great Barrier Reef conducting marine-turtle research. Her studies in orcas led to her involvement with BBC's The Blue Planet and as a field assistant with TVNZ Natural History Unit during filming of the orca documentary Killers I Have Known, commissioned by The Discovery Channel, as well as on The Blue Planet.
Marcia Meagher, born in Australia and a current resident of New Zealand, has escorted travellers all over the world, including throughout the Russian Far East and Alaska. Before she entered the travel industry, Marcia was a teacher who specialized in cultural exchange programs. Her passion for travel and exploring remote and adventurous destinations evolved from spending a decade in the wilderness areas of the Canadian Rockies.
DR. T. H. Baughman, a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, has taught Russian and European history for more than 30 years. An author of six books, Tim has led travelers through Europe for 25 year, lectures on European and polar history and teaches 20th-century European history. Tim brings the past of eastern Russia and Siberia alive and illuminates your understanding of contemporary Russia.
Chris Cutler is a naturalist and field biologist whose research and travels have taken him to remote locales. He has engaged in applied ecological studies of rare and threatened species of birds and mammals with a focus on their conservation. Chris has spent a great deal of along the shores of remote areas of the Bering Sea (Russia and Alaska), in search of birds and marine mammals.
Dr. Jane Sproull Thomson teaches native art and culture at the University of Calgary and the Glenbow Museum, and until recently served as Curator of Art for Red Deer College. She is a research associate and life member of the Arctic Institute of North America; former Curator of Ethnology at the Glenbow Museum, Calgary; and former Archaeology Curator and Chief Curator of the Newfoundland and Labrador Museums system.
Chris Harbard is a well-known UK ornithologist and conservationist who lives in Cambridgeshire. After 24 years with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Chris is now a freelance author and broadcaster. He serves on the editorial advisory panel and writes for Birdwatch magazine and its website. Additionally, Chris edits the Birdwatchers' Guides series and contributes to BBC natural history programs.
Dr. Daria Nikitina received her undergraduate and master's degrees in geomorphology and volcanology from Moscow State University. Her master's thesis focused on volcanoes of southern Kamchatka and Kurils Volcanic Arc. Her other research interests include coastal changes related to sea level rise, increase in severe storms' and hurricanes' intensity and climate change. She is currently on the teaching staff of West Chester University in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jason Hicks, who has his PhD in geology, is a research associate with the Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Between degrees he worked in Alaska as a gold mine geologist, gaining his pilot's license and a lifetime hobby of flying vintage aircraft. He has developed a technique to date rocks that he has used on field expeditions throughout the world.
Sergey Frolov is a Russian-born mariner and explorer who has lived many years in the Siberian Arctic. Yup'ik Eskimos taught him to build the umiaks (walrus-skin boats) that took him and the Eskimo elders across the Bering Strait to Alaska three timesto reunite Eskimo families separated by the Cold Wat. In 1992, Sergey brought the first foreign-flag expedition ship to Kamchatka and has led many voyages to this region since.
Dr. Mark Brazil, a UK native, has been fascinated with natural history (and birds) since his youth. He conducted research on avian ecology and behavior in Iceland, earning him a PhD from Scotland's Stirling University. He has travelled extensively, leading natural history-based tours, guiding wildlife photographers and serving as a consultant for television companies. Mark currently resides in Hokkaido, Japan, and is a leading authority on the natural history of Japan.
Dr. John Harwood has his doctorate in microbiology from the University of London. Since 1978, John has lived and worked in the Brazilian Amazon developing various projects related to non-petroleum energy sources. John brings his extensive knowledge and experience of the biological world to all corners of the globe as a lecturer on various expedition cruise programs.
Charles Wheatley is marine biologist, oceanographer, research diver and photographer. Charles has worked as a marine naturalist with the Scripps Aquarium and as a teacher of oceanography and environmental sciences in San Diego. Since 1987 he has participated in more than 180 sea voyages across the globe.
About the 'Clipper Odyssey'
The Ultimate Passenger Experience
The 118-passenger 'Clipper Odyssey' provides superior on-board comfort while sailing to remote and off-the-beaten-path destinations. A fleet of Zodiac landing craft enables all passengers to explore and land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a customized glass-bottomed excursion boat affords a magnificent glimpse of the underwater world. All of A&K's 'Clipper Odyssey' voyages are accompanied by destination experts and educators individually selected for each trip. All staterooms have an ocean view; a private, well-appointed bathroom; a sitting area with sofa; individual temperature controls; an in-room music system and a television. An elevator allows easy access to all decks and passenger areas, and an INMARSAT telecommunications system permits 24-hour email access. Public areas include a window-lined dining room, a lounge, library, gym, outdoor pool, hair salon and a well-stocked gift shop. An infirmary is staffed with an accredited physician on every voyage.
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