Day 1: Sunday, August 31

Depart Seattle, Washington: 4:00 pm
Join Rabbi and Mrs. Eckstein for an on board welcome reception.

Day 2: Monday, September 1

At Sea - Bible Teaching with Rabbi Eckstein
After wonderfully restful night to recharge your body, you'll experience the spiritual refreshment of Rabbi Eckstein's Bible teaching and discussion about the Jewish roots of Christianity. There will also be ample time to enjoy the ship's wide ranging amenities as you sail to your first port of call.

Day 3: Tuesday, September 2

Glacier Bay National Park
Rabbi Eckstein's daily Bible devotional will provide spiritual inspiration to go with the marvel of nature’s unrelenting power as you witness the birth of massive icebergs calving from gigantic glaciers. Glacier Bay National Park has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anywhere else on earth. As a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park also protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals. Search for humpback and killer whales, Stellar sea lions and harbor seals, moose, and bald eagles.

Optional, add on excursions will be announced 4-6 months prior to departure

Day 4: Wednesday, September 3

Juneau, Alaska
Founded as a gold mining camp in 1880; Juneau became the state capital in 1959 when Alaska was granted statehood. Today Juneau is a hub for wilderness adventure: dog sledding, whale watching, glacier hiking, and sports fishing are just few of the possibilities. The day's exploration in Juneau will conclude with Fellowship time with Rabbi and Mrs. Eckstein.

Optional, add on excursions including Best of Juneau! Whale Watching Quest, Mendenhall Glacier and Alaska Salmon Bake; Douglas Island Sea Kayaking; and Underground Juneau Gold are available. Learn More

Day 5: Thursday, September 4

Sitka, Alaska
After spending the day exploring Sitka, you will enjoy fellowship time with Rabbi and Mrs. Eckstein. You'll discover that Sitka is a fascinating blend of Russian history and Tlingit native culture where you’ll be able to explore Russian-styled architecture and the artifacts and Tlingit totem poles at Sitka National Historic Park.

Optional, add on excursions including: Bird Watching and Nature Walk; Sea Otter Quest and Alaska Raptor Center are available. Learn More

Day 6: Friday, September 5

Ketchikan, Alaska
Start your day in exploring Ketchikan and then experience a Sabbath meal with Rabbi and Mrs. Eckstein and learn how this Jewish holy day is celebrated each week. Home to the world's largest collection of standing totem poles and Saxman Native Village, Ketchikan offers an in-depth understanding of the history and living culture of southeast Alaska's Native Americans.

Optional, add on excursions including: Totem Bight Park and City Tour;Saxman Native Village; Wilderness Guided Fly Fishing are available. Learn More

Day 7: Saturday, September 6

Vancouver Island, Victoria, British Columbia
As you cruise to British Columbia destinations on this final day on the ship, you will have opportunities for Fellowship with Rabbi and Mrs. Eckstein. Founded in 1843 as a Hudson’s Bay Company outpost, today Victoria is a charming reminder of Canada’s British colonial past. Experience high tea at the grand Empress Hotel, explore the stunning Butchart Gardens, or search for orca whales in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Learn more about optional, add on excursions in Victoria, Canada

Learn more about optional, add on excursions in Vancouver, Canada

Day 8: Sunday, September 7

Return to Seattle, Washington: 7:00 am