{"id":53449,"date":"2017-12-21T08:47:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T12:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=53449"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"windstar-cruises-2018-alaska-itineraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/12\/21\/windstar-cruises-2018-alaska-itineraries\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Signature Expedition Program Added to Windstar Cruises 2018 Itineraries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Searching for the best Alaskan cruise for couples? Windstar Cruises 2018 itineraries have some amazing options.<\/h2>\n<p>Are you searching for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/09\/15\/why-we-love-windstar-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Alaska cruise itinerary for 2018<\/a>? If so, you may want to consider sailing on a dream vacation aboard a luxurious Windstar Cruises vessel. These intimate cruises are renowned for their top tier guest service and unique sailings that journey to ports of call unreachable by larger cruise ships. Plus, Windstar Cruises is excited to announce the kick off of its new Signature Expeditions program coming in May of next year, with its highly anticipated return to breathtaking Alaska.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Through the Signature Expeditions program, cruisers will be able to fully immerse themselves in both wildlife and marine environments throughout Alaska, in smaller, intimate groups. These experiences offer guests the chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery, while getting up close to glaciers, fjords, wildlife and more.\u00a0 The goal of the Signature Expeditions program is to provide the most intensive Alaska experience in the world of small ship cruising.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you are more familiar with the upcoming Signature Expedition program coming to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/09\/12\/favorite-luxury-cruise-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windstar Cruises in 2018<\/a>, you might be wondering what activities will be available once you step onboard. To start, all guests on Windstar\u2019s Alaska cruises can take part in complimentary enrichment classes, topical presentations, and one-on-one discussions with top outdoor experts, lecturers, etc. You can then take the information you learned and combine it with an optional off-board excursion via Zodiac, kayak, or through a small group hike.<\/p>\n<p>To make their upcoming program unbeatable, Windstar has created the best Alaska cruise itinerary in the world of small ship cruising. And, to ensure guests get the most out of the program, Windstar has engaged top marine biologists, glaciologists, botanists, geologists and more to operate the onboard program.<\/p>\n<p>If you opt for offshore excursions within the program, you can choose morning or afternoon watercraft tours. For those who opt to tour via Zodiac, prepare to get close to the shoreline in order to see wildlife and the Alaskan coastline \u2013 which surely will be an excursion to remember.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to book an Alaskan Windstar Cruises voyage in 2018? Take advantage of this exciting new Signature Expeditions program with these excursion choices:<\/p>\n<h3>Kenai Zodiac Tour<\/h3>\n<p>See the incredible Kenai Fjords up close, in addition to riding by tidewater glaciers. On this tour, you can also enjoy majestic scenery and wildlife\/marine life such as bald eagles, puffins, harbor seals and black bear. Price per guest is $150.<\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-alaska-cruise-itinerary.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53465 size-full\" title=\"best alaska cruise itinerary\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-alaska-cruise-itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"best alaska cruise itinerary\" width=\"280\" height=\"200\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>Misty Fjords Kayak Tour<\/h3>\n<p>On this 2.5 hour excursion, you will kayak through the Misty Fjords National Monument where you can catch numerous waterfalls and 3,000 foot glacier-sculpted cliffs. Be on the lookout for mountain goats, black bears and bald eagles too. Price is $170 per guest.<\/p>\n<h3>Wrangell Interpretive Walk<\/h3>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-alaskan-cruise-for-couples.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-53464 size-full\" title=\"best alaskan cruise for couples\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/best-alaskan-cruise-for-couples.jpg\" alt=\"best alaskan cruise for couples\" width=\"280\" height=\"200\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Walking the same path as legendary John Muir, enjoy stunning forest views, mountains, waterways and more. Price per guest is $40.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are searching for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/08\/12\/top-10-cruise-lines-we-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Alaskan cruise for couples<\/a>, or want an unforgettable time with the entire family, Windstar Cruises will not disappoint. Find out more today from a skilled <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> agent.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> or contact us directly at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-804-CRUISE (2784)<\/a> to learn more. And, don\u2019t forget to like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for the best Alaskan cruise for couples? Windstar Cruises 2018 itineraries have some amazing options. Are you searching for the best Alaska cruise itinerary for 2018? If so, you may want to consider sailing on a dream vacation aboard a luxurious Windstar Cruises vessel. These intimate cruises are renowned for their top tier guest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/12\/21\/windstar-cruises-2018-alaska-itineraries\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Alaska Signature Expedition Program Added to Windstar Cruises 2018 Itineraries<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53466,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,983],"tags":[1456,1457,1353],"class_list":["post-53449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alaska","category-windstar-cruises","tag-best-alaska-cruise-itinerary","tag-best-alaskan-cruise-for-couples","tag-windstar-cruises-2018"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53449"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53449\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}