This delightful rail-cruise escorted tour takes you from Los Angeles north along the Pacific coast into Western Canada by ship and back into the Pacific Northwest by train. This holiday is a visual masterpiece—from sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and the rugged Oregon coast to lovely Victoria and the refreshing and beautiful city of Vancouver. Your spring combination tour begins with lunch aboard the Queen Mary, one of the oldest ships afloat, before boarding the Norwegian Pearl for a seven-night coastal cruise to Vancouver. En route, you’ll visit some of the West Coast’s best port cities including San Francisco, Astoria and Victoria. Upon arrival in Vancouver, there will be ample time to explore this great city before traveling south to Seattle along Puget Sound by train. Spend time exploring the Emerald City’s best-loved attractions before continuing by train to Portland for a visit to the famed Rose Gardens and the awesome Columbia River Gorge. This vacation operates only once in 2012 so prompt reservations are encouraged.

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• 7-night Pacific Coastal cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl from Los Angeles to Vancouver.
• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
• 28 meals
• Sightseeing and scenic excursions per itinerary (admission to all attractions included in tour price)
• Train travel from Vancouver to Seattle and Seattle to Portland
• Services of a professional tour manager
• Baggage handling
• Taxes and service charges

• Queen Mary
• San Francisco
• Astoria
• Victoria
• Butchart Gardens
• Vancouver
• Queen Elizabeth Park
• Seattle
• Puget Sound
• Portland
• Columbia River Gorge

Day 1 - Depart Los Angeles, CA
Arrive in Los Angeles and transfer to Long Beach for a special welcome lunch aboard the most famous ocean liner ever built, the Queen Mary. Afterwards, we’ll make the short drive to the cruise terminal where we’ll board the Norwegian Pearl for our 7-night Pacific coastal cruise, departing at 5:00 pm. Overnight ship. (L, D)

Day 2 – At Sea
Today brings a full day cruising the waters of the Pacific. Take advantage of this opportunity to get acquainted with the ship’s many amenities. Later today will be our welcome aboard party—an excellent way to get to know your fellow travelers. Overnight ship. (B, L, D)

Day 3 – San Francisco
Our port of call today is the City by the Bay, San Francisco. We’ll steam under the Golden Gate Bridge this morning, and the day is yours to enjoy this charming city. Ride a cable car, visit Chinatown or Union Square or stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf. Overnight ship. (B, L, D)

Day 4 – Cruising the Pacific
You have the entire day to enjoy shipboard activities and relax as we sail off the coast of Oregon. Overnight ship. (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Astoria, OR
Crossing the Columbia River Bar early this morning, we steam up the river to enchanting Astoria, Oregon, a town of remarkable character and the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River. It was the terminus of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Overnight ship. (B, L, D)

Day 6 – Victoria, BC
The very British city of Victoria is today’s port of call. You may wish to visit the famous Empress Hotel or the Royal British Columbia Museum. Overnight ship. (B, L, D)

Day 7 – Nanaimo, BC
Today we visit Nanaimo, a special treat as it is never visited by large ships. Enjoy a complimentary excursion to the renowned Butchart Gardens. Overnight ship. (B, L, D)

Day 8 – Vancouver, BC
Vancouver greets us this morning. After breakfast, disembark the ship for a city tour including Queen Elizabeth Park and its lovely floral gardens. Overnight Hyatt Regency. (B)

Day 9 – Vancouver at Your Leisure
You have the entire day to enjoy Vancouver as you like it. You may wish to visit historic Gastown or shop along Robson Street; explore the West End or beautiful Stanley Park. Overnight Hyatt Regency. (B)

Day 10 – Talgo Train to Seattle
The better part of the day is yours to enjoy Vancouver. We’ll depart the hotel at 4:00 pm for afternoon tea overlooking English Bay, after which we’ll board the sleek Talgo train for the pretty ride south across the border and along Puget Sound to Seattle. Overnight Warwick Hotel. (B)

Day 11 – Seattle Sightseeing
Embark on a morning sightseeing tour for a comprehensive overview of the city. The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the Emerald City at your own pace. You may wish to revisit some of the sights you saw on this morning’s tour or branch out and explore other aspects of the city. Fabled Pikes Place Market and Seattle’s monorail are near our hotel and historic Pioneer Square and the waterfront are close by. Overnight Warwick Hotel. (L)

Day 12 – Train to Portland
Today we take another scenic train trip south to Portland over the Burlington Northern Railroad. Arriving in the City of Roses, we’ll embark on a sightseeing tour including a visit to the lovely Rose Gardens. Overnight Hotel Multnomah-Embassy Suites. (R)

Day 13 – Columbia River Gorge
This morning we depart the hotel and head east, exploring the Columbia River Gorge, stopping at Crown Point Mountain House and Multnomah Falls. Tonight will be a special farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Overnight Hotel Multnomah-Embassy Suites. (B, R, D)

Day 14 – Journey Home
Your tour comes to a close today. Depart for home by train or air.

• April 29 - May 12