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Greetings!
Greetings from the Sikumi! We hope this newsletter
finds all of our friends healthy and in good
spirits. We are have had some of our most successful
cruises to date as we embark on the season’s last
trip from Alaska to Seattle. Our 2007 itinerary is
set and we have already about 30 % booked. Alaska magazine recently went on a cruise with us and
will be featuring the Sikumi in there upcoming
October issue. Don’t miss our update from Captain
Mercury about the highlights of the season this year
| Sikumi featured in the Alaska magazine October issue |
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We were very excited to welcome Alaska Magazine
aboard the Sikumi for our summer solstice cruise in
June. The Crew are thrilled to be featured in the
October edition of the magazine, detailing the
cruise adventures and activities. The cruise was one
of our most fantastic of the early season, providing
great weather, lots of whale sightings, and
spectacular Halibut fishing. The guests and crew of
the Sikumi spent the night of Solstice (the longest
day) on a small island beach near Montague
Island. A bonfire and cold beverages accompanied us
through our late night celebration.
The October issue of Alaska Magazine should
be on newstands in the US September 25th.
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| A Word from Captain Mercury |
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Captain Mercury Avatar recently gave us an update on
the 2006 season.
Captain Mercury is absolutely thrilled with the crew and
their ability to work together. This year has seen
the addition of an extra crew member, which makes
everyone’s job a little easier. Carlee (Naturalist &
Guide), Gabriel (Gourmet Chef), Henry (Shipmate),
and Amy (Shipmate) have been blessings to the
captain and all of the ship’s guests.
Silver Salmon have been running strong, providing
great fishing right from the deck of the Sikumi.
Mercury also says that the Halibut fishing has been
phenomenal this season. Gabriel landed a two hundred
pounder three weeks ago (the crew is still enjoying
the catch). Earlier this moonth, as the boat was
passing through Fredrick Sound, the crew and
passengers were treated to an amazing Humpback
Whaleshow, in which nearly a dozen whales were seen
breaching and bubble net feeding. Mercury says the
Humpback Whales have been “particularly dense” in
and around Frederick Sound this season. The Glaciers
in Tracy Arm have active this year, calving massive
hunks of ice into the ocean on a regular basis.
Romance has been flowing and it is rumored that a
certain Captain proposed to his lady in front of the
beautiful Sawyer Glacier.
With such a great season Captain and Crew are
getting excited for next year and the new
adventures to be had.
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| Unique Creative Workshop Cruise aboard the Sikumi |
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Working with the web designers in charge of the
Custom Alaska Cruises website, we will be offering a
creative workshop cruise in May of 2007.
Kelvin is in charge of all of the photography and
design elements for Custom Alaska Cruises, as well as
dozens of other websites. He will be offering guidance
and instruction on digital photographic manipulation,
focusing on Photoshop and its application for
practical use.
Luke Chambers is a writer working for Custom Alaska
Cruises. He does all of the text for the Sikumi
website, as well as a number of other sites in the
Alaska travel industry. During the same cruise, he will
be working in conjunction with Kelvin, leading
creative writing workshops, concentrating on the
splendor of the wilderness surrounding you.
Both of these workshops are based on the
passengers' experience and knowledge. Kelvin and
Luke will work with you, enhancing your creative
experience in one of the most beautiful places on
earth.
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| Onboard Toiletries offer |
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We have had a number of compliments this
year on the Baudelaire toiletry products that we
provide our guests. Baudelaire is a company that
imports fine
soaps and body care products. Their popularity on
the boat has been so great that many guests have
inquired about getting the soap for themselves to
enjoy at home. The Baudelaire products provide that
extra bit of luxury that Sikumi guests have come to
expect.
All newsletter subscribers and guests are
entitled to a 10% discount on on Baudelaire products.
Use the promotional code "Sikumi" when
ordering to recieve your discount.
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2006 Season over, 2007 Season booking now |
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The 2006 cruise season is almost over and our best
one yet. The Sikumi embarked for Seattle Monday on
its last cruise, so we’re turning our attention to
2007. The website has recently experienced a surge
of traffic and a flurry of inquiries for next
season. After our first cruise of the season from
Seattle to Alaska we will be conducting all of our
cruises from Petersburg, Alaska. Petersburg allows
access to the Tongass National Forest, Frederick
Sound and some of the most spectacular tidewater
glaciers in Alaska.
A number of staterooms have already been sold for
next season, and have several more reservations
pending. If you are interested in cruising with us
in 2007, now
is the time to act. There are currently several
slots available for whole boat charters and mixed
group cruises. These openings will disappear quickly
as we continue to accept bookings. Click here for
our entire 2007 itinerary.
2007 Cruises on sale now |
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