American
Cruise Lines says its recently concluded inaugural 2012 season in Alaska was a success. The
100-passenger American Spirit — the newest small ship in Alaska — operated
numerous weekly roundtrip
cruises this summer from Juneau.
Following strong guest reviews, the company says, the Alaska
Inside Passage cruises will resume again in the summer of 2013 on June 1. In
addition, beginning in the spring on April 13, the American Spirit will operate
American Cruise Lines’ newest itinerary, Puget Sound
and San Juan Islands, offering seven-night roundtrip cruises from
Seattle.
A complimentary shore tour package and pre-cruise hotel stay
will be offered again in 2013 on all Alaska Inside Passage cruises. Ports of
call will include Glacier Bay, Icy Strait/Hoonah, Skagway, Petersburg and Tracy
Arm.
The American Spirit offers a full range of onboard
amenities, including an elevator to all decks, numerous glass-enclosed lounges
and oversized staterooms, the majority of which have private balconies which
offer unobstructed views of the Alaskan scenery.