Princess alaska cruise-july 2012

You’re Invited
Cruise in Alaska with Byron King, Editor of Agora
Financials Outstanding Investments and
Energy & Scarcity Investor
Aboard the Sapphire Princess ● July 28-August 4, 2012
Plus…A Private Land Tour to Denali – August 4-8, 2012

Dear Traveler, show at the main theater. And when you’re ready
for a five-star meal, you’ll find all four separate
We have a treat planned for just after our dining rooms to be both intimate and welcoming.
Agora Financial Investment Symposium comes to a
close this summer in Vancouver… and I’d like to
extend to you here a special invitation…

Please join me – and Byron King, Editor of Agora
Financials Outstanding Investments, and Energy &
Scarcity Investor – on a luxury voyage through
breathtaking Alaska. This pleasure cruise is
guaranteed to feature first-class pampering, luxury
accommodation, and majestic views. Plus Byron will Our journey begins with a lazy day at sea, where we
be on hand to share his expertise during an informal, have an exclusive, complimentary meeting planned
educational meeting on how to profit from scarcity with Byron, a Harvard-trained geologist. He is the
— a timely topic given the growing shortage of editor of Energy & Scarcity Investor and an expert on
energy and precious metals in our world. green energy development and precious metal
development. He has agreed to share his expertise
Our Alaska excursion departs Saturday, July 28 and on how to turn impending crises into unprecedented
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runs through Saturday, August 4 . profit opportunities.

Expect a haven of stunning scenery, from glacial Byron is privy to extraordinary investment
waterfalls and rainforests to spectacular wildlife opportunities he’ll share with you. You’re bound to
such as Humpback whales, bald eagles, and wild enjoy this true perspective on how to make
bears. profitable investments in the mining industry and
other industries that keep the world running but
We’ll sail for seven nights on the Sapphire Princess, a whose resources become scarcer by the day.
Grand-class style of vessel with the perfect blend of
cruise tradition and contemporary innovation. In a relaxed setting, Byron will explain how to take
advantage of companies on the cutting edge of
Equipped with more than 700 private balconies, the resource development. He’ll cover everything from
Sapphire ensures you’ll have ample access to the mining operations that pull raw materials from
jaw-dropping sights. When you’re ready to head remote locales to innovative tech companies that
indoors, you can lounge in comfort. The Internet stretch energy supplies as far as possible. Most
café occupies a bright, light-filled space with importantly, Byron will discuss opportunities beyond
windows fronting on the promenade, and the coffee simple strategy, all while we leisurely glide through
bar is decked out with cushy, comfortable seating. the glacial waters of Alaska.

Alternately, you can unwind in the cigar bar or steal Following Byron’s presentation, we’ll sail to six of the
up the hidden, circular staircase to the ultra-private most stunning ports of call Alaska has to offer. Day
Wake View Bar. You might even sip iced cucumber two finds us in Ketchikan, where the air is fresh and
water before a spa treatment, or take in a lavish

To book this cruise: Call Agora Travel at 1-800-926-6575 or 561-243-6276
Email: info@agoratravel.com or info@opptravel.com

crisp coming off the surrounding trees. Nestled Sapphire Princess Itinerary:
between ocean and mountains, Ketchikan houses Sail Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Cruise Length: 7 Nights
Port Arrive Depart
1-July 28-Vancouver, B.C., Canada-4:30 pm
2-July 29-At Sea
3-July 30Ketchikan, Alaska-6:30 am-2:00 pm
4-July 31-Juneau, Alaska-8:00 am-9:00 pm
5-August 1-Skagway, Alaska-7:00 am-8:30 pm
6-August 2-Glacier Bay Cruising, Alaska-6:00 am-3:00 pm
7-August 3-College Fjord Cruising, Alaska-5:30 pm-8:30 pm
8-August 4-Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska, USA-12:30 am

Cruise Tours are also available! Just ask when booking.
the world's largest collection of standing totem
poles. You’ll have time to traipse out on one of the
From the panoramic vistas of glaciers and towering
many trails that wind through the temperate
mountains to Byron King’s specific action tips on
rainforest. You may even spot Sitka black-tail deer.
how to invest in the companies working to solve the
Or, stick to the coast and comb the beach for
world’s most pressing problems, I think you’ll agree
driftwood while you scan the horizon for whales.
it’s the perfect way to close out the summer.
On Day Three we’ll arrive in Juneau, reputed to have
I’d be happy to send you all the details about this
the most wonderful system of trails in the world.
post-conference luxury cruise – but please let me
Within a short walk or ride of downtown you can be
know you’re interested soon. I have a limited
scaling peaks, rock climbing, overlooking glaciers,
number of cabins available, and the best ones
hunting, biking, or fishing.
always fill up first.
Day Four takes us to Skagway, where the city’s
Simply give me a call at 800-926-6575 or email:
history and spectacular natural setting combine to
info@agoratravel.com to join us.
create unparalleled sightseeing and recreation
opportunities, from the Gold Rush Cemetery to
Have a wonderful New Year!
summer glacier dog sledding.
Sincerely,
The next day, we’ll arrive in Glacier Bay, where
tidewater glaciers, ocean coastlines, and snow-
capped mountain ranges converge to create one of
Alaska’s most scenic gems. Following that, we’ll head Barbara Perriello
to College fjord where we’ll see glaciers up to 225 Director, Opportunity Travel
feet high and 1½ miles wide. No place else can you (800) 926-6575 or (561) 243-6276
enjoy such a density of tidal glaciers. We’ll watch as
the giants of College fjord calve tons of ice into the Sapphire Princess®
sound, and we may even spot some sea otters as Sapphire Princess offers over 700 balconies from
they lounge with their babies on the large ice rafts. which you can enjoy breathtaking views and warmly
greet each new horizon. Indulge in a variety of dining
On our final day aboard the Sapphire, we’ll arrive in choices from four Anytime Dining venues to the
Anchorage, considered “Alaska’s biggest village.” It’s elegant Sabatini’s, SM our Italian specialty
a place where the halibut dishes and local beer are restaurant. Unwind with a soothing massage at the
something to rave about, and where you can take in tranquil Lotus Spa® or enjoy a night of dancing and
the breathtaking views along Turnagain Arm or climb music at Skywalkers night club with dramatic views
2,300 feet above sea level on the Mt. Alyeska Tram. of the ocean. From lavish production shows to
freshwater pools and a variety of cozy bars, you’ll
This relaxing, follow-on tour of Alaska is the perfect discover the comfortably elegant surroundings
complement to the fast-paced, information-packed provide the relaxed, rejuvenating retreat you’ve
Agora Financial Investment Symposium. been dreaming about.


Note: If sale pricing is available when you call to For more information about the deck plan, please
book, we will let you know! visit the Princess web site (link below).
CABIN RATES
http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/sa/deck_plans/sa_baja.html
Sapphire Princess
CATEGORY Single Double pp ©
2010 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.
AB $4798 $2399
AC $4698 $2349 Mini-suite with balcony AB,AC
BA $4418 $2209
D $3038 $1899 A mini-suite with balcony is substantially larger than
EE $2958 $1849 a balcony stateroom. It includes all the amenities of
F $2238 $1399 a balcony stateroom and these added luxuries:
J $1758 $1099 welcome glass of champagne, separate sitting area,
sofa bed, luxury mattress and pillows, two TVs, a
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Note: 3 /4 person in the cabin is $499-$899 spacious closet, desk, bathroom tub and massage
depending on the category. shower head. Approximately 280-323 square feet,
including balcony.
Amounts are in US Dollars. These are cruise rates
only. Tours are additional. Oceanview double with balcony BA

Additional charges: Government fees and taxes: This impressive stateroom offers the elegance of a
$95 per person. balcony with fine patio furniture. Other amenities
include a spacious closet, desk and a bathroom with
Required cruise deposit of 20% per person can be shower. Approximately 214-279 square feet,
made by American Express, Visa or MasterCard or including balcony.
Discover Card, NOTE 10% only if booked during
cruise sale week! Oceanview double D, EE, F

Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel Our oceanview stateroom includes all the amenities
supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all of an interior double, plus it features a picture
passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per window, providing added ambience and memorable
barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. views. Approximately 146-206 square feet.

*Fares are USD non-air, per person, based on double
Interior double J
occupancy, subject to availability and capacity
controlled. Government fees and taxes are
additional. Air add-ons are available. See applicable Our interior stateroom is a great value. It features
Princess® brochures for terms, conditions and two twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed.
definitions that will apply to your booking. Other Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer,
restrictions may apply. Offer available to residents of TV, closet and bathroom with shower.
the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 158-162 square feet.


And, Join Us After The Cruise

For a wonderful private tour of the
Land…visiting Anchorage, Talkeetna,
Denali National Park and Fairbanks
August 4 - 8, 2012
We have arranged a wonderful tour of the land, specifically Amateur photographers will have the opportunity to take
for our group only directly after the cruise…seeing some of award winning photographs while animals display their
nature’s best… natural, "wild", behavior. Coyotes peer out from behind
the brush while a bald eagles swoop in on the salmon
remains left by the grizzly bears. Wood Bison plod through
65-acres of tidal flat terrain, as part of a program that will
one day restore the species to the Alaskan wilderness. We
will have a tour at the center and spend about an hour or so
at the facility.

We will then depart for Girdwood, about nine miles
August 4, 2012 towards Anchorage. In Girdwood, we will take a tram ride
to Glacier Express Restaurant on Mt. Alyeska for lunch.
After disembarking The Sapphire Princes, we will meet our
tour guide and motor coach at the front of the cruise There will be time for some optional activities while here
terminal. After our luggage is loaded onto the motor coach, like a Gold Mine Tour and panning for gold at Crow Creek
we will depart Whittier via the Anton Anderson Tunnel, Mine and a Glacier Dog Sled Tour by Helicopter. This
unique in that it accommodates traffic in one direction at a Alaskan adventure is hard to top!
time and is shared with the Alaska Railroad.

As we exit the tunnel, we will have views of the Portage
Glacier. Soon, the road will junction with the Seward
Highway, a National Scenic By-Way.
To the right side of the highway will be the Chugach Range
of mountains. Often mountain goats are seen just above
the highway.
You can take this exciting opportunity to learn about the
dedicated dog sled teams of the Alaskan Huskies and enjoy
At the junction with the Seward Highway we head for the
a spectacular helicopter ride into the majestic Chugach
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Mountains and onto Punch Bowl Glacier, 3200 feet above
sea level. It is a giant snowfield consisting of 700ft of snow
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit
on top of 500ft of ice. Learn how the dogs are bred. Relax
organization dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife
and enjoy the view as you ride on the sled around the
through public education. They take in injured and
glacier enjoying the scenic peaks and valleys surrounding
orphaned animals year-round and provide spacious
you, see how the dogs are trained to pull the sled, and how
enclosures and quality care for them. Animals that cannot
they have this everlasting endurance, how they possess an
be re-released into the wild are given a permanent home at
inherent drive to run, and if you pull on the brakes it’s still
the center.
hard to hold them back.


After we finish here, we will head for Anchorage arriving in Upon arriving at our safari sight, we will take a 1/4 mile
Alaska’s largest city. We’ll overnight at the Clarion Suites in leisurely nature walk where we will see a Dena'ina Indian
downtown Anchorage (breakfast included). Encampment. We will visit an authentic trapper’s cabin
with its original furnishings and view how trappers lived in
August 5, 2012 "Bush" Alaska at the turn of the century. Naturalists will
acquaint us with the wildflowers and plants that grow in
Today, we will meet at 8:00AM and head for Talkeetna. abundance along the river system and we will learn about
We’ll depart Anchorage via the Glenn Highway into the the edible plants that were used by the Native Indians for
Alaska’s major agricultural area, the Matanuska Valley. As cooking and medicines.
we near Talkeetna, we’ll have stunning views of Mt.
McKinley. As we travel the ten miles of river, we will have
opportunities to view nesting bald eagles, beaver activity,
Talkeetna is a beautiful little town at the convergent point and moose and we just may see a black bear and grizzly
of three rivers, the Talkeetna, the Chulitna and the Susitna. bear roaming the shore.
Talkeetna is a Native American word meaning, "where the
rivers meet." Originally the site of a Tanaina village,
Talkeetna was established as a mining town and trading
post in 1896, before either Wasilla or Anchorage existed.

A gold rush to the Susitna River brought prospectors to the
area, and by 1910, Talkeetna became a riverboat steamer
station. In 1915, Talkeetna was chosen as the site for the
Alaska Engineering Commission, who would build the
Alaska Railroad, and the community peaked near 1,000. August 6, 2012
World War I and completion of the railroad in 1919
dramatically decreased the population. Several of its old log This morning we’ll transfer to the Alaska Railroad depot in
buildings are historical landmarks, and Talkeetna was Talkeetna and board the McKinley Explorer luxury Dome
placed on the National Register of Historic Places in April, railcar for the trip to Denali National Park for our 11:20AM
1993. During 1998, the community petitioned the Local departure (arriving in Denali at 3:45PM). From Talkeetna
Boundary Commission for incorporation as a home rule city. onward towards Denali, we will have closer views of Mt.
McKinley.
Tonight, we will overnight at Talkeetna Lodge.
Tonight we’ll enjoy the Cabin Night Dinner Show. The Cabin
Optional tour in Talkeetna Night at the McKinley Chalet resort is a wilderness banquet
and fun-filled evening of rousing entertainment. Enjoy an
While in Talkeetna, we have the option to do something all-you-can-eat meal of salmon, ribs and trimmings served
such as the Mahays’ Wilderness Jet Boat Trip. family style in an authentic log cabin. Dinner is followed by
Your exciting trip will begin aboard the fifty-one passenger 45 minutes of tales, singing and dancing.
"Talkeetna Queen" as it whisks you into the heart of the
wilderness in comfort. This is the most technologically August 7, 2012
advanced river jet-boat in Alaska designed to safely
navigate rivers that were previously inaccessible. It is glass- We will do the Tundra Wilderness Tour today (a seven hour
domed and environmentally controlled. Wilderness tour). Our departure may be as early at
5:30AM. We’ll spend a day and travel some 60 miles into
the wilderness of Denali National Park and the heart of bear
country. If the weather cooperates, you’ll see Mount
McKinley up close.

Watch for moose between headquarters and Savage
Campground. Look for caribou anywhere above tree line.
The tip of Mount McKinley first comes into view at mile
nine. We'll ride over high mountain passes and usually see
Dall sheep on the mountainsides (and hopefully bears).


A high point literally and figuratively is the drive over
Polychrome Pass, which offers a grand view of the Plains of
Murie, stretching to the Alaska Range on the horizon. The
colors of the mountains seem to change depending on light
and time of day. Just on the other side of Polychrome Pass
is the Toklat River and Toklat Bridge.

Watch for bears ambling along the tundra or riverbeds and
for Mount McKinley, which will be in and out of view the Optional Fairbanks hotel night for those who want a little
rest of the trip. The bus goes over Highway Pass and stops more time in Alaska’s Interior.
at Stony Hill Overlook at Mile 62. There, Mount McKinley
looms only 36 miles away—a perfect photo opportunity Per Person Tour Fares (August 4-8, 2012)
weather permitting. Then you’ll turn around and return to
our pick up location. Double Occupancy - $1,399 + $99 tax
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3 /4 per person - $974 + $76 tax
Optional tour in Denali Quad occupancy room
Single Supplement - $785 + $72 tax
Whitewater River Rafting on the Nenana River.
Optional tour rates per person
Hang on! It's whitewater ahead! You'll get wet and enjoy
every minute of it as we head for Healy, 11 miles downriver. Crow Creek Mine – $59 + $4 tax
Get into real whitewater rafting as you hang on through Glacier Dog Sled Tour by Helicopter – $479 + $10 tax
thrilling rapids such as "Cable Car", "Coffee Grinder", and Mahay’s Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure – $70 + $4 tax
"Ice Worm"! Class III & one Class IV rapids. Denali Whitewater River Rafting – $90 + $3 tax
Add on Fairbanks Hotel night – $125 + $15 tax
August 8, 2012 (River’s Edge Resort)

Today is free until time to head to the rail depot for your Tour Includes:
luxury dome rail trip to Fairbanks. We’ll depart at 3:55PM One Lunch; one dinner; driver and guide; baggage handling;
and arrive into Fairbanks at 8:00PM. admission to AWCC; Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali w/
box snack & park fees; Luxury dome rail (2 rail segments);
Here your trip comes to an end with a transfer from the rail transfers as required; detailed itinerary; all taxes and four
depot to the airport and your flight home. Or, you can stay hotel nights.
as long as you like in Fairbanks and we can arrange your
accommodations. Not Included:
Other meals; gratuities; items of a personal nature and
alcoholic beverages.

Optional tours booked on a space available basis.
Deposit it $400 per person


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