The World Bird Sanctuary is one of my favorite places to visit in St. Louis.

On their Twitter feed yesterday, they announced a new World Bird Sanctuary cruise to Alaska. You can join bird sanctuary founder and executive director Walter Crawford on a weeklong cruise with Holland America the week of Sept. 9-16.

Here are a few details from the website: Sailing Roundtrip from Seattle to Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Tracy Arm/Sawyer Glacier, Victoria, BC and return to Seattle.

· Prices Start At Only $1,168 (inside cabin); $1,488 (ocean view); $1,888 (verandah)

 Price Includes:

· 7-Day Cruise Accommodations

· Onboard Meals & Entertainment

· Special Lectures by Walter Crawford

· Visit to the Raptor Center in Sitka

· Private Cocktail Party Onboard

· $25.00 per person Shipboard Credit

· All Taxes and Government Fees

· Also Included is a $50 Donation to World Bird Sanctuary