Join your Friends from WAY-FM and for King & Country on an Unforgettable Cruise to Alaska!
God’s creative power is visible everywhere you look in Alaska, which is why we’re excited to invite you to join all your friends from WAY-FM, for King & Country, Brandon Heath and special guest Rebecca St. James, July 16-23, 2017 for the WAY-FM 30th Anniversary Alaska Cruise!
WAY-FM’s Wally, Carlos and Brant will be on the cruise and we will have an amazing journey together. We’ll visit charming ports like Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, and even spend a day cruising the unforgettable Hubbard Glacier. We’ll cap off the trip with a stop in Victoria, BC—a unique and charming place that will make you feel like you’re in Europe!
Alaska is one of the most visually-stunning landscapes on our planet—and it’s right here in North America. America’s 49th state is a land of spectacular glaciers, towering mountains, cascading waterfalls and deep green forests. You’re just as likely to see wildlife like bears or bald eagles here as you are to meet its friendly, native population.
Our heart in leading this cruise to Alaska is to give you the chance to benefit from spiritual focus, renewal and fun in the luxurious cruise setting of Alaska’s coastline! We can’t think of any better opportunity to get away, get inspired and get closer to the Creator than to draw close to Him in His creation!
Felice and I hope that you will join us on this celebration of our 30th year of mission to influencing others to love and follow Jesus!
Bob Augsburg
Founder/President
Two Australian-born brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, remaining focused on what truly matters is crucial to succeeding musically. When Luke was 19 and Joel 21, the two formed a band and began the journey of writing and recording music. They raised expectations tremendously with the release of 2012’s Crave and a win for New Artist of the Year at the 2013 GMA Dove Awards, where they received six nominations. Billboard also named them as one of the New Artists to Watch for 2012 and American Songwriter called them “Australia’s answer to Coldplay.” Joel is extremely excited about their most recent album, Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. “We have five band members on the road with us. After spending countless hours in 15-passenger vans and performing on stage together, a deep creative bond formed. We made many discoveries along the way—our love for rhythm, our enthusiasm for theatrics and the beauty of how a lyric can touch someone’s heart. These experiences have been an excellent springboard into a new and more developed version of for KING & COUNTRY.”
Two Australian-born brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, remaining focused on what truly matters is crucial to succeeding musically. When Luke was 19 and Joel 21, the two formed a band and began the journey of writing and recording music. They raised expectations tremendously with the release of 2012’s Crave and a win for New Artist of the Year at the 2013 GMA Dove Awards, where they received six nominations. Billboard also named them as one of the New Artists to Watch for 2012 and American Songwriter called them “Australia’s answer to Coldplay.” Joel is extremely excited about their most recent album, Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. “We have five band members on the road with us. After spending countless hours in 15-passenger vans and performing on stage together, a deep creative bond formed. We made many discoveries along the way—our love for rhythm, our enthusiasm for theatrics and the beauty of how a lyric can touch someone’s heart. These experiences have been an excellent springboard into a new and more developed version of for KING & COUNTRY.”
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Brandon Heath As a two-time GMA Male Vocalist and five-time GRAMMY nominee, Brandon has delivered some of Christian music’s most thought-provoking anthems, including the 2009 GMA Dove Award-winning “Song of the Year,” “Give Me Your Eyes” and “Your Love,” which topped the charts for eight weeks.
Brandon Heath As a two-time GMA Male Vocalist and five-time GRAMMY nominee, Brandon has delivered some of Christian music’s most thought-provoking anthems, including the 2009 GMA Dove Award-winning “Song of the Year,” “Give Me Your Eyes” and “Your Love,” which topped the charts for eight weeks.
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Australian-born Rebecca St. James is both a Grammy Award winner and multiple Dove Award recipient.
A gifted songwriter, her well-known sound and her lyrics of unwavering devotion have blazed the way to seventeen Top 10 singles—nine of which have reached #1. In 2008, Rebecca was, for the 7th consecutive year, named "Favorite Female Artist" in Contemporary Christian Music by readers of CCM Magazine. She has received RIAA certified gold album awards—for her ground-breaking album God and her Grammy Award winning project Pray, certified gold in 2006. Rebecca has not limited her interests to music, however. Also a best-selling author and accomplished actress, Rebecca has published multiple books and starred in several films. She has raised a staggering amount of support for Compassion International (over 30,000 sponsors) and has also been a public voice for the pro-life message. Rebecca is married to bassist and Colarado-native Jacob "Cubbie" Fink, with whom she has one daughter. They reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
Australian-born Rebecca St. James is both a Grammy Award winner and multiple Dove Award recipient.
A gifted songwriter, her well-known sound and her lyrics of unwavering devotion have blazed the way to seventeen Top 10 singles—nine of which have reached #1. In 2008, Rebecca was, for the 7th consecutive year, named "Favorite Female Artist" in Contemporary Christian Music by readers of CCM Magazine. She has received RIAA certified gold album awards—for her ground-breaking album God and her Grammy Award winning project Pray, certified gold in 2006. Rebecca has not limited her interests to music, however. Also a best-selling author and accomplished actress, Rebecca has published multiple books and starred in several films. She has raised a staggering amount of support for Compassion International (over 30,000 sponsors) and has also been a public voice for the pro-life message. Rebecca is married to bassist and Colarado-native Jacob "Cubbie" Fink, with whom she has one daughter. They reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
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One of the founding members of Third Day, guitarist Mark Lee has performed in more than a thousand concerts worldwide, from the United States to Australia, South Africa, and beyond. He and Third Day’s other founding member, Mac Powell, met while attending high school together in Georgia. Mark is also a prolific songwriter, authoring more than 20 of the band’s number-one songs, including GMA Rock Songs of the Year “Sky Falls Down” (2001) and “Alien” (1997). His song “Show Me Your Glory” was named the ASCAP Song of the Year for 2003. He has also written for Matthew West, Kim Hill, Bart Millard, Steven Curtis Chapman, and was the songwriter between Kutless’ “Strong Tower,” a number-one hit. Third Day’s most recent album is Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship, which peaked at No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 20 on the Billboard 200. Third Day was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
One of the founding members of Third Day, guitarist Mark Lee has performed in more than a thousand concerts worldwide, from the United States to Australia, South Africa, and beyond. He and Third Day’s other founding member, Mac Powell, met while attending high school together in Georgia. Mark is also a prolific songwriter, authoring more than 20 of the band’s number-one songs, including GMA Rock Songs of the Year “Sky Falls Down” (2001) and “Alien” (1997). His song “Show Me Your Glory” was named the ASCAP Song of the Year for 2003. He has also written for Matthew West, Kim Hill, Bart Millard, Steven Curtis Chapman, and was the songwriter between Kutless’ “Strong Tower,” a number-one hit. Third Day’s most recent album is Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship, which peaked at No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 20 on the Billboard 200. Third Day was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
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After doing mainstream radio shows for 13 years, God got ahold of Wally and led him to his current role. Host of The Wally Show (who else could be!?), his fresh take on life and faith offers food for thought to regular listeners and those just passing through. He has seen God use both the serious and silly elements of his show to change lives, which, for him, is what it’s all about. Wally is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Grand Canyon University. His claim to fame is looking like Alton Brown from The Food Network. Although his daughter regularly beats him at chess, he dominates the checkerboard when they play at Cracker Barrell. He resides in West Palm Beach with his wife, Mardi, daughter, Haille, and two cats, Hankster-Prankster-my-little-gangster and Sasha McSashinstein.
After doing mainstream radio shows for 13 years, God got ahold of Wally and led him to his current role. Host of The Wally Show (who else could be!?), his fresh take on life and faith offers food for thought to regular listeners and those just passing through. He has seen God use both the serious and silly elements of his show to change lives, which, for him, is what it’s all about. Wally is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Grand Canyon University. His claim to fame is looking like Alton Brown from The Food Network. Although his daughter regularly beats him at chess, he dominates the checkerboard when they play at Cracker Barrell. He resides in West Palm Beach with his wife, Mardi, daughter, Haille, and two cats, Hankster-Prankster-my-little-gangster and Sasha McSashinstein.
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If you ask Carlos who he is, he’ll probably say, “A work in progress,” or “Ask me tomorrow; I hope today is the day I figure that out.” This Puerto Rican kid was born in Maine during a snowstorm...which he blames for his lack of Spanish accent and inability to roll his R's like the rest of his family. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tampa, Florida, Carlos has the South in him as much as he does his Puerto Rican roots. Rap, Reggae, Rock, Merengue, Salsa, R&B, Soul, Funk are like a musical gumbo for him. Carlos has always loved music, and got into radio because of it. His break into radio as a “real DJ” started with two turntables and a crate full of records when he was brought into a Christian radio station in Tampa to mix live on Friday nights. Even though he has had many chances to work in mainstream radio, he just never wanted to. He shares, “It’s not in me. I live for Christ daily and want to show that in my actions and tell as many people as I can about Him. Radio is a pretty big platform and thankfully, so far it's all worked out. God is good like that.”
If you ask Carlos who he is, he’ll probably say, “A work in progress,” or “Ask me tomorrow; I hope today is the day I figure that out.” This Puerto Rican kid was born in Maine during a snowstorm...which he blames for his lack of Spanish accent and inability to roll his R's like the rest of his family. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tampa, Florida, Carlos has the South in him as much as he does his Puerto Rican roots. Rap, Reggae, Rock, Merengue, Salsa, R&B, Soul, Funk are like a musical gumbo for him. Carlos has always loved music, and got into radio because of it. His break into radio as a “real DJ” started with two turntables and a crate full of records when he was brought into a Christian radio station in Tampa to mix live on Friday nights. Even though he has had many chances to work in mainstream radio, he just never wanted to. He shares, “It’s not in me. I live for Christ daily and want to show that in my actions and tell as many people as I can about Him. Radio is a pretty big platform and thankfully, so far it's all worked out. God is good like that.”
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Author and radio personality Brant Hansen is a toast-obsessed nerd who, when in high school, was no less than PRESIDENT of the Illinois Student Librarians Association. He was also All-Conference in “Scholastic Bowl” and lettered in basketball and football (both for keeping statistics) and was President of his own Stamp Collection Club, which consisted of himself. Brant spends his free time looking inappropriately intense. He can’t help it. He’s also a husband and dad, and he’s won multiple awards for his radio hosting skills and is typing all of this himself, and putting it in third-person in hopes that it seems more impressive that way, almost like he’s so important that other people type his “about” page. But he’s not. Brant is a Christian with a distaste for religion. He’s under the impression there was no religion in Eden, and there won’t be any in Heaven, either. Thank God. Politically, he’s pro-life, pro-science and is allergic to political elitism, which means he’s waaay out of step with the reigning American monoculture.
Author and radio personality Brant Hansen is a toast-obsessed nerd who, when in high school, was no less than PRESIDENT of the Illinois Student Librarians Association. He was also All-Conference in “Scholastic Bowl” and lettered in basketball and football (both for keeping statistics) and was President of his own Stamp Collection Club, which consisted of himself. Brant spends his free time looking inappropriately intense. He can’t help it. He’s also a husband and dad, and he’s won multiple awards for his radio hosting skills and is typing all of this himself, and putting it in third-person in hopes that it seems more impressive that way, almost like he’s so important that other people type his “about” page. But he’s not. Brant is a Christian with a distaste for religion. He’s under the impression there was no religion in Eden, and there won’t be any in Heaven, either. Thank God. Politically, he’s pro-life, pro-science and is allergic to political elitism, which means he’s waaay out of step with the reigning American monoculture.
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Departing From Seattle, WA (Sunday, July 16, 2017)
Embarkation: 11:30 A.M.—2:30 P.M. Depart: 4:00 P.M.
PUGET SOUNDSunday, July 16
DAY AT SEAMonday, July 17
SCENIC CRUISING STEPHENS PASSAGE Tuesday, July 18
JUNEAU, ALASKA Tuesday, July 18, 1:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M.
Alaska’s capital city was founded in 1880 during a gold rush. Today, there’s a different kind of rush going on, as visitors flock to the adventure waiting for them at this popular destination, where lush forests and towering mountains crash up against the icy Gastineau Channel. The enormous Mendenhall Glacier lurks nearby, as do the Juneau icefields and the Tongass National Forest. From hiking, fishing or ziplining to whale-watching and shopping, this modern city with a frontier past is nestled amid nature’s vast playground.
HUBBARD GLACIER, ALASKA Wednesday, July 19, 2:00 P.M.–6:00 P.M.
At 76 miles long, Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America, slowly moving from Canada's Mt. Logan toward the Gulf of Alaska, where it plunges several hundred feet down into Disenchantment Bay. Cruises to Hubbard Glacier—which is so enormous it towers over a cruise ship—are the perfect way to experience its dramatic size, unforgettable blue coloring, and the diverse wildlife that surround it.
SITKA, ALASKA Thursday, July 20, 8:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
The extraordinary vistas of Sitka are the perfect backdrop to that family portrait for the mantel at home. Kids of all ages will be enthralled with the variety of eagles and falcons in the Raptor Center or you can join a kayak adventure through the bay where you’ll see humpback whales, otters and seabird rookeries. For an even more invigorating day, charter a salmon fishing excursion!
KETCHIKAN, ALASKAFriday, July 21, 7:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
Here in the “Salmon Capital of the World,” the stilted houses and colorful shops of the historic Creek Street boardwalk welcome visitors. The world’s largest collection of standing totem poles—distributed among four locations in the area—call attention to the artistry and culture of native Alaska. This island location is surrounded by verdant forests, rugged peaks, rushing waterfalls and all the natural beauty for which this state is famous. Weathered and unique, Ketchikan is authentic Alaska.
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Saturday, July 22, 6:00 P.M.–11:59 P.M.
Known as the “City of Gardens” and located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is one of the most British cities in the Americas. Doubledecker buses ferry passengers near turreted castles as well as skyscrapers—all lining a spectacular natural harbor. With a range of snow-capped mountains in the background, travelers enjoy Victoria’s gourmet restaurants, inspiring galleries, and fashionable boutiques.Concluding In Seattle, WA (Sunday, July 23, 2017)
Arrive: 7:00 A.M. Debarkation: 8:00 A.M.–10:00 A.M.
All dates and locations subject to change.
America's Last Frontier
This is a land where ancient glaciers drop house-sized chunks of ice into the sea with a roar, where grizzlies fish for spawning salmon, where the lush green canopy of trees is offset by distant snowy mountains and where the word “majestic” is hardly enough to describe what you see. Nowhere else in North America is the scenery so spectacular and God’s creative wonder so vivid. From Juneau to Ketchikan, from caribou to king salmon, Alaska is the perfect place to reconnect with your Creator.
North American Animals
Have your camera ready as moose and bears wander through meadows and streams, whales burst from the ocean’s surface and eagles fly overhead.
Calving Glaciers
Watch in amazement as columns and shards of glacial ice shear off and splash into the ocean.
Towns on the Edge of the World
Explore the unique personality and learn the culture of cities and towns living on the border of the Alaskan wilderness.
Holland America's msOosterdam
TIMELESS ELEGANCE IS EVERYWHERE
Understated, refined, welcoming, and warm—in the fresh floral arrangements, in the fine furnishings, in the impressive sculptures, and in the gracious hospitality that is Holland America’s hallmark. With a multimillion-dollar art collection as the backdrop, your universe for the next seven days revolves around a myriad of activities, plush staterooms, soaring spaces, and attention to every detail. Holland America Line serves incomparable cuisine in a variety of wonderful ways—from beautifully served dinners in the main dining room and bountiful buffets on deck to the sumptuous late-night buffet, the food will be everything you would expect and more. The gracious crew members dedicate themselves to your satisfaction and are known for impeccable five-star service. Holland America offers everything you could want in this world-class floating resort.
Prices
Cabin Category |
Deck |
Prices |
Description |
INTERIOR STATEROOMS |
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MM |
8 |
$1,298 |
Interior Stateroom: A starter option for those wanting an interior cabin, these cozy staterooms include two luxurious twin beds (convertible to a queen-size), a sitting area, vanity area and private bathroom in 151-233 square feet of space. |
M |
7 |
$1,318 |
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L |
4, 5, 6, 7 |
$1,338 |
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K |
1, 4, 5, 6, 10 |
$1,358 |
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J |
1 |
$1,378 |
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I |
6, 7, 8 |
$1,398 |
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OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS |
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H |
4 |
$1,498 |
Ocean View Stateroom with Window: An optimal choice for passengers wanting to see the ocean, these comfortable cabins pack a surprising number of luxuries into 174-180 square feet of space, including twin beds (convertible to queen-size), a sitting area, vanity area and private bathroom. |
G |
4 |
$1,568 |
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F |
1, 6 |
$1,598 |
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E |
1 |
$1,658 |
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DD |
1 |
$1,678 |
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D |
1, 4 |
$1,698 |
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C |
1 |
$1,798 |
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CABINS BELOW THIS LINE INCLUDE BALCONIES |
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VF |
4, 8 |
$2,098 |
Verandah Stateroom: A great selection for those wanting a balcony. These relaxing staterooms feature a sitting area, private verandah and floor-to-ceiling windows. There are two lower beds that convert to one queen and some have additional sofa beds or upper beds. Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah. |
VE |
4, 7, 8 |
$2,128 |
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VD |
6, 7 |
$2,158 |
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VC |
4, 5, 6, 8 |
$2,178 |
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VB |
4, 5, 6, 7, 10 |
$2,198 |
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VA |
4, 5, 6, 8 |
$2,228 |
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SY |
5, 8 |
$2,598 |
Signature Suite: The best option for those wanting a balcony. These beautiful suites feature a large sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and full-size whirlpool bath. There are two lower beds that convert to one queen and an additional sofa bed. Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. including verandah. |
SS |
6 |
$2,698 |
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SC |
6, 7 |
$2,978 |
Neptune Suite: The ultimate choice for those seeking luxury. These stunning suites feature a large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah and a full-size whirlpool bath. There are two lower beds that convert to one king, plus an additional sofa bed. Includes access to the exclusive Neptune Lounge. Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah. |
SB |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
$2,998 |
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SA |
7 |
$3,198 |
SIGNATURE SERVICE OPTION |
PRICES ARE PER PASSENGER BASED ON TWO PER CABIN
(AIR TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE)
(AIR TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE)
Add per person: Taxes and government fees $214 (subject to change)
Conference Fee: $198
Conference Fee: $198
TRANSFERS TO & FROM THE PIER ARE AVAILABLE
FLIGHT & HOTEL QUOTES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
FLIGHT & HOTEL QUOTES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
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