Time to Explore Alaska by Land and Sea

Experience first-hand the majesty of Alaska and meet the people. Alaska comprises 591,004 square miles of some of the most diverse and spectacular landscapes in the world. It is a vast territory, almost a fifth the size of mainland USA, or to put it in a worldly perspective, it is as large as the combined areas of England, France, Spain, and Italy. Nature has painted this landscape with broad strokes, majestic mountains, awe inspiring fjords, massive glaciers, dense forests, and open tundra. Here you will find 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America, with Denali (Mt. McKinley) towering to 20,306 feet. Over 100,000 glaciers cover 28,000 miles of territory. Alaska is home to the largest population of brown and black bears in the United States. It is also home to moose, caribou, musk ox, Dall sheep, black tail deer, wolves, and fox as well as a variety of small mammals. Over 90% of all bald eagles in the United States call Alaska their home. Welcome to Alaska - the last frontier

Alaska Cruise Season 

May - September

There are four types of Alaska Cruise Vacations:

Alaska - Roundtrip: These are cruises that begin and end in the same port city. They are very popular because they are often 7 days long and leave from either Seattle or Vancouver which both offer a number of affordable flight schedules for the cruise passenger.

Alaska - Northbound: These are one-way Glacier Intensive cruises. They begin in Seattle or Vancouver and cruise North to Anchorage/Seward.

Alaska - Southbound: These are also one-way Glacier Intensive cruises. They begin in Anchorage/Seward and cruise South to Vancouver or Seattle.

Alaska - Cruise and Land: This is the most popular way to see Alaska. These cruise/tours give you the opportunity to combine an Alaska Cruise with a scenic land tour that takes you into the Interior of Alaska. These are the packages that often include the domed cars of the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley. Click for Featured Alaska Cruises

Alaska Cruise Season May - September Click to Enlarge Vancouver Vancouver Photo Album Alaska cruises often begin / end in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The largest metropolitan center in western Canada and the country's third largest city, Vancouver is the Canadian jewel of Puget Sound.  It was the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympic games. Allow some time before or after your cruise to see the bustling center of Vancouver, Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, and experience the treetop adventure at the Capilano Suspension Bridge.  Seattle Click to Enlarge Many Alaskan cruises begin and / or end in Seattle, Washington. Visitors to the Emerald City find a fusion of American, Asian and Native American cultures, set against a backdrop of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Sample the freshest seafood to be found along the Pacific Rim, as well as a cup of Seattle's famous coffee. Also tour Seattle's famous Underground, including the world famous Pike Place Market, and ascend to the top of the Space Needle to view the entire city. Ketchikan Ketchikan Album Near the southernmost tip of Alaska's panhandle sits a sleepy little town with a very dramatic title. Squeezed between mountain and sea, it is hard to imagine how the town got the Tlingit Indian name which means "Thundering Wings of an Eagle". Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world and home to the world's largest collections of totem poles. This small town's main street skirts a waterfront built on pilings over the seas. A few blocks from the downtown area you will find Creek Street, a former red-light district popular during the mining days.

Hubbard Glacier  Cruising Hubbard Glacier Stretching over 90 miles from the core of the 12 million acre Wrangell-St. Elias National Park to the head of the Yakutat Bay, the mighty Hubbard is one of Alaska's largest and most unpredictable glaciers. This is one of the highlights of your cruise as the ship enters Disenchantment Bay and carefully navigates through icebergs to get as close to the glacier as possible. Those who purchased balcony cabins will be glad that they did during this part of the cruise. Millions of tons of ice, gravel, and broken rock slide down the mountain carving a path to the sea. Juneau Juneau Photos Nestled deep within the norther reaches of the Inside Passage is Alaska's first truly American city. Founded 13 years after the purchase of Alaska, it was Juneau, and more importantly its gold, that captured the imagination of the American public. Here we highly recommend Orca Enterprises Whale Watching boat tour. Captain Larry guarantees you will see whales, eagles, and other sea mammals during this tour. Sitka Sitka Photo Album Almost every city or town in the United States can trace its formation back to an European immigration or conquest. English, Spanish, French, and German are common heritages, but few can claim Russian roots. However, Sitka is one of those rare exceptions, with Russians first arriving in 1741. This town can easily be explored on foot. It will be your last chance for Alaskan souvenirs and your only chance for Russian souvenirs during the cruise. Victoria Butchart Gardens Album Situated on the sunny southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria basks in one of Canada's mildest climates. This intimate, sophisticated seaside city with its English charm, gentle weather, and dramatic scenery draws close to two million visitors every year - earning it the title of the most visited vacation spot in Western Canada. Victoria is known as the "City of Gardens". A short drive north of the city will bring you to the 130 acre Butchart Gardens where you can walk among some of the most gorgeous flower gardens in the world.

 

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Think COLD this Friday

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It's the middle of winter in North America, so it shouldn't be hard to come up with images depicting "COLD" for the weekly Twitter photo forum #FriFotos.

With all the cold temperatures sweeping the country and heavy snowfall, you may have had your fill of "cold" images.   Nevertheless, we have gone through our archives and have some inspiration for you. This image was made on a day earlier this year (brrrrrr).

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Hubbard Glacier

One of our favorite sites during our Alaska cruises was the time spent cruising Hubbard Glacier.  If you've never been to Alaska we'll try to explain the experience.  The ship slowly enters the bay and immediately you start to see chunks of floating ice passing you by.  In the distance you hear the calving of the glacier (if you are fortunate) and see the blue glacial ice.  It is quite the site to see, especially if there is another ship in the bay along with you.

The best vantage point is from your balcony or one of the open decks if you haven't booked a balcony cabin.   We highly recommend a balcony for an Alaska cruise.   You can go inside your cabin and warm up between photos if you want to.

It doesn't matter what side of the ship you are on because the captain will make a 360 degree journey so that everyone has the opportunity to see the glaciers.  Here are a few of our favorite images.  We'll post a few more for the forum as well.
Cruising Hubbard Glacier (click to view photo album on our FB fan page)
(click on the photos for larger view)

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Nature's Crazy Shapes Alaska

Nature Under the Microscope

Destination Alaska

#travelpics theme:    

“crazy nature”

Each Monday afternoon, the Twitter photo travel chat, #travelpics, explores the world focusing on a particular theme.  Participants answer questions and share their personal photos with the audience.

Shapes of Hubbard Glacier 

Beautiful and crazy shapes can be found in nature by looking carefully.
Q2:Share your favorite!

The highlight of one of our Inside Passage (Alaska) cruises was when the ship slowly and carefully made its way thru the glacial ice of Hubbard Bay allowing the passengers to get a closeup view of the glacier.

Sailing closer, we past glacial ice that had broken off from the the main glacier in a process known as "calving".

Many Shapes, Sizes, Colors

There were no two pieces of ice that were the same.  They came in all shapes and sizes and the colors were amazing, especially the shades of blue.

Our ship even sent a tendor boat to retrieve a chunk of glacier ice and bring it back onboard our ship for the passengers to get a closer look.

We hung over the side of our balcony taking several pictures of the ice and the glacier.

 Photographing the Ice

If you are planning a cruise to Alaska, be sure to pack your digital camera with plenty of spare memory cards, as we guarantee everywhere you turn you'll see crazy and beautiful shapes of nature that you'll want to capture in images.

Ideally, you have a camera with a lens that has several different focal lengths, including a telephoto, so that you can get closeup shots.

Favorite Shots

In this photo, the clouds are obscuring part of Hubbard Glacier giving an eery mood to the image. That definitely made this one of our favorite shots.

We couldn't pick just one, so we've provided a few of our favorite shots here.

Do you have a favorite among them?

Click on images to enlarge the picture.

We hope that this has sparked your interest in taking your photography to a new level.  Follow the weekly #travelpics chat on Twitter for more ideas on this and other travel topics.   We'd love to hear your ideas as well, or better yet, join us for the next chat.

 

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Celebrity Cruisetours to Hubbard Glacier in 2012

Alaska Cruisetours
Celebrity Millennium®
 
See Hubbard Glacier 
& so much more

Most people thought of a cruise to Alaska as the ultimate vacation, to be completed sometime later in life, perhaps when the children are grown and on their own.   Now, that thinking has changed and many families go to Alaska as an educational experience while the children are living with you.

Whichever situation applies to you,  we are happy that you are exploring an Alaska cruise vacation.  Our blog and Facebook page has a wealth of information to get you started on your investigation.  We are Certified Alaska Experts and can help you plan a worry-free trip that will satisfy the requests of everyone in your group.


We encourage you to extend your cruise by adding one of the many Cruisetours which can be added before or after the cruise portion of your trip - or even both if you have the time.  Here is just a sampling of Cruisetours on Celebrity Millennium, one of our favorite ships.

See how Celebrity visits Alaska in this video

DESCRIPTION	CRUISETOUR DATES 2012	ITINERARY
Cruisetour #3 10-Night Anchorage, Talkeetna & Alyeska (Motorcoach & Rail) and Southbound Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Celebrity Millennium®	6/1, 6/15, 6/29; 7/13, 7/27; 8/10, 8/24	Day 1: Arrive Anchorage Day 2: Talkeetna/Anchorage Day 3: Anchorage/Alyeska Day 4: Alyeska/Seward Days 5-11: Celebrity Millennium® Southbound Hubbard Glacier cruise
Cruisetour #20 10-Night Fairbanks & Denali (Motorcoach) and Southbound Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Celebrity Millennium®	6/8, 6/22, 6/29; 7/6, 7/20; 8/3, 8/17, 8/31	Day 1: Arrive Fairbanks Day 2: Fairbanks/Denali Day 3: Denali Day 4: Denali/Anchorage/Seward Days 5-11: Celebrity Millennium® Southbound Hubbard Glacier cruise
Cruisetour #21 14-Night Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali & Fairbanks (Motorcoach & Rail) and Northbound Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Celebrity Millennium®	6/1, 6/15, 6/29,7/13, 7/27; 8/10, 8/24	Days 1-7: Celebrity Millennium® Northbound Hubbard Glacier cruise Day 8: Seward Day 9: Seward/Anchorage Day 10: Anchorage/Talkeetna Day 11: Talkeetna/Denali Day 12: Denali Day 13: Denali/Fairbanks Day 14: Fairbanks Day 15: Depart from Fairbanks
Cruisetour #17 13-Night Seward, Alyeska, Denali, Talkeetna & Anchorage (Motorcoach & Rail) and Northbound Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Celebrity Millennium®	6/8, 6/15, 6/29; 7/13, 7/27; 8/10, 8/24	Days 1-7: Celebrity Millennium Northbound Hubbard Glacier cruise Day 8: Seward Day 9: Seward/Alyeska Day 10: Alyeska/Denali Day 11: Denali Day 12: Denali/Talkeetna Day 13: Talkeetna/Anchorage Day 14: Depart from Anchorage

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See Alaska with the Whole Family

 Plan An Alaska Cruisetour for the Family

Royal Caribbean’s Alaska Family Style Northbound Cruisetour brings together the Last Frontier’s best family experiences by land and sea, in one easy-to-book vacation.

Royal Caribbean's Alaska "Family Style" Cruisetour packs an abundance of educational opportunities and experiences in with a whole lot of fun. Expert Adventure Specialists create an intimate setting for all families traveling together, providing family focused insider tips and suggestions throughout the journey.

Your 12 night Alaska Cruisetour package includes the 7-night Northbound Alaska cruise onboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas with the Adventure Ocean program, fabulous onboard entertainment and a visit to the mighty Hubbard Glacier. The cruise is complimented with a 5-night escorted land tour featuring rail travel on the Wilderness Express^® glass domed  railcars along the scenic journey between Seward and Alyeska. Two nights in Denali provide the younger travelers with ample opportunities to engage in the all the National Park has to offer. In addition the hotel properties have been carefully chosen to provide families with comfortable accommodations as well as easy access to all the sites and attractions unique to each of the stops along the way.

"Family Style" Cruisetour includes the following Alaskan experiences:

• Alaska Sealife Center (Seward)
• Bay Wildlife Cruise and lunch at Fox Island (Seward)
• Wildlife Conservation Center (Alyeska)
• Mt. Alyeska Tram (Alyeska)
• Museum and Imaginarium Discovery Center (Anchorage)
• Denali Program (Denali)
• Dorado Gold Mine (Fairbanks)

Somethings, like Alaska, are best shared together.  Watch this video to see what a cruise vacation can include on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (activities vary by ship).




  We would be happy to tell you more about an Alaska CruisetourJust Select the Time and We'll do the Rest Alaska bookings are open through 2013 currently

Celebrity Cruises 2013 Alaska Deployment

Being supremely spoiled
in an unspoiled land
2013 Alaska Deployment

The sleek, 2,850-guest flagship of the Solstice Class fleet, Celebrity Solstice – named "Best Premium Ship" in Travel Weekly's annual Readers' Choice Awards (US) – will become the first of its class to offer vacations in Alaska in the summer of 2013, joining Celebrity Century and Celebrity Millennium in pairing Celebrity's chic style and design, signature cuisine, exciting activities and extraordinary service with the region's breathtaking, inspiring scenery.  

Celebrity Century® 
 

DESCRIPTION	SAIL DATE(S)2014	ITINERARY
7-Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise	May 19,26; Jun 02,09,16,23,30; Jul 07,14,21,28; Aug 04,11,18,25; Sep 01,08	Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside Passage (Cruising); Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier (Cruising); Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Inside Passage (Cruising); Vancouver, British Columbia
11-Night Ultimate Alaska Cruise	Sep 15	Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside Passage (Cruising); Sitka, Alaska; Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Tracy Arm Fjord (Sawyer Glacier), Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Prince Rupert, British Columbia; Inside Passage (Cruising); Victoria, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia

Celebrity Millennium® 

DESCRIPTION	SAIL DATE(S)2014	ITINERARY
7-Night Alaska Roundtrip Cruise	May 17	Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside Passage (Cruising); Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier (Cruising); Ketchikan, Alaska; Inside Passage (Cruising); Vancouver, British Columbia
7-Night Northbound Alaska Cruise	May 24; Jun 07,21; Jul 05,19; Aug 02,16,30	Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside Passage (Cruising); Ketchikan, Alaska; Icy Str ait Point, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier (Cruising); Seward, Alaska
7-Night Southbound Alaska Cruise	May 10,31; Jun 14,28; Jul 12,26; Aug 09,23; Sep 06	Seward, Alaska; Hubbard, Glacier (Cruising); Juneau, Alask a; Skagway, Alaska; Icy Str ait Point, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Inside Passage (Cruising); Vancouver, British Columbia

Celebrity Solstice® 

DESCRIPTION	SAIL DATE(S)2014	ITINERARY
9-Night West Coast Wine Cruise	May 06	Ensenada, Mexico; San Diego, California; Los Angeles, California; Santa Barbara, California; San Francisco, California; Astoria, Oregon; Victoria, British Columbia; Seattle, Washington
7-Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord Cruise	May 24,31; Jun 07.14,21,28; Jul 05,12,19,26; Aug 02,09,16,23,30; Sep 06	Seattle, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; Tracy Arm Fjord (Sawyer Glacier), Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Inside Passage, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia; Seattle, Washington
10-Night Wine & Americas Cup Cruise	Sep 13	Seattle, Washington; Nanaimo, British Columbia; Victoria, British Columbia; Astoria, Oregon; San Francisco, California (overnight); Catalina Island, California; San Diego, California; Ensenada, Mexico

The Sea is Calling You to Alaska in 2013-14

Royal Caribbean 2013-14 Alaska Deployment

RADIANCE of the SEAS®

A newly renovated ship, Radiance of the Seas offers 8 new dining options. From fabulous margaritas at Rita’s Cantina to family-style Italian at Giovanni’s to the Boardwalk Doghouse, there’s something for every craving.

Enhance your adventure with a Cruisetour excursion, which can vary from three to six nights, and include an expert Adventure Specialist to guide you for the entire land portion of your vacation.

DESCRIPTION	SAIL DATE(S)	ITINERARY
7-NIGHT ALASKA NORTHBOUND	May 17, 31; June 14, 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23, 2013	Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Passage (Cruising) • Ketchikan, Alaska Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska Skagway, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) • Seward, Alaska
7-NIGHT ALASKA SOUTHBOUND	May 24; June 7, 21; July 5, 19; August 2, 16, 30, 2013	Seward, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska Ketchikan, Alaska • Inside Passage (Cruising) • Vancouver, British Columbia
7-NIGHT ALASKA ROUNDTRIP	September 6, 2013	Vancouver, British Columbia • Cruising Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) • Juneau, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Cruising • Vancouver, British Columbia

RHAPSODY of the SEAS®

A newly renovated ship, Rhapsody of the Seas offers new dining options, like Royal Caribbean's signature steakhouse, Chops Grille or the intimate dining experience, Chef’s Table. Crown and Anchor® Society guests can take advantage of a new Concierge Club and Diamond Club.

You will have access to signature Royal Caribbean features like a rock climbing wall and a glass-canopied Solarium adults-only pool as well as new enhancements like the Royal Babies and Tots® Nursery program. Guests will also enjoy technology upgrades like Digital Wayfinders and Wi-fi throughout the entire ship, including staterooms!

DESCRIPTION	SAIL DATE(S)	ITINERARY
7-NIGHT SAWYER GLACIER	May 24, 2013	Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Passage (Cruising) • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord (Sawyer Glacier), Alaska Ketchikan, Alaska • Cruising • Seattle, Washington
7-NIGHT SAWYER GLACIER	May 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013	Seattle, Washington • Cruising • Alaska Inside Passage • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Tracy Arm Fjord (Sawyer Glacier), Alaska • Cruising • Victoria, British Columbia • Seattle, Washington
7-NIGHT SAWYER GLACIER	August 30, 2013	Seattle, Washington • Cruising • Alaska Inside Passage • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Tracy Arm Fjord (Sawyer Glacier), Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Inside Passage (Cruising) • Vancouver, British Columbia

Alaska Glacier Cruising and Harbor Seals

Map of Yautat Bay - Turner & Hubbard Glaciers  - Disenchantment Bay
Courtesy NOAA

Hubbard Glacier

Disenchantment Bay 

Hubbard Glacier 

Cruise Ships & 

Harbor Seals

What does Disenchantment Bay, Hubbard Glacier, and Cruise Ships have to do with Harbor Seals?

We are approaching the start of the 2011 Alaska Cruise Season which begins in May and continues through September.  Peak cruising season coincides with the pupping and molting seasons for harbor seals in Alaska.

Harbor seals on ice. Photo: NOAA Fisheries

Protecting Harbor Seals

The National Marine Mammal Laboratory, which is part of NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center, conducted a study of the impact of cruise ships sailing in Disenchantment Bay, which is where many harbor seals hang out on ice flows during this time of year. While there have not been any changes yet, additional restrictions may be imposed in the future to protect the seals.

RCI Radiance of the Seas

The study placed several possible regulations on the table that could force cruise ships to make some changes. Ships may be required to stay at least 500 meters (about 540 yards) from the seals and carry trained observers to aid in selecting routes that don't disturb seals. A total exclusion of cruise ships from Disenchantment Bay is also not out of the question. Some Alaskan waters, such as Johns Hopkins Inlet in Glacier Bay, have already been made off-limits to cruise ships during the summer months to protect seals.

As many as five ships a day sail in Disenchantment Bay for closeup views of Hubbard Glacier calving.  Many ships already follow self-imposed limits to protect the seals.   The impact of cruise ships on seals has been a concern throughout Alaska for some time. In 2009, ships entering Glacier Bay were urged by park officials to stay at least a quarter-mile away from harbor seals. "When disturbed, the seal pups can be separated from their mothers, with potentially fatal consequences," the alert stated. "Disturbances by passing vessels can also stress molting seals and impact their health." 

Cruising Hubbard Glacier (click to view photo album on our FB fan page)

This year there will be approximately 150 cruise ships from seven cruise lines sailing to Hubbard Glacier.  Hopefully the scientific community, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe members, representatives from the cruise industry, and other government agencies, can find ways to protect the harbor seals, while preserving one of the most impressive aspects of an Alaskan cruise - glacier cruising.

Oceania Cruises Double Bonus Alaska 2011

 See Alaska by Small Ship

 Oceania Cruises inaugural season in Alaska is currently open for bookings.   To kick off the traditional start of the selling season, they have announced a Double Bonus Savings Offer.

“We are offering our best fares ever on our inaugural Alaska sailings as we kick-off the traditional Alaska selling season,” stated Bob Binder, president of Oceania Cruises. “We have a long-standing tradition of offering the best fares and promotions up-front to reward our loyal guests and encourage them to book their preferred voyage and accommodations as early as possible.”

Travelers will discover Alaska aboard Oceania Cruises’ 684-guest Regatta – an intimate ship known for its gourmet cuisine, luxurious public rooms and accommodations, and attentive service. As a special highlight, Pacific Northwest specialties will be featured during lunch in the casual Terrace Café and in the ship’s elegant Grand Dining Room. Regional specialties will also be showcased in all four of the ship’s open-seating restaurants; all of which are available with no surcharge. 

 

ALASKA DOUBLE BONUS SAVINGS OFFER

Oceania Cruises has announced Double Bonus Savings on 10 exciting, new voyages for summer 2011. The limited-time promotion offers per stateroom savings of $1,000 off cruise fares plus a $1,000 shipboard credit on top of two-for-one prices and free airfare. In addition, third and fourth guests in a stateroom may travel for only $999 per person, cruise-only.

Depending on the cruise, scenic highlights encompass Hubbard Glacier, the Gulf of Alaska, Tracy Arm and College Fjord. With two-for-one cruise fares and Double Bonus Savings, a 10-day Alaska cruise starts at just $2,999 per person, based on double occupancy. This special offer expires Dec. 31, 2010.

A DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT ALASKAN EXPERIENCE

• Each of our cruises presents a complete Alaska experience
• One or Two Full Days of Glacier Cruising
• Unique, off the beaten path ports combined with Alaska's star destinations
• Intimate, mid-sized ships that are the perfect size for exploring Alaska
• The finest cuisine at sea, including unique Pacific Northwest specialties

Known for its award-winning itineraries to the world’s most alluring ports, Oceania Cruises inaugural Alaska cruises explore the Inside Passage in depth. Itinerary highlights include at least one full day exploring the Inside Passage and one or two complete days of glacier viewing on every cruise, as well as a mix of marquee as well as off-the-beaten-path ports. In addition to Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, itineraries feature quaint, less-visited outposts, such as Kodiak, Homer and Hoonah.

Choose From Four Intriguing Itineraries

• Majestic Alaska – 14 days roundtrip from San Francisco, a maiden port for Oceania Cruises, visiting Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia; Sitka, Hoonah, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Astoria, Ore. Departures: May 12, Aug. 26.
• Alaskan Grandeur – 12 days between San Francisco and Vancouver. Ports include Astoria and Victoria, as well as Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka and Ketchikan. Departures: May 26, Aug. 14.
• Frontiers and Glaciers – 10 days roundtrip from Vancouver, calling at Sitka, Hoonah, Kodiak, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Departures: June 7, Aug. 4.
• Glacial Wilderness – 12 days between Vancouver and Anchorage, with visits to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Seward and Homer. Departures: June 17 and 29, July 11 and 23.

Where in the World Does Celebrity Cruise - Vol. 6

CELEBRITY ALASKA

Our next destination in our series on Where in the World does Celebrity Cruise in 2010/2011 is Alaska. Few destinations invoke vivid images simply by their mention. Alaska is one of those that does.

What do you think about when you hear "Alaska"? Perhaps you envision calving glaciers, snow-capped mountains, eagles soaring overhead, whales breaching feet away from you, a mother bear and her cub coming out of the woods, or a moose standing in your path. How about bright sunshine at 10 PM or clear blue skies that forms the canvas for multi-colored wildflowers blooming in the nearby fields? You might be thinking about salmon running upstream or the fisherman on boats nearby.

These are but a few of the images of Alaska that you can view from the comfort of your railway car or cruise ship balcony on a Celebrity Cruisetour. The memories of the splendor of Alaska will stay with you for the rest of your life. Celebrity Cruises makes it possible for you to easily explore the Alaska of your dreams on a fully escorted Cruisetour. Combine that with the ship itinierary that interests you and you have the perfect formula for a worry free Alaskan adventure.


When do you want to go?

May 2010 Jun 2010 Jul 2010 Aug 2010 Sep 2010

2010 Northbound Alaska Cruisetours

Departing Fridays from Vancouver
Sail dates: May 14, 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; August 6, 20; September 3, 2010

Vancouver, British Columbia • Inside Passage (cruising) • Ketchikan, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier (cruising) • Seward, Alaska

2010 Southbound Alaska Cruisetours

Departing Fridays from Seward
Sail dates: May 21; June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; August 13, 27; September 10, 2010

Seward, Alaska • Hubbard Glacier (cruising) • Juneau, Alaska • Skagway, Alaska • Icy Strait Point, Alaska • Ketchikan, Alaska • Inside Passage (cruising) • Vancouver, British Columbia

Celebrity Mercury®

7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

Vancouver, British Columbia - Inside Passage

05/30/10, 06/06/10, 06/13/10, 06/20/10,
06/27/10, 07/04/10, 07/11/10, 07/18/10,
07/25/10, 08/01/10, 08/08/10, 08/15/10,
08/22/10, 08/29/10, 09/05/10, 09/12/10

Celebrity Infinity®

7 Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord Cruise

Seattle, Washington - Inside Passage

05/21/10, 05/28/10, 06/04/10, 06/11/10,
06/18/10, 06/25/10, 07/02/10, 07/09/10,
07/16/10, 07/23/10, 07/30/10, 08/06/10,
08/13/10, 08/20/10, 08/27/10,
09/03/10, 09/10/10, 09/17/10

Celebrity Millennium®

7 Night Northbound Alaska Cruise

Vancouver, British Columbia - Inside Passage

05/14/10, 05/28/10, 06/11/10, 06/25/10, 07/09/10,
07/23/10, 08/06/10, 08/20/10, 09/03/10

7 Night Southbound Alaska Cruise

Seward, Alaska - Inside Passage

05/21/10, 06/04/10, 06/18/10, 07/02/10, 07/16/10,
07/30/10, 08/13/10, 08/27/10, 09/10/10

Go beyond the coastline with a Celebrity Cruisetour and surround yourself in abundant splendor onboard the Celebrity Millennium®.

Ask about Celebrity 3 to 7 Night Alaska Cruisetours
Fairbanks • Denali • Talkeetna • Anchorage • Alyeska

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