Discover Alaska

               Explore the Unspoiled Nature of the Last Frontier

From action-packed wilderness adventures to extraordinary

sightseeing, a journey to Alaska is an unforgettable experience.

There are three vacation options for experiencing the natural splendor of Alaska: Inside Passage, Northbound or Southbound cruise, and Guided Tours which
can be added to a cruise or completed on their own.

With the completion of our Inside Passage cruise from Seattle on Discovery Princess (May 8-15, 2022) we have now experienced all three options. We'd love to share our experiences with you.

We will start our exploration with our most recent voyage.

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

World's Eyes on Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA

As the 2010 Winter Olympics begins in Vancouver, all eyes are on this city in British Columbia, Canada. The athletes of the world descend upon this city bringing years of preparation, their skills, and a lot of determination to do the very best they can to represent their home countries. The city of Vancouver has also prepared to put on a spectacular display for the world.

Vancouver is nestled between the mountains and the ocean with plenty of attractions and activities to keep locals and visitors busy. During the Olympics, additional events are planned including many free events. Some of these events will continue after the Olympic torches are extinguished.

2010 is the perfect time to visit Vancouver even after the Olympics. Explore the top attractions including Stanley Park, Robson Street, Granville Island, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Why not spend some extra time in Vancouver in conjunction with an Alaska Cruise?

Alaska - Roundtrip Cruises, also known as "Inside Passage Cruises", begin and end in the same port. Almost all Alaska - Roundtrip cruises are 7-nights long and begin in either Seattle or Vancouver.

Since the cruise begins and ends in the same city, it makes it very easy to extend your stay either before or after your cruise. Just modify your flight arrangements, book a hotel room, and plan your Vancouver visit. For a one day itinerary, click here.

A typical Alaska - Roundtrip cruise spends the first day cruising the Inside Passage and then visits 3 or 4 of the following places, depending upon the ship and departure:

Juneau Glacier Bay Ketchikan

Hubbard Glacier Skagway/Haines Sitka

Useful Links:

Information about Coming to Vancouver

Tourism Vancouver

Visitor Centres

British Columbia, Canada

Planning an Alaska - Roundtrip Cruise

My advice is to extend your Alaska cruise vacation to include a land-based portion. Most cruisetours to Alaska are in conjunction with Northbound or Southbound cruises. Those cruisetours extend the Alaska portion of the vacation. British Columbia is another area that is worthy of extra time, so if your plans call for an Alaska - Rountrip cruise, this post should give you some ideas to start your planning. I'd be happy to help you with your plans if necessary.