13-Night Celebrity Alaska Cruisetour

Inside Passage

You'll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage in southeastern Alaska. This complex labyrinth of fjords, bays, and lush green islands is home to an abundance of wildlife, including orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and much more. During the summer months, the long hours of daylight allow for ample opportunities for nature photos on your Inside Passage Cruise. You'll never forget the sight of 40-ton whales hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you're especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

Ketchikan
You've never tasted salmon so fresh. Known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles. If you're up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you'll long remember.

Sitka
A Russian settlement until the Alaska Purchase of 1867, Sitka’s Russian heritage is still very much rooted in the city. Visit St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral for a pristine example of period architecture. Nestled on the coast of the Gulf of Alaska, there’s much natural beauty to explore on a Sitka cruise. A walk along the promenade in Whale Park offers a chance to view breaching humpback whales while a trek into Sitka Historical Park reveals stunning coastal trails and hundred-year-old totem poles. Venture to Tongass National Forest for up close views of wildlife, including Alaska Coastal Brown Bears, American Bald Eagles and Sitka Blacktail Deer. Or head to the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the oldest standing structure in all of Alaska which is home to a small, yet impressive collection of artifacts from all of Alaska’s indigenous groups.

Juneau
Here's your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure in Alaska's capital, where cultured sophistication meets the ruggedness of the Last Frontier.

Icy Strait Point
For thousands of years, the Tlingit Indians have called this place home. Located near the city of Hoonah, and home to a historic cannery, Icy Strait Point also offers travelers the chance to view wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, seals, eagles, and brown bears, or to explore monuments to the region's fishing heritage.

Hubbard Glacier
The Hubbard Glacier is located about 30 miles north off the coast of Yakutat and is by far one of Alaska’s most exciting natural treasures. On your cruise to Hubbard Glacier, enjoy incredible picture-perfect views of this glorious mount of ice from about every angle on your ship. Named after Gardiner Hubbard, the founder and president of the National Geographic Society, Hubbard Glacier is the longest tidewater glacier in the world. Dramatically massive at about 7-miles wide, 76-miles long and as tall as a 30-story building above the waterline, it’s the largest river of ice in North America. How this magnificent block came to form begins about 400 years ago from the snowfalls on the slopes of Mount Logan. While most of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the Hubbard Glacier has continued to thicken over the years and on rare occasion will partially block Russell Fjord, temporarily damming its passage.

Seward
Edging the Kenai Peninsula and framed by the glacier-covered Kenai Mountains that run along its southeastern spine, Seward is a rustic port town whose grand terrain will leave you breathless. Discover the wonder of the Kenai Peninsula on a Seward cruise. The pristine wilderness is home to nesting seabirds, countless islands, wetlands, and breathtaking views. And, as the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park, the Harding Icefield — an expanse of ice and snow created over 23,000 years ago — is easily within reach and culminates in 40 glaciers that dramatically calve into the sea. The throngs of wildlife that course below, and glide above the glacial waters, are legion. Pods of humpback whales are known to breach when hunting, seals and sea lions lounge on rocky outcroppings and bald eagles hover overhead. The rugged landscape suits Seward’s hardy locals well. 

Post Tour: Day One Seward
Meet your Tour Director in Seward and board your deluxe motor coach for a scenic city drive, after which you’ll embark on the Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise to view marine wildlife. From 5:00 p.m., Seward is yours to discover. Hike up close to Exit Glacier and experience the dense blue ice while listening to it crackle, or stroll the rustic port town. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge in a deck room.

Day Two: Seward/Anchorage
Breakfast is included. Explore Seward at your leisure before travelling to Anchorage aboard your deluxe motor coach. Visit the Anchorage Museum, where you’ll learn about native cultures. From 4:30 p.m., Anchorage is yours to experience. Enjoy the lively bars and eclectic dining after a stroll along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that gently winds along the coast. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott in Concierge level accommodations.

Day Three: Talkeetna/Anchorage
Enjoy an included breakfast before you ride the Wilderness Express, a luxurious glass-domed railcar, to Talkeetna. While travelling by rail drinks are complementary. From 11:00 a.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. Take in dramatic panoramic views that only climbers usually see, flying above Denali on an optional flightseeing excursion. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge in a view room.

Day Four: Talkeetna/Denali
Breakfast is included before you explore Talkeetna’s nature trails in the morning, before boarding the Wilderness Express for a scenic ride to Denali. While travelling by rail drinks are complementary. From 4:00 p.m., Denali is yours to explore. The Visitor Center offers fascinating natural history exhibits, films, and the opportunity to meet and speak to rangers. Overnight in Denali at The Denali Bluffs Hotel in deluxe accommodation with a view.

Day Five: Denali
Breakfast is included before you explore Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. While in Denali, a local expert will introduce Denali National Park and its incredible taiga forests and rolling tundra in the ‘Welcome to the SubArctic’ presentation. After your tour, Denali is yours to discover. Embark on a guided four-mile hike as part of an optional land excursion, or explore the remote trails that surround your Alaskan Lodge on your own. Overnight at The Grande Denali Lodge in a view room.

Day Six: Denali-Fairbanks
After an included breakfast, ride your deluxe motor coach to Fairbanks. Following a city drive, enjoy a scenic cruise down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler, visiting an Athabascan Indian Village and a sled-dog camp. From 5:30 p.m., Fairbanks is yours to enjoy. Explore the downtown area, starting at the Fairbanks Fairbanks Convention & Visitor’s Bureau on the Chena River. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in a cabin or view room.

Day Seven: Fairbanks
Breakfast is included. Your Tour Directors will see that you are transferred to the Fairbanks airport for your flight home. * The tour component of your Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Land tour arrival times are tentative. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. Visits to Denali Park in May and September are dependent on weather conditions. If necessary, the Tundra Wilderness Tour may be replaced by Denali Natural History Tour.