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J U S T I M AG I N E W H AT YOU’LL DISCOVER 5-8 The Royal Caribbean Cruisetour Difference 9-10 The Onboard Experience 11-14 The Alaska Cruise 15-16 Excursions 17-24 Alaska Inland Destinations 25-28 Included Experiences 29-30 Alaska Lodgings 32-54 Alaska Cruisetour Daily Details 57-60 Canada Cruisetours 61-68 Deck Plans Brown bear in Katmai National Park 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel agent 2 3 Eklutna Lake, Anchorage
GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Alaska’s rugged southeastern coast represents some of nature’s best work. The intricate waterways of the Inside Passage, dotted with thousands of islands, big and small. The high cliffs of Misty Fjords. The deep bays that welcome whales every summer. The towering blue ice of Hubbard Glacier. Where life is centered around the water, a cruise is the ideal choice... But a journey into the interior reveals so much more. Mighty rivers fed by massive glaciers. Towns where moose stroll the BONDING streets. The vast taiga forests and rolling tundra of Denali National Park. And the Great One itself — Denali, the mountain standing tall over the rest of the snow-covered Alaska Range. With a Royal Caribbean Cruisetour, you enjoy both. Combining a seven-night sailing along the southeastern coastline of Alaska with a multi-night land tour into the breathtakingly beautiful inland destinations, it’s a complete Alaska adventure. JUST GOT Experience the authentic interior of Alaska in supreme comfort, with luxury transportation and accommodations in the finest lodges available. And with the personal attention and expertise of a dedicated Adventure Specialist, you’ll explore the wild lands of the Last Frontier your way. If you’re going the distance, discover the best of Alaska by land and sea on a Royal Caribbean Cruisetour. Humpback whale BOLDER Denali mountain Juneau beach 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 4
THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISETOUR DIFFERENCE YOUR ADVENTURE SPECIALIST IS WAITING Local connections are the difference between a good trip and a truly memorable one. And only Royal Caribbean Cruisetours are guided by a local Adventure Specialist. Outdoors enthusiast. Wildlife fan. Concierge. Teller of tall tales. Your Adventure Specialist is all this, and more. Many Adventure Specialists are born and raised in Alaska. Others made their way north, drawn by the romance of a life under the midnight sun. These men and women are all proud to call the Frontier State home, and they are passionate about sharing its natural beauty, history and culture. IN THE KNOW Your Adventure Specialist ensures that your travels are effortless, taking care of the small details like hotel check-in while you’re out making memories. Whether you’re looking to go trailblazing solo for the day, to deepen your understanding of native Alaskan peoples or to savor the state’s best reindeer sausage, your specialist has you covered with thoughtful recommendations and insider knowledge ALASKA PROS that ensures you make most of every destination. Local expertise. Personalized attention. A seam- less Alaskan adventure. Trail in Skagway View from Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Adventure Specialist on the Wilderness Express 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 6
YOU’RE ON Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge LODGING Alaskan summer nights may be short but they should be restful. That’s why Royal Caribbean Alaska Wilderness Express Cruisetours overnights in the best accommodations in the heart of every destination. Some locally owned, and WILDERNESS EXPRESS RAILCARS TRACK TO all set in areas of great natural beauty, these lodges A highlight of every Royal Caribbean Cruisetour is riding and hotels allow for easy access both to the great the deluxe railcars of the Wilderness Express®, a fantastic outdoors and the way to travel in Alaska. In the glass-domed upper level, sit communities where you can get a taste of local life. back in comfortable leather chairs as you take in the Their quintessentially Alaskan ambience and unobstructed views of the changing landscape and the comfortable rooms are perfect for socializing or vast open skies above. In the lower-level bistro, dine on relaxing after an adventure-filled day. Like at the fine cuisine in a setting both relaxed and refined. You’re Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, designed around its unrivaled free to move about the railcar throughout the trip and to views of the summit of Denali and the Alaska Range, INCREDIBLE enjoy the views — and fresh air — from the outside platform. and located just minutes from the town’s historic Spanning some 500 miles of track, the Alaska downtown. Railroad links Seward on the coast with Anchorage, You’re surrounded by nature at Denali Park Village, then extends north to Fairbanks on a route that reveals its rustic buildings tucked into a forested 20-acre scenery not visible from the road. Select Royal Caribbean site along the banks of the Nenana River. Set close to Cruisetours feature multiple segments on the Wilderness the park entrance, it’s not uncommon to see wildlife Express. strolling around. The Alyeska Resort is Alaska at its most luxurious, MOTOR COACHES with an elegant spa and upscale dining. In this lush Royal Caribbean employs a fleet of deluxe motor coaches valley, walking paths and trails connect you with the to travel the interior byways of Alaska. Each Cruisetour beauty of the Chugach range. has an assigned coach and one designated driver, so you’ll Wherever you stay with Royal Caribbean Cruisetours, travel in supreme comfort with the same friendly service. the comfortable lodges represent base camp — at its Even when you’re on the train, your driver is on the road finest — for your Alaskan explorations. in order to meet you at the station. With door-to-door service, including luggage delivery to your hotel room, it’s a smooth ride every day of the trip. Alaska Railroad 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 8
THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE OPEN SEA AND OPEN POSSIBILITIES MEET THE SHIP DESIGNED FOR SCENIC CRUISING LET US ENTERTAIN YOU EXPLORE FLAVORS FAR AND WIDE Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruisetours feature a Every night of your Royal Caribbean cruise, enjoy You’ll have your pick of dining options onboard 7-night sailing aboard Radiance of the Seas ®. With the complimentary entertainment onboard, including Radiance of the Seas. The main dining room serves glass-enclosed central atrium, ocean-facing glass original, Broadway-caliber productions in the main multi-course meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with elevators and floor-to-ceiling windows in many theater, live musical acts, and movies under the a changing menu throughout the cruise, while you’ll find venues and public areas, the ship brings in the majestic Alaskan sky on the poolside screen. casual options and ambience at the Park Café, Boardwalk scenery and late evening sun as she cruises along Choose from more than a dozen bars, clubs and Doghouse and Windjammer Café — all included with your the ruggedly beautiful southeastern Alaskan coast. lounges, a cozy pub among them, where you can take cruise. The ship’s specialty restaurants are global affairs, From discovering quaint coastal towns to enjoying a in the views over a quiet drink, toast with new friends with your choice of Izumi Japanese cuisine, Giovanni’s remarkable day sailing through intricate waterways or dance the night away. And you can try your luck at Table for Italian, two steakhouses — the classically and remote bays, every day brings new adventures. the elegant, Vegas-style Casino Royale SM , where you’ll American Chops Grille and Brazilian-inspired Samba Grill Plus plenty of opportunities to play, relax and recharge find an array of table games in addition to the slots. — and Rita’s Cantina for Mexican favorites. onboard, too. Radiance of the Seas docked at Icy Strait Point 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 10
THE ALASKA CRUISE SPECTACULAR IS ON THE ITINERARY PORTS OF CALL AND SCENIC CRUISING Alaska Inside Passage — A narrow waterway surrounded by Juneau — Alaska’s capital sits at the base of 1,000-foot icy cliffs. You’ll find water and wildlife mix quite Mt. Juneau and is surrounded by salt water, making it an ALASKA nicely in this haven for kayakers, anglers and glacier-gazers. ideal jumping-off point for tons of outdoor action. Hubbard Glacier — It’s one of the most active and longest Ketchikan — Granite cliffs, 1,000-foot waterfalls, crystalline Fairbanks tidewater glaciers in North America, with 1,350 square miles lakes and low-hanging mists. Need we say more. Denali National Park of blue ice. Skagway — With more than 20 shore excursions, Talkeetna CANADA Icy Strait Point — Nestled in an old-growth rain forest, it including dog-sledding and a wilderness safari, it’s no offers whale-watching, grizzly-gazing and seal-spotting as wonder Skagway is known as Alaska’s “fun city.” Anchorage well as a taste of Tlingit culture. Katmai Alyeska Hubbard Glacier National (Girdwood) Park Skagway ALASKA CRUISETOUR DESTINATIONS Seward Juneau Alyeska (Girdwood) — Take a gondola ride to the top of Mt. Fairbanks — “Alaska’s Golden Heart” sits only 200 miles Icy Strait Point Alyeska or go hiking in Alaska’s historic mining town. south of the Arctic Circle. Tracy Arm Fjord/Sawyer Glacier Anchorage — In Alaska’s largest city, you can go gallery-hop- Seward — Alaska’s oldest seaside town offers tons of ping before lunch and catch a salmon for dinner. charm and a bevy of breathtaking views. Ketchikan Denali National Park — Home to the U.S.’s greatest wildlife Talkeetna — With a population of 800, this Canadian Rockies Alaska Inside Passage preserve and Denali Mountain. mountaineering town is one of the most peaceful and Katmai National Park — Tundra, forests, lakes and moun- idyllic spots in all of Alaska. Jasper |||||| |||| |||| |||| tains form the park’s wild landscapes. Katmai is famous for Lake the many brown bears drawn to the abundant salmon in ||| ||| ||| ||| Louise ||| ||||| Brooks Falls. Special lookout platforms offer close-up views |||| ||||| ||||| Inside Passage Banff |||||| of the fish-loving bears. ||||||| Calgary | Vancouver Victoria CANADIAN ROCKIES CRUISETOUR DESTINATIONS Seattle Banff, Alberta — Banff National Park provides some of the Vancouver, BC — Surrounded by water on three sides and moststunning sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies. The nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is CRUISETOUR LEGEND USA resort town of the same name sits inside the park’s 5,200 the largest city in the province of British Columbia. square miles of protected lands and wilderness. Deluxe Motor Coach Victoria, BC — Located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Wilderness Express® Railcar Calgary, Alberta — Located at the foot of the Rockies, this Island, Victoria is quieter and quainter than Vancouver, but it VIA Rail Traincar city combines the romance of the great West with modern offers all the amenities you need for a wonderful time. PORTS OF DEPARTURE Ferry travel style. Seward, Alaska Vancouver, British Columbia Cruise Route Jasper, Alberta — Jasper offers all kinds of great outdoor Air Route adventures and activities. It’s also a great place to see elk, which every spring and fall come to downtown for a stroll. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 12
BEHOLD N AT U RA L WONDERS Nature generally takes her time. Alaska’s dramatic to witness the power of nature as Hubbard reshapes This phenomenon is one of nature’s greatest spectacles, Plus the captain will slowly turn the ship around in mountain ranges and ruggedly beautiful seascapes the region around Yakutat Bay. as chunks of melting ice the size of buildings break off the bay several times, to ensure that everyone has the were carved out by glaciers over thousands of years. Even by the standards of the Great Land, Hubbard and crash into the frigid waters of the bay. The sound chance to take in the great views. Joining the captain Today, most of these giant masses of ice are slowly is huge, covering 1,350 square miles. It stretches 76 of cracking ice is so loud, the native peoples called it in the bridge is a National Park Ranger, who’ll describe receding, with one notable exception. The mighty miles from Canada’s Yukon toward the sea until it “White Thunder.” You can appreciate this wonder of the action as it unfolds — and keep a trained eye out Hubbard — the continent’s biggest tidewater glacier — meets Disenchantment Bay. There the glacier stands nature from almost anywhere onboard Radiance of for the humpback and orca whales that often frolic in is growing larger by the day and moving quickly some 350 feet tall and about seven miles across, the Seas . The ship is designed for scenic sailing, with the surrounding coves. toward the Gulf of Alaska. Traveling by sea, cruisers and is advancing at the astonishing rate of 30 feet numerous windows to showcase the vistas in addition experience the awe-inspiring sight of the towering per day. With that relentless movement comes to the ample outdoor decks and open-air spaces. frozen river of blue ice. It’s also a unique opportunity constant calving. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 14
CHART A CUSTOM COURSE EXCURSIONS There is so much to see, do and explore in the Great Land. With the excursion program, you’ll enjoy the best of Alaska in port and the inland towns. The selection of adventures, explorations and tours is diverse, offering the experiences that you and your family will love, whether you’re looking for high-flying thrills, history and culture, wildlife, outdoor challenges or a memorable meal on a glacial lake. All the excursions are designed to complement the sailing and the land tour, making your Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruisetour complete and totally unique to you. To inspire your Alaska vacation planning, here is a sampling of program options. DISCOVER ALASKA WHALES (JUNEAU) GREAT ALASKAN LUMBERJACK SHOW AND DENALI FLYER (TALKEETNA) HUSKY HOMESTEAD (DENALI) The hands-on science of marine biology meets scenic sight- AXE CHALLENGE (KETCHIKAN) Fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park for Jeff King knows what it takes to put together a winning team of seeing on this whale-watching expedition from Juneau. While Meet some of Alaska’s famed woodsmen in the port of the best views of the three biggest mountains of the Alaska sled dogs. The four-time champion of the Iditarod race opens cruising Stephens Passage, your guide leads activities that Ketchikan. It’s man against tree — and each other — as Range and the glacier that connects them. Kahiltna Glacier, his kennel to small groups of visitors for a personal tour. There support local research groups. You might look for invasive lumberjacks compete to see who can chop, saw and the longest glacier in the range, begins on the Great One’s you’ll meet the canines who’ve led King to triumph and visit species, collect plankton samples, identify humpback whales climb the fastest. It takes some fancy footwork to be the southwest slope, at around 10,000 feet, and extends with the puppies that are being groomed for future competition. or observe other marine mammals like orcas, Stellar sea lions, last one standing while rolling a log. Then see if you’ve between Mount Foraker and Mount Hunter. The aerial tour Training is year-round and intense, so you’ll get to see the Dahl’s porpoises and harbor seals. got what it takes when the timber pros invite the show takes you over the glacier’s south fork, where climbers summer regimen in action. attendees to join in an axe-throwing contest. preparing to scale Denali set up base camp at 7,000 feet. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor Highlighted excursions are examples. Excursions during the Land Tour can only be booked through your Adventure Specialist. For details on excursions offered during your cruise, visit royalcaribbean.com/booked/shore-excursions. 16
ALASKA INLAND DESTINATIONS SCENERY TO GO WILD OVER With vast forests, rolling tundra, mighty rivers, pristine lakes and towering mountains, Alaska invites you to explore the outdoors. But the welcome of Alaskans will make your visit truly memorable. Whether in remote outposts or cities surrounded by wilderness, the people who call the Great Land home share an indepen- dent spirit, a strong sense of community and a love of Alaska’s wild beauty. Brown bears at Katmai National Park 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 18
2 DENALI - SIX MILLION ACRES ANCHORAGE - GOING BOLD OF UNTAMED DISCOVERY IN THE BIG CITY In the center of the Alaska Range, the alpine landscapes of For the best chances at spotting wildlife, you’ll travel along the Set between the sparkling waters of Cook Inlet and the The grid-based downtown is easy to navigate on foot, yet taiga forest and vast tundra rise up to meet giant glaciers and park’s lone road that stretches for miles into the backcountry. dramatic snow-capped Chugach Mountains, Anchorage is there’s so much more to explore. Like historic Spenard, an rugged mountains covered in snow. Towering high above them all Ride through the lowland forests of spruce, poplar and hardy Alaska’s biggest city. Nearly half of the state’s estimated artsy district with its own heritage and distinct personality. is Denali, North America’s tallest peak at 20,310 feet. In the shrubs up to the river valleys dotted with wildflowers and 738,000 human residents live here, along with sizeable Or some of the 250 miles of trails within city limits, like the Athabaskan language, its name means “The Great One.” Central to onwards to wide-open tundra covered in mosses, ferns, grasses populations of bears and moose. Few places in the world Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that starts in the city center and the cultural heritage of the native peoples who have lived here for and bushes of wild berries. It’s a journey that showcases the can match its appealing blend of metropolitan pursuits and follows the waterfront. thousands of years, the giant mountain is the ultimate symbol of beauty of Denali’s distinct habitats. outdoor living. Where else can you see office workers To experience Alaska’s varied culture, Anchorage has the Alaskan wild. Here the United States established the world’s Active outdoor adventures can be found in the park’s front casting fishing lines at lunch time? you covered, too. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an first park expressly designated for the conservation of wildlife. A country. Dozens of walking, hiking and biking trails begin at the Anchorage is at its most exuberant during the summer, acclaimed forum for storytellers, dancers and artisans century later, Denali National Park remains a wild kingdom, where park entrance. River rafting, flightseeing and sled-dog summer when locals make the most of the mild temperatures and dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse traditions animals, large and small, roam free. camps are close by. And no visit is complete without spending long days to stay out late into the sunny night. Many of Alaska’s indigenous peoples. Bringing together art, The park’s most famous residents are the Big Five: Dall sheep, time at the Denali Park Visitor Center. Staffed by welcoming park restaurants and bars have patios and decks, so you can history and science, the Anchorage Museum’s planetarium wolves, caribou, moose and the mighty grizzly bear. But they are rangers, the center does double-duty as a natural history enjoy the evening light and lively ambiance. The big city showcases the wonders of the Alaskan skies. And the Alaska far from alone. More than 30 other mammals, the red fox and museum. Its acclaimed exhibits vividly tell the story of Denali, also boasts Alaska’s biggest and most diverse dining scene, Museum of Science and Nature is fun for kids of all ages, arctic squirrel among them, also live here. And come summer, from its emergence out of the Ice Age to the subarctic from great burger joints and craft breweries to classic with many hands-on exhibits. they are joined by more than 160 species of migratory birds. environment we see today. steakhouses and cosmopolitan cuisine. 20 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 20
4 FAIRBANKS - MIDNIGHT SUN AT SEWARD - ALASKA’S THE EDGE OF THE ARCTIC FAMED SEAPORT Back in 1901, E.T. Barnette ran aground in the shallows kayaks, canoes and old-fashioned sternwheelers on the water. From the snow-capped peaks of the Chugach, the Kenai populated by land animals like brown bears, wolverines and of the Chena River, so he set up a trading post. A year later, While home to just 32,000, Fairbanks is the big city of the Peninsula extends from the mainland between the Cook mountain goats. And where mountains, ice and ocean meet, the nearby discovery of gold transformed the remote interior and cultural hub for the sparsely populated region. Inlet and Prince William Sound, down to the Gulf of Alaska. the rugged seascapes and frosty waters support all manner settlement into a boomtown, and Barnette the first The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a top global center for Nicknamed Alaska’s playground, the peninsula is remarkably of marine life, from colonies of nesting seabirds to sea lions, mayor. Fairbanks today remains a destination for adventure arctic and subarctic research. Its acclaimed Museum of the diverse, encompassing wetlands and forest, rivers and seals and pods of humpback whales. seekers, as the gateway to Alaska’s northern wilds and North showcases Alaska’s geological, natural and cultural lakes, a southern mountain range and an intricate coastline One of the oldest communities in the state, Seward has some of its most isolated terrain. history through fascinating exhibits that include Blue Babe, carved out by glaciers over thousands of years. a quaint downtown where you can stroll, enjoy a meal fresh In a valley crossed with rivers and streams, Fairbanks sits on the 36,000-year-old mummy of a steppe bison. Perched at the head of Resurrection Bay, the picturesque off a fisherman’s boat or relax in a local watering hole. the Chena, close to its juncture with the mighty Tanana. On You can still go for the gold in Fairbanks, panning just like seaport of Seward is the gateway to nearby Kenai Fjords Seward is also where the land and sea portions of a Royal clear days, the view south over the flats can extend to the the early prospectors did. In the wilderness outside town, National Park. Here the Ice Age maintains a cold grip: more Caribbean Cruisetour intersect. At the crossroads of maritime Alaska Range. To the north, hills gradually rise up to meet two intrepid miners founded the Chena Hot Springs resort than half of the park’s landmass is a frozen expanse, and interior Alaska, where the century-old sea routes meet the White Mountains. Winters mean frigid cold, long nights whose warm, mineral-rich waters are still welcoming visitors covered by snow, glaciers and the massive Harding Icefield. the Alaska Railroad and scenic Seward Highway, one set of and the beauty of the Northern Lights. Summer brings more than a century later. Time in Fairbanks is an opportunity Where the ice has retreated, the rainforest has taken hold, adventures comes to an end and a new one begins. balmy days, boundless sunshine and baseball under the to experience the region’s pioneer heritage and to appreci- midnight sun. In the warm months, the riverfront is abuzz, ate the surrounding natural beauty. thanks to promenades and outdoor dining, along with 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 22
1 ALYESKA - THE PEAK TALKEETNA - SMALL TOWN OF PICTURESQUE WITH BIG CHARM Girdwood is a popular getaway from Anchorage, a mere Nestled into the forest at the foot of Mount Alyeska, it Built at the junction of three glacial rivers, Talkeetna is one Other visitors opt to reach the summits by plane, which 38 miles away along one of the most scenic stretches of features such premium amenities as a full-service spa, of Alaska’s most unique spots, an eclectic, offbeat community delivers the best views and the opportunity to touch down Seward Highway as it hugs the shores of the Turnagain Arm elegant fine dining and a saltwater pool with mountain set amid incomparable scenic beauty. When the skies are on a nearby glacier. waterway. Visitors are drawn to the town’s majestic setting views. Right outside your room, the great outdoors is yours clear and clouds lift, panoramic vistas of Denali and the other Close to downtown, the Talkeetna, Susitna, and Chulitna in a verdant valley, surrounded by the Chugach Mountains to explore. A number of scenic strolls, mountain-biking trails snow-covered mountains of the Alaskan Range are revealed rivers come together to form the Big Susitna. There you’ll and seven hanging glaciers. and hikes begin on the resort’s grounds. from different points all over town. find rafting adventures, fishing and jet-boat rides, as well as Unique among Alaska’s resort towns, Girdwood is a For the most daring travelers, there are glaciers to climb. With pioneer heritage, a quaint main street lined with an enormous park where you can stroll down to the water’s destination for all seasons. It is home to a small, tight-knit, But no visit to Girdwood is complete without riding the vintage clapboard buildings and an independent streak, this edge and walk along gravelly sand bars. and decidedly eclectic community of year-round residents. aerial tram to the summit of Mount Alyeska. In a matter of village of just 800 people has the same qualities as many Locals and visitors alike gather, relax and recharge in the The compact center is dotted with coffee shops, casual minutes, you’re transported to the best spot for other historic Alaskan towns. Yet tiny Talkeetna has an bars, restaurants and roadhouses of the historic downtown. eateries and fine restaurants where visitors and locals picture-postcard views of the high, snow-capped peaks, outsized reputation as the funkiest place in the state. You may share a local microbrew with a bush pilot or with fuel up before and after their excursions into the Chugach down to the valley below and the shimmering waters of the In the summer months, Talkeetna welcomes climbers from an artist whose works are on display in a local gallery. This Mountains and National Forest. Turnagain Arm. around the world seeking to conquer the rugged peaks. frontier hospitality is part of Talkeetna’s special charm. The Alyeska Resort is base camp at its most luxurious. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 24
INCLUDED ADVENTURE AT EVERY TURN EXPERIENCES No two travelers are exactly alike. That’s why a Royal Caribbean Cruisetour features included experiences plus ample free time for you to do as much — or as little — as you’d like. The inclusive selection is designed around tours and experiences that showcase the special qualities of every destination. Each one is thoughtfully chosen to complement your independent explorations and discoveries for a complete and memorable Alaskan vacation that is all yours. RIVERBOAT DISCOVERY (FAIRBANKS) GOLD DREDGE 8 (FAIRBANKS) DENALI NATURAL HISTORY TOUR / TUNDRA WILDERNESS KATMAI NATIONAL PARK BEAR VIEWING Take a journey into Fairbanks’ pioneering past aboard a The discovery of gold transformed Alaska, and the Gold TOUR (DENALI) Depart Anchorage aboard a plane for a journey to Katmai Na- vintage-style sternwheeler as she gently churns along the Dredge 8 tour brings the state’s gold rush history and mining Only one road extends into the untamed wilds, cutting through tional Park, home to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and waters of the Chena. More than a river cruise, the Riverboat heritage to life. Over three decades, the pan-like dredge evergreen forest, up into the higher elevations that open out onto the largest population of Alaska brown bears. This full day Discovery includes memorable stops along the way. A guided extracted gold just outside downtown Fairbanks. Years after tundra and river valleys extending up to the Alaska Range. Your adventure will allow you to watch the Alaska brown bears in tour of an Athabascan Indian village is your introduction closing, it reopened as a national historic district and is a sharp-eyed guide is the lookout for all the creatures, great and their natural habitat. Elevated boardwalks allow for close and to the everyday lives and enduring traditions of the people popular attraction. You’ll travel there aboard a replica small, though sightings of the Big Five — moose, grizzly bears, car- unobstructed viewing of the bears along a 1.5-mile stretch of whose ancestors settled here thousands of years ago. The narrow-gauge train whose conductor shares tales of the early ibou, wolves and Dall sheep — depend on luck and timing. The De- Brooks River. spirit of Iditarod champion Susan Butcher lives on at the prospectors. Then watch the giant dredge — itself an nali Natural History Tour focuses on the park’s natural and cultural Trailblazer Kennels, where you’ll meet sled dogs in training, engineering landmark — in action before getting hands-on, history, traveling to Teklanika River (mile 30), with stops along the their handlers and some playful pups. And be enthralled panning for gold the old-fashioned way. way. The Tundra Wilderness Tour goes deeper into the park — up to at the sight of a bush plane touching down alongside the 62 miles — featuring more diverse scenery, additional stops and, Discovery. when the weather is clear, an amazing view of the great mountain. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 26
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER (ANCHORAGE) ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER (ALYESKA) RESURRECTION BAY WILDLIFE CRUISE (SEWARD) ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER (SEWARD) Discover the diversity of Alaska’s indigenous communities Near the very end of the Turnagain Arm Waterway, along the The port of Seward sits at the head of the scenic bay that The marine-research institution and aquarium in Seward — Yup’ik, Cup’ik, Iñupiaq, Athabascan, Tlingit, Alutiiq and scenic Seward Highway, this center provides a sanctuary for is surrounded by jagged cliffs and forested mountains, with is Alaska’s only permanent rehabilitation facility for marine more — at this acclaimed institution. More than a museum, native Alaskan animals in need. Here you can get up close views up to the surrounding glaciers. Where ocean, ice and mammals. Dedicated to understanding and protecting the state’s the center is a forum for the storytellers, dancers and to the orphaned, injured or displaced animals, all under mountains meet, a diverse variety of wildlife flourishes. Setting marine ecosystems, it allows visitors to explore the underwater artisans who are dedicated to sharing their heritage and expert care in their natural habitats so that they can be off from the picturesque small-boat harbor, enjoy a narrated world of the cold northern seas. You’ll see a variety of native to preserving their languages and customs. The Welcome reintroduced into the wild. The resident population varies tour as you cruise close to shore on the lookout for sea otters, species: marine mammals like harbor seals, Stellar sea lions and House is a celebration of contemporary Alaska Native by the season but can include caribou and moose calves, sea lions and whales in the frosty waters. Stop at a small sea otters; sea puffins, long-tailed ducks and other birds; fish like cultures, while the outdoor facilities and sites on the fawns, porcupines, birds, lynx, and brown and black bears. private island for an Alaskan buffet, a presentation by a park coho salmon and wolf eels; and invertebrates such as the giant center’s 26-acre wooded campus allow you to explore The gift shop is a great place to look for souvenirs and ranger and a chance to stroll along the “skipping stone” beach. Pacific octopus and red king crab. Meet the people who care ancient traditions and architectural styles that have been unique wares created by Alaskan artisans, the proceeds of for these creatures and enjoy a close encounter at a feeding. A passed down through the generations. which support animal care. memorable experience for animal lovers of all ages. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor Highlighted Included Experiences are examples. Included Experiences vary by Alaska Cruisetour. 28 Please review the Daily Details on pages 32-54 for the specifics of each Cruisetour.
H O T E L A LY E S K A D E NALI PARK VI LLAGE ALASKA LODGING Hotel Alyeska is a luxurious retreat in a spectacular alpine Close to the entrance of Denali National Park, Denali Park Village setting at the base of Mount Alyeska. Its amenities is the perfect base for exploring the greatest wilderness of the include a spa, fine dining and a saltwater pool with mountain Alaskan interior. Its rustic-style buildings are nestled into 20 views. Wooded paths and trails that begin on the property acres of forest along the Nenana River, where wildlife sightings PAC K A N E W take you up the slopes of the Chugach Mountains. But for the are not uncommon. Hiking and interpretive paths cross the best views of the snow-capped range, the surrounding seven expansive site, and rafting trips begin right here, too. The main glaciers and the verdant valley below, ride the aerial tram up lodge has a coffee shop, saloon, casual restaurant and dinner 2,300 feet to the summit of Mount Alyeska. theater, plus a terrace where you can watch and listen to the rushing river waters. PERSPECTIVE TA L K E E T N A A L A S K A N LO D G E P I K E S WAT E R F R O N T L O D G E Talkeetna River Built atop a ridge, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge is arguably the Homesteader Lloyd Pike built Pike’s Landing on the banks of RESET. RECHARGE. RELAX. state’s hotel with the most iconic scenery. On clear days, the the Chena back in 1959 and this Fairbanks institution remains lobby and restaurants enjoy panoramic vistas of Denali and the a family-run enterprise. True to the Alaskan spirit, Pike’s has a From the big city to the wilderness of Denali, Royal Caribbean has chosen the finest accommodations Alaskan Range, their snow-covered peaks shimmering in the style all its own, with displays of original works by Alaskan artists, available in the heart of every destination featured on all Cruisetours. More than a comfortable place to spend golden light late on summer evenings. The lodge is surrounded resident ducks and a greenhouse that supplies fresh vegetables the night, they are part of the Frontier State experience. Set amid great natural beauty, and close to both key by walking and hiking trails. Nearby, Talkeetna’s three rivers all summer long. You can play mini golf and bocce ball here, stroll attractions and local communities, these lodges and hotels deliver the best of Alaska right outside your door. beckon with adventures that range from laid-back float trips to the riverfront and enjoy drinks and dinner on the lively outdoor jet-boat thrills. The lodge offers casual and fine dining on site, patio. And it’s easy to explore from here, with attractions like the and is just minutes from the village’s cafes, roadhouses, bars Museum of the North and downtown less than 15 minutes away. and food trucks. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor Highlighted accommodations are examples, as accommodations vary by Alaska Cruisetour. 30 Please review the Daily Details on pages 32–54 for the specifics of each Cruisetour.
ALASKA CRUISETOURS DAILY DETAILS ALASKA 2021 CRUISETOURS OVERVIEW The chart below is designed to help you select the Cruisetour land-sea package that best fits your individual interests and vacation plans. Each Cruisetour entry details the total duration of the trip (including the cruise), the included experiences and cities visited. Cruisetour packages are numbered and lettered. The letter “A” indicates the land tour takes place after the cruise. The letter “B” indicates the land tour takes place before the cruise. TOTAL # OF CRUISETOUR NAME PKG# VACATION CRUISE INCLUDED LAND EXPERIENCES RAIL FAIRBANKS DENALI TALKEETNA ANCHORAGE ALYESKA SEWARD KANTISHNA NIGHTS LEGS 7-Night Alaska Hubbard DESTINATION DENALI 11A 9 Denali Natural History Tour 1 night 1 night Glacier Cruise ALASKA 7-Night Alaska Hubbard Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, 1A/B* 10 1 night 1 night 1 night WILDLIFE EXPRESS Glacier Cruise Denali Natural History Tour ALASKA 7-Night Alaska Hubbard Denali Natural History Tour, 2A/B* 10 2 nights 1 night INTERIOR EXPRESS Glacier Cruise Gold Dredge 8 Alaska SeaLife Center, Anchorage Museum & FAMILY TUNDRA 7-Night Alaska Hubbard 9A/B 10 Discovery Center, Denali Natural History Tour, 1 night 1 night 1 night EXPRESS Glacier Cruise The “Last Great Race” Dog Kennel Experience 7-Night Alaska Hubbard Alaska SeaLife Center, Denali Natural History Tour, MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPLORER 3A/B* 11 1 night 1 night 1 night 1 night Glacier Cruise Wildlife Conservation Center WILDERNESS FRONTIER 7-Night Alaska Hubbard Tundra Wilderness Tour, 4A/B 11 2 nights 2 nights EXPLORER Glacier Cruise Riverboat Discovery Cruise MOUNTAIN PANORAMA 7-Night Alaska Hubbard Alaska SeaLife Center, 5A/B* 12 2 nights 1 night 1 night 1 night ADVENTURE Glacier Cruise Denali Natural History Tour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise, Alaska Native FJORD & TUNDRA 7-Night Alaska Hubbard 6A/B 12 Heritage Center, Tundra Wilderness Tour, 2 nights 1 night 1 night 1 night NATIONAL PARKS EXPLORER Glacier Cruise Riverboat Discovery Cruise Alaska Sealife Center, Alaska Wildlife KATMAI BEAR TREK & 7-Night Alaska Hubbard Conservation Center, Tundra Wildness Tour, 12A/B 12 2 nights 1 night 2 nights KANTISHNA FLY OVER Glacier Cruise Day Tour to Katmai National Park for Bear Viewing (flight included) Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise with Fox Island GRAND MOUNTAIN 7-Night Alaska Hubbard 7A/B* 13 Lunch, Anchorage Museum, Riverboat Discovery 1 night 2 nights 1 night 1 night 1 night MARVELS Glacier Cruise Cruise, Denali Natural History Tour Alaska Native Heritage Center, ALASKA WILDERNESS 7-Night Alaska Hubbard 8A/B 13 Tundra Wilderness Tour, Riverboat Discovery 2 nights 2 nights 1 night 1 night SPECTACULAR Glacier Cruise Cruise, Museum of the North Indicates package will include travel aboard the Wilderness Express®, a glass-domed, double-decker railcar that offers extraordinary views, attentive service and a locally inspired menu. *Upgrade to the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali is available through your Adventure Specialist for an additional fee. 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 32 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
9-Night Destination Denali | Cruisetour 11A (Northbound) 7-night Northbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas followed by a 2-night, post-cruise, escorted land tour to Denali and Anchorage. 2021 DEPARTURES — May 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30, August 13 & 27 11A INCLUDED EXPERIENCES • Denali Natural History Tour • Rail from Denali to Talkeetna Travel directly from the ship to the pristine wilds of Denali, Alaska’s greatest landmark and an American natural treasure, on this 9-night vacation. DAY 1-8 - CRUISE | 7-night sailing from DAY 9 - SATURDAY | Denali | Anchorage Vancouver to Seward • The Denali Natural History Tour takes you deep into the park looking for wildlife. Then DAY 8 – FRIDAY | Seward | Anchorage travel to the charmingly offbeat village of Denali Talkeetna. On your journey to Anchorage • After a short tour of historic Seward, enjoy the views from the glass-domed cars travel by deluxe motor coach to Anchorage. of the Wilderness Express. There’s time to stroll downtown and have • From 8:30 p.m., your time in Anchorage is an early lunch before continuing deep your own. The Big City has a lively summer- into the interior. time ambience, with bars, live music and • From 5:00 p.m., Denali is yours to an eclectic dining scene. discover. Optional excursions include a Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott. flightseeing tour over the Alaska Range or river rafting. Overnight at Denali DAY 10 - SUNDAY | Anchorage Park Village. • Your Adventure Specialist will ensure you transfer to the airport on time. 34 Athabascan Indian
10-Night Alaska Wildlife Express | Cruisetour 1A (Northbound) 10-Night Alaska Wildlife Express | Cruisetour 1B (Southbound) 7-night Northbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier Cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas 3-night, pre-cruise, escorted land tour to Anchorage, Denali and Talkeetna, followed by a followed by a 3-night, post-cruise escorted land tour to Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage. 7-night Southbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier Cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas. 1A INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 1B INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 2021 DEPARTURES — May 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30, August 13 & 27 2021 DEPARTURES — May 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31 • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Denali Natural History Tour • Denali Natural History Tour • Rail from Talkeetna to Anchorage • Rail from Anchorage to Talkeetna Unspoiled wilderness, an only-in-Alaska village, a taste of the big city, plus the coast. Experience the great variety of the Great Land in just 10 nights. your own during the stop in downtown DAY 10 - SUNDAY | Denali | Talkeetna • From 4:30 p.m., Denali is yours to ex- DAY 4 - FRIDAY | Talkeetna | Anchorage Anchorage before traveling further into Anchorage plore. Hike the scenic trails that surround | Seward the interior. • The morning is open for optional the lodge. Or book an optional excursion, • Take in the scenery on the drive into • From 4:30 p.m., your time in Talkeetna is excursions, with a guided wilderness hike like flightseeing or rafting on the Nenana Anchorage, where there’s time to walk your own. A stroll down the historic main and meeting the sled-racing dogs of the River. Overnight at Denali Park Village. around downtown. Continue on to the street reveals this funky town’s singular Husky Homestead among the possibilities. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to mix of lively brew pubs, roadhouse Board the glass-domed railcars of the DAY 3 - THURSDAY | Denali | Talkeetna visit the animals under care. restaurants, welcoming cafes and unique Wilderness Express ® train for your journey • Experience the untamed beauty of • Admire the mountains and forests of local shops. Overnight at the Talkeetna to Anchorage. Denali on the Denali Natural History Tour*, the Chugach National Forest en route to Alaskan Lodge. • From 8:30 p.m., you’re free to explore scouting the tundra and forest for wildlife the coast where you’ll board the ship in Anchorage and its vibrant city life. with a park ranger. In the afternoon, board the historic port of Seward. DAY 9 - SATURDAY | Talkeetna | Denali Enjoy a romantic dinner or stroll an urban your deluxe motor coach for a scenic • Take in the mountain views on the drive trail in the evening sunlight. Overnight at drive to Talkeetna. DAY 4-11 – CRUISE | 7-night sailing from DAY 1-8 - CRUISE | 7-night sailing from DAY 1 - TUESDAY | Anchorage to Denali. Experience the untamed beauty of the Anchorage Marriott. • From 5:30 p.m., your time is your own Seward to Vancouver Vancouver to Seward Arrive in Anchorage. The airport transfer Denali National Park on the Denali Natural in this funky village of lively brew pubs, brings you to the hotel where your Ad- History Tour*, while scouting the tundra DAY 11 - MONDAY | Anchorage roadhouse restaurants, welcoming cafes, DAY 8 - FRIDAY | Seward | Anchorage venture Specialist welcomes you. You’re and forest for wildlife with a park ranger. • Your Adventure Specialist will ensure you and unique shops. Overnight at the Talk- Talkeetna then free to explore the city: visit a local • After your tour, Denali is yours to explore. transfer to the airport on time. eetna Alaskan Lodge. • Enjoy a scenic drive in your deluxe mo- craft brewery, relax over a delicious meal Hike the scenic trails that surround the tor coach to the Alaska Wildlife Conser- or stroll an urban trail in the evening sun- lodge. Or book an optional excursion, like *For an additional charge, upgrade to the vation Center to visit the animals under light. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott. Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your flightseeing or rafting on the Nenana River. expert care. Enjoy a stroll and lunch on Adventure Specialist. Overnight at Denali Park Village. DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY | Anchorage *For an additional charge, upgrade to the | Talkeetna | Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your • Enjoy the views from the glass-domed Adventure Specialist . railcars of the Wilderness Express on the journey from Anchorage. *Alaska Cruisetour arrival times are tentative. The tour component of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Optional excursions are notincluded. Meals are not 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 36 included unless specified.
10-Night Alaska Interior Express | Cruisetour 2A (Northbound) 10-Night Alaska Interior Express | Cruisetour 2B (Southbound) 7-night Northbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas 3-night, pre-cruise, escorted land tour to Fairbanks (2 nights) and Denali, followed by a followed by a 3-night, post-cruise, escorted land tour to Denali and Fairbanks (2 nights). 7-night Southbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas. 2A INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 2B INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 2021 DEPARTURES — May 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30, August 13 & 27 2021 DEPARTURES — May 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31 T he Evening Aurora Pursuit optional land excursion may be booked with this departure date, • Denali Natural History Tour • Denali Natural History Tour maximizing the opportunity to see the Northern Lights. • Rail Denali to Fairbanks • Rail Fairbanks to Denali • Gold Dredge 8 • Gold Dredge 8 Go deeper into the rugged interior on this 10-night vacation, with time in Denali and two nights in the northern frontier town known as Alaska’s Golden Heart City. • From 5:00 p.m., Denali is yours to DAY 10 | SUNDAY – Fairbanks DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY | Fairbanks DAY 4 - FRIDAY | Denali | Anchorage discover. Walk the remote trails of the • Discover local heritage on a city highlights • Discover local heritage and gold-rush | Seward lodge’s expansive grounds or book an tour, then explore gold-rush history while history while panning for gold at the land- • See more of Alaska’s spectacular optional excursion, like a river float. panning for gold at the landmark Gold mark Gold Dredge 8 mining operation and landscapes on the motor coach ride to Overnight at Denali Park Village. Dredge 8 mining operation. on the city highlights tour. Anchorage, where a midday stop in down- • From 3:00 p.m., your time is your own. • From 3:00 p.m., your time is your own. town is free time for lunch and some DAY 9 | SATURDAY – Denali | Fairbanks Consult your Adventure Specialist for Consult your Adventure Specialist for exploring. • The day begins with going deep into personalized recommendations, such as personalized recommendations, such as • Admire the sparkling waters of the Denali National Park to scout the forest flying in a bush plane into the Arctic flying in a bush plane into the Arctic Cir- glacier-carved Turnagain Arm and the and tundra for wildlife on the Denali Circle, or visiting the Museum of the North. cle, or visiting the Museum of the North. forest-covered mountains of the Chugach Natural History Tour*. Then see more of Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. on the road to Seward, where you’ll board Alaska’s spectacular landscapes from the ship. the glass-domed cars of the Wilderness DAY 11 | MONDAY – Fairbanks DAY 3 - THURSDAY | Fairbanks | Denali DAY 1-8 - CRUISE | 7-night sailing from DAY 1 - TUESDAY | Fairbanks Express on the train ride to Fairbanks. Your Adventure Specialist will ensure you • Your deluxe motor coach transports you DAY 4-11 – CRUISE | 7-night sailing from Vancouver to Seward • From the airport, your transfer brings • From 8:30 p.m., the Golden Heart City is transfer to the airport on time. to the train station where you’ll board the Seward to Vancouver you to your hotel to meet your yours to explore. In the summertime, glass-domed cars of the Wilderness Ex- DAY 8 | FRIDAY – Seward | Anchorage | Adventure Specialist. Fairbanks is then locals are out and about until late, making press for the scenic rail journey to Denali. In Denali yours to explore. Locals are out and about the most of life under the midnight sun. the afternoon, you’ll go deep into the park • Ride in your deluxe motor coach to until late in the summertime, creating a Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. to scout the forest and tundra for wildlife Anchorage, where you’ll have free time to lively atmosphere under the evening sun. *For an additional charge, upgrade to the on the Denali Natural History Tour*. stroll around downtown and have an early Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your • After your tour, Denali is yours to discov- lunch before traveling into the wilds. Adventure Specialist . er. Walk the trails of your lodge’s 20-acre property. Overnight at Denali Park Village. *For an additional charge, upgrade to the Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your Adventure Specialist. *Alaska Cruisetour arrival times are tentative. The tour component of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 38 included unless specified.
10-Night Family Tundra Express | Cruisetour 9A (Northbound) 10-Night Family Tundra Express | Cruisetour 9B (Southbound) 7-night Northbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas 3-night, pre-cruise, escorted land tour to Anchorage, Denali and Talkeetna, followed by a 7-Night Southbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas. followed by a 3-night, post-cruise, escorted land tour to Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage. 9A INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 9B INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 2021 DEPARTURES — May 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31 2021 DEPARTURES — May 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30, August 13 & 27 • Alaska SeaLife Center • Alaska SeaLife Center • Anchorage Museum & Discovery Center • Anchorage Museum & Discovery Center • Denali Natural History Tour • Denali Natural History Tour • The “Last Great Race” Dog Kennel • The “Last Great Race” Dog Kennel Experience Experience • Rail from Talkeetna to Denali • Rail from Denali to Talkeetna Adventures, discoveries and fun for all ages make for a memorable family-sized vacation in Alaska’s can’t-miss destinations. DAY 1-8 - CRUISE | 7-night sailing from DAY 10 - SUNDAY | Denali | Anchorage DAY 1 – TUESDAY | Anchorage DAY 3 – THURSDAY | Denali | Talkeetna Vancouver to Seward • Enjoy the morning in Denali National Arrive in Anchorage where an airport • Explore Denali National Park on the Park on the Denali Natural History Tour, transfer brings you to the hotel where Denali Natural History Tour*, traveling DAY 8 – FRIDAY | Seward | Anchorage traveling into the park’s unspoiled wilder- your Adventure Specialist welcomes into the park’s unspoiled wilderness on Talkeetna ness on the lookout for moose, caribou, you. You’re then free to explore. The big the lookout for the moose, caribou, bears • Ride the deluxe motor coach to the bears and other wildlife. Afterwards, relax city has an fun, eclectic dining scene and other wildlife. Then it’s all aboard Alaska SeaLife Center, home to an on your deluxe motor coach on the drive with a lively summer ambience. The Tony the glass-domed cars of the Wilderness aquarium and rescued animals. Continue to Anchorage. Along the way, you’ll stop Knowles Coastal Trail is perfect for Express for the scenic ride to Talkeetna. north to visit the Anchorage Museum’s at a local dog kennel to learn about “The strolling along the waterfront under • From 5:00 p.m., enjoy a free evening in kid-friendly Imaginarium Discovery Center Last Great Race” and meet the dog team. the evening sun. Overnight at the Talkeetna. Wander the trails around the before the drive into the interior. • From 5:00 p.m., Anchorage is yours to Anchorage Marriott. lodge, or head down to the park where Air Route • From 5:30 p.m., the village of Talkeetna explore. The big city has a fun, eclec- three wild rivers meet. Overnight at the is yours to discover. Close to the lodge, tic dining scene with a lively summer DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY | Anchorage | Denali Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. the historic downtown has a unique ambience. The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail • Ride in comfort aboard your deluxe collection of cafes, roadhouse eateries, is perfect for a pre- or post-dinner stroll motor coach from the city into the wil- DAY 4 – FRIDAY | Talkeetna | Anchorage shops and galleries. Overnight at the along the waterfront. Overnight at the derness, en-route you’ll stop at a local | Seward Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Anchorage Marriott. dog kennel to learn about “The Last Great • Relax on your deluxe motor coach on Race” and meet the dog team, in the the drive to the Anchorage Museum and DAY 9 - SATURDAY | Talkeetna | Denali DAY 11 - MONDAY | Anchorage evening enjoy a s’mores party with your its kid-friendly Imaginarium Discovery • The morning is open for optional excur- Your Adventure Specialist will ensure you fellow adventurers. Center. Then continue on to the coast sions, like a guided wilderness hike. Later transfer to the airport on time. •From 4:30 p.m., Denali is yours to ex- for a guided visit of the Alaska Sealife in the morning board the glass-domed rail plore. Walk the scenic trails that sur- Center, home to an aquarium and rescued cars of the Wilderness Express for your round the lodge or ask your Adventure animals. journey to Denali, In the evening, enjoy a Specialist to book an optional excursion • Say goodbye to your Adventure Special- s’mores party with your fellow adventurers that suits your family’s style. Overnight at ist at the cruise ship terminal. at your lodge. Denali Park Village. • On arrival, your time in Denali is your DAY 4-11 – CRUISE | 7-night sailing from own. Stroll the scenic trails around the Seward to Vancouver lodge or book a memorable optional *Alaska Cruisetour arrival times are tentative. The tour component excursion. Overnight at Denali Park of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated Village. tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 40 included unless specified.
11-Night Mountain Valley Explorer | Cruisetour 3A (Northbound) 11-Night Mountain Valley Explorer | Cruisetour 3B (Southbound) 7-night Northbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas 4-night, pre-cruise, escorted land tour to Anchorage, Denali, Talkeetna and Alyeska followed by a 4-night, post-cruise, escorted land tour to Alyeska (Girdwood), Talkeetna, (Girdwood), followed by a 7-night Southbound Alaska and Hubbard Glacier cruise onboard Denali and Anchorage. 3A INCLUDED EXPERIENCES Radiance of the Seas. 3B INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 2021 DEPARTURES — May 21, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30, August 13 & 27 • Alaska SeaLife Center 2021 DEPARTURES — May 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August 2, 16 & 30 • Alaska SeaLife Center • Denali Natural History Tour • Denali Natural History Tour • Rail from Denali to Anchorage • Rail from Anchorage to Denali • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Be captivated by the expressions of Alaska’s frontier spirit in four distinct destinations on the land portion of this 11-night vacation. • From 4:30 p.m., Girdwood is yours to into the park’s unspoiled wilderness on explore. Stroll the trails that begin at the departs for Anchorage. Get a taste of the explore. Relax and enjoy the the hotel’s the lookout for the moose, caribou, bears park’s museum-like visitor center, or book big city during a midday stop in down- amenities, like the heated pool with and other wildlife. an optional adventure, like rafting down town before continuing on to Alyeska. mountain views, or book an optional • After your tour, Denali is yours to explore. the Nenana River. Overnight at Admire the waters of the Turnagain Arm guided hike on one of the surrounding Stroll the trails that begin at the park’s Denali Park Village. as you enter the Chugach Valley on your glaciers. Overnight at Hotel Alyeska. museum-like visitor center. Overnight at way to Hotel Alyeska. Denali Park Village. DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY | Denali | Talkeetna • From 3:30 p.m., your time is your own. DAY 9 - SATURDAY | Alyeska (Girdwood) *For an additional charge, upgrade to the • Travel into the park’s unspoiled wilder- Indulge in the resort’s amenities, or book Talkeetna Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your ness on the lookout for wildlife on the an optional guided hike on a nearby • Travel the coastal road along the Adventure Specialist . Denali Natural History Tour*. Then relax glacier. Overnight at Hotel Alyeska. Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet into on your deluxe motor coach during the Anchorage, where you can get a taste DAY 11 – MONDAY | Denali | Anchorage drive to Talkeetna. DAY 5 – FRIDAY | Alyeska (Girwood) of the big city and have lunch. Then sit • There is time to enjoy the scenery • From 5:30 p.m., the historic small town | Seward DAY 1-8 - CRUISE | 7-night sailing from DAY 1 – MONDAY | Anchorage back and relax on the journey into the around the lodge — walking the trails, or is yours to enjoy. Relax at the Talkeetna • Discover the wonders of Alaskan wildlife Vancouver to Seward • Arrive in Anchorage where an airport wilds of Alaska. relaxing with a view of the river — before Alaskan Lodge, whose location offers at two acclaimed institutions. It’s a short transfer brings you to the hotel to meet • From 4:00 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to boarding the glass-domed cars of breathtaking views of Denali and the drive from Alyeska to the Alaska Wildlife DAY 8 – FRIDAY | Seward | Alyeska your Adventure Specialist. Then you’re enjoy. Relax at the Talkeetna Alaskan Wilderness Express train for the train ride Alaska Range. You can also hike nearby Conservation Center, which cares for na- (Girdwood) free to delve into the city’s unique Lodge, whose location offers breathtaking to Anchorage. trails or book an optional flightseeing tive, orphaned land animals. Then contin- • There’s a short tour of historic Seward culture: check out the eclectic dining views of Denali and the Alaska Range and • From 8:30 p.m., Anchorage is yours to tour to see mountains and glaciers from ue to the coast to the historic port town before visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center, scene, try a local craft beer, or stroll the is close to the downtown. You can also discover. Check out the eclectic dining on high. Overnight at the Talkeetna of Seward and the Alaska SeaLife Center, dedicated to preserving the state’s rich waterfront in the evening sun. Overnight hike nearby trails or book an optional scene, try a local craft beer or stroll the Alaskan Lodge. dedicated to preserving the state’s rich marine life. Relax aboard your deluxe at the Anchorage Marriott. flightseeing tour to see the mountains waterfront in the late evening sun. marine life, motor coach on the drive to the Alaska and glaciers from on high. Overnight at Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott. *For an additional charge, upgrade to the • Your Adventure Specialist wishes you a Wildlife Conservation Center, which cares DAY 2 – TUESDAY | Anchorage | Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. bon voyage at the pier where you’ll board for native, orphaned animals. Admire the • Board the glass-domed cars of the Adventure Specialist. DAY 12 - TUESDAY | Anchorage your ship. waters of the Turnagain Arm as you enter Wilderness Express ® for the scenic rail DAY 10 - SUNDAY | Talkeetna | Denali Your Adventure Specialist will ensure you the Chugach Valley on your way to Hotel journey to Denali. DAY 4 – THURSDAY | Talkeetna • It’s an early drive to Denali National transfer to the airport on time. DAY 5-12 – CRUISE | 7-night sailing from Alyeska. • From 4:30 p.m., Denali is yours to | Anchorage | Alyeska (Girdwood) Park, where your adventure begins with Seward to Vancouver the Denali Natural History Tour*, traveling • There’s time to enjoy more of Talkeet- *Alaska Cruisetour arrival times are tentative. The tour component na’s stunning scenery before the coach of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not 1-800-722-5059 | RoyalCaribbean.com | Call your travel advisor 42 included unless specified.
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