VENTURE TO A WILD KINGDOM - ALASKA CRUISETOUR DESTINATION GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS THE CELEBRITY CRUISETOUR DIFFERENCE 4–7 THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE 8–9 THE ALASKA CRUISE 10–13 EXCURSIONS 14–15 ALASKA INLAND DESTINATIONS 16–25 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES 26–29 ALASKA LODGINGS 30–31 ALASKA CRUISETOUR DAILY DETAILS 34–57 Photo: Celebrity Millennium 3
LOSEYOURSELFINALASKA’S NATURALBEAUTY To experience Alaska to its fullest, you need to travel into the interior, where communities remain intimately connected as diverse as the landscapes they inhabit: from cosmopolitan city dwellers and members of indigenous communities to to the land, where wild animals roam free as they have for thousands of years, and where native peoples preserve anglers and mountaineers, all are part of the fascinating, unique culture that is Alaska. and protect their cultures and traditions. On an Alaska cruise, you’ll journey along the state’s southeastern coastline, experiencing the beauty and wonder of glaciers, nature’s ever-changing and fragile masterpieces. With a Celebrity With a Celebrity Cruisetour, you’ll enjoy the best of Alaska by combining a seven-night sailing with a multi-night land tour Cruisetour, you’ll discover and explore so much more. into the state’s magnificent inland destinations. Stay in the finest available lodges and travel on remote roads and railways in the comfort of deluxe transportation. All guided by local Alaskan Tour Directors, who are passionate about sharing On the Kenai Peninsula, glacier-covered mountains descend steeply into bays abundant with marine life. Journey north their Alaska with you. Every aspect of your journey has been carefully curated to deliver the Last Frontier — on your to Denali National Park, where a single road crosses this vast untouched wilderness of tundra and taiga forests that terms. are home to a stunning array of wildlife and North America’s tallest peak. Connect with the men and women who are Le clockwise: Moose at Wonder Lake; Humpback whale; Alaska Railroad; Hubbard Glacier. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM 3
THE CELEBRITY CRUISETOUR DIFFERENCE ANINSIDEGUIDE TOALASKA Alaska is so much more than its legends and myths. Boasting lively farmers markets, modern art galleries, and fine dining, 21st-century Alaska blends urban life with the great outdoors in its towns and cities surrounded by wilderness. Your Tour Director will focus on your interests and preferences and offer tailored suggestions to ensure you make the most of every destination. Whether you want to explore the neighborhood trail where locals hike or get insider tips on which restaurants serve unique regional specialties, your Tour Director will have you covered. Few people know and love Alaska like those who live there, and the Tour Directors on a Celebrity Cruisetour are chosen for their deep roots and connections to the local communities. Part raconteur of everyday Alaskan life. Part wildlife hobbyist. Part concierge, taking care of the small details like hotel check-in. The dedicated Tour Directors on a Celebrity Cruisetour are passionate about sharing their home and providing you seamless service. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Photo: Tour Guide and Guests. 5
THE CELEBRITY CRUISETOUR DIFFERENCE BESPOILEDINTHE AUTHENTICLODGESIN UNSPOILEDWILDERNESS OUTSTANDINGNATURALBEAUTY With miles of pristine wilderness, the Alaskan cross-country journey is as inspiring as the destinations you’ll explore. A highlight of every Celebrity Cruisetour is a scenic ride on the railway that extends from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Relax aboard the Wilderness Express railcars which offer 360-degree views from dome windows, reclining leather seats, and spacious interiors. Enjoy local cuisine prepared by the onboard chef in the lower-level dining section, along with full bar service at your seat, while you learn about the wilderness and the region’s rich history from your onboard host who provides commentary. With custom features like an outdoor viewing platform, the railcars of the Wilderness Express were designed to highlight Alaska’s spectacular scenery. Alaska is vast, and its remote villages and far-flung cities and towns are a reflection of the intrepid spirit of its early pioneers. Celebrity uses luxury motor coaches to travel the miles of scenic highways that connect these communities. Relax in comfort onboard the motor coach reserved exclusively for your Celebrity Cruisetour. Your professional driver is dedicated to more than the road, highlighting the sights along the way and providing point-to-point luggage service throughout the Cruisetour. On your Celebrity Alaska Cruisetour, you’ll stay in the finest lodgings The lodge selection reflects our commitment to providing available in the Alaskan interior. These boutique and local properties matchless accommodations in areas of outstanding natural beauty, range from the luxurious Alyeska Resort, whose amenities include while also keeping you close to Alaska’s unique communities. These a heated pool with mountain views, to the charmingly rustic Denali hotels and lodges offer our guests comfort, service, and authentic Park Village, whose buildings are tucked into a forested 20-acre site regional style for restful nights in the heart of every destination. along the Nenana River. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le clockwise: Wilderness Express Rail Carriage; Guests on Wilderness Express; Alyeska Hotel. 7
THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE NATURE’SFINESTDESERVES Explore the Last Frontier on ships as modern and luxurious as Alaska is timeless and rugged. With Celebrity Cruises, you’ll encounter fine cuisine, exquisite design, luxurious accommodations, and superlative service—everything you want before you even know you want it. Discover irresistible flavors and aromas in several distinctive OURFINEST restaurants on board, with menus craed by our Michelin-starred chef. Enjoy perfect pairings at every meal, with the help of expert sommeliers and our award-winning wine list of more than 400 labels. Dine in our stunning main restaurants, complimentary for all guests; the inventive Blu, reserved for AquaClass guests; or the eclectic Luminae, exclusively for suite guests. Encounter specialty dining for every taste, from succulent steaks and pastas (Tuscan Grille) and seafood so fresh it almost leaps onto your plate (Sushi on Five) to a li¤le animated dinner theater (Le Petit ChefTM). Later, find bars and lounges for every mood. Take in a Broad- way-caliber theater performance. Challenge Lady Luck in the casino. You can do as much or as li¤le as you please. At the end of each exciting day, you’ll retire to a luxurious stateroom or suite, with amenities that rival any boutique resort and service so intuitive that you’ll suspect we’re reading your mind. Celebrity Millennium is the first ship to graduate from The Celebrity Revolution, a $500 million modernization of our entire award-winning fleet, with redesigned staterooms, suites, and spaces. Discover Alaska with us, and you’ll be transformed as well. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Top clockwise: Celebrity Millennium; Verandah Stateroom; Sunset Bar; The Retreat Lounge; The Retreat Sun Deck. 9
THEALASKACRUISE ARCTIC OCEAN DISCOVER ALASKA’S COASTAL TOWNS Arc tic Circle Fairbanks ns Denali t ai National Denali un Park 20,320 ft. Alask a R a o M Denali ng e im Talkeetna kw sko Anchorage Alyeska (Girdwood) Ku Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Kenai Fjords Seward Chugach M t Hubbard Glacier National Park n s. Homer Skagway Prince Yakutat William Bay Glacier Juneau t le In Sound Bay k National Bering C oo Park Sea Icy Strait Point Alaska Inside Passage Ketchikan Gulf of Queen uee ueen e Capital port/City of call Charlotte rlot lot lott otttt ott Port/City of call Alaska Islands ds ds Departure port PACIFIC OCEAN Landmark Train Vancouver Island Motor coach Inside Passage Vancouver CHART DISCOVER POWERFUL GLACIERS, IMPRESSIVE WILDLIFE, ICY STRAIT POINT – Beyond the active adventures — like watching KETCHIKAN – Admire the many totem poles and explore the rich AND SCENIC VILLAGES. the whales, hiking the trails, and flying one of the highest and longest vein of indigenous culture in this quintessential Alaskan town. Fly over Watch the mammoth glaciers that continue to carve this dramatic coastline. ZipRiders — this is a place for learning the traditions and cultures of Misty Fjords National Monument and look down on thousand-foot-tall A COURSE Explore scenic villages and majestic scenery home to a stunning array of wildlife. Breathe fresh mountain air and taste salmon, halibut, and king crab right at the source. the native Tlingit people. JUNEAU – Alaska’s state capital can only be reached by air or the waterfalls. Then catch a lumberjack show. SKAGWAY – Return to the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush in this former ALONG Celebrity Millennium departs each Friday for seven glorious nights northbound from Vancouver or southbound from Seward. sea. With more hiking trails than roads, Juneau welcomes you for a tram ride up the side of Mount Roberts, dog sledding on the huge Mendenhall Glacier, and whale watching in scenic Auke Bay. boomtown, where prospectors launched their treks deep into the rugged Yukon goldfields. You can still ride the White Pass Railway here and pan for gold yourself. ALASKA’S Along the way, you’ll visit six of the most enchanting destinations in the Great Northwest: the Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, CAPTIVATING Hubbard Glacier, and Seward. Embark Los Angeles on the land portion Catalina Island either before or aer your sailing. USA of your Cruisetour SHORELINE USA USA San Francisco CALIFORNIA CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Photo: Gastineau Channel, Juneau. 11 USA WASHINGTON
THEALASKACRUISE BEHOLDTHEBREATHTAKING GLACIALFORCEOFNATURE Comprised of the longest river of ice in North America, five-story buildings. With calving occurring on a daily basis, beginning in Canada and flowing 76 miles to Russell Fjord, the Hubbard Glacier offers the best opportunity to observe glacier originates at Mount Logan, the continent’s second- glacial processes as they unfold — a true once-in-a-lifetime tallest mountain. And while many of the world’s glaciers are experience. Your captain will slowly turn the ship into Yakutat retreating, Hubbard Glacier is still advancing. Bay, navigating the awe-inspiring sight of the wall of ice that stretches seven miles wide. Enjoy incredible picture-perfect As the largest advancing tidewater glacier in North America, views from just about anywhere as our dedicated onboard Hubbard Glacier’s terminal face is the dramatic end of a naturalist narrates the natural drama as it unfolds. process that began as snowfall on the slopes of Mount Logan. Where it meets the sea, the blue wall of ice rises 350 feet above the waterline and extends 250 feet below. Forward movement of up to 36 feet per day results in regular calving — breathtaking moments when ice cleaves off the wall in enormous pieces that can reach the size of CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Photo: Hubbard Glacier. 13
EXCURSIONS DENALI FLYER (TALKEETNA) YOURADVENTURE Explore Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, and the surrounding range and wilderness AWAITS on a flightseeing trip that takes you within six miles of the magnificent Kahiltna Glacier. Take in views only mountaineers and a select few get to see. Fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park and see Denali, Mt. Foraker, and Mt. Hunter, above the longest glacier in Denali National Park. SCENIC MOUNTAIN ASCENT AND WORLD’S LONGEST ZIPRIDER (ICY STRAIT POINT) Soar 300 feet above the treetops on the world’s longest ZipRider. En route to the mountainside starting point, relax on the scenic ride through the village of Hoonah, home to the indigenous Tlingit people. DOGGONEITDENALI Join an intimate group to meet the sled dogs at DogGoneIt. Meet the canines, cuddle the puppies, and see the huskies’ summertime training. Highlighted excursions are examples only. Your excursions during your Land Tour must be booked directly with your Tour Director. For details on Shore Excursions available during your cruise, visit www.celebritycruises.com/shore-excursions Arriving at your destination is just the beginning of the journey. Land Excursions during the land tour. From savoring local flavors in On your Celebrity Cruisetour, you’ll enjoy a balance of included the next port of call to thrilling flightseeing tours over the Alaskan experiences and free time to explore on your own. Alaska’s ports, wilderness, there’s a world of possibilities in the Frontier State. The protected parks, and wilderness areas offer diverse ways to discover optional adventures featured here represent a sampling from the the local culture, cuisine, and your own style of adventure. Explore complete program available on your Celebrity Cruisetour. further with Celebrity’s Shore Excursions during the cruise and CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le clockwise: ATV’s in Denali; Denali Flyer; Scenic Mountain Ascent and World’s Largest ZipRider; DogGoneIt. 15
ALASKAINLANDDESTINATIONS UNLEASH YOURINNEREXPLORER CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Photo: Brown Bear at Brooks Falls. 17
ALASKAINLANDDESTINATIONS DENALI ENTER THE VAST EXPANSE OF SUBARCTIC WILDERNESS THAT IS ONE OF EARTH’S LAST FRONTIERS: DENALI NATIONAL PARK, HOME TO ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND MAGNIFICENT VISTAS. Denali National Park boasts six million acres of pristine wild land. The towers over the summits of the surrounding Alaska Range. The view varied subarctic landscape is home to grizzly bears, moose, caribou, on a clear day is a profoundly impressive sight. The highly protected Dall sheep, and wolves, as well as endangered birds. Wild animals backcountry that makes up the majority of the park is cleaved only by roam as they have for millennia through unspoiled backcountry a solitary road. It runs 92 miles, stretching through evergreen forests of taiga forest, alpine tundra, and snow-capped peaks. The sheer into the higher elevations that offer open views of the tundra-covered expanse of wilderness, the solitude of the single road, and the park’s slopes and river valleys, all framed by the indomitable Alaska Range. status as one of the last true, intact, subarctic ecosystems makes Denali one of the best places in the United States to view wildlife in And while the backcountry’s pristine wilderness is protected, Denali’s their natural habitat. front country is open to a range of activities. Flightsightseeing planes soar over the mountains for breathtaking views, while raing on the The Visitor Center offers fascinating natural history exhibits, films, Nenana River can be a gentle float or a thrilling white-water ride. and the opportunity to meet and speak to rangers about Denali Denali National Parks unique landscape offers both active adventures National Park, including its centerpiece mountain, Denali. At 20,320 and time in unspoiled nature. feet, Denali is North America’s highest peak, and is still growing. Rising miles into the sky, the mountain known as the Great One CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le clockwise: Denali Mountain; Eagle; Raing on Nenana River; Dall Sheep. 19
ALASKAINLANDDESTINATIONS FAIRBANKS HOMER ALASKA’S MOST REMOTE CITY IS ALSO ITS SECOND LARGEST, A GOLD-RUSH BOOMTOWN THAT IN THE “HALIBUT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD,” MOOSE WANDER THE STREETS AMID BOHEMIAN TODAY IS A REGIONAL HUB FOR CULTURE AND RECREATION. LOCALS, WORKING FISHERMEN, AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS FROM THE CITY. Born of a turn-of-the-century trader who found himself stranded in Pan for gold in one of the many creeks that still turn up flakes of Spectacular landscapes line your route all the way to the end of the Stroll the Spit, a natural causeway extending into Kachemak Bay, and what is present-day downtown, Fairbanks was founded when gold gold, or admire the native art treasures on display at the Museum of road, which leads to this charming fishing village, artist colony, and you may spot eagles soaring overhead. Join a fishing trip or watch for was discovered nearby and the trading post blossomed into a thriving the North, whose shimmering contours reflect the mountain ranges hippie hangout. Feeling more like Cape Cod than a pioneer town — whales, porpoise, and seals during the ferry ride to the town of Hali- city that outlasted its gold-rush boom. Today, locals pride themselves that encircle it. With the locals playing late, including a midnight-sun except for the moose that share the streets — Homer buzzes with but Cove. It is surrounded by Kachemak Bay State Park, Alaska’s first on their independence and endurance, with many descended from baseball game held every solstice, your list of options to explore is as seafood shacks, ice cream shops, art galleries, and cra centers. state park, offering 400,000 acres of mountains, glaciers, and forests. Native Peoples and the gold-rush prospectors whose self-sufficiency long as the summer nights. was the driving force of the town’s conception. Refuel with a hearty chowder or savory quiche, followed by heavenly pastries. Check out the farmers’ market, whose Fairbanks hugs the northern bank of the Chena River that vendors draw residents and visitors with freshly shucked oysters and converges with the Tanana River. The sternwheelers that navigate locally brewed kombucha. As the “halibut capital of the world,” this these waters afford breathtaking views of the city and countryside, place brims with fresh seafood. while also offering a glimpse into Alaska’s rich interior traditions. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le to right: Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler on the Chena River; Homer Spit. 21
ALASKAINLANDDESTINATIONS ANCHORAGE SEWARD A COSMOPOLITAN CITY PERCHED ON THE EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS, ANCHORAGE IS A GATEWAY TO ON THE SHORES OF RESURRECTION BAY, THIS HISTORY-RICH PORT TOWN IS NESTLED AGAINST THE NATURAL ATTRACTIONS AND THE STATE’S CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ALASKAN NATIVE CULTURES. KENAI MOUNTAINS, AND OFFERS ACCESS TO INSPIRING LANDSCAPES, INCREDIBLE MARINE LIFE, AND EXCITING NATURAL SPECTACLES. Blending cosmopolitan excitement and the great outdoors, the city Trail. And long summers days mean more time to explore its natural The pristine wilderness of the Kenai Peninsula is home to nesting locals at city watering holes and dining spots, where you can savor has a youthful exuberance that contributes to its lively nightlife, beauty and sample its innovative frontier fare late into the sunlit seabirds, countless islands, wetlands, and breathtaking coastal views. Alaskan seafood prepared fresh from the ocean. eclectic dining, and adventuresome atmosphere. evening. 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 Situated at a grand natural intersection where bays and ²ords Beyond the city limits of “Alaska’s Big Apple,” nature commands the Anchorage is home to Native Peoples from around the state, making — is easily within reach, and culminates in 40 glaciers that dramatical- stretching south to the Pacific meet the crested wilderness — and terrain. As many as 60 glaciers are located within an hour’s drive. Ur- the city the destination for discovering the history, art, and cras at ly calve into the sea. Throngs of wildlife course below the surface of connected to communities extending northwards via the famously banites can go for a hike by day, and by night enjoy Anchorage under the heart of the Alaskan indigenous cultures. The Anchorage Museum the glacial waters and glide above them. Pods of humpback whales scenic Seward Highway — Seward is emblematic of the wildly beauti- the late evening sun, socializing at a downtown brewery over a local preserves an extensive collection of native art, spanning prehistoric are known to breach when hunting, seals and sea lions lounge on ful state that is Alaska. cra beer. Even on weekdays it’s not uncommon to find a suited city times to the present day. And the Alaskan artifacts at the Smithso- rocky outcroppings, and bald eagles soar overhead. worker angling for a catch on a lunch break. nian Arctic Studies Center were curated and interpreted with help from the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a renowned cultural center The rugged landscape suits Seward’s hardy locals well. Every July 4th, Unlike any other American city, Anchorage boasts 250 miles of trails, and an exciting place to connect with indigenous residents. Seward’s runners race 1.5 miles up and down Mount Marathon. Start- sees moose passing through its neighborhoods, and is visited by ing at sea level, the race rises 3,000 feet in elevation over very steep whales that surface in the waters alongside the Tony Knowles Coastal terrain. And, when not racing up mountains, you can find stalwart CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le to right: Anchorage City at night; Seward Harbor. 23
ALASKAINLANDDESTINATIONS ALYESKA TALKEETNA NESTLED IN A GLACIER-CARVED VALLEY SURROUNDED BY THE GRANDEUR OF THE CHUGACH SITUATED ON THREE RIVERS IN SIGHT OF THE GREAT MOUNTAIN, TALKEETNA OFFERS BREATHTAKING MOUNTAINS, ALYESKA OFFERS STUNNING VIEWS AT EVERY TURN. VIEWS, A FOLKSY FRONTIER SPIRIT AND ENDLESS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. Tucked in a luxuriant glacier-carved valley, encircled by the Chugach Journey to the top of the mountain on the Aerial Tram. From With a population of under 1,000, Talkeetna has a small but lively local Along Main Street, you’ll also find the full breadth of backcountry Mountains and bordering a temperate rainforest, Girdwood is a the 2,300-foot summit, the view of the seven hanging glaciers is community dedicated to keeping the backcountry spirit of Alaska alive. cuisine, from brew pubs to fine dining, as well as converted air streams playground for the artists and extreme athletes who call her home. awe-inspiring. In addition to enjoying the wild outdoors, indulge in the The log cabin cafés, along with the heritage buildings of its historic serving signature dishes. During your time here, you’ll see how the town Meandering up Mt. Alyeska along the trails checkered with wildflow- extravagant indoors, with both casual and elegant dining perched on Main Street, provide a place where you can mill with the bohemians, embodies her unofficial mo¤o, ‘“Talkeetna, where the road ends and ers to enjoy sensational views, is as pure a Girdwood experience as a the mountain top, or relax at the spa in its lush aviators, and adventurers who call the town home. life begins.” helicopter ride to an alpine camp, where Alaskan sled dogs are waiting valley se¤ing. to be driven. The town’s unique location offers breathtaking views of the tallest peak in North America and provides access to every imaginable way to The luxurious Hotel Alyeska Resort is the a¤raction of the area, experience the magnificence of “The Great One” — from seasoned offering a perfect blend of service and hospitality while keeping you connected to the beauty of your surroundings. bush pilots taking you up into the skies and over the awe-inspiring north face, to leisurely hikes on quiet trails and river raing down the glacier-fed Talkeetna River. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Left to right: Alyeska Mountain; View of Denali Mountain. 25
INCLUDEDEXPERIENCES EXHILARATINGEXPERIENCES RIVERBOAT DISCOVERY (FAIRBANKS) Cruise down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery stern- AREPARTOFTHEJOURNEY wheeler. The family-owned boats have sailed down Fairbanks’ Chena River for generations. See a bush floatplane take off beside the boat and learn about the role of these pilots in opening up the Alaskan in- A Celebrity Cruisetour offers the ideal balance of included experiences and free time to explore terior. Visit an Athabascan Indian village and discover native culture. on your own. On every Cruisetour, you’ll take a narrated wilderness journey into the heart of Denali Cruise past the family home of an Iditarod champion to see how the National Park. On select Cruisetours, you’ll enjoy included experiences that showcase the special sled dogs are trained. qualities of each destination. These adventures are among the highlights. GOLD DREDGE 8 (FAIRBANKS) Travel on the narrow gauge Tanana Valley Railroad, where you’ll hear tales about prospectors who first flocked to this region hoping to strike it rich. Years later, between 1928 and 1959, Gold Dredge 8 played a key role in the economy of the Tanana Valley. See the mechanized operation that has been named a national engineering landmark and learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline’s importance to domestic oil production. Gold-rush history then comes alive during a tour of the working mining camp, where you can pan for gold. DENALI NATURAL HISTORY TOUR AND TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR (DENALI) Journey into the highly-protected backcountry of Denali National Park. You’ll drive through taiga-subarctic evergreen forests, into the higher elevations that offer open views of the tundra-covered slopes and river valleys, and enjoy expansive, breathtaking views of the Alaska Range, including Denali, North America’s tallest mountain. Le clockwise: View of Denali Mountain; Athabascan Village; Panning at Gold Dredge 8; Caribou. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM 27
INCLUDEDEXPERIENCES ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER (ALYESKA) The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a nonprofit wildlife refuge that is dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, and quality animal care. The injured and orphaned animals under care are treated and rehabilitated, then released back into the wild. See black bears, wolves, caribou, elk, wood bison, moose, and many other species native to the state and learn about their habits and natural habitats. RESURRECTION BAY WILDLIFE CRUISE (SEWARD) Soak in the stunning views on a coastal cruise around the Kenai Peninsula. Hear about the fascinating history of Resurrection Bay while viewing the jagged cliffs, seabirds, marine wildlife, and alpine glaciers, including the magnificent Bear Glacier. The narrated 4-hour journey takes you past forest, coves, and waters that form the natural habitat of species like orcas, sea o¤ers, and bald eagles. You’ll travel to Fox Island, a remote and mountainous island nestled in Resurrection Bay, to savor a delicious buffet-style lunch of wild Alaska salmon and prime rib. ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER (SEWARD) Get up close and personal with puffins, octopuses, and sea lions, while learning about Alaska’s diverse marine life and ecosystem at the state’s only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center. The Alaska SeaLife Center contributes to the scientific understanding of marine mammals, birds, and fish in the arctic and subarctic through research, animal care, and other work by staff specialists. ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER (ANCHORAGE) Discover the fascinating mosaic of Alaska Native cultures, traditions, and values through celebration and education at Alaska’s largest cultural center. Listen to stories and learn about the state’s 11 major cultural groups. Hear authentic native song and watch dance performances. The Highlighted Included Experiences are examples only, as program inclusions vary by entertaining and enlightening workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours of the indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites make this one of Alaska Cruisetour. Please review the Daily Details on pages 34–57 for the specifics of each Cruisetour. Anchorage’s most popular destinations. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le clockwise: Alaska Native performance at Alaska Native Heritage Center; Bison at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; Breeching Whales; Sea Lion at Alaska SeaLife Center. 29
ALASKALODGING FEELRIGHTATHOME INTHEWILDERNESS Cozy fireplaces, rushing rivers, wilderness trails at your doorstep, and spectacular views — our lodge selection reflects the Celebrity Cruisetours commitment to providing the finest accommodations available in areas of breathtaking natural beauty, while keeping you close to Alaska’s unique communities. The lodges embody the character of the natural landscape and the people who inhabit it, with access to Alaska’s unique cultural and culinary scenes. At these Alaska properties, you can enjoy an aernoon wilderness hike, bask in a saltwater pool, sit by a roaring fireplace, enjoy fresh Alaskan seafood, and unwind over a glass of wine alongside one of the state’s mighty rivers. ALYESKARESORT DENALIPARKVILLAGE TALKEETNAALASKANLODGE PIKE’SWATERFRONTLODGE Alyeska Resort is an expansive luxury property in the heart of Set on the banks of the Nenana River and nestled in a lush Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge boasts breathtaking views of Denali and Nestled on the historic banks of the Chena River, Pike’s Waterfront Girdwood, a lush glacier-carved valley known for its stunning beauty. forest of spruce trees, Denali Park Village is just minutes from the Alaska Range. Sit by a two-story fireplace built from the rocks Lodge offers scenic views, with access to downtown a¤ractions like Framed by the Chugach Mountains, Alyeska Resort provides the Denali National Park Visitor Center, and the untamed wilderness of the Matanuska River, admiring the views as clouds dance around the Museum of the North. Built from the ground up by Alaskan native beyond. Unwind over a glass of wine as the Nenana River rushes by, Denali’s towering summit, or enjoy a leisurely hike on the surround- Lloyd Pike, Pike’s Landing was developed from the original log struc- perfect balance of natural solitude, adventure, and luxury amenities. admiring the breathtaking natural beauty from the outdoor deck. ing trails. The lodge offers ease of access to Talkeetna’s historic ture that existed in 1959. The family-run lodge showcases works by Enjoy wilderness trails right at your doorstep. Hike or bike, admiring Take a leisurely stroll on trails surrounding your lodge. Or embark district and charmingly oµeat Main Street, where you can meet the Alaskan artists and operates its own greenhouse that supplies Pike’s the valley’s wildflowers and stunning mountain views. Indulge in a on an adventurous hike on the property’s more rugged trails. With aviators and adventurers who call the town home. kitchen with fresh vegetables all summer long. four diamond dining experience, savoring culinary delicacies at 2,300 incredible views of the Alaska Range, and its location in the heart of feet. See the seven hanging glaciers and explore the world’s north- the Alaskan interior, Denali Park Village offers spectacular access to ernmost rainforest. Aer an adventure-packed day, rejuvenate at the natural beauty of Denali National Park. Alyeska Resort’s spa or unwind in the saltwater pool. Highlighted accommodations are examples, as accommodations vary by Alaska Cruisetour. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Please review the Daily Details on pages 34–57 for the specifics of each Cruisetour. 31
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ALASKACRUISETOURDAILYDETAILS ALASKACRUISETOUROVERVIEW ALASKA AUTHENTIC MAJESTIC GRAND GREAT HOMER DISCOVERY DENALI TALKEETNA ALASKA WILDLIFE ALASKA MOUNTAIN GREAT NATIONAL GOLD RUSH TASTES OF TUNDRA HEARTLAND FRONTIER AND HEARTLAND Cruisetour Name EXPRESS TREASURES ENCOUNTER MEDLEY PARKS EXPEDITION ADVENTURE ALASKA EXPLORER ADVENTURE EXPEDITION WILDLIFE 11A 1A/B 3A/B 5A/B 6A/B 2A/B 9A/B 4A/B 7A/B 8A/B 10A/B Total Cruisetour 9 Nights 10 Nights 10 Nights 10 Nights 11 Nights 11 Nights 12 Nights 12 Nights 13 Nights 13 Nights 13 Nights Nights 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska 7-Night Alaska Cruise Nights Northbound Glacier Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound Northbound/Southbound & Name Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Glacier Cruise Rail Leg Included Seward Dock Walk and Resurrection Bay Wildlife Salmon Demonstration, Homer Dock Walk, Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Fox Island Alaska Native Heritage Alaska Native Heritage Islands & Oceans Center, Alaska Wildlife Alaska SeaLife Center, Cruise, Alaska Lunch, Anchorage Center, Tundra Center and Eskimo Tundra Wilderness Tour, Alaska SeaLife Center, Denali Presentation - Denali Natural Conservation Center, Denali Natural History Denali Natural Native Heritage Center, Museum, Denali Natural Wilderness Tour, Included Experiences Ice Cream, Brewery Riverboat Discovery Denali Natural History ‘Welcome to the Sub History Tour Denali Natural History Tour, Gold Dredge 8 History Tour, Wildlife Tundra Wilderness Tour, History Tour, Riverboat Discovery Tasting, Kahiltna Birch Cruise Tour Arctic’ & Tundra Tour Conservation Center Riverboat Discovery Riverboat Discovery Cruise, Museum Company Tasting, Wilderness Cruise Cruise of the North Denali Natural History Tour, Farm Visit Tour Fairbanks 2 Nights 2 Nights 2 Nights 1 Night 2 Nights 2 Nights 2 Nights 1 Night 2 Nights 2 Nights 2 Nights Denali 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night Talkeetna 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night Anchorage 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night Alyeska 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night Seward 2 Nights Homer Indicates package will include travel aboard the Wilderness Express, glass-domed, double-decker railcars which offer extraordinary views, attentive service, and a locally inspired menu. CALL---CONTACTYOURTRAVELADVISORCELEBRITYCOM Le to right: Bald Eagle on Kenai Peninsula; Celebrity Millennium; King Crab; Wonder Lake. 35
-NIGHT DENALI EXPRESS CRUISETOUR AINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES (¶¶A Northbound) Denali Natural History Tour Rail Talkeetna to Anchorage Celebrity Millennium 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise 2 Night Land Tour | Denali and Anchorage Limited time shouldn’t limit your experiences. Explore Denali — the highlight of the last frontier — on this two-night journey into the interior. DAY 1-8—CRUISE: Denali 7-night sailing from Vancouver to Seward. Talkeetna DAY 8—FRIDAY | SEWARD | ANCHORAGE | DENALI: Anchorage •Travel by deluxe motor coach to Seward Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. Enjoy a city Cruise tour featuring key sights and historic landmarks, Gulf of Alaska aer which you’ll continue to spectacular Denali. PACIFIC OCEAN •From 5:00 p.m., Denali is yours to discover. Experience the region’s untamed beauty via a range of optional activities, such as bush Port/City of call Departure port Train Motor coach Cruise pilots taking you up into the skies, leisurely hikes on quiet trails, and river raing down the Nenana River. Overnight at Denali Park Village. DAY 9—SATURDAY | DENALI | ANCHORAGE: • Begin your day immersed in Alaska’s magnificent wilderness on the Denali Natu- ral History Tour. Discover the beauty of taiga forests and gaze at miles of rolling tundra while searching for wildlife in their natural habitat. Aerwards, you’ll travel by deluxe motor coach to picturesque Talkeetna where you’ll board the Wilderness Express, a glass-domed railcar, for your journey to Anchorage. • From 8:00 p.m., Anchorage is yours to discover. Stroll under the late-evening sun in a city nestled between Cook Inlet and the Turnagain Arm. Overnight at the Anchor- age Marrio¤. DAY 10—SUNDAY | ANCHORAGE: • Your Tour Director will see that you are transferred to the Anchorage airport for your flight home. CALL 1-800-852-7239 CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR CELEBRITY.COM Photo: Moose 37 40
-NIGHT TALKEETNA TREASURES CRUISETOUR AINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES -NIGHT TALKEETNA TREASURES CRUISETOUR BINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES (¶A Northbound) Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (¶B Southbound) Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Denali Natural History Tour Denali Natural History Tour Celebrity Millennium Rail Talkeetna to Anchorage Celebrity Millennium Rail from Anchorage to Talkeetna 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise 3 Night Land Tour | Anchorage, Denali and Talkeetna 3 Night Land Tour | Talkeetna, Denali, and Anchorage 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Southbound Glacier Cruise Cultured Anchorage, folksy Talkeetna, and wild Denali — experience Alaska’s many-sided charms on this 10-night journey into the last frontier. DAY 1-8—CRUISE: DAY 10—SUNDAY | DENALI | TALKEETNA DAY 1—TUESDAY | ANCHORAGE: DAY 4—FRIDAY | TALKEETNA Denali 7-night sailing from Vancouver to Seward | ANCHORAGE: • Upon arrival in Anchorage, a transfer | ANCHORAGE | SEWARD: Denali • Cra your own unique Alaskan adventure in will be provided to your Anchorage hotel where • Leave Talkeetna behind as you board your Talkeetna DAY 8—FRIDAY | SEWARD | ANCHORAGE the morning, such as a visit to the Denali Visitor Talkeetna your Tour Director will greet you. Enjoy time on deluxe motor coach for the morning drive to Anchorage TALKEETNA: Center, with its fascinating natural history your own to explore Alaska’s most Anchorage. You will have time to explore down- • Meet your Tour Director at the pier in Seward. exhibits and films, or book an optional land Anchorage cosmopolitan city while dining or strolling under town before continuing to Seward. Along the Seward Board your deluxe motor coach, and travel to the excursion to visit the sled dogs of the Husky Seward the midnight sun. Overnight at the Anchorage way, stop at the Alaska Conservation Center Cruise Gulf Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Encounter Homestead. Today, board the Wilderness Cruise Marrio¤. where you will encounter Alaska’s famed of Alaska Alaska’s famed wildlife up-close as you observe Express glass-domed railcar, for a picturesque Gulf of wildlife up close as you observe animals Alaska animals indigenous to the area before journeying DAY 2—WEDNESDAY | ANCHORAGE | indigenous to the area. PACIFIC OCEAN journey to Anchorage. PACIFIC OCEAN to Anchorage, Alaska’s most cosmopolitan city. TALKEETNA | DENALI: • In Seward, join the Celebrity Millennium for • From 8:30 p.m., Anchorage is yours to Explore the downtown area and enjoy lunch on • Enjoy a scenic ride aboard the Wilderness your 7-night cruise to Vancouver. Port/City of call Departure port explore. Enjoy the evening, dining or strolling Port/City of call Departure port Train Motor coach Cruise your own. Travel by deluxe motor coach to the Train Motor coach Cruise Express glass-domed railcar to one under the midnight sun. Overnight at the charming Alaskan town of Talkeetna. of Alaska’s most treasured landmarks, DAY 4-11—CRUISE: Anchorage Marrio¤. • From 4:30 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to explore. Denali. 7-night sailing from Seward to Vancouver. Stroll past Main Street’s lively brew pubs and DAY 11—MONDAY | ANCHORAGE: • From 4:30 p.m., Denali is yours to discover. converted Airstreams, serving signature dishes. • Your Tour Director will see that you are Book an optional land excursion with your Tour Take in breathtaking views of Denali and mingle transferred to Anchorage airport for your Director and soar over Denali, “The Great One,” with the locals who keep the backcountry spirit flight home. on a flightseeing plane, or ra down the Nenana of Alaska alive. Overnight at the Talkeetna River. Overnight at Denali Park Village. Alaskan Lodge. DAY 3—THURSDAY | DENALI | TALKEETNA: DAY 9—SATURDAY | TALKEETNA | DENALI: • Begin your day with a guided experience in • Enjoy an early-morning scenic drive from Denali National Park on the Denali Natural Talkeetna to one of Alaska’s most treasured History Tour. Discover the beauty of taiga forests landmarks, Denali. Aer lunch on your own at the and gaze at miles of rolling tundra while looking Visitor Center, venture across Denali National for wildlife. In the aernoon, leave Denali for Park on the Denali Natural History Tour. Discover Talkeetna aboard your deluxe motor coach. the beauty of taiga forests and gaze at miles of • From 5:30 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. rolling tundra, while searching for wildlife. Stroll Main Street’s lively brew pubs and convert- • Aer your tour, Denali is yours to ed Airstreams, serving signature dishes. Take in discover. Book an optional land excursion with breathtaking views of Denali and rub shoulders your Tour Director to soar over Denali, “The with the locals who keep the backcountry spirit Great One,” on a flightseeing plane, or ra down of Alaska alive. Overnight at the Talkeetna the Nenana River. Overnight at Denali Park Alaskan Lodge. Village. * Itinerary descriptions are based on 2023 departures. Arrival times are subject to change. The tour component of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. CALL 1-800-852-7239 CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR CELEBRITY.COM Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. 39
-NIGHT ALASKA GOLD RUSH ADVENTURE CRUISETOUR AINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES -NIGHT ALASKA GOLD RUSH ADVENTURE CRUISETOUR BINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES (¹A Northbound) Denali Natural History Tour (2B Southbound) Denali Natural History Tour Rail Denali to Fairbanks Rail Fairbanks to Denali Celebrity Millennium Celebrity Millennium Gold Dredge 8 Gold Dredge 8 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise 3 Night Land Tour | Fairbanks (2 Nights) and Denali 3 Night Land Tour | Denali and Fairbanks (2 Nights) 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Southbound Glacier Cruise Go further inland and discover the heart of the Alaskan interior with two nights in Fairbanks, a northern frontier city with deep gold-rush roots. Fairbanks DAY 1-8—CRUISE: DAY 10—SUNDAY | FAIRBANKS: Fairbanks DAY 1—TUESDAY | FAIRBANKS: DAY 4—FRIDAY | DENALI | ANCHORAGE 7-night sailing from Vancouver to Seward • Aer breakfast, discover some of Fairbanks’ • Upon arrival in Fairbanks, a transfer will be | SEWARD: Denali most acclaimed and historic landmarks on the Denali provided to your hotel where your Tour Director • In the morning, depart Denali for a DAY 8—FRIDAY | SEWARD | ANCHORAGE | Fairbanks City Tour, aer which you’ll explore will greet you. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay scenic drive to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. DENALI: Alaska’s gold mining history at Gold Dredge 8. in Fairbanks, a city known for its midnight sun Stroll the downtown streets or enjoy lunch on Anchorage • Board your deluxe motor coach for a scenic • From 3:00 p.m., Fairbanks is yours to enjoy. Anchorage and for its outdoorsy locals. Overnight at Pike’s your own, before continuing to historic Seward. drive to Anchorage. Stroll the city streets or sa- Admire the enduring native art treasures on Seward Waterfront Lodge. • In Seward, join the Celebrity Millennium for Seward vor lunch on your own, aer which you’ll journey show at the Museum of the North, whose Cruise your 7-night cruise to Vancouver. Cruise to one of Alaska’s most spectacular and iconic Gulf DAY 2—WEDNESDAY | FAIRBANKS: Gulf shimmering contours reflect the mountain ranges of of destinations, Denali. Alaska • Aer breakfast, discover some of Fairbanks’s Alaska that encircle it, or explore the town born of the DAY 4–11 | CRUISE: • From 5:00 p.m., Denali is yours to discover. PACIFIC OCEAN most acclaimed and historic landmarks on the PACIFIC OCEAN turn-of-the-century gold rush. Overnight at Pike’s • 7-night sailing from Seward to Vancouver. Explore the trails that surround your Alaskan Port/City of call Departure port Fairbanks City Tour, aer which you’ll travel to Port/City of call Departure port Waterfront Lodge. Train Motor coach Cruise Lodge, set on the banks of the Nenana River, or Train Motor coach Cruise the Gold Dredge 8 to explore Alaska’s gold- book an optional land excursion like a wilderness mining history. DAY 11—MONDAY | FAIRBANKS: float trip. Overnight at Denali Park Village. • From 3:00 p.m., Fairbanks is yours to enjoy. • Your Tour Director will see that you are Admire the art treasures on show at the DAY 9—SATURDAY | DENALI transferred to the Fairbanks airport for your Museum of the North, whose shimmering | FAIRBANKS: flight home. contours reflect the mountain ranges that • Immerse yourself in Alaska’s magnificent encircle it, or explore the town born of the wilderness on the Denali Natural History Tour. turn-of-the-century gold-rush boom. Discover the beauty of taiga forests and gaze Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. at miles of rolling tundra while searching for the area’s wildlife. In the aernoon board the DAY 3—THURSDAY | FAIRBANKS | DENALI: Wilderness Express glass-domed railcar, for a • In the morning board the Wilderness scenic ride to Fairbanks. Express glass-domed railcar for the journey • From 8:30 p.m., Fairbanks is yours to explore. to one of Alaska’s most spectacular and iconic Discover a city known for its midnight sun and destinations, Denali. Spend the aernoon for its outdoorsy locals. Consult with your Tour immersed in Alaska’s magnificent wilderness on Director to book an optional excursion, like an the Denali Natural History Tour. Discover the authentic Alaskan salmon bake, or a flight to the beauty of taiga forests and gaze at miles of rolling Arctic Circle, where you can immerse yourself tundra while searching for wildlife. in the communities that call the interior’s • Aer your tour, Denali is yours to discover. wilderness home. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Explore the trails that surround your Alaskan Lodge. lodge, set on the banks of the Nenana River or book an optional land excursion like a wilderness float trip. Overnight at Denali Park Village. * Itinerary descriptions are based on 2023 departures. Arrival times are subject to change. The tour component of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation CALL 1-800-852-7239 CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR CELEBRITY.COM as described. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. 41
-NIGHT AUTHENTIC TASTES OF ALASKA CRUISETOUR AINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES -NIGHT AUTHENTIC TASTES OF ALASKA CRUISETOUR BINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES (ºA Northbound) Seward Dock Walk and Salmon Demonstration (ºB Southbound) Seward Dock Walk and Salmon Demonstration Brewery Tasting Brewery Tasting Celebrity Millennium Alaska Native Heritage Center and Eskimo Ice Celebrity Millennium Alaska Native Heritage Center and Eskimo Ice 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise Cream Tasting 3 Night Land Tour | Anchorage, Denali, and Talkeetna Cream Tasting 3 Night Land Tour | Talkeetna, Denali and Anchorage Kahiltna Birch Company Tasting 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Southbound Glacier Cruise Kahiltna Birch Company Tasting Denali Natural History Tour Denali Natural History Tour Rail Talkeetna to Denali Rail from Denali to Talkeetna Savor tastes of Alaska’s local and indigenous cuisine, while discovering the state’s rich traditions. DAY 1-8—CRUISE: DAY 10—SUNDAY | DENALI | ANCHORAGE: DAY 1—TUESDAY | ANCHORAGE: DAY 4—FRIDAY | TALKEETNA | Denali 7-night sailing from Vancouver to Seward. • Enjoy the morning in Denali National Park on Denali • Upon arrival in Anchorage, a transfer will be ANCHORAGE | SEWARD: the Denali Natural History Tour, traveling into provided to your Anchorage hotel where your • In the morning you’ll journey to Anchorage on Talkeetna DAY 8—FRIDAY | SEWARD | ANCHORAGE | Talkeetna the park’s unspoiled wilderness on the lookout Tour Director will greet you. Enjoy the lively bars your deluxe motor coach. Visit the Alaska Native TALKEETNA: Anchorage for moose, caribou, bears, and other wildlife. Anchorage and eclectic dining this youthful city offers, or Heritage Center to learn about Alaska’s indige- • Meet your Tour Director and stroll Seward Seward Aer, relax on your deluxe motor coach on the Seward take a stroll under the late evening sun along nous cultures and sample Akutaq, the indigenous Harbor where you’ll learn about Alaska’s rich Cruise drive to Anchorage with a stop at Kahiltna Birch the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Overnight at the delicacy also known as Eskimo Ice Cream. You fishing history, savoring samples of Alaska’s Cruise Gulf Company to learn about using tree sap in candy- Gulf Anchorage Marrio¤. will then travel south to Seward and experience of locally-produced smoked salmon, aer of Alaska making. Alaska Seward Harbor, learning about Alaska’s rich which you’ll journey to Anchorage. Visit the DAY 2—WEDNESDAY | ANCHORAGE | PACIFIC OCEAN • From 5:00 p.m., Anchorage is yours to PACIFIC OCEAN fishing history while savoring samples of locally Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about DENALI: explore. Enjoy the lively bars and eclectic dining produced smoked salmon. indigenous cultures and to sample Akutaq, the • In the morning, board your deluxe motor Port/City of call Departure port this youthful city offers, or take a stroll under the Port/City of call Departure port • In Seward, join the Celebrity Millennium for indigenous delicacy also known as Eskimo Ice coach for a scenic ride to Denali, stopping Train Motor coach Cruise late-evening sun along the Tony Knowles Coastal Train Motor coach Cruise your 7-night cruise to Vancouver. Cream. You will then travel by deluxe motor at the Kahiltna Birch Company where you’ll Trail. Overnight at the Anchorage Marrio¤. coach to Talkeetna and enjoy a beer tasting at learn about using tree sap in candy making. DAY 4-11—CRUISE: a local brewery. DAY 11—MONDAY | ANCHORAGE: • From 5:00 p.m., Denali is yours to discover. 7-night sailing from Seward to Vancouver. • From 6:30 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. • Your Tour Director will see that you are Stroll the trails that surround your lodge, or book Main Street is home to a range of backcountry transferred to the Anchorage airport for your an optional raing excursion on the Nenana River cooking, from brew pubs to fine cuisine, as well flight home. — a gentle float or a white-water ride. Overnight as converted Airstreams serving signature fare. at Denali Park Village. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. DAY 3—THURSDAY | DENALI | TALKEETNA: DAY 9—SATURDAY | TALKEETNA | DENALI: • Discover Denali National Park on the Denali • The morning is yours to stroll Talkeetna’s quiet Natural History Tour, admiring the beauty of taiga trails or book an optional flightseeing tour. Board forests and rolling tundra, while searching for the Wilderness Express, a glass-domed railcar, Alaska’s iconic wildlife. Aerwards you’ll board for a scenic ride to Denali. the Wilderness Express, a glass-domed railcar, • From 4:00 p.m, Denali is yours to discover. for a scenic ride to Talkeetna, where you’ll enjoy Stroll the trails, or book an optional raing a visit to a local brewery and try a sampling of excursion on the Nenana River — a gentle float beers craed in the Last Frontier. or a whitewater ride. Overnight at Denali Park • From 5:00 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. Village. Main Street is home to a range of backcountry cuisine, including brew pubs, fine dining and converted Airstreams serving signature dishes. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. * Itinerary descriptions are based on 2023 departures. Arrival times are subject to change. The tour component of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation CALL 1-800-852-7239 CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR CELEBRITY.COM as described. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. 43
-NIGHT ALASKA WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER CRUISETOUR ¡AINCLUDEDEXPERIENCES -NIGHT ALASKA WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER CRUISETOUR ¡BINCLUDED EXPERIENCES (»A Northbound) Alaska SeaLife Center (»B Southbound) Alaska SeaLife Center Denali Natural History Tour Denali Natural History Tour Celebrity Millennium Rail Denali to Anchorage Celebrity Millennium Rail Anchorage to Denali 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 4 Night Land Tour | Anchorage, Denali, Talkeetna, and Alyeska (Girdwood) Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 4 Night Land Tour | Alyeska (Girdwood), Talkeetna, Denali, and Anchorage 7 Night Cruise | Alaska Southbound Glacier Cruise Enjoy four captivating destinations over four nights, immersing yourself in *Rail travel is in reverse order for Southbound Cruisetours the natural beauty and frontier spirit of Alaska’s vast interior. DAY 1-8—CRUISE: DAY 10—SUNDAY | TALKEETNA | DENALI: DAY 1—MONDAY | ANCHORAGE: DAY 4—THURSDAY |TALKEETNA Denali 7-night sailing from Vancouver to Seward. • Begin your day with a deluxe motor coach ride Denali • Upon arrival in Anchorage, a transfer will be | ALYESKA (GIRDWOOD): from Talkeetna to Denali, where you’ll explore provided to your Anchorage hotel where your • In the morning, enjoy a scenic drive on your DAY 8—FRIDAY | SEWARD | ALYESKA Talkeetna Denali National Park on the Denali Natural Talkeetna Tour Director will greet you. Enjoy the lively bars deluxe motor coach to the cosmopolitan city (GIRDWOOD): History Tour. Admire the pristine beauty of and eclectic dining this youthful city offers, or of Anchorage with time for lunch on your own, Anchorage Alyeska (Girdwood) • Meet your Tour Director in Seward, where Anchorage Alyeska (Girdwood) Alaska’s unspoiled wilderness as you discover take a stroll on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. then continue to beautiful Alyeska (Girdwood), Seward you’ll board your deluxe motor coach and travel Seward incredible taiga forests and gaze at miles of Overnight at the Anchorage Marrio¤. traveling past the picturesque Turnagain Arm. Cruise to the Alaska SeaLife Center, dedicated to the Cruise rolling tundra while on the lookout for wildlife. • From 4:00 p.m., Alyeska is yours to explore. preservation of marine life. Then continue to Gulf Gulf of DAY 2—TUESDAY | ANCHORAGE of Alaska • Aer your tour, Denali is yours to explore. Stroll Alaska Enjoy the luxury amenities of the Alyeska Resort, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where | DENALI: PACIFIC OCEAN the trails that surround Denali National Park PACIFIC OCEAN like the heated swimming pool with mountain you’ll meet Alaska’s famous wildlife up-close. • In the morning, depart for Denali on the Visitor Center, or book an optional river raing views, or book an optional alpine hike on Alyeska Arrive at beautiful Alyeska (Girdwood). Wilderness Express. Soak in spectacular views of Port/City of call Departure port adventure down the Nenana River. Overnight at Port/City of call Departure port Glacier. Overnight at Hotel Alyeska. Train Motor coach Cruise • From 4:00 p.m., Alyeska is yours to explore. Train Motor coach Cruise the stunning landscape from your glass-domed Denali Park Village. Enjoy the luxury amenities of the Alyeska Resort, railcar. DAY 5—FRIDAY | ALYESKA (GIRDWOOD) like the heated swimming pool with mountain DAY 11—MONDAY | DENALI • From 4:30 p.m., Denali is yours to explore. | SEWARD: views, or book an optional alpine hike on | ANCHORAGE: Stroll the trails that surround Denali National • Set off on a scenic drive along the Seward Alyeska Glacier. Overnight at Hotel Alyeska. • Aer spending a leisurely morning in Denali, Park Visitor Center, or book an optional river Highway to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation depart for Anchorage on the Wilderness raing adventure down the Nenana River. Center, where you’ll meet Alaska’s famous DAY 9—SATURDAY | ALYESKA Express. Soak in spectacular views of the Overnight at Denali Park Village. wildlife up close. Continue to Seward’s Alaska (GIRDWOOD) TALKEETNA: stunning landscape from your glass-domed SeaLife Center, dedicated to the preservation of • In the morning, enjoy a scenic drive on your DAY 3—WEDNESDAY | DENALI railcar. marine animals. deluxe motor coach to visit the cosmopolitan city |TALKEETNA: • From 8:30 p.m., Anchorage is yours to • In Seward, join the Celenbrity Millennium for of Anchorage, aer which you’ll continue to the • Begin your day in Denali National Park on the discover. Enjoy the lively bars and eclectic dining your 7-night cruise to Vancouver. charming town of Talkeetna. Denali Natural History Tour. Admire the pristine this youthful city offers, or take a stroll on the • From 4:00 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. beauty of Alaska’s unspoiled wilderness as you DAY 5–12 | CRUISE: Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Overnight at the Relax at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, situated in discover incredible taiga forests and gaze at 7-night sailing from Seward to Vancouver. Anchorage Marrio¤. full view of Denali, affording breathtaking vistas miles of rolling tundra while on the lookout for of the tallest peak in North America. Book an DAY 12—TUESDAY | ANCHORAGE: wildlife. In the aernoon, enjoy a scenic drive to optional flight with your Tour Director and let • Your Tour Director will see that you are the charming town of Talkeetna. seasoned bush pilots take you over the Alaska transferred to the Anchorage airport for your • From 5:30 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. Range, or enjoy a leisurely hike on a quiet flight home. Relax at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, situated wooded trail. Overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan in full view of Denali, affording breathtaking Lodge. views of the tallest peak in North America. Book an optional flight with your Tour Director and let seasoned bush pilots take you over the Alaska Range, or enjoy a leisurely hike on a quiet wooded trail. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. * Itinerary descriptions are based on 2023 departures. Arrival times are subject to change. The tour component of your escorted Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation CALL 1-800-852-7239 CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR CELEBRITY.COM as described. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. 45
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