13 Night Alaska Cruise Tour – June 2015

5  – 18 June 2015

Join Wine Diva Deb on a new experience in Alaska. This is not your typical trip as it is a one week sail from Vancouver to Seward then 7 days inland all the way to Fairbanks with 3 of those days on the Wilderness Express the glass-domed train cars.  We have 2 nights in Denali with an included Tundra Wilderness tour deep into Denali National Park.  Most people don’t take the time to do this tour but it gives us lots of opportunity to see wildlife. The journey ends with two nights in Fairbanks.

Or you can just join us for seven day sailing from Vancouver to Seward, your choice.

Voyage Details

Port Details

Vancouver, British Columbia

Gastown

The city’s most historic neighborhood is known for cobblestoned streets lined with happening restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Order an avant-garde cocktail at speakeasy-style Diamond (di6mond.com) and creative tapas at the tiny Judas Goat Taberna (judasgoat.ca).
Granville Island
Under the Granville Street Bridge, the city’s indoor/outdoor public market is flush with farmers and food artisans selling everything from fresh oysters and loose teas to heavenly chocolates. Surrounding shops include Artisan Sake Maker, where owner Masa Shiroki sells handcrafted rice wine, and the Umbrella Shop, for that Vancouver weather essential.
Stanley Park
The 1,000-acre spread of temperate rain forest occupies the northwest end of the city’s downtown peninsula. Almost completely surrounded by water, the park remains mostly wild; exploring its inner trails among giant ferns and towering cedars is a nature lover’s nirvana.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s Tour. On a three-and-a-half-hour Inside Passage trip aboard an industrial fishing vessel that’s been featured on the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, you’ll get a firsthand look at how Alaska’s commercial fishermen haul in king crabs, octopus, and even sharks. Guests can also touch prawns, starfish, and other small marine animals before they’re tossed back to sea.
Misty Fjords National Monument. Only accessible by boat or floatplane, the 2.3 million-acre wilderness area features saltwater fjords with 3,000-foot cliffs carved out by glaciers over thousands of years. Travelers can launch kayaks on waters flanked by old-growth forests where porpoise, mountain goat, and black-bear sightings are common.
Zipline Adventure Park. More than just a straightforward harness-and-zipline experience, this aerial ropes course challenges you to climb a 50-foot tower, cross narrow log bridges, and whiz above Ketchikan’s ocean shores and temperate rain forests on seven different lines.

Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier. Every year, more than 400,000 travelers flock to the Mendenhall Glacier. Want to avoid the crowds? Follow the 3 1/2-mile East Glacier Loop Trail, which overlooks the stunning ice formation. A word of caution: bears roam freely in the area.
Mount Roberts Tramway. The gondola that connects the city center to the top of Mount Roberts will take you on a thrilling ride 1,800 feet above Juneau. From there, you can set off on two miles of hiking trails; golden crab cakes await at the peak at the Timberline Bar & Grill.
Shrine of Saint Therese. In a scenic coastal park 23 miles north of Juneau, you’ll find a stone church built in the 1930’s. Surrounded by giant spruce and hemlock trees, it’s one of the city’s hidden gems; don’t miss the peaceful rock labyrinth nearby.

Skagway, Alaska

Dyea. This eerie ghost town was a booming gold-mining settlement in the late 1800’s. Its success was short-lived, and today the site is made up of crumbling cabins and a cemetery where victims of an avalanche were buried in 1898. En route to Dyea, stop at the Skagway Overlook for dramatic mountain vistas.
White Pass Summit Excursion. Wind your way past gushing Bridal Veil Falls on the vintage White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, built in 1898 for the Klondike Gold Rush. It’s three hours of heart-palpitating turns—and the unbeatable, photo-ready views you came to Alaska for.
Yukon Jeep Tour. Channel a 19th-century gold prospector—albeit from the seat of a four-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler—on this rugged off-road adventure. A guide in the lead Jeep narrates via two-way radio; evocatively named sights include Dead Horse Gulch, Bracket Wagon Trail, and Tormented Valley.

Seward/Anchorage, Alaska

Upon arrival in Seward, you’ll meet your Tour Director at the pier and board a deluxe motorcoach and enjoy a scenic drive to Anchorage. In Anchorage you will have time for lunch on your own before visiting Alaska Native Heritage Center where you will learn about all of the Native cultures indigenous to Alaska. The evening is yours for independent activities in this cosmopolitan city. Overnight at the Anchorage Downtown Marriott.

Anchorage, Alaska/Talkeetna, Alaska

In the morning, travel on the Wilderness Express®, our glass-domed traincars, to Talkeetna. The remainder of the day is free to explore Talkeetna where you will find a multitude of optional activities to participate in from zip lining to, float trips and fixed wing flightseeing of Mt. McKinley. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

Talkeetna, Alaska/Denali, Alaska

In the morning, enjoy the nature trails that surround the lodge before you depart on the Wilderness Express to Denali. Upon arrival you will have free time to explore the area on your own. Be sure to consult with your Tour Director on the many options available to you. Retire for a restful night in Denali.

Denali, Alaska

In the morning head out on the Tundra Wilderness Tour deep into Denali National Park. Look for Alaska’s “big five”: caribou, moose, bear, grey wolves and Dall sheep. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is free to relax. Spend a second night in Denali.

Denali, Alaska/Fairbanks, Alaska

You have the morning and portion of afternoon free to book an optional land excursion or relax. Be sure to consult with your Tour Director on the many options available such as the Husky Homestead Tour or white-water rafting. The highlight of your day will no doubt be as depart on the Wilderness Express®, our glass-domed traincars, to the Fairbanks the golden heart of Alaska. Take advantage of our onboard dining and indulge in a made to order dinner in our onboard bistro style dining room. Overnight in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks, Alaska

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a fun-filled day in Fairbanks, including a Fairbanks City Tour and a cruise down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler. You will also visit the Museum of the North situated on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Here you will find a large collection of Alaskan artwork and historical exhibits. Spend a second night in Fairbanks.
Your Tour Director will see that you are transferred to the Fairbanks airport for your flight home.

Inclusions

• Signature friendly, personalized service with a guest to staff ratio of nearly 2:1
• Twice daily service (makeup and turndown)
• Daily ice service in stainless steel ice buckets
• 24 hour complimentary room service
• Robe
• Complimentary tote bag
• Custom blended bath products (shampoo, conditioner and lotion), shower cap, cotton balls and cotton swabs
• Water/wine glasses
• Celebrity eXhale™ bedding featuring custom premium mattresses, plush duvets and pillows, and 100% pure Egyptian cotton linens
• Hair dryer
• Private safe
• Dual voltage 110/220AC outlets

Aqua Class includes all the Concierge Amenities as well as

• Early embarkation & debarkation
• Priority check-in
• Welcome sparkling wine, fresh fruit & flowers
• Main & speciality restaurant seating preferences
• Expanded room service menu
• Evening hors d’ouvres, daily
• Pillow menu, Plush Frette® bathrobes
• Hansgrohe® massaging showerhead
• Extra handheld hair dryer, Celebrity tote bag
• 100% Egyptian cotton oversized bath towels
• Complimentary shoeshine service, use of golf umbrella, & high-quality binoculars
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Veranda with lounge seating
• Blu Restaurant – Exclusive to Aqua Class and Suite passengers (No extra charge)
• Arrival Champagne in cabin
• Aqua Spa connection
• Persian Garden access – unlimited
• Sauna and Steam Rooms – unlimited
• Free Yoga classes included
• Bottled Water in Cabin, free – Two per day
• Pitcher of Tea
• Upgraded Bath Products
• Upgraded Shower – Hansgrohe Shower Panels

Pricing Details* (per person US$)

*Airfare not included in prices listed (Flights from Fairbanks and transfers to Vancouver are NOT included).

*Cruise prices subject to change

Other Suites available, please email for pricing.

	Cruise & Cruise Tour Price	Cruise ONLY price
	Aqua Class – $3605	Aqua Class – $1802
	Sky Suite – $3345	Sky Suite – $1567
	Ocean View – $2902	Ocean View – $1102
	Inside Cabin – $2652	Inside Cabin – $852

To Reserve your space

Email Wine Diva Deb at winedivadeb@yahoo.com or call  206-617-6160.

A deposit of $500/cabin is required on booking. Final payment due March 1, 2015.

All reservations based on double occupancy. Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds US$65 per barrel. Non refundable $25 booking fee will apply to all booking. Travel Insurance highly recommended as well as Personal & Medical Insurance.