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Guests Delve Deeper Into Alaska Wilderness with
Cruisetour Extensions
Announcing its 20th consecutive season in the
region, Royal Caribbean International last week unveiled its 2009 Alaska
cruise season. Vacationers to the “Last Frontier” can choose from 10
distinct itineraries, ranging from seven to 15 nights, on 57 sailings
departing from San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Seward (Alaska), and
Vancouver. On select itineraries, guests can extend their Alaska adventure
with a Royal Caribbean cruisetour to go deeper inland. Royal Caribbean’s
2009 Alaska cruises and cruisetours open last week for booking.
“Royal Caribbean International is the premier cruise line for active
vacationers to discover Alaska,” said Alice Norsworthy, senior vice
president, Marketing, Royal Caribbean International.
“Royal Caribbean’s history of sailing the region has allowed us to continue
offering some of the most compelling and robust vacation experiences in
Alaska. Our cruisetours take our guests’ experience to the next level and
make a Royal Caribbean Alaska vacation truly memorable.”
Guests will sail aboard one of three Royal Caribbean ships deployed in the
region in 2009: Radiance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, and Rhapsody of
the Seas. Radiance-class Radiance and Serenade are considered among the
world’s most gracefully-designed cruise ships and feature the 10-story
glassenclosed Centrum, offering spectacular vistas of the coastal landscape.
Vision-class Rhapsody offers a more intimate cruise experience and a wide
range of onboard amenities.
Guests on Radiance of the Seas can extend their vacation with one of 21
Royal Caribbean cruisetour options for a more immersive Alaska experience.
Ranging from three to seven nights, cruisetours combine a Royal Caribbean
Alaska cruise with inclusive activities, transportation and hotel stays, all
escorted by an experienced Adventure Specialist. A new seven-night
cruisetour itinerary will give guests a more comprehensive Alaska adventure,
highlighting Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks. On 19
cruisetour options, guests will enjoy a segment aboard the Wilderness
Express, Royal Caribbean’s luxurious, glass-domed railcar, offering
unobstructed views of Alaska’s terrain.
During the day, guest can opt for a rejuvenating session in the onboard
Day Spa, or capture an unparalleled birds-eye view from the top of the
line’s iconic rock-climbing wall. Onboard every Royal Caribbean ship, guests
can enjoy complimentary 24-hour room service, award-winning Broadway-style
musical revues from Royal Caribbean Productions, top-rated Adventure Ocean
kids programming with teen-only spaces fleetwide, and Royal Caribbean’s Gold
Service Standard of friendly and engaging service from staff and crew.
Additional highlights of Royal Caribbean’s 2009 Alaska Cruise Season
include:
• Radiance of the Seas will alternate seven-night itineraries departing from
Seward and Vancouver, while Serenade of the Seas will offer a seven-night,
round-trip itinerary from Vancouver.
• Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas’ itineraries will feature a
visit to Hubbard Glacier, the largest glacier in North America and the only
advancing glacial formation in the state.
• Sailing round-trip from Seattle, Rhapsody of the Seas will feature
cruising through the Inside Passage and up the narrow 32-mile Tracy Arm
Fjord in order to reach the 200 feet-high Sawyer Glacier. In addition,
guests will enjoy a full-day call at Victoria, British Columbia, one of the
highest rated overall ports of call by past guests.
• Guests on Serenade of the Seas also can extend their vacation with a
three- or five-night Whistler or Canadian Rockies cruisetour out of
Vancouver. The three-night Whistler cruisetour features a train-ride to
visit the 2010 winter Olympic destinations of Vancouver and Whistler, while
the five-night Canadian Rockies package features the picturesque Lake
Louise.
• Royal Caribbean also will make 38 calls at Icy Strait Point in 2009, more
than any other cruise line. As the only wilderness port of call in Alaska,
Icy Strait Point is adjacent to the largest Tlingit Native American
settlement, and claims the world’s longest zip line measuring at 5,330 feet
in length.
Drink in the
splendor of the Alaskan wilderness as you sip cappuccino from your veranda.
Catch sight of a humpback whale or wolf pups frolicking in the snow. from the
breathtaking sights of Hubbard Glacier to the pioneering spirit of Juneau, the
gold-rush spirit of Skagway and the totem poles of Ketchikan, Royal Caribbean's Alaska
is as rustic and romantic as one could ever imagine.
As you explore this magic and unspoiled dominion, Royal Caribbean's guides and naturalists
share their intimate knowledge to help make this extraordinary experience even
more unforgettable.
Royal Caribbean
Alaska
Cruises
Royal Caribbean's
Alaska is a land of superlatives and natural wonder. This is a land
you must explore to appreciate, and there's no better way to explore Alaska.
Enjoy a spectacular Royal Caribbean cruise along the coast of Alaska or combine it with a fully escorted land tour of
the magnificent Alaskan interior. Or, journey deep into the Canadian Rockies or
the premier resort town of Whistler, British Columbia on your choice of
spectacular Cruisetour packages.
Alaska...nothing in the lower 48 compares. Witness
first-hand the heroic, historic and romantic scenery of this vast land and it's
native inhabitants-grizzlies, caribou, bald eagles, humpback whales and
thousands of other species. All while traveling in signature Royal Caribbean style.
THE
WILDERNESS EXPRESS— THE BEST WAY TO SEE ALASKA
Perhaps the most scenic train ride in the world, the Wilderness Express®
glass-domed train cars combine the grand tradition • Innovative and luxurious
glass-domed design and style of railway travel with modern technology and
extra-wide seats that recline and rotate in pairs to form innovation to create
one of the most amazing journeys you’ll ever take.
•
Glass-domed seating on the second level, offering 360 degree views.
• Outdoor viewing platform for close-up views of Alaska’s sipping a cappuccino,
as you traverse some of the most rugged amazing scenery and beautiful wilderness
in the world.
• Bistro-style restaurant specializing in regional Alaskan cuisine.
•
Everything about our Wilderness Express train cars is designed to make your trip
as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The seats are extra-wide so you can
stretch out and relax,
• Gold Anchor Service includes a train host who provides narration throughout
the
train car journey.
Sixteen
of their nineteen Alaska Cruisetour packages include train travel onboard the
Wilderness Express®, their luxurious, glass-domed traincars. Reasoning suggests
that more glass means better viewing, so when they designed their traincars with
one goal in mind: to make them the most luxurious and spacious glass-domed
traincars in Alaska. Enjoy wide leather seats and personal music selections at
your seat; all seats recline, face forward or rotate in pairs to allow guests to
form seating groups. Head to the Observation Platform for some fresh Alaska air
or to get a closer view of a moose in the wild. The Wilderness Express® also has
a wheelchair lift from the lower level to the dome level so everyone is able to
experience Alaska's amazing scenery and wildlife together.
Included: Shipboard
accommodations; ocean, rail and motorcoach transportation; hotel accommodations;
most meals; some beverages; most onboard entertainment; transfers and
sightseeing, where indicated. Not Included: Air transportation**; items of a personal nature, such as
shore & land excursions**, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages,
photographs, gratuities/service fees, medical services, etc. and meals on the
land portion of the tour, except where indicated.
** You can add these during or after the reservation process.
About The Prices:
Prices shown are for early season (
May ) or late season ( September ) departures. Cruisetour prices vary based on
availability at the time of booking and accommodations chosen. Prices rise each
week in the summer, so cruisetours in June, July and August are priced higher
than those in May or September.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK TOURS
Denali - Natural History Tour
The Denali Natural History Tour is an approximate 5-hour, fully
narrated tour that travels to Primrose Ridge at Mile 17 within
Denali National Park and Preserve. With a focus on the rich,
cultural history of the park, this tour makes several stops with
programs that depict the diverse native and early pioneer influences
that make Denali special. Hear about the history and culture that
surrounds you at a Living History presentation, while visiting
Savage Cabin, and find out more about the local native culture and
their stories at Primrose Ridge. Your driver/naturalist will provide
a great introduction to the landscape, geology and history of Denali
National Park. The tour will include a stop at the Wilderness Access
Center for a viewing of "Through Time & Tundra" to set the
perspective of traveling the park road. Morning and afternoon tours
are available. Exact departure times are not guaranteed and are
based on demand and availability. Note: Weather conditions and
animal behavior affect wildlife viewing. The tours are operated
inside the park by the National Park Service.
Denali - Tundra Wilderness Tour
For visitors wanting to know about Denali National Park’s varied
landscapes and wildlife, this 6-8 hour fully narrated tour takes
visitors to the Toklat River at mile 54 of the Park Road. While we
can't predict nor promise when and where wildlife may show up, this
tour travels deep into the heart of the park and will allow you
ample opportunity to look for Dall sheep, moose, caribou and the
elusive grizzly bear. On days when Denali (Mt. McKinley) is visible,
it may be possible to travel to Stony Hill Overlook at mile 62 where
the mountain first becomes fully visible from base to summit - an
impressive view. Exact departure times are not guaranteed and are
based on availability. Note: Weather conditions and animal behavior
affect wildlife viewing. The tours are operated inside the park by
the National Park Service.
This symbol indicates that the
cruisetour includes the Tundra Wilderness Tour at
Denali National park ( run by the National Park
Service), Otherwise, the Natural History Tour is
included if noted in the description and detailed
itinerary for tours that Visit Denali National Park.
10 Night Escorted
Alaska Cruisetour-Package #3
starting from*
$1,349.00 USD
Ship Name: Radiance Of The Seas Departure Port: Seward, Alaska Ports of Call: Anchorage, Alaska; Talkeetna, Alaska;
Anchorage, Alaska; Alyeska, Alaska; Seward, Alaska; Hubbard
Glacier (Cruising); Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Icy Strait
Point, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Inside Passage (Cruising);
Vancouver, British Columbia 2009 Date(s):
May 26 ,
Jun 09 ,
Jun 23 ,
Jul 07 ,
Jul 21 ,
Aug 04 ,
Aug 18 ,
Sep 01
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over-the-phone a spot on one of our group departures for this
cruisetour.
Get up to $300.00 onboard credit per stateroom! or e-mail us for
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10 Night Escorted
Alaska Cruisetour-Package #5
starting from*
$1,449.00 USD
Highlight:
Denali National Park
Natural History Tour.
Ship Name: Radiance Of The Seas Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia Ports of Call: Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside
Passage (Cruising); Ketchikan, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway,
Alaska; Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier (Cruising);
Seward, Alaska; Denali, Alaska; Fairbanks, Alaska 2009 Date(s):
May 22 ,
Jun 05 ,
Jun 19 ,
Jul 03 ,
Jul 17 ,
Jul 31 ,
Aug 14 ,
Aug 28
Call the Alaska Cruisetour Desk ( 800.365.1445 ) to reserve
over-the-phone a spot on one of our group departures for this
cruisetour.
Get up to $300.00 onboard credit per stateroom! or e-mail us for
a
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for your Alaskan cruise or
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great options available on your Alaska adventure
11 Night Escorted
Alaska Cruisetour-Package #18
starting from*
$1,449.00 USD
Ship Name: Radiance Of The Seas Departure Port: Seward, Alaska Ports of Call: Anchorage, Alaska; Talkeetna, Alaska;
Alyeska, Alaska; Seward, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier (Cruising);
Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Icy Strait Point, Alaska;
Ketchikan, Alaska; Inside Passage (Cruising); Vancouver, British
Columbia 2009 Date(s):
May 25 ,
Jun 08 ,
Jun 22 ,
Jul 06 ,
Jul 20 ,
Aug 03 ,
Aug 17 ,
Aug 31
Call the Alaska Cruisetour Desk ( 800.365.1445 ) to reserve
over-the-phone a spot on one of our group departures for this
cruisetour.
Get up to $300.00 onboard credit per stateroom! or e-mail us for
a
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for your Alaskan cruise or
cruisetour.
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while you
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great options available on your Alaska adventure
10 Night Whistler
Cruisetour-Package #5C
starting from*
$1,549.00 USD
Ship Name: Serenade Of The Seas Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia Ports of Call: Vancouver, British Columbia; Whistler,
British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Whistler, British
Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside Passage
(Cruising); Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier
(Cruising); Skagway, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Vancouver, British
Columbia 2009 Date(s):
May 13 ,
May 20 ,
May 27 ,
Jun 03 ,
Jun 17 ,
Jun 24 ,
Jul 01 ,
Jul 08 ,
Jul 15 ,
Jul 22 ,
Jul 29 ,
Aug 05 ,
Aug 12 ,
Aug 19 ,
Aug 26 ,
Sep 02 ,
Sep 09
Call the Alaska Cruisetour Desk ( 800.365.1445 ) to reserve
over-the-phone a spot on one of our group departures for this
cruisetour.
Get up to $300.00 onboard credit per stateroom! or e-mail us for
a
FREEPrice Quote
for your Alaskan cruise or
cruisetour.
No deposit needed to
hold your cruise or cruisetour
while you
consider all the
great options available on your Alaska adventure
10 Night Whistler
Cruisetour Package #6C
starting from*
$1,549.00 USD
Ship Name: Serenade Of The Seas Departure Port: Vancouver, British Columbia Ports of Call: Vancouver, British Columbia; Inside
Passage (Cruising); Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier
(Cruising); Skagway, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Vancouver, British
Columbia; Whistler, British Columbia; Vancouver, British
Columbia 2009 Date(s):
May 16 ,
May 23 ,
May 30 ,
Jun 06 ,
Jun 20 ,
Jun 27 ,
Jul 04 ,
Jul 11 ,
Jul 18 ,
Jul 25 ,
Aug 01 ,
Aug 08 ,
Aug 15 ,
Aug 22 ,
Aug 29 ,
Sep 05 ,
Sep 12
