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Celebrity Cruises

Posted on 15 November 2009 by Admin

Since its inception in 1989, Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. In 1997, we merged with Royal Caribbean International to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line’s passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today’s expression of what first made cruising famous — high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.

The excellence of Celebrity’s existing cruise product continues with the cruise line’s Solstice-class ships, which embody even greater technical achievement and meaningful innovation, while retaining the distinctive style, sophistication and service elements that have become the hallmark of a Celebrity cruise.

Celebrity Cruises was started in 1989, and has held true to its commitment of taking the best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. It merged with Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Celebrity Cruises sets itself apart by always striving to provide a cruise experience that exceeds expectations – high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.

Celebrity Cruises offers the following Alaska cruise itinaries:

7 Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord Cruise

This cruise departs Seattle and is at sea for the second days as it embarks for Ketchikan, Alaska. After Ketchikan it cruises through the Tracy Arm Fjord on the fourth day until stopping at Juneau. After Juneau on day 5 the ship visits Skagway and in the evening departs to cruise the Alaska Inside Passage. Day 6 the Celebrity Infinity is at sea as it heads south towards the port of Victoria, British Columbia. On day 8 the final day of the cruise the ship arrives in Seattle, Washington in the early morning.

11 Night Ultimate Alaska Cruise

The Ultimate Alaska Cruise departs from San Francisco, California. You’ll enjoy all the onboard amenities on the first two days at sea as the Celebrity Infinity makes it’s way northward.

On the fourth day he first Alaskan port is Ketchikan followed by Juneau, then Skagway after which the ship is tendered overnight at Icy Strait Point. The following day the ship cruises to it’s northernmost destination Hubbard Glacier. The next day the ship heads back south to Sitka. The next day enjoy a day at sea as the ship heads towards back to Victoria on the following day. After Victoria the final destination is Vancouver where it arrives in the early morning.

7 Night Northbound Alaska Cruise

This cruise departs on the Celebrity Millenium from Vancouver, British Columbia. It takes the Inside Passage the and reaches Ketchikan the next day. The following day it is cruises northward through Icy Strait Point (tendered overnight) and reaches Juneau after Juneau the next day enjoy the Gold Rush town of Skagway. Day 7 is comprised of cruising to Hubbard Glacier. The final destination is Seward, Alaska.

7 Night Southbound Alaska Cruise

The southbound Alaskan Cruise is the reverse of the Northbound Cruise, it starts in Seward and travels the same itinerary back down towards Vancouver, British Columbia.

7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

This roundtrip cruise departs Vancouver and makes it’s way northward through the Inside Passage towards Icy Strait Point (where it is tendered overnight) followed by the impressive Hubbard Glacier. The next day explore the sights in Juneau (only accessible by air or water). After Juneau see the unique town of Ketchikan. The Mercury cruises back through the Inside Passage to reach the starting point the next day, Vancouver.

Additional Itineraries:

  • 14 Night Ultimate Alaska Cruise on board Celebrity Millennium
  • 12 Night Ultimate Alaska Cruise on board Celebrity Mercury
  • 13 Night Ultimate Alaska Cruise on board Celebrity Mercury

As you can see Celebrity cruises offers a diverse selection of itineraries featuring northbound, southbound, return trips and extended cruises. They also offer landtours and many add-on tours.

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Passengers Talks about Shore Excursions she has taken on Cruise West Cruise Line

Posted on 14 November 2009 by Admin

A short video of a cruise passenger as she talks about the shore excursions she has taken on her cruise to Alaska.

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Carnival Cruise Lines

Posted on 04 November 2009 by Admin

Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Line in North America; P&O Cruises, Cunard Line and Ocean Village in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises in Australia.
Carnival is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Carnival operates several cruise line brands including Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Line in North America.

Carnival Cruise Lines offers the following Alaska cruise itinaries:

Northbound Alaska

Departing from Vancouver, Canada, the Northbound Alaska itinerary is packed with the best this untamed frontier has to offer. Sail along 67 miles of magnificent scenery in the Lynn Canal, and see the 16 Glaciers the comprise College Fjord in Prince William Sound. You can even choose to explore these glaciers by helicopter for an unforgettable experience of a life time. Get a taste of the Gold Rush in Skagway and Juneau, a sense of Russia in Sitka and spend a whole day in Glacier Bay. With Carnival Cruise Lines, you’re guaranteed to make the most of your time in Alaska. Taking a Northbound Alaska Cruise allows you to see Alaska from all angles.

Southbound Alaska

Sailing from Whittier (Anchorage), the Southbound Alaska Cruise itinerary is filled with the best the Last Frontier has to offer. Cruise along side 67 miles of spectacular scenery in the Lynn Canal, and see the 16 Glaciers that make up College Fjord in Prince William Sound. Catch Gold Fever in Skagway and Juneau, and experience the Russia-of-old at Sitka. Plus, you’ll get to spend a whole day exploring Glacier Bay. Carnival Cruises make sure you get the most out of your Alaska cruise vacation, during both the travel to the Alaska destinations and the upon arrival of each Alaska port. Experience Southbound Alaska “Fun Ship” style with Carnival Cruises.

Whittier Harbor from the Spirit - photo Len Turner

Glacier Bay Alaska Cruise

A destination eons in the making, Glacier Bay’s pristine landscape makes the top spot on most travelers must-see list. Your Glacier Bay Alaska cruise takes you to this protected national park that is spread across 3.2 million acres in Southeast Alaska and home to 15 active glaciers, numerous seabirds, otters, humpback whales and countless sights. And a Carnival Alaska cruise is the best way to make the most of your time here.

Alaska Fleet

Carnival Spirit

Carnival Cruise Lines has one ship deployed to Alaska. The Carnival Spirit, the namesake vessel in the line’s popular Spirit-class, offers a diversity of resort-style facilities and features, including expansive spa and children’s facilities, four swimming pools, a cascading water slide, a wedding chapel and an Internet café.

Most of her staterooms have ocean views, and of those, the majority have balconies. The delicious dining, wide variety of onboard activities and endless entertainment options on Carnival Spirit gives credit to their Fun Ship marketing.

Ship Details:

  • Total Staterooms – 1,062
  • Decks – 12
  • Passenger capacity – 2,124
  • Total crew – 930
  • Officer’s nationality – Italian
  • Ship size – Large
  • Tonnage – 88,500
  • Ship length – 960
  • Registry – Panama

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Why take a cruise to Alaska?

Posted on 04 November 2009 by Admin

Alaska is blessed with thousands of square miles of unparalleled rugged natural beauty. This natural beauty is in remote locations with few services nearby. Continue Reading

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