You'll Never Want to Alaska Any Other Way
Discover the pristine beauty of the 49th state on a cruise to Alaska, a landscape of majestic mountains, vast glaciers, and dense forest. Spot bears fishing for salmon in rushing streams and marvel at enormous humpback whales breaching right in front of you. Enjoy the thrill of adventure, whether you’re flying high on a zipline or soaring over glaciers in a helicopter. In Alaska, unforgettable memories are made and bucket-list dreams come true—every single day.
Alaska Cruise Highlights
Untamed Beauty Beyond Imagination
Nothing can prepare you for the sheer scale and majesty of Alaska. Meadows carpeted with wildflowers, impenetrable forests of spruce and hemlock, jagged peaks draped in snow, and mighty, creaking glaciers are all part of the scenery. The air is so pure you want to bottle it, and often, the silence is only broken by the rustle of the wind, the cry of birds, and the splash as a porpoise breaks the glassy surface of the water. Even misty or rainy days have an ethereal beauty here.
Thrilling Adventures of Ice, Air, and Land
Alaska is filled with adventures that will leave you breathless. Fly over the treetops at 60 mph on the ZipRider at Icy Strait Point, the wind whistling in your ears. Soar over the mammoth Juneau Icefield by helicopter, landing on a glacier. Test your nerve on a rock climbing course at the White Pass, near Skagway. In Denali National Park, on one of our cruisetours, fly by light aircraft over America’s tallest peak, or cling on tight on a white water rafting ride on the Nenana River.
Wildlife Experiences Like Nowhere Else
Alaska’s abundant wildlife will fill you with awe; that moment when you spot your first bear or feel the sheer force of a humpback whale breaching out of the water will stay with you forever. You could see moose feeding at the edge of the forest, or families of enchanting sea otters rafted up, floating on their backs, snacking on mussels. Bald eagles perch in the spruce trees, watching for the silvery flash of a salmon, while sea lions and their pups bask on sun-warmed rocks.
Featured Alaskan Cruises
Dawes Glacier
Round-Trip From Seattle Aboard Celebrity Edge
Prepare for a thrill as you approach the head of the 30-mile Endicott Arm fjord to face Dawes Glacier, a 600-foot-tall wall of ice. Other Alaska cruise highlights include Juneau; remote Ketchikan, and historic Skagway.
Hubbard Glacier Cruises
One-Way Between Vancouver & Seward Aboard Celebrity Summit
Round-Trip From Vancouver Aboard Celebrity Solstice
Only when you’re face to face with a glacier can you appreciate its sheer scale—and the mighty Hubbard, the equivalent of 30 stories high, will leave you awe-struck. At Icy Strait Point, ride the Sky Peak Gondola to the top of Hoonah Mountain. On a clear day, the views across Glacier Bay are breathtaking, no sound but the wind in the trees and the cry of bald eagles wheeling overhead. In Skagway, meanwhile, travel back to the heady days of the Gold Rush as you ride the scenic White Pass Railway.
Inside Passage
Round-Trip From Vancouver Aboard Celebrity Solstice
Experience the vastness of Alaska on a voyage through the Inside Passage, a sheltered, 500-mile channel scattered with forested islands, where mile upon mile of spruce and hemlock sit against a backdrop of towering, snow-capped peaks. You’ll want to be on deck here, looking out for the telltale blow of whales. At Icy Strait Point, join a wilderness hike to spot bald eagles and brown bears. In Skagway, meet friendly sled dogs at a musher’s camp before trying your hand at panning for gold.
Find Your Perfect Cruise to Alaska
Alaska Cruise Ships
Celebrity Edge
Let Alaska come to you on a cruise aboard Celebrity Edge. Spot whales breaking the silky surface of the water from the comfort of your Infinite Veranda stateroom. Sip a steaming hot chocolate on deck as you come face to face with colossal, blue-white glaciers. Savor Alaskan salmon at the Mast Grill and sip cocktails in light-filled Eden as the setting sun tinges the mountains with pink. After dark, take a moonlit stroll around the Resort Deck and gaze at a blanket of glittering stars.
Celebrity Summit
Stylish Celebrity Summit has undergone a revolutionary redesign, making it the perfect complement to Alaska’s raw beauty. Watch the scenery drift by from the expansive Rooftop Terrace, or sip cocktails at the Sunset Bar, gazing at endless vistas of craggy mountains and vast skies. Curl up with a book in the light-filled Sky Lounge as the ship threads its way between the forested islands of the Inside Passage, or gaze at distant glaciers from one of the bubbling hot tubs on deck.
Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Solstice offers exceptional vantage points from which to take in Alaska’s glorious scenery. Breathe the pure morning air as you stand on your private veranda, scanning distant beaches for foraging bears. Join a yoga class on deck with a backdrop of massive glaciers. Relax on the grass of The Lawn Club, looking for eagles circling above. After a long hike, unwind in the Persian Garden as a tapestry of bottle-green forest and jagged mountains glides past the floor-to-ceiling windows
Featured Ports
Ketchikan
Hemmed in by the dense Tongass Forest and snow-capped mountains, pretty Ketchikan is where salmon come to spawn, wriggling their way up glacier-fed streams, watched hungrily by bears. Join a guided hike along forest trails, the air fragranced by spruce, cedar, and hemlock trees. Browse the galleries along colorful Creek Street, which perches on stilts. Learn about Haida and Tlingit heritage at Totem Bight State Historical Park, where you’ll find a colorful display of intricately carved totems.
Skagway
In Skagway, step back in time to the thrilling days of the Gold Rush, which once defined this isolated town. Ride the White Pass & Yukon Railroad, the vintage trains clattering across the scenic but treacherous route trodden by thousands of prospectors. Yet more attempted the legendary Chilkoot Trail, today a beautiful hike against a backdrop of jagged peaks and hanging glaciers. Back in town, relive those heady days with drinks at the iconic Red Onion Saloon, which has stood here since 1898.
Juneau
Alaska’s tiny state capital lies on a sliver of land between the Gastineau Channel and the vast expanse of the Juneau Icefield. Take the Goldbelt Tram up towering Mount Roberts for infinite views of forest, mountains, and ice, the water sparkling far below, boats and float planes zipping back and forth. Paddle a kayak in the ice-strewn lake fed by the mighty Mendenhall Glacier and then savor a feast of wild salmon, juicy ribs, and reindeer sausage, cooked over an open fire in the forest.
Why Cruise to Alaska with Celebrity
Celebrity’s sleek, contemporary ships are the perfect setting to fully experience the majesty of Alaska. Everything is elevated, from delicious, globally and locally inspired cuisine to chic staterooms so comfortable that you won’t want to leave. You’ll be met with service that’s as friendly as it is intuitive. There’s a ship for every personal style, whether it’s the refined Celebrity Edge, the contemporary Celebrity Solstice, or the stylish Celebrity Summit.
Alaska’s wild beauty will inspire you to explore. By day, spot whales, hike forest trails, paddle a kayak while looking for otters, and immerse yourself in the region’s rich culture. Admire spectacular totems or marvel at the astonishing axe-throwing skills of lumberjacks. After dark, you’ll find dazzling entertainment on board. Cheer the antics of skilful mixologists and take in a show in The Theatre, where the performers' grace and the music's power will absorb you completely
Every Alaska itinerary shows you the very best of this vast wilderness, from the coastal forests of the Inside Passage to the mighty Dawes or Hubbard glaciers. Reclaim your sense of wonder in this majestic setting, whether you’re kayaking through silky smooth water, strolling forest trails, or flying high over the treetops on a zipline. Savor the life-affirming moment of spotting your first whale, or observing a mother bear fishing with her cubs. Alaska’s untamed beauty will change you forever.
Explore beyond the ocean on a Cruisetour, which takes you deep into Alaska’s interior. Gaze at towering peaks and plunging waterfalls from the glass-domed Wilderness Express train. In Denali National Park, marvel at the vast expanse of the tundra and the majesty of America’s tallest peak-rugged, enigmatic, and permanently draped in snow and ice. Watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky from Fairbanks, and savor fresh seafood in Seward, with the jagged Kenai Mountains as a backdrop.
Alaska Shore Excursions
Animal Encounters
Alaska is a wildlife-lover’s dream. Look for acrobatic humpback whales around Icy Strait Point. Meet friendly sled dogs and their adorable pups in Skagway. A wildlife safari from Ketchikan is a chance to see bald eagles, bears, harbor seals, and orcas. In Sitka, learn about the rehabilitation of injured bald eagles at the Alaska Raptor Center and observe brown and black rescued bears at close range at the Fortress of the Bear.
Gargantuan Glaciers
Alaska’s jagged mountain ranges are draped with ice, from the vast Hubbard Glacier to Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier, where you can hike the scenic trails or paddle a kayak close to the awe-inspiring face. From Seward, take the trail alongside Exit Glacier, listening to rushing meltwater streams and cracking ice. On a scenic seaplane flight from Juneau, soar over the mammoth Juneau Icefield, the source of more than 40 glaciers.
Fascinating History
Imagine the heady days of the Klondike Gold Rush as you explore historic Skagway, once the epicenter of gold fever. Ride the scenic White Pass and Yukon Route Railway over the mountains, tracing the once-treacherous route trodden by hopeful prospectors as the train clatters over narrow bridges. Stroll to the town cemetery, where villains and heroes from that chaotic time are buried, and visit the Red Onion Saloon, which has stood here since 1898.
Explore Shore Excursions
Alaska Cruisetours
Immerse yourself deeper into captivating Alaska on a Cruisetour. Extend your vacation before or after your cruise with a land adventure that explores towering mountain ranges, rolling tundra, and eclectic culture. Every tour includes a journey on the Wilderness Express train and accommodation in comfortable lodges. You could explore spectacular Denali National Park, witness the shimmering Northern Lights from Fairbanks, and learn more about the extraordinary history of the 49th State.
Alaska Gold Rush Adventure
Explore the epic wilderness of Denali National Park, a jaw-dropping six million acres of taiga forest, tundra, rushing rivers, and towering, snow-draped mountains. Try fly fishing, meet puppies and champion sled dogs at a husky kennel, or raft over the rapids of the Nenana River. In Fairbanks, learn all about gold mining at the fascinating Gold Dredge 8 and admire Alaskan Native art and sculpture at the award-winning Museum of the North.
The Great National Parks Expedition Cruisetour
This exciting Cruisetour takes you deep into the wilderness with two nights in Fairbanks. Opt for a tour to the tiny, isolated community of Wiseman, deep in the Brooks Mountains inside the Arctic Circle. In Seward, explore the pristine Kenai Peninsula, rich in wildlife. During a night in Anchorage, catch the sunset from the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Denali National Park, meanwhile, is your opportunity to search for the Big Five.
Homer Discovery and Heartland Wildlife Cruisetour
Immerse yourself deeper into captivating Alaska on a Cruisetour. Extend your vacation before or after your cruise with a land adventure that explores towering mountain ranges, rolling tundra, and eclectic culture. Every tour includes a journey on the Wilderness Express train and accommodation in comfortable lodges. You could explore spectacular Denali National Park, witness the shimmering Northern Lights from Fairbanks, and learn more about the extraordinary history of the 49th State.
WHATS INCLUDED IN A CELEBRITY ALASKA CRUISETOUR
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Wildlife
Alaska’s pristine beauty is the perfect setting to spot extraordinary wildlife. Scan the treetops for the black-and-white plumage of a bald eagle. Feel the spray on your face as humpback whales breach on a whale-watching excursion. Watch bears plucking salmon from rushing streams, or head to the vast tundra of Denali National Park in search of the Big Five: moose, grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep.
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