On an Alaska cruise, guests sail along the breathtaking southeastern coastline, surrounded by glaciers, nature’s ever-changing, fragile masterpieces. But a Celebrity Cruisetour takes the journey deeper.
On the Kenai Peninsula, glacier-capped mountains plunge into bays abundant with marine life. Farther north, Denali National Park opens into vast tundra and sweeping taiga forests. A single road leads through this untouched wilderness to North America’s tallest peak, where iconic wildlife roams freely.
Massive open spaces, ancient forests, soaring mountains and salmon-filled rivers create exceptionally rugged, untamed beauty. Alaska has more than 57 million acres of wilderness: watersheds, mountain ranges, glaciers, wetlands, coastlines, volcanoes, tundra, and forests. Exploring the interior of Alaska on a Cruisetour opens up the possibility to visit iconic Alaskan wilderness like Denali National Park, Kenai Fjord National Park, Kachemak Bay State Park and Katmai National Park.
With thirty different mountain ranges and the top ten tallest peaks in North America, Alaska is a land of spectacular peaks and valleys. The Alaska Range reaches from the coastline to the interior regions. Journeying to the interior of Alaska on a Cruisetour affords the opportunity to view the tallest peak in North America, it towers over the surrounding Alaska Range rising to 20,320 feet, the view on a clear day is an intensely impressive sight.
Pristine environmental conditions make Alaska well known for its abundant wildlife. Alaska's parks provide you with up-close experiences with wildlife unlike anywhere else in the country. Denali National Park, one of Alaska's premiere sites for wildlife viewing, encompasses 6 million acres of wild lands. In these wild unencumbered spaces, Caribou feed along the northern slopes, Grizzly bears munch on berries, Dall sheep graze in the mountains, moose forage in the shrubs and wolves roam across the tundra. In the waters and coastline of Kenai Fjords National Park humpback whales are known to breach, Steller sea lions lounge on rocky outcroppings and pods of Orca’s swim.
The best seat for Alaska just got a whole lot better. The Renewed Celebrity Solstice arrives with eight all-new spaces designed to make every glacier, peak, and wildlife sighting feel even more extraordinary. With bold new dining, refreshing lounges, and more, get ready to experience America’s most iconic destination like never before.
AUTHENTIC LODGES: In each overnight destination, our guests stay in the finest accommodations available, including the luxurious Alyeska Resort with its heated pool and mountain views, the cozy Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge with its comforting fireplace, and the rustic buildings of Denali Park Village tucked into the forested banks of the Nenana River.
DEDICATED GUIDES: The dedicated Tour Guides escorting all our Cruisetours are chosen for their connection to local communities, providing seamless service and peace of mind from start to finish.
RAIL TRAVEL: A highlight of every Cruisetour is a ride aboard the Wilderness Express, a luxurious glass-domed rail car offering 360-degree views, comfortable leather seats, and spacious interiors.
MOTORCOACH TRAVEL: Relax in comfort aboard a motorcoach reserved exclusively for your Cruisetour, with a dedicated driver who provides seamless point-to-point luggage service.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES: On every Cruisetour, you’ll take a narrated wilderness journey into the heart of Denali National Park. On select Cruisetours, you’ll enjoy included experiences that showcase the special qualities of each destination.