12 Sep
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19 Feb
Vancouver Tours Blog

Cruising Alaska Before Glaciers Are Gone and Prices Go Higher

Have you ever thought about a once in a lifetime cruise to Alaska? Did you know that an Alaskan itinerary is most often the itinerary that first time cruisers choose? 2010 may be the best time for you to do it take that Alaskan cruise. Due to a high head tax charged to the cruise lines per passenger, many cruise lines are pulling ships out of Alaska. The fewer ships that sail, the higher prices will go – don't wait until 2011!

Because 2010 itineraries and ship are already released, you have a great choice for cruising Alaska this year. Several cruise lines have already pulled ships out of the Alaska itinerary and several more will be taking even more ships out next year. You generally will not many sale prices on these cruises either, especially since there are fewer ships each year doing this itinerary

The Alaskan cruise season begins in May and ends in September. Best pricing is found in May and at the end of the cruise season. Pricing increases dramatically in July and August, because it is vacation time from school. The buggiest time to travel? July. (Just take bug spray!)

There are also two basic itineraries – the Inside Passage, which generally starts and returns in Seattle and a North / Southbound which travels between Vancouver and Anchorage (Whittier) or Seward. A Northbound itinerary from Vancouver to Anchorage is also usually less expensive than a Southbound starting in Anchorage but expensive is usually more expensive than round-trip air to / from Seattle. How to determine which one is for you?

If your primary interest is wildlife, a North / South bound cruise that you can add a few days onto to visit Denali National Park may be perfect for you to see wildlife other than whales and birds. Princess offers some of the best cruise tours add ons for this itinerary and own their own lodges at Denali Park. Most ships on this itinerary also visit Glacier Bay National Park. Since only two ships per day are allowed in Glacier Bay, you may not be able to visit this spectacular place on all cruises.

What ports will you stop at? Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway are the usual stops. Some ships go to Misty Fjords National Park (most inside passage cruises).

What is there to do in each of these ports?

Ketchikan : There are many tours that delve in Native American culture, such as Totem Poles, Lumberjack Villages and Native Villages. There is also a Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Jeep and Canoe Safaris, a Zip Line Excursion, Sportfishing and Dining and More.

Juneau : The Mendenhall Glacier is located here, so you will have many excursions taking that fantastic site in. There is also Gold Panning, another Zip line, a Dog Sled Camp, Whales and Rainforest Trails and more.

Seward : Here you will find a Sealife Center with Puffins, Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruises and Kayaking, more Dog Sled tours, River Kayaking and Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises.

Kodiak : There are plenty of wildlife tour options in this port.

If you can afford a balcony cabin, this is the cruise to get one. While cruising in the Glacier areas, you will be able to sit on your balcony and see the sights instead of having to leave your cabin to go to an upper deck to see the views with hundreds of other passengers. The time to book an Alaskan cruise for best stateroom availability is January and February. Don't wait, book today.

Source by Neil Maley

18 Feb
Vancouver Tours Blog

Alaska Cruises With Celebrity Cruises

There is nothing more breathtaking than sitting on your balcony, traveling through glacier filled waters with snow topped mountains cascading throughout the landscape before you. Celebrity Cruises can offer you this and so much more should you choose to travel to Alaska with them. There are dozens of different itineraries to choose from, depending on where you would like to depart from and if you are looking for a simple cruise or a cruise tour that includes a little bit more.

With Celebrity Cruises, you have 5 ports of departure including Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Seward, Alaska. These ports of departure are pretty standard between all the cruise lines which send travellers to Alaska; it is your choice. Many people like to combine their departure city into their vacation and do a little land exploring before departing to sea.

You also have the choice of cruises lasting anywhere between 7 to 18 nights. This is important to weigh carefully. If you have never been on a cruise before, you may not be wise to spend 18 days on a ship if you are not 100% certain you will enjoy the experience. Start off slow in the case with 7 days to get your feet wet so to speak.

Yet another choice you are able to make with Celebrity Cruises on their Alaska cruises includes the ship you wish to travel on. They have three ships to choose from, each of which offers different levels of amenities and services to better accommodate your stay. The names of the ships currently operating in Alaska are Celebrity Mercury, Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Millennium.

Lastly, you have the option to book what is known as a cruise tour with Celebrity Cruises. What this means is that you are not only booking the passage from your port of departure but you are also booking guided tours of Alaska for each of your daily port stops. If you are not interested in booking a package deal like this than you of course have the option to book on shore excursions with the local tourist companies. Popular Alaska cruise tour activities include guided tours through glacier fields, the Denali National Park, ice climbing, kayaking, bear watching, dog sled racing, helicopter flights over the glaciers and so much more.

An Alaska cruise with Celebrity Cruises is one of the most popular routes on offer today. More and more people of all ages are beginning to see what Alaska offers is so unique they want to experience it for themselves. On any one of their cruises you have the opportunity to visit Anchorage, the capital city of Alaska and so many other cities of importance as well.

No matter where you choose to depart from Celebrity Cruises offers top of the line amenities, extraordinary tours and itineraries. Get away from traveling from bus station to train and let Celebrity Cruises take you through Alaska in their luxurious ships. You will experience culture and history like you have never seen before. Alaska will leave a lasting impression on you and Celebrity Cruises is sure to be your cruise line of choice as you travel throughout other parts of the world.

Source by J. David Rogers