Celebrity’s Grand Heartland Adventure Cruisetour

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June 7, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Prime Concierge Class from $4,171 CAD per person
Included Perks Onboard: $100 USD Onboard Credit per Stateroom, Wifi, Drink Package & Gratuities

*perks do not apply to land portion of this cruise tour

CELEBRITY'S CONCIERGE CLASS 

Little details make a world of difference, and now Celebrity's meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services, amenities, and exclusive events, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room—it’s an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs.

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**Bed as large or larger than average standard international king-size bed  ***Select an early check-in before boarding, online or in the app, to enjoy your luncheon on embarkation day
† $9.95 service fee and 18% gratuity may apply

About the Ship:

In February 2019, Celebrity Summit took part in Celebrity’s fleet-wide Revolution. Restaurants and lounges became more than just dining rooms and pass time areas. Staterooms became home away from home and guests’ personal sanctuaries. Celebrity Summit stopped being just a ship and became a better way to experience the world.

Itinerary

Day 1: Vancouver 
Among the world's most liveable cities - diverse, cultural, beautiful - this culinary capital treats you to fresh local seafood, farm-to-table produce, and authentic Asian flavors. West Coast architecture - modernism with a woodsy bent - emerged here. But while downtown shines with steel and glass, its epicenter is green Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre oasis of spectacular beaches, trails, and views. North of town, ride scenic Sea to Sky Highway along the coast and through the forest toward Whistler, 2,200 feet above sea level. On your way, behold lofty Shannon Falls and brave the heart-pounding Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge.

Day 2: Inside Passage, Alaska
You'll sail beyond the Inside Passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage in southeastern Alaska. This complex labyrinth of fjords, bays, and lush green islands is home to an abundance of wildlife, including orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears, puffins, sea otters and much more. During the summer months, the long hours of daylight allow for ample opportunities for nature photos on your Inside Passage Cruise. You'll never forget the sight of 40-ton whales hurling themselves into the air, almost completely escaping the water. If you're especially lucky, you could see them swimming together to create a bubble net, trapping and eating fish by the giant mouthful.

Day 3: Ketchikan, Alaska
You've never tasted salmon so fresh. Known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles. If you're up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you'll long remember.

Day 4: Sitka, Alaska
A Russian settlement until the Alaska Purchase of 1867, Sitka’s Russian heritage is still very much rooted in the city. Visit St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral for a pristine example of period architecture. Nestled on the coast of the Gulf of Alaska, there’s much natural beauty to explore on a Sitka cruise. A walk along the promenade in Whale Park offers a chance to view breaching humpback whales while a trek into Sitka Historical Park reveals stunning coastal trails and hundred-year-old totem poles. Venture to Tongass National Forest for up close views of wildlife, including Alaska Coastal Brown Bears, American Bald Eagles and Sitka Blacktail Deer. Or head to the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the oldest standing structure in all of Alaska which is home to a small, yet impressive collection of artifacts from all of Alaska’s indigenous groups.

Day 5: Juneau, Alaska
Here's your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure in Alaska's capital, where cultured sophistication meets the ruggedness of the Last Frontier.

Day 6: Icy Strait Point, Alaska
For thousands of years, the Tlingit Indians have called this place home. Located near the city of Hoonah, and home to a historic cannery, Icy Strait Point also offers travelers the chance to view wildlife like humpback whales, orcas, seals, eagles, and brown bears, or to explore monuments to the region's fishing heritage.

Day 7: Hubbard Glacier, Alaska - Cruisng
The Hubbard Glacier is located about 30 miles north off the coast of Yakutat and is by far one of Alaska’s most exciting natural treasures. On your cruise to Hubbard Glacier, enjoy incredible picture-perfect views of this glorious mount of ice from about every angle on your ship. Named after Gardiner Hubbard, the founder and president of the National Geographic Society, Hubbard Glacier is the longest tidewater glacier in the world. Dramatically massive at about 7-miles wide, 76-miles long and as tall as a 30-story building above the waterline, it’s the largest river of ice in North America. How this magnificent block came to form begins about 400 years ago from the snowfalls on the slopes of Mount Logan. While most of the world’s glaciers are retreating, the Hubbard Glacier has continued to thicken over the years and on rare occasion will partially block Russell Fjord, temporarily damming its passage.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier and experience the wilds of Alaska as your ship makes its way through icy waters turning from Yakutat Bay into the narrow Disenchantment Bay to come face-to-face with the towering Hubbard Glacier. The strong currents and riptides that flow between Gilbert Point and the face of the glacier cause calving to occur on daily basis, sending massive chunks of ice crashing into Disenchantment Bay. Witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon onboard a Hubbard Glacier cruise through the misty, chilled air of the Gulf of Alaska. Our dedicated onboard naturalist narrates the experience and keeps an eye out for the whales, harbor seals, and otters that hunt and play in the waters of Yakutat Bay. It’s an adventure of a lifetime.

Day 8: Seward, Alaska
Edging the Kenai Peninsula and framed by the glacier-covered Kenai Mountains that run along its southeastern spine, Seward is a rustic port town whose grand terrain will leave you breathless. Discover the wonder of the Kenai Peninsula on a Seward cruise. The pristine wilderness is home to nesting seabirds, countless islands, wetlands, and breathtaking views. And, as the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park, the Harding Icefield — an expanse of ice and snow created over 23,000 years ago — is easily within reach and culminates in 40 glaciers that dramatically calve into the sea. The throngs of wildlife that course below, and glide above the glacial waters, are legion. Pods of humpback whales are known to breach when hunting, seals and sea lions lounge on rocky outcroppings and bald eagles hover overhead. The rugged landscape suits Seward’s hardy locals well. Every July 4th, Seward’s runners race 1.5 miles up and down Mount Marathon. Starting at sea level, the race rises 3,000 feet in elevation over very steep terrain. Runners race over gullies, ice, and snow, using their hands to haul themselves to the finish line. And, when not racing up mountains, you can find stalwart locals at city watering holes and dining spots, where you can savor fresh Alaskan seafood, filleted and flayed straight from the ocean to your plate. Situated at a grand natural intersection where bays and fjords stretching south to the Pacific meet the crested wilderness — and connected to communities extending northwards via the famously scenic Seward Highway — Seward is emblematic of the wildly beautiful state that is Alaska.

Day 9: Seward
Meet your Tour Director in Seward and board your deluxe motor coach for a scenic city drive, after which you’ll embark on the Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise, viewing marine wildlife and enjoying lunch at Fox Island. From 5:00 p.m., Seward is yours to discover. Hike up close to Exit Glacier and experience the dense blue ice while listening to it crackle, or stroll the rustic port town. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge.

Day 10: Seward - Touring
Explore Seward at your leisure before travelling to Anchorage aboard your deluxe motor coach. Visit the Anchorage Museum, where you’ll learn about native cultures. From 4:30 p.m., Anchorage is yours to experience. Enjoy the lively bars and eclectic dining after a stroll along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that gently winds along the coast. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott.

Day 11: Anchorage, Talkeetna
In the morning, ride the Wilderness Express, a luxurious glass-domed railcar, to Talkeetna. From 11:00 a.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. Take in dramatic panoramic views that only climbers usually see, flying above Denali on an optional flightseeing excursion. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

Day 12: Denali
Explore Denali National Park on the Denali Natural History Tour. After your tour, Denali is yours to discover. Embark on a guided four-mile hike as part of an optional land excursion, or explore the remote trails that surround your Alaskan Lodge on your own. Overnight at Denali Park Village.

Day 13: Denali, Fairbanks
After breakfast, ride your deluxe motor coach to Fairbanks. Following a city drive, enjoy a scenic cruise down the Chena River on the Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler, visiting an Athabascan Indian Village and a sled-dog camp. From 5:30 p.m., Fairbanks is yours to enjoy. Explore the downtown area, starting at the The Fairbanks Convention & Visitor’s Bureau on the Chena River. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge.

Day 14: Fly Out - Fairbanks
Your Tour Directors will see that you are transferred to the Fairbanks airport for your flight home.  * Tours and activities as described, other than optional activities and meals, are included in your Cruisetour vacation. Tour arrival times are tentative and are subject to change. All properties are subject to change for properties of a similar quality.

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