Celebrity Cruises: Cruisetour 2C
Eastbound Canadian Rockies
7-Night Inside Passage Cruise with 6-Night Rocky Mountaineer Railtour
2003 Departure Dates:
May 30;
June 6,13,20,27;
July 4,11,18,25;
August 1,8,15,22,29;
September 5,12,19
Note: Canadian Rockies Cruisetours are not escorted by a Tour Director.
Land Travel
This Cruisetour starts with a 7-night Inside Passage Cruise aboard the Celebrity Infinity, ending in beautiful Vancouver, where you'll enjoy two days of sightseeing. Then you'll travel aboard a Rocky Mountaineer Railtours' glass-domed traincar with GoldLeaf Service and motorcoach through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Traveling to Kamloops, Banff, Yoho National Park and Lake Louise, you'll see natural wonders at every turn. Your cruisetour concludes in Calgary for an overnight stay. Meals on the train portion of your journey are included.
Lodging
Each night you'll enjoy the warm hospitality of Canada's west in one of the region's finer hotels. Food and beverage during your lodging experience is available at an additional cost.
Excursions
Activities included in the price of this tour are motorcoach tour of Vancouver, dinner at the Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Review in Kamloops, a sightseeing motorcoach tour of Banff and a Yoho National Park tour.
Cruising
The at-sea portion of your Cruisetour is a 7-night Inside Passage Cruise, offering explorations of cities from Vancouver to Skagway, spectacular close-up views of Alaska's natural wonders from the Inside Passage and an unforgettable trip past the world-famous Hubbard Glacier.
Itinerary
Day 1 Vancouver, British Columbia
Before departing on your Cruisetour, take time to explore the Gastown district, Chinatown and Little Italy. Stroll along the seawall in Stanley Park and watch ships sail under Lion's Gate Bridge. Consider extending your Cruisetour vacation with a Celebrity Sea & Stay package.
Day 2 Inside Passage, Alaska*
Enjoy spectacular close-up views of rain forests, steep-walled fjords and snow-capped mountains.
Day 3 Juneau, Alaska
Take advantage of Juneau's wide array of excursion adventures, tasteful shopping, unique coffee bars, and great sightseeing and entertainment opportunities.
Day 4 Skagway, Alaska
Enjoy paddling a canoe through Glacier Point or taking a horseback ride through the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Day 5 Hubbard Glacier, Alaska*
Cruise the crystal-clear waters of Yakutat Bay and be simply astonished by the massive, sparkling Hubbard Glacier.
Day 6 Ketchikan, Alaska*
Ketchikan is the "Salmon Capital of the World" and the perfect place for sportfishing. Take in an entertaining lumberjack show or be amazed at the skill of the totem carvers.
Day 7 Inside Passage, Alaska*
Enjoy spectacular close-up views of rain forests, steep-walled fjords and snow-capped mountains.
Day 8 Vancouver, British Columbia
Upon arrival in Vancouver you'll be met by a Rocky Mountaineer Railtours representative. After a motorcoach tour of Vancouver, you'll arrive at your overnight accommodations.
Day 9 Vancouver, British Columbia
Enjoy a free day and night in Vancouver.
Day 10 Vancouver, Kamloops, British Columbia
Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer train and see water torrent past Fraser Canyon's walls at Hell's Gate, then follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops, where you'll stay overnight. In the evening, enjoy the Rwo River Junction Dinner and Musical review. Breakfast and lunch are included in on the train ride.
Day 11 Kamloops, British Columbia / Banff, Alberta
Continue by rail to the Canadian Rockies. Travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake and the Rogers Pass tunnel. On arrival at Banff, you will transfer to Lake Louise for an overnight stay.
Day 12 Yoho, Lake Louise, Banff, Alberta
A motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Near Lake Louise, you'll see picturesque Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Transfer to Banff for an overnight stay.
Day 13 Banff, Calgary, Alberta
Enjoy a sightseeing motorcoach tour of the highlights of Banff including Cave and Basin Center, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Stay overnight in Calgary.
Day 14 Calgary, Alberta
Transfer to Calgary International Airport.
*Denotes cruise-only days.
Ports of Call
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
This "Galloping Glacier" made history in 1986 when it surged forward at a rate of up to 130 feet a day, blocking off Russell Fjord. The ice dam was eventually broken, but Hubbard Glacier continues to surge forward, calving icebergs into the water. Keep your binoculars handy as you cruise through the glacier's home waters, the wildlife-rich Yakutat Bay.
Inside Passage, Alaska
Threading along the scenic coast of Canada and Alaska, the Inside Passage offers spectacular close-up views of rain forests, sparkling glaciers, steep-walled fjords and snow-capped mountains. Watch closely for whales, sea lions, bears and other wildlife - the Inside Passage is home to more than 100 species of mammals.
Juneau, Alaska
Nestled between mountains and sea, Alaska's capital city has a rustic charm that's a blend of cosmopolitan and frontier styles. The Alaska State Museum includes a Native clan house and birch-bark canoe, gold rush memorabilia, and Russian Orthodox relics. You can see nature up close on the Mt. Roberts alpine walk or on a whale-watching cruise. A short drive out of Juneau takes you to the impressive Mendenhall Glacier, one of 38 glaciers in the Juneau Icefield.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ancestral home of Alaska's Tlingit Indians, this rustic waterfront village has the world's largest collection of totem poles. You can see this ancient art form and learn the meaning behind totem pole imagery at the Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight and the Totem Heritage Center. Ketchikan is also a jumping off point for seaplane excursions to the 2.2 million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument, complete with abundant wildlife, waterfalls and towering mountains.
Sitka, Alaska
Once the capital of Russian America, fishing boats colour the landscape in Sitka's salmon-rich waters. Enjoy the view from atop Castle Hill overlooking Crescent Bay, and see the onion-domed Russian Cathedral - a reminder of Sitka's czarist past. For centuries, before the Russians settled in Sitka, the area was home to the Tlingit Indians. The Sitka National Historical Park marks the site of a battle between the two groups. Today, Sitka is a peaceful blend of Russian, Tlingit and American cultures.
Skagway, Alaska
The frontier spirit is alive and well in the gold-rush town of Skagway, the northernmost point of Alaska's Inside Passage. reliev the city's boomtown past in lively saloons, rousing dance hall revues and on vintage street car tours. Board the historic White Pass and Yukon Railway or take the Klondike summit drive and pan for gold.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
from its sparkling skyline to beautiful vistas of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, the city of Vancouver offers incredible sights. In the historic Gastown district, explore cobblestone alleys, filled with galleries and shops. Visit Chinatown or Little Italy. And stroll along the seawall in Stanley Park to watch ships sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge.