Experience 12 Stunning Days
July 16 - 27, 2012

Regular Price:
$3,190, Inside Stateroom, per person, double occupancy
$3,590, Ocean View Stateroom, per person, double occupancy

$4,090, Verandah Suite, per person, double occupancy
 

Please call or e-mail for single occupancy rates.

Only $500 deposit per person required to reserve your space!

Featured Attractions on the Alaska Holiday Cruise:

Mon., July 16 - Omaha/Anchorage We depart Omaha's Epply Airport early this morning by scheduled airline service en route to Anchorage, Alaska.  On arrival in Anchorage, we'll board our waiting motor coach for the transfer to our downtown hotel, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.  Surrounded by wilderness, Alaska's largest city is nestled between the Alaska Range and the Chugach Mountains, combining a mixture of sophisticated metropolis and robust frontier town.       Tues., July 17 - Anchorage/ Denali This morning we board the Denali Star, a semi-luxury passenger train operated by the Alaska Railroad for our journey north to Denali National Park.  You'll know from the very moment we climb aboard the Alaska Railroad that we're riding on the best train in the world.  The charm and scenic appeal of this great and vast land is amplified through panoramic windows and underscored by historical narratives of lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides.  Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery as we travel through the six million acres of mountains, forests, rivers and valleys that make up the parks boundaries.  On arrival in Denali, the afternoon is at leisure where the more adventurous can take  part in any number of optional activities.  From wildlife viewing, to hiking and rafting, there is something for everyone in the beauty of this magnificent park.     Wed., July 18 - Denali Today we will enjoy a Tundra Wilderness Tour that will take us deep into the park and, if the clouds permit, allow a view of the mighty Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak on the North American continent.  Every turn on the Park Road brings a new wonder as we journey miles into this astounding wilderness preserve.  Watch for ptarmigan, Alaska's state bird, in the open valleys.  See golden eagles patrolling the higher elevations and ridge tops, listen to ravens, magpies and gray jays chattering in the brush.  With any luck, we'll see grizzlies crossing braided streams, Dall sheep traversing rigged cliffs and moose foraging in upland meadows. And this unfolding adventure leads to the lofty, isolated grandeur of Mt. McKinley itself, a wonder to behold.    Thurs., July 19 - Denali/Seward This morning we depart Denali and travel south along the Parks Highway threading our way though the land of the midnight sun, a wilderness ramble revealing the many facets of Mt. McKinley.  Along the way, we'll stop at Mile 147.2 to visit the Alaska Veterans Memorial, a remembrance to the veterans of Alaska who have served our country at home or abroad.  We'll also stop in the town of Wasilla, the official starting point of the greatest dog sled race in the world, to visit the Iditarod Headquarters.  Afterward, we'll bypass Anchorage on our way to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.  Set on the shores of Turnagain Arm and surrounded by mountains and hanging glaciers, the center is the perfect setting to learn about Alaska's most cherished wildlife species.  Our day will then come to an end as we arrive in the port community of Seward.  Ice free year around, Seward was a natural choice as the ocean terminal and supply center during the construction of the Alaska Railroad, but more importantly, marks the departure point for our Alaskan Cruise Vacation.         Fri., July 20 - Seward/Cruising Sandwiched between the Kenai Mountains and the waters of the Kenai Fjords, Seward is one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities.  Spend the day exploring this beautiful seaside village offering a bustling harbor, quaint shops and galleries, and many different ways to tour the Kenai Fjords National Park.  Late this afternoon, we'll embark aboard Celebrity Cruises Millennium.  From the moment we depart Seward, you'll know this will be a cruise vacation to treasure forever.  Bracing sea air, a wide variety of shipboard activities and renewed friendships all combine to welcome us to the cruising experience.      Sat., July - Cruising (Hubbard Glacier) This afternoon we sail to Hubbard Glacier.  Imagine coming face to face with a gigantic wall of ice that fills your view and extends for miles in either direction.  It's a titan on the move, advancing faster than almost any other glacier on the continent.  By the time it reaches Disenchantment Bay, the imposing architecture of this five mile long behemoth towers 40 stories high.  As we glide along its looming mass, watch for seals afloat on the ice, listen for the glacier's loud, deep rumble and wait for the mighty crack followed by the thunderous crash.  Then marvel as icebergs as large as buildings topple into the sea.   Sun., July 22 - Cruising (Juneau) Today our port of call is Alaska's capital city of Juneau.  Located at the foot of the grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, we can step ashore to shop for gold nuggets, visit the stately Governors Mansion and saunter through the swinging doors of the Red Dog Saloon, the city's famous watering hole.  Nearby, you can visit mighty Mendenhall Glacier, the world's most photographed glacier, or hop aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for breathtaking views of Southeast Alaska.      Mon., July 23 - Cruising (Skagway) This morning we dock in Skagway, the northern-most port of call on Alaska's Inside Passage.  Referred to as the "roughest town on earth" with over 80 saloons, Skagway is the city that 40000 gold-seeking fortune hunters made famous the starting point of their incredible trek over wither the Chikoot Pass or the legendary White Pass.  Explore the wooden sidewalks and visit the well-stocked shops on Main Street where every building facade  has been handsomely restored to the glory days of the past.  Stroll down Broadway, part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Park, and be sure to stop in at the playfully "naughty" Red Onion, a watering hole circa 1898.   Tues., July 24 - Cruising (Icy Straight Point) Icy Straight Point is the newest and most exclusive Alaska cruise destination.  Deriving its authentic cultural heritage from the residents of the cliffside village of Hoonah, its largest Tlingit native settlement in Alaska.  Icy Straight Point welcomes only one unique cruise ship into its harbor at a time to provide guests with a unique and exclusive journey back into real Alaska.  The best of Southwest Alaska is yours, including some of the finest whale watching and bear viewing opportunities.    Wed., July 25 - Crusing (Ketchikan) Our port of call today is the "salmon capital of the world", better know as Ketchikan, the southernmost port of call on the famed Inside passage.  With 3,000 -foot-high Deer Mountain looming behind, there never was much room for Ketchikan to expand, so much of the town is built on trestles, docks and pilings at waters edge.  Explore historic Creek Street, now a covey of contemporary art galleries and quaint boutiques, and meet the spirits of the raven, whale, and eagle while viewing  the largest collection of totems in the world at Totem Bight State Historical Park.   Thurs., July 26 - Cruising (Inside Passage) Today we cruising through the famous Inside Passage, the scenic waterway that reaches 1000 miles from historic Skagway, Alaska to beautiful British Columbia.  From the board decks of the ship and its many lounges with picturesque windows, we'll have an unobstructed view of nature's daylong show while we gliding through a maze of bays, straights, arms and fjords; a panorama interrupted only by the sightings of whales and sea lions frolicking in the waters around us.  This is Alaska, one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth!   Fri., July 27 - Cruising/Omaha Early this morning we will sail under the Lion's Gate Bridge as Vancouver's dramatic skyline draws us to Canada Place Pier.  Following disembarkation, we'll board our private motor coach for the transfer to Seattle/ Tacoma Airport in preparation for the return journey to Omaha.

The Alaska Holiday Cruise also includes:

• Economy class airfare from Omaha to Anchorage Alaska, and home from Seattle;
• Cruise Accommodations based on traveler's selection of Large inside Stateroom, Large Outside Stateroom, or Verandah Suite;
• First class hotel accommodations in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower;
• Many delicious ship-board meals;
• All admissions to national parks, tours, museums & shows; and
• Professionally escorted , entertainment on board ship,and baggage handling.