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Cruising out of Seattle, venture to the Last Frontier to discover classic Gold Rush towns and spectacular seascapes. Alaska will thrill you with its winding waterways, towering glaciers and rushing waterfalls, all within camera shot of the ship’s deck. Keep your eyes peeled and you’re likely to spot a half-dozen whale species breeching in the waves. After a week on the water, return to civilization in Victoria, beloved for its blooming gardens and mild weather.
Your Tour Includes
Round-trip airfare & transfers
3 nights in handpicked hotels; 7 nights onboard the Rhapsody of the Seas
Breakfast daily, 8 lunches, 8 three-course dinners with beer or wine (on land)
Multilingual Tour Director
Private deluxe motor coach
Select entrance fees
Why You'll Love It
Fresh, wild-caught Pacific salmon
Flying fish at Pike’s Peak Market
Gold Rush history in Seattle, Juneau & Skagway
The beautiful, true blue Sawyer Glacier
Victoria’s blooming gardens
Whale sightings—practically guaranteed
Jet into Jet City—Seattle, Washington
Dinner
Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled flight aboard a major airline to Seattle, Washington. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a Go Ahead representative and assisted with the transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy an included dinner where you will meet your fellow travelers.
Ramble around town, from Pike’s Peak Market to the Space Needle
Breakfast
This morning, a local expert guide takes you on a guided sightseeing tour of Seattle. See the Seattle Center, the city’s vibrant cultural hub. Here you’ll view the iconic Space Needle, which served as the centerpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair and the Frank Gehry-designed Experience Music Project. Also visit Pioneer Square, Seattle’s first industrial logging center. Then see Chinatown and Pike Place Market, most famous for its seafood-throwing fishmongers. This afternoon, explore Seattle on your own. You might choose to ride the monorail, check out the beautiful and 1960s-flavored U District (home to the University of Washington), or browse the shops and cafés of the Capitol Hill or Queen Anne sections, the heart of Seattle’s creative life.
All aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free morning in Seattle. This afternoon, check in at your cruise ship and embark on a journey showcasing the natural beauty of the northwest.
Motor past fjords and forests to the Gulf of Alaska
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor a full day at sea, enjoying the ship’s luxurious amenities. Pamper yourself, take a swing at the Golf Driving Net or simply relax on deck and enjoy the spectacular passing scenery.
Weave through the waterways of the Inside Passage
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Comprising over one-fifth of the United States’ land mass, the sheer vastness of Alaska is an amazing sight to behold. Your first port of call is Ketchikan, gateway to some of the state’s most sublime scenery and wildlife. The city is the ancestral home of the Tlingit natives, and Ketchikan contains the world’s largest collection of totem poles. You’ll have a full day to explore the city at your leisure or choose from a variety of excursions (offered by Celebrity Cruises), including a trip to nearby Misty Fjords National Monument, a wildlife refuge with towering waterfalls.
Relive the Gold Rush in the scrappy town of Skagway
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, cruise through Tracy Arm, a 20-mile fjord, which twists and turns through a granite canyon lined with waterfalls, icebergs and towering mountain peaks. From the deck of your ship, gaze up at the stunning Sawyer Glacier, believed by many to be the bluest and most beautiful of Alaska’s glaciers. This afternoon, sail into the capital city of Juneau, whose history celebrates the Gold Rush of the late 1800s. Historical attractions you might wish to visit include the Alaska State Museum, the Last Chance Mining Museum and St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Or you might opt to go whale watching, visit the salmon hatchery or ride the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
Cruise through the craggy cliffs and sparkling glaciers of Tracy Arm
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your next port of call is the intimate town of Skagway, the Garden City of Alaska. In 1896, Skagway became a major player in the Alaskan Gold Rush and experienced a huge population surge. You may opt to take a walk down historic Broadway Street—replete with numerous saloons and generalstores—reflects its humble beginnings. In the evening, you’ll cruise through the Inside Passage, a patchwork of waterways stretching along the Southeastern Panhandle, affording spectacular views. View a scenic blend of islets, coves, forested terrain and glacial pools, keeping a close watch for soaring bald eagles and the telltale pectoral fins of humpback and bowhead whales.
Watch for whales on the vast open ocean
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day on the open water, cruising through more breathtaking scenery. Watch in awe as untamed wilderness and pristine beauty unfold before your very eyes. Keep an eye out for Humpback, Grey, Minke, Fin and Killer Whales (Orcas). En route to Victoria, take a moment to relax aboard and revel in the serenity of Alaska.
Stop and smell the flowers in Victoria
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross into Canada today, arriving this evening in the capital city of Victoria, home to Canada’s mildest climate and its lushest gardens. Walk around the city’s gorgeous and painstakingly restored historic downtown Inner Harbour, enjoy a tea at the Empress Hotel or stroll through Victoria’s many flowering gardens. Butchart Gardens, one of Victoria’s most colorful and fragrant gardens, is known for its original seasonal plantings and displays. For an immediate sense of peace and well-being, stroll past its waterfalls, trees and lakes, and immerse yourself in the wonderful sounds of nature.
Step back on solid ground in Seattle
Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, your cruise ends upon your return to Seattle. After disembarkation, enjoy a farewell lunch with your group. The rest of the day is yours to relax and reacclimate to life on land!
Bid farewell to the Pacific Northwest
Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
About Rhapsody of the Seas
As part of Royal Caribbean’s Vision class of ships, the Rhapsody of the Seas is equipped with all the amenities to make your experience smooth sailing. Kick back in a private stateroom, sun under the glass-canopied Solarium, enjoy fine dining and a Broadway-style show or even take on the ship’s rock-climbing wall.
Passport & Visa
A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, please be sure to have your required identification with you as well. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact Canada’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Transportation / Walking on tour
Most sightseeing is conducted for the deck on your ship or by private motor coach. For some included visits, be prepared for some walking through cities and to monuments and museums, with steps.
Baggage Allowance
Airlines have varying policies on weight restrictions and checked luggage. Charges for one or more checked bags may apply when traveling Domestically. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies. Bear in mind that your luggage will probably weigh more on your return trip due to souvenir shopping. We allow only one suitcase per person. One carry-on bag is also permitted, provided that it does not exceed 45 inches (length + width + height). There may be times when you will have to handle your own bags, and you’ll find that lightweight luggage provides a distinct advantage. Make sure you label your baggage and carry valuables, medication and documents in your carry-on luggage.
Clothing & Packing Tips
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that can be layered to accommodate temperature changes is recommended, along with a sun hat, sunglasses, bathing suit and a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality—a warm sports jacket and emergency rainwear are advised. Expect two formal nights. Most men opt for a dark suit instead of a tuxedo, and women choose cocktail dresses rather than lavish gowns. The remaining nights are casual, with sport shirts and slacks recommended for men, and skirts and khakis for women. You might also wish to bring a pair of binoculars for viewing scenery and wildlife.
Health
There are no recommended immunizations for travel to these countries.
Dining arrangements
Breakfast and lunch are open seating in the ship’s dining room, and dinner is served at two seatings (6:30 and 8:30). If you do not get the dinner seating you would like, please speak to the dining room maitre d’ at the earliest opportunity. He will do his best to accommodate you. Dining preference is confirmed upon check-in at the terminal.
Shore Excursions
Be sure to ask cruise representatives about shore excursions, as some are quite walking intensive. Also, please be advised that passengers who do not choose to partake in shore excursions are typically the last to disembark in that day’s port.
Shipboard Money Matters
On board, you will be issued a card which will enable you to sign for most shipboard expenses, such as optional shore excursions, bar and wine bills, beauty treatments and photo orders. Your account can be settled with cash, traveler’s checks or a major credit card such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club or Discover Card. Personal checks are not cashed or accepted.
Currency
The official currency aboard the ship is the U.S. Dollar, and all prices are quoted in U.S. dollars. On your free day in Victoria, you may wish to exchange a small amount of Canadian dollars. Better rates of exchange are found in Canada. We recommend taking cash, credit, bank and/or ATM cards for the easiest and least expensive exchange. We suggest informing your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so they don’t confuse your purchases for fraudulent charges.
Tipping
For your convenience, the cruise line will automatically bill your account the following gratuities for services rendered per person, $80.50 USD/CAD. Should you wish to change the amount, contact the Guest Relations Desk on board. Bartenders, servers, deck stewards and other staff may be tipped as service is received. For your convenience, a 10-percent gratuity is automatically added to beverage purchases.
50th
It's our 50th State and I could not beleive its beauty and grandure.
Only regret is I didn't see it sooner.
By 63517026 | 9/5/2012
Traveled On: 8/15/2012
Number of Past Tours: 1
From: MO
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
Great trip!
This was my first tour and my first cruise and it was wonderful! The tour guide was personable, knowledgeable and friendly--just great. I would take the tour again!
Trip was leisurely and relaxing (could not "slide the plane") Accommodations were great!
By JANMARC | 9/5/2012
Traveled On: 8/15/2012
Number of Past Tours: 1
From: CA
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
Amazing trip to Northwest
The inner passage cruise and tour package certainly lived up to expectations and more!!!Seattle was a fun and interesting city to start and there was plenty of time at wonderful ports along our cruise north.Our only regret may have been not enough time in Victoria at Butchart Gardens as our ship did not dock until later in the day. Tour director was super patient and helpful and Celebrity crew truly pampered us. The scenery is awesome!!!
By SCOBLE2 | 8/30/2012
Traveled On: 8/15/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: NC
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
Relajante
Paisajes espectaculares, trato excelente, comida abundante, muy variada y sabrosa. En todo momento se esforzaron por comunicarse en nuestro idioma español.
By GELOPEZ | 8/8/2012
Traveled On: 7/18/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: PR
Tour Director: 4 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
Excellent trip!
Our Alaskan cruise was fantastic! The Celebrity Inifinity is a beautiful ship. The excursions were well worth the experiences. Our tour guide was excellent - organized, friendly, prepared. We also enjoyed our time in Seattle. It's a terrific city with a lot to do!
By PBARGET1 | 8/1/2012
Traveled On: 7/18/2012
Number of Past Tours: 1
From: PA
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
AWESOME TRIP
THIS WAS A SPECTACULAR TRIP.THE BEAUTY AND SCENERY WAS AWESOME.I WOULD TAKE THIS TRIP AGAIN. IF ANYONE TAKES THIS CRUISE TAKE BINOCULARS!!!!!!!
By REDHATQUEEN | 7/8/2012
Traveled On: 6/13/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: PA
Tour Director: 4 / 5
Tour Value: 4 / 5
Alaska - Not What I Expected!
I never expected Alaska to be as gorgeous as it is! Sitting on lounge chairs in the Solarium in front of a wall of windows watching snow capped mountains and waterfalls. Go-Ahead handles everything from our luggage to and from hotels and off and off the ship, any tickets or arrangements we forgot to make on our own and any information we needed or wanted to know. There were breakfasts included, a lunch and dinner included and a bus tour around Seattle. Our tour director Nancy was wonderful. I know I will be using Go-Ahead in the future and absolutely recommend it.
By DCOHEN41 | 7/4/2012
Traveled On: 6/13/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: NY
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
Alaska Glacier Tour
We had a very nice time and enjoyed the ship travel and the amazing scenery in Alaska. It was a unique experience seeing Alaska's nature and scenery.
I would not recommend the trip the way it was set up.
The only part of the trip we weren't happy about was our stay in Seattle. Would have preferred to arrive Wednesday afternoon as we did and be able to board a ship the following day. Didn't like the location of the hotel very much and didn't think the hotel was particularly well staffed.. Our tour guide did a great job of handling all the details of the trip including luggage, etc. She was always available to answer any questions, etc.
We traveled to Europe with Go Ahead in 2007 and it was a thrilling trip.
Would recommend Go Ahead for traveling. Looking forward to another trip in Europe one of these days.
By HBOLGER2 | 7/4/2012
Traveled On: 6/13/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: PA
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 4 / 5
Amazing Alaska
The cruise itself is wonderful- superb food, nice accommodations, very personable and attentive crew members. Besides that, there is something to do for everyone. The highlight, though, is the absolutely beautiful scenery that is Alaska.
The one negative comment is that neither I, nor most in our grop of 13 found our tour director very useful.
By MLAUGHLIN9 | 7/4/2012
Traveled On: 6/13/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: OH
Tour Director: 3 / 5
Tour Value: 3 / 5
Fantastic Vacation
Everything was just amazing. From tour of Seattle to the Alaska Cruise and the farewell lunch, there wasn't anything to be unhappy about.
By SCOHEN182 | 6/30/2012
Traveled On: 6/13/2012
Number of Past Tours: 2
From: NY
Tour Director: 5 / 5
Tour Value: 5 / 5
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