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Denali National Park & Wild Alaska Cruise

with Vancouver extension

Duration: 12 or 14 days
Group size: 15-35
Reviews: 76

Get lost in the wilds of America’s last frontier.

You’ll understand why Denali, North America’s highest peak, is known as “the great one” to the indigenous Athabascan people when you see it towering over the surrounding landscape. After exploring the wilds of Denali National Park, embark on a cruise through the winding waterways of the Inside Passage, where you’ll discover glacier country and gold rush towns, before ending in dynamic, dramatic Vancouver.

Your tour package includes

4 nights in handpicked hotels
7 nights aboard the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship
11 breakfasts
6 lunches
10 dinners, select meals with beer or wine

Included highlights

Alaska Railroad ride
Denali National Park
Iditarod headquarters and museum
North Hubbard Glacier
Ketchikan

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Day-by-day itinerary

Anchorage, Alaska1 night

Day 1: Arrival in Anchorage

Welcome to Alaska! Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel.

Denali, Alaska1 night

Day 2: Denali via Talkeetna

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to the historic village of Talkeetna to board the Alaska Railroad. Enjoy views of the Alaskan wilderness and pass over Hurricane Gulch en route to Denali National Park, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner with your group upon arrival.

Wasilla, Alaska1 night

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Denali National Park

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

A full day of sightseeing with your guide immerses you in the scenery, flora and fauna of Denali National Park.

• Look for wildlife such as grizzly bears, moose, wolves, caribou, eagles, and sheep

• See Denali North America’s tallest mountain (weather permitting)

This afternoon, travel to Wasilla where you'll enjoy an included dinner.

Overnight Cruise7 nights

Day 4: Transfer to Seward

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, explore the Kenai Peninsula before driving through the Kenai Mountain Range to Seward where you’ll board your cruise ship.

• Visit the Iditarod Headquarters and Museum where you’ll have the opportunity to take a short dog sled ride

• Reach the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, known for its dramatic tidal “turns” that create 10-foot walls of water

• Stop at Portage Lodge for views of the Explorer and Portage Glaciers

• Enter the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to spot wildlife up close

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Day 5: Day at sea

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a day at sea reveling in your ship’s luxurious accommodations or simply watching the scenery from the deck.

• Enjoy an included lunch aboard the ship

• Cruise around the Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tide water glacier

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Day 6: Free day in Juneau

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dock in Juneau, Alaska’s capital city, and enjoy an included lunch aboard the ship.

Spend a free day in Juneau, often referred to as “little San Francisco” for its perfect blend of cosmopolitan city sophistication and frontier town spirit, or add an excursion.

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Juneau & the Mendenhall Glacier

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 7: Free day in Skagway

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dock in Skagway and enjoy an included lunch aboard the ship.

Then, spend a free day in Skagway, the starting point for prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s and the northernmost point of Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Day 8: Free day in Icy Strait Point

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Keep a lookout for humpback, minke, and orca whales and enjoy an included lunch as you cruise the Icy Straits to Icy Strait Point, your port of call for the day.

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Day 9: Free day in Ketchikan

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dock in Ketchikan and enjoy an included lunch aboard the ship.

Spend a day at your leisure in Ketchikan, the ancestral home of the Tlingit people and gateway to some of Alaska’s most sublime scenery and wildlife, or add an excursion.

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Ketchikan & Totem Bight State Park

Excursion (additional cost)

Day 10: Cruising the Inside Passage

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sail the southern section of Alaska’s Inside Passage, a collection of waterways, inlets, fjords and bays.

• View the region’s glaciers, several mountain ranges and secluded isles

• Enjoy an included lunch aboard the ship

• Look out for bald eagles as you cruise

Sit down for an included dinner aboard the ship this evening.

Vancouver, British Columbia1 night

Day 11: Disembarkation & free day in Vancouver

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Disembark in Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada’s largest city. Then, enjoy a free day to explore before sitting down to a farewell dinner with your group.

Flight Home

Day 12: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to explore Vancouver.

Extension to Vancouver

Delve deeper into the diversity and vibrancy of British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada. Many cultures meet in the seaport of Vancouver, which boasts thriving Chinese and Indian neighborhoods. Spend your days wandering around the original settlement in Gastown or enjoying the great outdoors. Then, spend your evening feasting on Chinese food and checking out the lively music scene. Opt for a day to take in the beauty and refinement of Victoria, beloved for its blooming gardens and mild weather.

Vancouver2 nights

Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Vancouver

Included meal: Breakfast

Today, tour the multicultural, cosmopolitan city of Vancouver with your guide before enjoying a free afternoon for exploration of your own.

• Drive through downtown Vancouver, passing the Roman-inspired Public Library

• See the historic Gastown district

• Make your way to the waterfront where you’ll see Canada Place, a sail-inspired building, which houses the Vancouver Convention Center and World Trade Center

• Stroll through Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park to take in views of the city

• End your sightseeing tour with free time to explore Granville Island, located directly across the water from downtown Vancouver

Day 13: Free day in Vancouver

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in the city or add an excursion.

Victoria Sightseeing

Excursion (additional cost)

Flight Home

Day 14: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Reviews

4.7 average

A GIFT FOR ALL YOUR SENSES: EXPERIENCING NATURE

06/04/2019 by 9th time traveler Marizenni E.

ALASKA IS THE ULTIMATE NATURE EXPERIENCE. CONNECTING WITH NATURE IS AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. OUR GUIDE NANCY SCHRAG IS THE BEST GUIDE IN THE US!!! SHE IS A SUPER GUIDE AND I RECOMMEND HER 100% + !!! IT'S A TRIP IN WHICH NATURE IS YOUR PLAYGROUND AND YOUR RELAXATION IS UNLIMITED. DON'T DELAY TO ENJO...

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Would do this tour every year if possible!

12/06/2018 by 5th time traveler Cindy S.

My first cruise! I never thought it would be to Alaska. I figured it would be a sunny, warm "beachy" type vacation. This tour blew me away! The majesty of Denali and other mountains in Alaska is indescribable. The wildlife was everything you could hope to see. The entire tour was filled with awe-ins...

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Fantastic tour director

09/28/2018 by 5th time traveler Mary W.

Bob is a fantastic tour director who went way over the bar. He made the tour. We also believe we have made a new friend.

great experience with great people at the perfect time

09/26/2018 by 3rd time traveler Kaye A.

I enjoyed myself because of the accommodation in the hotel and the cruise ship. I never felt as if i was in a box and had plenty of room to move about in clean environments. The tour guide set the stage for the entire trip and kept the group informed of every small/large detail until we departed at ...

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Denali Nat'l Park & Wild Alaska Cruise

09/12/2018 by 5th time traveler Debra F.

This was a wonderful tour although I would admit that the weather conditions could "make or break" the enjoyment of the vacation. We lucked out in every way and had fantastic views and excursions. The accommodations were excellent. Our hop on resident tour guide (Steve) that we had for 3 days pri...

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Hotels, flights, & FAQ

Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.

Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre

This modern hotel is located in the upscale Shaughnessy neighborhood. Guests enjoy a fitness center, pool, and restaurant. Nearby, you’ll find the Van...

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Celebrity Millennium

This ship features shops, bars, casinos, and spas.

Flights

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FAQ

About the Celebrity Millennium

With a sophisticated design and gracious public rooms, the Celebrity Millennium offers a full range of luxurious facilities, including large decks, the Oasis pool, exercise pool, a library, a fully equipped health club and spa, saunas, and shops. In the evening, you’ll be able to enjoy live music, cabaret performances, or dancing. And when you’ve had your fill of activity, your cabin awaits with all the comforts of home.Download a detailed summary of the ship’s amenities and available cabins [PDF].

Passport & visa requirements

U.S. and Canadian citizens need valid government-issued identification for air travel within their home country.
Canadian citizens entering the U.S. and U.S. citizens entering Canada need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.

Tour pace

You will walk for about 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and gravel paths, with few hills. Some activities will take place at high altitudes.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains and boats.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.

Transportation

Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Anchorage, Alaska and depart from Vancouver, British Columbia. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
A train ride from Anchorage to Denali is included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.

Baggage allowance

Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.

Clothing & packing tips

We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.

Health

There are no major health risks associated with traveling to this region.
Be sure to check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and personal travel requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
Please be aware that you will be traveling to altitudes as high as 6,000 feet above sea level. These high altitudes can sometimes cause breathing difficulties for travelers who have heart problems or respiratory ailments. If you suffer from any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor regarding any potential health risks.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
During the summer months, take proper care with sun exposure and heat.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to My Account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.

Cuisine

Breakfast and lunch are open seating in the ship’s dining room, and dinner is served at two seatings (6pm and 8:30pm). If you do not get the dinner seating you would like, please speak to the dining room maitre d’ at the earliest opportunity. They will do their best to accommodate you. Dining preference is confirmed upon check-in at the terminal.
There are multiple dining options on board the ship and a variety of foods are offered.
The Celebrity Millennium has an open seating policy in a wide variety of restaurants and cafes. Reservations are recommended in specialty restaurants.

Electricity & air conditioning

All of North America operates on 110-120 volts and uses Type A or B plugs with two flat pins or two flat pins and one round pin, respectively.
The majority of the hotels on this tour will have air conditioning.
Some of the hotels on this tour will provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed for hotels in more remote locations.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.

Time zones

British Colombia is three hours behind Eastern Time (ET). Alaska is four hours behind ET.
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 9am in Vancouver and 8am in Anchorage.

Currency

The U.S. dollar is the currency you will be using on this tour.
On board the cruise ship, you’ll be issued a Celebrity Cruise Line card, which will enable you to sign for most shipboard expenses. Your account can be settled with cash, traveler’s checks, or a major credit card. Personal checks cannot be cashed or accepted.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your purchases for fraudulent charges.
Many banks and businesses now primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.

Tipping

At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in USD.
We recommend tipping $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Gratuities aboard the cruise ship are not included in price of your tour, but will be automatically charged to your onboard account. This gratuity amounts to approximately $13USD per person per day and covers all service charges for ship personnel. A separate 18 percent service charge is automatically added to all bar tabs and spa service payments.

Shore excursions

Ask cruise representatives for details on shore excursions, as some are quite walking intensive.
Please be advised that passengers who choose not to partake in shore excursions are typically the last to disembark in that day’s port. International travel is, by its very nature, unpredictable. We must therefore reserve the right to change this itinerary, without advance notice, to meet with local conditions at the time of travel. We appreciate your understanding. Please refer to our website for Terms & Conditions, dates, and prices.