Radiance of the Seas

Alaska CruiseTour

June 19-July 1, 2009

What a great itinerary for an Alaska CruiseTour, sailing seven nights aboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas, plus a 5-night escorted motorcoach/traincar land tour! Why not visit Alaska in 2009?

Cruise

Vancouver, British Columbia Most recently ranked by The Economist as the number one most livable city in the world, Vancouver is a picturesque city surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the snow-capped peaks of the Coast Mountain range. Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city with many unique neighborhoods to explore including Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown and the West End. Visitors can enjoy world class shopping, gourmet meals, outstanding live entertainment, sporting events, theater, outdoor adventure and world-class attractions.

Cruising the Inside Passage Cruising through the Inside Passage is really what has made Alaska cruising so popular. This trip captures so much of what people love about Alaska. There are glaciers the size of Rhode Island. Misty rain forests and ghostly blue fjords. And spirited communities that celebrate their varied heritage. Be sure to take in every view as you sail through one of the most beautiful parts of Alaska.

Ketchikan, Alaska Ketchikan originated as an Indian fish saltery, but the town's major growth began when it became a supply base and entry port for miners during the 1898 Gold Rush to the Klondike. Much of the town's colorful past is still in evidence, especially in the nearby Indian villages, where you'll see colorfully carved totem poles and hear the fascinating legends that surround them.

Juneau, Alaska Juneau, the capital of Alaska, was founded during a gold rush in 1880. Today, the former gold-mining town counts among its riches some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Juneau in the Alaska Panhandle, it faces the water from the mainland side of Gastineau Channel. Several magnificent fjords are located along the channel coast, and the majestic Mendenhall Glacier, a favorite of visitors, is nearby.

Skagway, Alaska When gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon Territory (just across the border from Alaska), it resulted in the historic Gold Rush of 1898. As thousands of gold-crazed adventurers sought the best starting point for their arduous trek, they found the deepest penetration possible by boat was at the northern tip of the Lynn Canal. This is how Skagway was born.

Icy Strait Point, Alaska Icy Strait Point is located near the city of Hoonah, the largest native Tlingit Indian settlement in Alaska, and very near Glacier Bay National Park. Home to a historic cannery, the port's connection to the sea is strong. Locals share the sea with humpback whales, orcas, Dall porpoises, seals, sea otters, halibut and all five species of Pacific salmon. It is not uncommon to spot a humpback or an orca while walking along the shore.

Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) The longest river of ice in North America, the Hubbard Glacier is also one of the most active glaciers of its kind in Alaska. And since Royal Caribbean ships are designed to provide guests with the best viewing possible, you'll be able to see this massive natural wonder, with its 1,350 square miles of blue ice, from just about anywhere on the ship.

Seward, Alaska Seward is not only one of Alaska's oldest communities, it's also one of its most scenic. Visit and discover this picturesque town known as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. You'll find a historic downtown district filled with quaint shops and art galleries, and some of the most exciting outdoor adventures imaginable.

Tour

Seward / Anchorage, Alaska Upon arrival in Seward, you'll board a deluxe motorcoach and enjoy a scenic drive to Anchorage. Here you will meet your Adventure Specialist and have time for lunch on your own before visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center* to learn about Alaska's first people. The evening is yours for independent activities in this cosmopolitan city. Overnight in Anchorage.

Anchorage / Talkeetna, Alaska In the morning, you'll board glass-domed traincars, the Wilderness Express, for a scenic ride to the quaint town of Talkeetna. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy a variety of independent activities, such as jet boating or flightseeing around Mt. McKinley. Overnight in Talkeetna.

Talkeetna / Denali, Alaska Enjoy the nature trails that surround your lodge before you board the Wilderness Express for a scenic trip to Denali. You have the afternoon and evening free to enjoy optional activities, such as the Husky Homestead Tour or white-water rafting. Overnight in Denali.

Denali, Alaska In the morning, head out on the Tundra Wilderness Tour* deep into Denali National Park. Look for Alaska's "big four": bear, caribou, Dall sheep and moose. The afternoon is open for optional activities such as white-water rafting or helicopter flightseeing. Overnight in Denali.

Fairbanks, Alaska In the morning, depart by deluxe motorcoach for a drive to Fairbanks. After lunch, you'll enjoy a ride on the Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler*, including a visit to an Athabascan Indian Village. The evening is yours to explore on your own. You'll spend the night in historic Fairbanks.

Fairbanks, Alaska Your Adventure Specialist will see that you are transferred to the Fairbanks airport for your flight home.

* Included in the CruiseTour.

Your vacation package includes:

• Seven-night Hubbard Glacier Cruise aboard the Radiance of the Seas

• Five-night post-cruise Escorted Motorcoach/Traincar Land Tour

• All meals and entertainment on board ship

• All port charges, departure taxes, and fuel surcharges

Interior Stateroom

 
Oceanview Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Your CruiseTour rate is per person, based on double occupancy. Round-trip airfare, transfer to the pier in Vancouver, and insurance are additional. Some staterooms may accommodate a third and fourth passenger. Other categories may be available. Please call for availability and rates.

A fully refundable deposit of $250.00 per person is required to reserve your cabin. Send an email to info or call Antietam Travel Service, Inc. at 301-662-8080 or 800-722-3489 for further information.

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