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Alaska Cruisetours

Explore our alaska land and sea cruise package, what's an alaska cruisetour.

Cruise:  Enjoy our top-rated 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise vacation with two glacier-viewing experiences during your time on board.

Train:  Immerse yourself in a scenic rail travel from the ship to the lodge via our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service for an all-encompassing Alaska cruisetour.

Lodge:  Your Alaska cruisetour includes three or more nights on land near legendary national parks at beautiful riverside Princess Wilderness Lodges.

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Denali Explorer

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• 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise
• 3-6 nights on land
• Exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Alaska rail service
• Stay in the Denali-area
• Natural History Tour into Denali National Park
• Fairbanks or Anchorage
• Select sightseeing included

13 - 15 Nights

Off the Beaten Path

• Go deeper into Alaska
• Kenai and/or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
• Unique National Parks
• 6-8 nights on land
• Princess Alaska rail service
• Fairbanks and/or Anchorage

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Connoisseur

• Highest level of service
• Escorted by a Tour Director
• 5-10 nights on land
• Tundra Wilderness Tour into Denali National Park
• Most meals included

10 - 11 Nights

On Your Own

• Most affordable option
• For independent travelers
• 3-4 nights on land
• No pre-scheduled activities

Alaska Cruisetour Experience

Immerse in the heart of Alaska's awe-inspiring interior.

Princess Wilderness Lodges

You won’t just explore Alaska’s landscapes with Princess; you’ll stay in the heart of the region's best and most beautiful attractions. Our custom-built wilderness lodges are located riverside next to some of the most renowned national parks, allowing you to unwind after your adventures with comforting amenities and breathtaking scenery.

Voyage of the Glaciers

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise vacation. Spend seven days traveling from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy icy-blue viewings at spots like Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord.

Direct-to-the-Wilderness® Alaska Rail Service

Spend less time worrying and more time exploring — no confusing transfers or multiple tickets required. Our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service features glass-domed railcars that take you into the heart of Alaska. Enjoy convenience and comfort as you move easily from ship to train, then directly to your Princess Wilderness Lodge in the Denali area.

Visit Denali National Park on Every Alaska Cruisetour

Venture into a land like no other. With some of the most stunning and iconic wildlife and wilderness in the world, Denali National Park is part of the definitive experience of an Alaska adventure. No matter which Alaska cruisetour you choose, Princess takes you into the Great Land’s breathtaking interior.

Princess Lodges & Alaska Cities

Comfortable riverside lodges surrounded by natural beauty.

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• Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®
• Anchorage (Whittier)

Embark on an unforgettable Alaska cruisetour to Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge®, where you can take in the beauty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the largest national park in the U.S. Snow-covered mountains dominate the skyline while rivers feed the earth below. Explore your surroundings on a Copper River rafting trip, or fish for Alaska salmon in the mesmerizing waters.

Access some of the most stunning sights on earth — wilderness, wildlife and untamed land — with a stay at Princess Wilderness Lodge®, included on all our Alaska cruisetours. The lodge is located just 1 mile from the entrance of Denali National Park and overlooks the Nenana River. Go flightseeing by Denali’s snow-covered peak, fly-fish for Arctic grayling, raft the Nenana River or venture into Denali on a park tour.

Nestled on the banks of the Chena River, Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge® offers riverside dining, frontier décor and the perfect excuse to dive deeper into your surroundings. Cruise down the Chena River on a sternwheeler riverboat, pan for gold at Gold Dredge 8 or ride ATVs through surrounding forests underneath the midnight sun.

Situated on the Kenai Peninsula and surrounded by mountains, the Kenai River and striking wilderness, Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge® invites you to explore, unwind and take in the sights at a leisurely pace. Adventure through Chugach National Forest, cruise past Kenai Fjords National Parks’ glaciers or fish along the Kenai River.

Situated within Denali State Park near the Chulitna River, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge® offers unparalleled views of Denali from its treehouse, Great Room and expansive main lodge deck. Tour a working Alaska homestead to learn how the Great Land’s residents have become so self-sufficient. Or take a helicopter ride to a glacier beneath the tallest peak in North America.

Just an hour and a half from the cruise port of Whittier lies Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. Wander in the Chugach National Forest, the second-largest national forest in the U.S. Spend the day absorbing history at the Anchorage Museum. Or visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see brown bears, moose and bison living in a protected habitat that perfectly emulates the wild.

Explore the Great Land

Every part of Alaska tells an extraordinary story, whether it's through the beauty of the region's natural masterpieces or the animated personalities of its locals. During an Alaska cruisetour with Princess, you'll discover what makes the Great Land so special and craft tales of your time on land and sea.

A Sensory Experience

You won't just see the Great Land’s glaciers; you'll feel them come alive. Listen for the crash of “white thunder” as you get up close to Mother Nature. Visit wilderness playgrounds like Glacier Bay National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and natural wonderlands like Endicott Arm, Dawes Glacier, College Fjord and Hubbard Glacier for even more icy thrills.

A Nature Lover's Dream

From waters teeming with marine life like king salmon to wilderness abundant with bald eagles and bears, Alaska is home to incredible wildlife. See the colorful coats of Denali National Park’s Big Five: grizzly bears, wolves, moose, Dall sheep and caribou. Spot humpback whales splashing off the coast. Encounter wildlife in their natural habitats and experience their unique personalities.

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National Treasures

Discover the impressive and magnificent national parks of Alaska during your cruisetour. Denali National Park boasts the continent’s highest peak, while Glacier Bay National Park is one of the world’s largest protected areas. Wrangell-St. Elias and Kenai Fjords National Parks, meanwhile, invite guests to explore the terrain of one of the four largest ice caps in the world.

Unforgettable Alaska Cruisetour Excursions

Don't just visit Alaska — live it with Alaska excursions that expand your cruise experience. Rush across the snow on a dog sled with a professional musher, fly-fish for salmon in breathtaking rivers and soar over miles of glacial tundra in a helicopter. Watch migrating humpback whales from the deck of a catamaran or see Native craftsman carve a traditional totem pole.

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring Denali National Park. The name ''Denali'' means ''The Great One'' in the native Athabascan language. 

Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is famous not only for gold and government but also for its breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains.

Skagway, Alaska

Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.

Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

The lodge is located approximately one hour from the town of Talkeetna, which is nestled at the base of Denali and is also home to the Talkeetna, Chulitna & Susitna Rivers. 

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Discover Alaska with Princess

The best cruise line in Alaska keeps getting better! From top-rated cruises that visit Glacier Bay National Park to scenic rail travel and exclusive Princess lodges, you will find a seamless Alaska experience with Princess.

Best Dishes to Try on Your Alaska Cruise

No one does seafood quite like Alaska—which is why we brought the best of the Great Land on board so that you can experience it all with Princess.

Top Alaska Cruise Destinations

From exploring Denali National Park to fishing for salmon in Anchorage, discover the top Alaska destinations on a Princess cruise.

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From exploring historic gold mines to venturing in the footsteps of early explorers, learn about Alaska’s Inside Passage and discover the wonders awaiting you.

Alaska Ports of Call

From the sweeping mountains of Juneau to the fish-bearing seas of Ketchikan, discover our Alaska cruise ports and set sail into the adventures that await you.

What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise

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Remove the hassle from air travel and give yourself the gift of flexibility, time and a thicker wallet with Princess EZair® flights. We negotiate lower rates with the airlines, allow you to modify your flight up to 45 days prior with no penalty and protect you if your flight is late or canceled.

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Extend your cruise vacation and simplify your travel plans with a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your cruise. With a Cruise Plus Hotel Package, a Princess representative meets you at the airport and pier, transporting you to and from your hotel. The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the representative’s services.

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An Alaska cruisetour is our award-winning cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage paired with a scenic train ride into Interior Alaska, plus up to 3 nights at Holland America Denali Lodge, our immersive lodge at the gates of Denali National Park. If you choose, continue the journey into the Yukon on your Alaska cruisetour. From the depths of the icy waters to the tops of snow-capped summits and everything in between, combine land and sea for unforgettable moments. Witness a world of wildlife, including whales and eagles, from the open decks of our ships and spot Alaska’s "Big 5" — moose, bears, Dall sheep, caribou, and wolves as you ride our luxury glass-domed McKinley Explorer® deep into the heart of a wilderness unseen by most. Breathe in fresh mountain air and roast s’mores under the stars at your base camp for adventure.

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We offer a fully comprehensive and unforgettable Denali experience based on our 75-year history in the Great Land. Our Alaska cruisetours feature transportation, accommodations and more to make your wildest Denali dreams come true.

Holland America Denali Lodge

Your basecamp to Denali adventures set among rugged Alaska wilderness. Enjoy creature comforts, exquisite local cuisine and lively Denali Square.

Tundra Wilderness Tour

Travel deep into Denali National Park for sightings of Alaska’s Big Five: grizzlies, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and moose. An expert guide narrates every spectacular sight.

McKinley Explorer Train

Ride the rails through Alaska backcountry aboard the McKinley Explorer® domed luxury train. Enjoy signature dishes and cocktails on board. An Alaska train tour like no other.

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We offer an array of Alaska cruisetours and a mix of both iconic ports and seldom-seen gems. Get to know the authentic Alaska.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Our Alaska cruisetours give more than just a glimpse of the "Great One". Settle in for up to three nights and truly connect to North America’s tallest mountain and ragged ridgelines.

Skagway, Alaska

Experience Alaska’s ghost towns and gold fields. Ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad to a historic mountain pass. Or retrace the steps of prospectors on the Chilkoot Trail.

Dawson City, Yukon

Venture into Dawson City, where the frontier spirit is strong. Pan for gold, take in spellbinding beauty of the Yukon River, pop into the Jack London Museum.

Alaska Travel Tips & Articles: Cruisetours

Explore the vast interior and the rugged coast on one amazing trip. Alaska cruisetours combine the iconic Alaska cruise with a voyage into Denali National Park and the Yukon Territory. Read more about Alaska land and sea cruisetours.

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10 Around-the-world Cruises for the Trip of a Lifetime

These world cruises offer the ultimate itineraries.

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Want to island hop around French Polynesia, visit Africa's incredible cities, and cruise through Asia without ever switching hotels or repacking your bags? An around-the-world cruise provides the ultimate itinerary, packed with exciting international destinations (some even visit hard-to-reach destinations like Easter Island and Antarctica), and luxury cruise lines provide comfortable accommodations, specialty restaurants, and plenty to do on and off the ship.

There are two main things you need before booking a world cruise: plenty of time and some spare cash. Prices range from around $20,000 to upwards of $100,000 per person, and all our top picks are more than 100 days (one is even a whopping 275 days), so they're ideal for retired travelers looking for their next big adventure. Pack wisely for a range of destinations and climates, and get ready for the journey of a lifetime, filled with postcard-perfect destinations and new friends (because you're bound to meet a travel buddy or two after 100-plus days on a ship). If an around-the-world cruise is at the top of your travel list, you'll want to book sooner rather than later — these journeys frequently sell out because many cruise lines only offer a limited number of sailings.

Here are ten of the best around-the-world cruises you can take in 2023 and 2024.

Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking world cruise.

See 28 countries on the 138-day Viking World Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to London. After departing from Florida, the Viking Sky will sail the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, stopping in sunny destinations before crossing the Panama Canal to reach the Pacific. From there, the ship will visit destinations in Mexico and the continental United States, continuing on to Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand, and Australia. Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and India are among the ports in Asia, then it's on to the Middle East before traveling to Europe, where final destinations include Italy, Spain, and Portugal en route to London. Fares start at $59,995.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Moments in time: world cruise 2024.

Sail around the world in 132 nights aboard the Seven Seas Mariner on a round-trip journey from Miami. You'll spend the days at sea enjoying the luxury ship's amenities, including the spa and several restaurants and lounges, between stops in destinations like Costa Rica, Mexico, Hawaii, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, India, UAE, Israel, and Italy, among others. This 2024 world cruise , with fares starting at $73,499, is officially sold out , but you can join a waitlist to be notified of cancellations.

Royal Caribbean

The ultimate world cruise.

Royal Caribbean pulls out all the stops — and there are more than 150 of them — on this 274-night cruise to all seven continents. The itinerary aboard the Serenade of the Seas begins in Miami on December 10, 2023, and visits more than 60 countries, including Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, French Polynesia, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Romania, and Greenland, before ending in Miami on September 10, 2024. Travelers who don't want to commit to the entire cruise can book shorter segments. Fares start at $59,999 for this cruise that gives travelers the opportunity to visit 11 of the great wonders of the world, including the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, and Chichen Itza.

World Cruise 2024

Enjoy 133 days on Silversea's Silver Shadow with this round-trip sailing from San Francisco. During that time, the ship will visit 65 ports in 14 countries, including Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Japan, and Canada. Fares start at $66,000 for this 2024 sailing, which currently has waitlist availability.

2024 World Cruise: Extraordinary Horizons

Climb aboard the Seabourn Sojourn for a 145-day world cruise from Los Angeles to Athens, visiting 72 ports in 28 countries. The cruise departs Los Angeles and goes to Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, Japan, and China — just to name a few places — before ending in Greece. Visit the website for booking details and shorter segments.

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Around the world in 180 days.

Travelers on Oceania's 180-day round-trip cruise from Los Angeles to New York aboard the Insignia will see some of the world's most impressive sights. Highlights include stops in stunning French Polynesia, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Spain, France, and Iceland. Fares start at $48,499 for the 2024 sailing .

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Msc world cruise 2024.

The MSC Poesia will take guests to 56 destinations on this 120-day cruise starting in Rome. Countries visited during this journey include Argentina, Chile, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, and Jordan. When you're not exploring each port, you can relax in the swimming pools and hot tubs, visit the many restaurants, bars, and lounges, or go to the spa. Fares start at $17,199 per person; find booking details on the MSC website.

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111-day world cruise.

This round-trip cruise from Los Angeles on the Island Princess will visit 47 ports in beautiful places like New Zealand, Australia, Bali, Sri Lanka, UAE, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Bermuda, Mexico, and more. Fares for this 2024 sailing start at $19,497.

Holland America Line

128-day grand world voyage.

Explore the world on this 128-day round-trip journey from Fort Lauderdale on the Zuiderdam . This cruise's itinerary includes a trip down the Amazon River, stops in the Caribbean, a Panama Canal crossing, and stops in cities like Honolulu, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, and more. Fares start at $23,599 for this 2024 cruise .

Azamara World Cruise

This 155-night itinerary to more than 40 countries kicks off in Fort Lauderdale and finishes in Barcelona. The itinerary features ports for experiencing some of the great wonders of the world, including the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, as well as Petra in Jordan and the Colosseum in Rome. Travelers can also choose to join segments of the cruise aboard the Azamara Onward for as few as 10 nights. Fares for this 2024 sailing start at $36,379.

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Experience the Best of Alaska by land and sea on a Celebrity Cruisetour

On an Alaska cruise, you’ll journey along the state’s southeastern coastline aboard award-winning ships experiencing the beauty of glaciers, nature’s ever-changing and fragile masterpieces. But, with a Celebrity Alaska Cruisetour, you’ll explore that and so much more.  

With one of our 9-to-13-night Alaska Cruisetours, you can combine your seven-night Alaska cruise with an exciting land tour where you’ll stay in authentic lodges and travel remote roads and railways in deluxe motor coaches and on a luxurious train with domed glass ceiling. A Cruisetour will offer opportunities to take you to destinations like cultured Anchorage, folksy Talkeetna, and wild Denali—a visit to these inland areas truly give you a feel for the diverse beauty of the 49th State. 

And, you’ll travel with a local. Few people know and love Alaska like those who live there, and the Tour Directors on a Celebrity Alaska Cruisetour are chosen for their deep roots and connections to the local communities. Part raconteur of everyday Alaskan life. Part wildlife hobbyist. Part concierge, taking care of the small details like hotel check-in. The dedicated Tour Directors on a Celebrity Cruisetour are passionate about sharing their home, and bringing you seamless service, local knowledge, and the best of the interior. 

Mother Nature truly puts on a show in Alaska. Massive open spaces, ancient forests, soaring mountains and salmon-filled rivers create exceptionally rugged, untamed beauty. Alaska has more than 57 million acres of wilderness: watersheds, mountain ranges, glaciers, wetlands, coastlines, volcanoes, tundra, and forests. It’s home to eight national parks, 100,000 glaciers, and more than 98 percent of the United States’ brown bear population.

Pristine environmental conditions make Alaska well known for its abundant wildlife. Alaska's parks provide you with up-close experiences with wildlife unlike anywhere else in the country. Getting to see a majestic brown bear snatching salmon from an Alaska stream is the memory of a lifetime. But as iconic as these massive land predators are, they're just the start of what Alaska has to offer. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles, black bears, caribou, humpback whales, orcas, and, of course, moose.

With thirty different mountain ranges and the top ten tallest peaks in North America, Alaska is a land of spectacular peaks and valleys. The Alaska Range reaches from the coastline to the interior regions and includes Denali, its showpiece mountain. At 20,320 feet, Denali is North America’s highest peak. The mountain known as the Great One towers over the surrounding Alaska Range. The view on a clear day is an intensely impressive sight.

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The Alaskan cross-country journey is as inspiring as the destinations you’ll explore. A highlight of every Celebrity Cruisetour is a scenic ride on the railway from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Relax aboard the Wilderness Express railcars which offer 360-degree views from dome windows and reclining leather seats. Enjoy fine cuisine in the dining section, along with full bar service at your seat, while you learn about the wilderness and the region’s rich history.

All Celebrity Alaska Cruisetours include a rail experience that typically lasts for three to five hours; the below Cruisetours have extended rail experiences or multiple segments.

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Alaska Wildlife Encounter Cruisetour (Post Tour)

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Denali National Park is home to Denali, the majestic 20,310-ft. high mountain formerly known as Mount McKinley and the tallest peak in North America. Spanning six million acres, the park’s terrain of tundra, spruce forest, and glaciers make it the perfect place to spot Alaska's Big 5— grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and Dall’s sheep.

The largest city in Alaska, Anchorage, is surrounded by the Chugach mountains and national park as well as Cook Inlet offering a variety of outdoor activities from hiking, biking, moose watching, boating and more. For those looking to learn more about the native people, make sure to stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

In sight of the great mountain, Talkeetna offers breathtaking views, a folksy frontier spirit, endless outdoor activities, and the unique ambience of its eclectic Main Street. Among climbers, Talkeetna is the ideal staging ground for preparations to summit Denali. Main Street’s log cabin cafés provide a place where you can mill with the bohemians, aviators, and adventurers who call the town home.

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Departure ports.

There are two cruise departure ports you can choose from depending on whether you want to do your Cruisetour before or after your cruise. If you do your Cruisetour before your sailing, your trip will start in either Anchorage or Fairbanks and after the land portion you will board the ship in Seward for your 7-night sailing.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Tucked among snowcapped mountains, beaches and a rainforest, Vancouver, offers a wide variety of activities. You’ll have a chance to venture into nature with whale-watching, hiking, and kayaking or explore the city’s history and culinary side before or after your  Alaska cruise from Vancouver , with an Alaska Cruisetour.

Seward, Alaska

Charming Seward is located on an inlet in the Kenai Peninsula and Resurrection Bay. Here you can sail through the breathtaking Kenai Fjords National Park taking in the views of the fjord and captivating variety of marine life– orcas, puffins, seals, Dall's sheep, and more. Seward is also the starting point of the Alaska railroad connecting it to Anchorage and further north, a much-loved component on our Cruisetours. From here, you can enjoy an Alaska Cruisetour before or after your Celebrity Summit sailing.

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Cruisetours already include several experiences to help you explore the Last Frontier, but you can also choose to add optional excursions tailored to your likes. Ask your Tour Guide about them.

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On every Cruisetour, you’ll enjoy a narrated journey into the heart of Denali National Park. On select Cruisetours, you’ll enjoy additional included experiences that showcase the special qualities of each destination.

Optional Land Excursions

With the optional land excursions, you’ll enjoy the best of Alaska in its inland towns. The selection of land excursions is diverse, offering the experiences that you and your family will love, whether you’re looking for a craft beer tour, a dog sled ride, fly fishing, high-flying thrills, outdoor challenges or a memorable meal on a glacial lake. All optional land excursions are designed to make your Celebrity Cruisetour uniquely yours.

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Accommodations.

On your Alaska Cruisetour, you’ll stay in the finest lodgings available in the Alaskan interior. These boutique and local properties range from the luxurious Alyeska Resort, whose amenities include a heated pool with mountain views, to the charmingly rustic Denali Park Village, whose buildings are tucked into a forested 20-acre site along the Nenana River. All hotels and lodges on your Alaska Cruisetour will offer comfort, service, and authentic regional style for restful nights in the heart of every destination.

Transportation

A highlight of every Cruisetour is a scenic ride on the Wilderness Express rail cars that travel on the Alaska railroad that extends from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Enjoy 360-degree views from dome windows, reclining leather seats, spacious interiors, fine cuisine prepared by the onboard chef in the dining section, along with full bar service at your seat. Celebrity also uses motor coaches to travel along the miles of scenic highways, highlighting the sights along the way.

Tour Guides

Few people know and love Alaska like those who live there, and the Tour Directors on a Cruisetour are chosen for their deep roots and connections to the local communities. Part raconteur of everyday Alaskan life. Part wildlife hobbyist. Part concierge, taking care of the small details like hotel check-in. The dedicated Tour Directors on a Celebrity Cruises ® Alaska Cruisetour are passionate about sharing their home, local knowledge, and the best of the interior.

Helpful Tips Before You Go  

• Temperatures can differ based on the activity you are doing (glacier hiking, whale-watching, exploring town, etc.). Wearing layers can help keep you comfortable throughout the day no matter what the activity.
• Book  Flights by Celebrity® to be protected in case there is any cancellation.
• All locations in Alaska take US dollars and most take credit cards but be sure to check before any purchase.

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Check Off Your Bucket List

There’s more of the unexpected waiting for you on Windstar Cruise Tours, combining the best of the land and the sea to check off those bucket list experiences. Go in-land and explore more of the culture and natural beauty to complement your ports of call. Explore breathtaking Denali National Park with its frenzy of untamed wilderness and witness calving glaciers alive with a millennia of history all on the same itinerary.  Take in up-close and personal experiences that you’ll tell stories about for years to come.   With Windstar Cruise Tours, we’ll handle all of the logistics on-land with tickets to attractions, hotel accommodations, select meals, every detail will be looked after. And because it’s Windstar, rest assured you’ll have an experience that awakens your sense of adventure and fills you with wonder.

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Travel through the scenic White Mountains in a meticulously restored 1950s-era railway car that evokes a period when life was more leisurely. You will get a hint of the natural beauty that lies ahead on the 1.5-hour scenic bus drive to North Conway, a delightful town in New Hampshire near the White Mountain National Park. After a bit of free time to explore, you will board the Conway Scenic Railroad in the 19th-century train station and settle in for a breathtaking ride through the majestic White Mountains, which cover nearly a quarter of the state. Along the way, you will pass over towering trestles, through Mount Washington Valley and up into an alpine setting that is spectacularly photogenic. Enlightening commentary will enhance the experience by describing the points of interest in fascinating detail. You will eventually disembark at the late 19th-century Crawford Notch train station for the two-hour return drive to Portland.

• Ride the vintage Conway Scenic Railroad into the majestic White Mountains. • Enjoy panoramic views of the White Mountains and its namesake national park. • Pass over train trestles, through Mount Washington Valley and into an alpine setting. • Enjoy the train’s historical ambiance and a boxed lunch along the way.

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What is a cruise director? Meet the person in charge of onboard fun

The cruise director is one of the busiest staff members you'll encounter on board a cruise ship. They work long hours throughout the cruise to keep guests entertained and informed, providing a steady stream of details about shipboard activities and even passenger safety. They're your emcee, introducing each act during evening shows, and your social host, keeping the fun going at deck parties. You'll hear them making overhead announcements and see them on your cabin TV.

Cruise directors embody the culture of the ship and the cruise line they work on, while doing more out of the public eye than you might know. Let's peek behind the curtain and discover all that cruise directors do on board.

What is a cruise director?

Cruise directors are the members of the ship's staff responsible for the overall passenger experience related to activities and entertainment. They are highly visible and personable — think of them as the master of ceremonies for the whole cruise.

On a large ship, the cruise director leads an activities team. On smaller ships, the cruise director might be a one-person wizard inventing and hosting all the fun things to do on board and even on shore.

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What does a cruise director do?

The position of cruise director varies a bit from one cruise line to another, but the list of duties is a long one, no matter the company or ship size. The cruise director engages with passengers, arranges activities and produces a range of communication content including daily activity schedules and public address announcements, as well as prerecorded and live video content to air in your cabin.

The cruise director and their staff are also an integral part of the ship's safety system, providing updates on safety issues affecting passengers. This can be as simple as rearranging activities around inclement weather and rough seas or as complicated as acting as a passenger liaison with the ship's officers during emergencies.

I once experienced that firsthand during a shipboard fire in the middle of the night. Having a calm, familiar voice chat with us on the public address system avoided panic during a scary scenario, especially when the lights went out for a bit.

Interestingly, the cruise director is also expected to help drive the ship's revenue by hosting or generating excitement for activities throughout the ship that involve purchases. Think bingo, daily drink specials and gift shop deals. The cruise director must work to design and host programs that not only help guests, but the cruise line as well — all while working within budget limits.

A cruise director's key job requirement is creativity. They must continually look for new and exciting ways to make the cruise enjoyable. This might mean hosting an arts and crafts event, working with guest speakers to find topics of interest to the guests, or helping the ship's culinary team create a fun food demonstration.

The larger the ship, the more managerial tasks a cruise director must perform. They schedule and supervise activity team members, offering training and coaching as needed, always working toward the goal of providing the best onboard experience possible.

Cruise directors on smaller ships might not have large teams to manage, but the scope of their jobs might expand to include finding and making arrangements for guest entertainers and speakers. On some small lines, the cruise director is also a performer, sharing their musical or comedic talents.

The cruise director is also a character actor, reflecting the attitude promoted by the cruise brand. On a Carnival ship, for example, cruise directors are all about the fun, while on an expedition ship, the cruise director might lean more heavily toward the edutainment experience.

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How can a cruise director improve my cruise vacation?

In the same way Steve Harvey's entertainment is reason enough to watch "Family Feud," an entertaining cruise director can be the reason you opt to cruise on a particular ship.

Besides the entertainment value a cruise director adds to a cruise, they improve the experience for all guests on board with information about activity options as well as where and what time everything is taking place. To get the most out of any cruise experience, pay attention to the cruise director — whether they are introducing an entertainer or telling you there's a steak and lobster pool party about to happen.

The cruise director also plays a role in your shore excursion experience by making announcements regarding docking and customs clearing, as well as when and where to cue up for tender boats or tour groups . Listening to those announcements can take some of the stress out of your day in port.

How do you become a cruise director?

Requirements for becoming a cruise director include a background in hospitality, entertainment or recreation, a big personality and exceptional communication skills. Shipboard experience and a college degree are generally preferred.

Should you wish to apply for a cruise director job, you'll be expected to provide a demo video to show off your charisma. Most cruise directors on large ships begin their career paths either on smaller ships or as junior members of the activities team.

It's possible to become a cruise director on a small cruise ship with enough related experience and an entertaining persona. A good example would be going from activities director at a busy senior living center to signing on as a cruise director on a small river ship that caters to mostly senior guests. A work history as a tour guide, entertainer or lecturer can also help when considering a career as a cruise director.

What is a cruise director's salary?

Cruise director positions are often one of the highest paid hospitality-related positions on most ships. While salaries vary with experience and cruise line, we found online postings averaged between $5,000 and $7,500 per month. Employment contract lengths vary by cruise line. River cruise lines, for example, might only operate seasonally, shortening the annual earning potential.

Bottom line

Cruise directors are a valuable part of the cruise staff. They guide guests through a multitude of activity and entertainment options throughout the cruise. Like any good host, they tend to become part of the show, blending entertainment with information to help guests make the most of their time on board.

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