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Alaska Inside Passage: Vancouver Roundtrip 7 Nights • Vancouver, British Columbia • Celebrity Equinox
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Cruise Overview
Vancouver, British Columbia
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Juneau, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cruise Overview
From soaring mountains to glacier-filled waters, Alaska is a breathtaking destination that offers unparalleled natural beauty. Cruise through stunning landscapes, spot wildlife up close, and soak in the tranquility of this majestic region. Experience the thrill of ice calving as you sail through pristine fjords and witness the raw power of nature. Engage in activities that allow you to connect with the environment and explore the wilderness. Discover why nothing comes close to experiencing Alaska with Celebrity Cruises, where unforgettable memories await you in the Last Frontier.
A cruising experience with us provides access to a range of destinations. Specific ports of call are subject to change due to weather, safety or operational considerations.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Skyscrapers, mountains, and ocean come together seamlessly in Vancouver, without ever feeling crowded. Stanley Park alone is worth the visit, 1,000 acres of forest, totem poles, and scenic seawall right at the edge of downtown, while Gastown's cobblestone streets invite a leisurely afternoon and the local food scene punches well above its weight.
The city's multicultural character shows up especially at mealtime, where exceptional dim sum can be found just blocks from a classic seafood shack. With mountains visible from downtown streets and ski slopes less than an hour away, Vancouver manages to feel like an outdoor destination even before the ship leaves the harbor. Consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the world, it combines that outdoor access with genuine urban polish, excellent public transit, walkable neighborhoods, and a waterfront locals actually use rather than just admire.
The city's multicultural character shows up especially at mealtime, where exceptional dim sum can be found just blocks from a classic seafood shack. With mountains visible from downtown streets and ski slopes less than an hour away, Vancouver manages to feel like an outdoor destination even before the ship leaves the harbor. Consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the world, it combines that outdoor access with genuine urban polish, excellent public transit, walkable neighborhoods, and a waterfront locals actually use rather than just admire.
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Some days on an Alaska itinerary skip the port entirely, and that's very much the point. The ship simply glides through the scenery, forested coastline, granite cliffs, and glacier-carved inlets unfolding for hours at a time. Onboard naturalists often spot wildlife before passengers do, a whale surfacing here, an eagle circling there, and most people find themselves at the rail with a coffee, taking it all in quietly.
There's no schedule to follow on a day like this, no excursion to catch or meeting point to remember. The pace is set entirely by the coastline, which for many travelers turns out to be exactly the kind of unhurried break they didn't know they needed. Without a port pulling attention toward shops or excursions, the focus shifts entirely to the landscape itself, which for many becomes the most memorable part of the entire trip. Ask returning guests what stands out most from an Alaska cruise, and a scenic cruising day often comes up before any single port does.
There's no schedule to follow on a day like this, no excursion to catch or meeting point to remember. The pace is set entirely by the coastline, which for many travelers turns out to be exactly the kind of unhurried break they didn't know they needed. Without a port pulling attention toward shops or excursions, the focus shifts entirely to the landscape itself, which for many becomes the most memorable part of the entire trip. Ask returning guests what stands out most from an Alaska cruise, and a scenic cruising day often comes up before any single port does.
Juneau, Alaska
No roads lead to Juneau, only boats and planes, a fitting detail for a capital city that still feels genuinely wild. Mountains rise on one side, water stretches out on the other, leaving little room in between for anything but a compact, character-filled downtown. Mendenhall Glacier sits just 12 miles from the city center, close enough for an easy afternoon visit, its brilliant blue ice framed by waterfalls and forest trails, while black bears occasionally appear fishing in nearby streams and humpback whales surface in the surrounding channel.
Downtown is easy to explore on foot, lined with weathered wooden storefronts, excellent seafood spots, and a state capitol building tucked in almost casually among them. It's a rare case of a capital city that feels more like a frontier outpost than a seat of government. That isolation has also shaped Juneau's identity in unexpected ways, from a strong local arts scene to a genuine sense of community among residents who choose to live somewhere so remote, character that comes through quickly even on a short visit.
Downtown is easy to explore on foot, lined with weathered wooden storefronts, excellent seafood spots, and a state capitol building tucked in almost casually among them. It's a rare case of a capital city that feels more like a frontier outpost than a seat of government. That isolation has also shaped Juneau's identity in unexpected ways, from a strong local arts scene to a genuine sense of community among residents who choose to live somewhere so remote, character that comes through quickly even on a short visit.
Skagway, Alaska
Walking down Skagway's main street feels like stepping back into 1898, with wooden boardwalks, false-front buildings, and gold rush-era signage still intact. The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is the highlight for most, climbing through dramatic mountain passes once crossed on foot by hopeful prospectors, past waterfalls and gorges that never lose their appeal.
At the height of the gold rush, Skagway's population briefly rivaled Seattle's, before nearly emptying out once the easy gold ran dry. Today's much smaller year-round population is part of why the town has kept such a tight, well-preserved historic core rather than sprawling outward over the decades. Many of the original buildings along the main street are still standing, now serving as shops, saloons, and small museums that keep the gold rush story alive in a hands-on way, it's easy to spend an entire afternoon here without ever leaving the historic district.
At the height of the gold rush, Skagway's population briefly rivaled Seattle's, before nearly emptying out once the easy gold ran dry. Today's much smaller year-round population is part of why the town has kept such a tight, well-preserved historic core rather than sprawling outward over the decades. Many of the original buildings along the main street are still standing, now serving as shops, saloons, and small museums that keep the gold rush story alive in a hands-on way, it's easy to spend an entire afternoon here without ever leaving the historic district.
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Just outside the Tlingit village of Hoonah sits a beautifully restored 1930s salmon cannery, now reimagined as part cultural landmark, part adventure destination, offering a quieter alternative to Alaska's larger, busier ports. Adventure seekers can take on one of the longest ziplines in the world aboard the Icy Strait Point ZipRider, while those looking for a gentler pace can enjoy storytelling and dance rooted in generations of Tlingit tradition. Offshore, the whale watching is some of the best in the state, thanks to particularly rich humpback feeding grounds nearby.
Hoonah remains an active fishing community, and it's common to see local boats coming and going with the day's catch just steps from where cruise passengers explore. The cannery building itself once processed millions of pounds of salmon each season before closing in the 1950s, and much of its original equipment and structure has been preserved as part of the visitor experience, offering a tangible link to the industry that shaped so much of coastal Alaska's early economy.
Hoonah remains an active fishing community, and it's common to see local boats coming and going with the day's catch just steps from where cruise passengers explore. The cannery building itself once processed millions of pounds of salmon each season before closing in the 1950s, and much of its original equipment and structure has been preserved as part of the visitor experience, offering a tangible link to the industry that shaped so much of coastal Alaska's early economy.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan has earned its nickname as the Salmon Capital of the World many times over. Salmon run right through the creek in town, often visible from the historic Creek Street boardwalk, once the town's red-light district, now home to charming shops and galleries built on pilings above the water. Just outside town stands the largest collection of standing totem poles anywhere in the world, carved by the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples whose heritage runs generations deep here.
Rain is practically part of the local identity, with well over 100 inches falling each year, but it's exactly what keeps the surrounding rainforest so lush and the rivers running high with fish. The town's fishing heritage runs deep, and it shows in everything from the working boats lining the harbor to the seafood served in nearly every restaurant downtown. Zipline through the rainforest canopy, cast a line for salmon, or simply wander the misty streets, Ketchikan has a way of lingering in memory long after the ship sails on.
Rain is practically part of the local identity, with well over 100 inches falling each year, but it's exactly what keeps the surrounding rainforest so lush and the rivers running high with fish. The town's fishing heritage runs deep, and it shows in everything from the working boats lining the harbor to the seafood served in nearly every restaurant downtown. Zipline through the rainforest canopy, cast a line for salmon, or simply wander the misty streets, Ketchikan has a way of lingering in memory long after the ship sails on.
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Some days on an Alaska itinerary skip the port entirely, and that's very much the point. The ship simply glides through the scenery, forested coastline, granite cliffs, and glacier-carved inlets unfolding for hours at a time. Onboard naturalists often spot wildlife before passengers do, a whale surfacing here, an eagle circling there, and most people find themselves at the rail with a coffee, taking it all in quietly.
There's no schedule to follow on a day like this, no excursion to catch or meeting point to remember. The pace is set entirely by the coastline, which for many travelers turns out to be exactly the kind of unhurried break they didn't know they needed. Without a port pulling attention toward shops or excursions, the focus shifts entirely to the landscape itself, which for many becomes the most memorable part of the entire trip. Ask returning guests what stands out most from an Alaska cruise, and a scenic cruising day often comes up before any single port does.
There's no schedule to follow on a day like this, no excursion to catch or meeting point to remember. The pace is set entirely by the coastline, which for many travelers turns out to be exactly the kind of unhurried break they didn't know they needed. Without a port pulling attention toward shops or excursions, the focus shifts entirely to the landscape itself, which for many becomes the most memorable part of the entire trip. Ask returning guests what stands out most from an Alaska cruise, and a scenic cruising day often comes up before any single port does.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Celebrity Equinox® takes the greatest hits of our Solstice® Series and adds some incredible new experiences to the mix. At The Retreat®, we’ve elevated the suite life to new heights with a sundeck and lounge that make you feel like you have the ship to yourself, along with private dining in our suites-only restaurant, Luminae. Enjoy your own private views anytime in our spacious veranda staterooms. Add in the thoughtful details of our Concierge Class staterooms or the spa-inspired extras of AquaClass®, complete with access to our Blu restaurant and The Spa’s Persian Garden. Plus, Starlink high-speed internet lets you stay connected even while you disconnect.
We want you fully recharged so you can take advantage of all there is to do on board. Try some of our most popular restaurants, like Tuscan Grille and Murano. Explore an extensive collection of craft beer and comfort food done right at Craft Social. Watch our flair bartenders defy gravity at the Martini Bar. Kick back by the pool or cozy up with a good book at The Lawn Club. Dance like no one’s watching at our Silent Disco. On Celebrity Equinox, you’ll find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day.
We want you fully recharged so you can take advantage of all there is to do on board. Try some of our most popular restaurants, like Tuscan Grille and Murano. Explore an extensive collection of craft beer and comfort food done right at Craft Social. Watch our flair bartenders defy gravity at the Martini Bar. Kick back by the pool or cozy up with a good book at The Lawn Club. Dance like no one’s watching at our Silent Disco. On Celebrity Equinox, you’ll find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day.
Inaugural dateAug 8, 2009
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