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Alaska Northbound Glacier 7 Nights • Vancouver, British Columbia to Seward, Alaska • Celebrity Solstice
Itinerary & Excursions
Cruise Overview
Vancouver, British Columbia
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Sitka, Alaska
Endicott Arm
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Cruise Overview
As you journey into Alaska’s stunning landscapes, surrounded by towering mountains, untouched forests, and magnificent glaciers, you'll encounter a rugged beauty found nowhere else on Earth. An Alaskan cruise with Celebrity promises an unforgettable adventure, allowing you to experience wildlife up close, immerse yourself in the great outdoors, and explore the rich culture and history of 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.
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Vancouver is easy to get around. The Translink service incorporates bus, SeaBus, and the rapid transit SkyTrain, all of which can be managed by a single app. There are public bicycles to rent, and the city has plentiful bike lanes, so cycling is well managed. Uber and Lyft are both available. For a treat, take a seaplane ride and admire the city and mountains from above.2
The Canada Place cruise ship terminal is located in Vancouver’s downtown area, where you’ll find the upscale CF Pacific Centre Mall and Robson Street, which is full of stylish boutiques. In Gastown, you can look for unique and authentic pieces of Northwest Coast Native and Inuit art at the Inuit Gallery. There are no shops in the cruise terminal itself, although the small Waterfront Centre Mall adjacent to Canada Place has a food court and shops for essentials and souvenirs.3
The currency in Vancouver is the Canadian dollar. Although there is no foreign exchange service at the cruise terminal, you will find several ATM machines. There are exchange services throughout downtown Vancouver, as well as ATMs in hotels, banks, drug stores, and other venues. Canadian restaurants seldom include gratuities in the bill, and it is customary to tip an additional 15% to 20% of the total bill before tax.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.
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You’ll be cruising during your time through Alaska’s Inside Passage. However, Alaska does use the U.S. dollar as its official currency. Alaska’s main sources of economic growth and revenue are fishing and tourism. Don’t forget to tip tour providers, bartenders, and restaurant servers during your Alaska cruise.Sitka, Alaska
History layers together in interesting ways in Sitka. Onion domes top St. Michael's Cathedral, a remnant of the town's days as capital of Russian America, standing just blocks from centuries of Tlingit tradition that predates it by far longer. Sitka National Historical Park showcases an impressive collection of totem poles set against coastal rainforest, while sea otters drift lazily in nearby kelp beds and brown bears roam the surrounding woods.
Facing the open Pacific rather than tucked behind sheltering islands, Sitka experiences a different rhythm of light and weather than most inside ports, brighter skies on clear days and bigger swells rolling in from offshore. The transfer of Alaska from Russian to American hands in 1867 actually took place right here in Sitka, and reminders of that pivotal moment are woven throughout the town's museums and historic sites. For history-minded travelers, walking these streets means tracing a turning point that shaped the entire state's future.
Facing the open Pacific rather than tucked behind sheltering islands, Sitka experiences a different rhythm of light and weather than most inside ports, brighter skies on clear days and bigger swells rolling in from offshore. The transfer of Alaska from Russian to American hands in 1867 actually took place right here in Sitka, and reminders of that pivotal moment are woven throughout the town's museums and historic sites. For history-minded travelers, walking these streets means tracing a turning point that shaped the entire state's future.
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Sitka has an effective public transportation system called the RIDE, which operates three routes covering the downtown area. The city center is compact, though, and most of the major sights can be reached on foot. Mountain bikes and e-bikes are also available for day rental. There are a couple of local taxi companies, but you should book in advance. Car rental is available, too.2
Most of the shopping in Sitka is along Lincoln Street, where you’ll find souvenir shops, galleries, and jewelry shops. Many souvenirs from Sitka have a decidedly Russian flavor. Alongside Tlingit carvings, woven baskets, silverware, herbal soaps, and masks, you’ll find Russian lacquer boxes, nesting Russian dolls, and recreations of Russian icons. There are plenty of edible gifts, too, from smoked salmon to berry preserves. Spend time browsing the local galleries; this is a very creative community, and you’ll find original paintings, photographic art, prints, mosaics, and ornaments. Buying from a gallery supports local artists, but always look for the “Made in Alaska” mark to ensure the authenticity of goods.3
Currency used in Sitka is the U.S. Dollar. Tipping is not mandatory, but it is customary in Sitka, just as it is throughout Alaska and all of the U.S. Typical amounts include up to 20% in restaurants, around 10% for taxis and bartenders, and for a good tour guide, 10% or more of the cost of the tour. There are several ATMs in the downtown area, and credit cards are widely accepted.Endicott Arm
Thirty miles into the Tongass National Forest, the fjord narrows and the scenery turns dramatic: granite walls rising over 3,000 feet, carved smooth by glaciers that finished their work centuries ago. Waterfalls spill down from the snow line in delicate ribbons, some visible from more than a mile away. At the far end, Dawes Glacier makes its presence known. Ice breaks free with a crack that echoes across the water well before the splash follows, while seals rest calmly on drifting ice floes, unfazed by the spectacle around them.
The water often takes on a milky turquoise hue near the glacier, tinted by fine rock sediment carried out in the meltwater, and mornings can bring low cloud that lifts quickly, transforming the fjord's mood within minutes. Because there's no port infrastructure here, Endicott Arm remains one of the more untouched corners of southeast Alaska, visited almost exclusively by cruise ships passing through on scenic days. That relative isolation is part of its appeal, offering a glimpse of wilderness that has changed remarkably little since long before ships began sailing these waters.
The water often takes on a milky turquoise hue near the glacier, tinted by fine rock sediment carried out in the meltwater, and mornings can bring low cloud that lifts quickly, transforming the fjord's mood within minutes. Because there's no port infrastructure here, Endicott Arm remains one of the more untouched corners of southeast Alaska, visited almost exclusively by cruise ships passing through on scenic days. That relative isolation is part of its appeal, offering a glimpse of wilderness that has changed remarkably little since long before ships began sailing these waters.
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Alaska uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency. You’ll be cruising during your time through Endicott Arm, but if you do sign up for the shore excursion, you can tip your tour provider anything from 15% to 20% of the total cost of your tour.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.
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A shuttle bus runs from Icy Strait Point to nearby Hoonah; purchase your tickets at the ticket booth by The Cannery at the port itself or in town, at Huna Outfitters/Longbottom Coffee Shop next to City Hall. There are also two gondolas. The SkyGlider whisks you over the forest from the Wilderness Landing up to Sky Peak, while the Transporter links Wilderness Landing and Ocean Landing. There are clearly marked walking trails along the beach and through sections of the rainforest, but these could be closed if bears have been spotted. There are no taxis and no rideshare operators available.2
The historic Cannery complex has been turned into a shopping emporium filled with stores that are all 100% Alaskan-owned, with profits going back into the local community. Look out for smoked Alaska salmon, preserves made from locally grown berries, hand-made crafts like paintings, wood carvings, glassware, and authentic silver jewelry. You’ll also find all the usual branded clothing, water bottles, mugs, and bags that are sold all over Alaska.3
The currency in Icy Strait Point is the U.S. Dollar (USD). There is no bank in Icy Strait Point, although there is one in Hoonah, a mile and a half from the dock. Most vendors will accept credit cards, but it is a good idea to keep some cash on hand for small restaurants or local boutiques that may only accept cash. Tipping here is the same as it is elsewhere in the U.S.; 15 to 20% in restaurants, and for a good guide, around 10% of the cost of the tour, per person. You don’t need to tip the park rangers; they are government employees and don’t expect it.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.
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Juneau is a compact city and most places can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot. Most of the shops and restaurants are stretched out along South Franklin Street. Taxis pick up from the cruise terminals, and rideshare services operate here, too. The local bus company, Capital Transit, is a good option for getting around the downtown area if your mobility is limited. The Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway is right opposite the South Cruise Ship Berth.2
Shoppers will find plenty of choice in Juneau, from logo wear and printed T-shirts to vacuum-packed smoked salmon, cookbooks, pottery, and hiking gear. There are dozens of galleries and jewelry shops, some selling Alaskan-made jewelry and designs, as well as herbal remedies, scented candles, and soaps. Head up the Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway to Raven Eagle Gifts & Gallery for some of the best Native Alaskan artwork, from masks to carvings and framed prints. Always look for the “Made in Alaska” mark to make sure you’re buying a genuine piece.3
The currency in Juneau is the U.S. dollar (USD), with ATMs widely available. Credit cards are accepted in most places. Carry some cash for tips; while tipping isn’t mandatory, it is as much a part of the culture here as it is elsewhere in the U.S. Standard amounts are 15-20% in restaurants, 10-15% in bars and taxis, and from 10-20% of the tour cost for local guides.Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
The numbers alone are striking: 76 miles long, six miles wide at the face, with ice walls rising up to 400 feet above the water. While many of Alaska's glaciers are retreating, Hubbard remains one of the rare exceptions still advancing, and that difference shows in the calving. Massive slabs of ice break away with little warning, and the crack of splitting ice reaches the ship just after the ice hits the water. Conversations pause, cameras rise, it's a moment that photographs capture only partially.
Disenchantment Bay earned its name from early explorers who came looking for a passage that didn't exist, though today the disappointment is long forgotten, replaced by the sheer scale of the glacier. Ships often linger here for an hour or more just to take it all in. Scientists have studied Hubbard closely for decades, in part because its advance occasionally threatens to seal off Russell Fjord entirely, turning it into a landlocked lake, an ongoing tug of war between ice and water that adds a layer of quiet drama to a glacier already ranking among Alaska's most dramatic sights.
Disenchantment Bay earned its name from early explorers who came looking for a passage that didn't exist, though today the disappointment is long forgotten, replaced by the sheer scale of the glacier. Ships often linger here for an hour or more just to take it all in. Scientists have studied Hubbard closely for decades, in part because its advance occasionally threatens to seal off Russell Fjord entirely, turning it into a landlocked lake, an ongoing tug of war between ice and water that adds a layer of quiet drama to a glacier already ranking among Alaska's most dramatic sights.
Seward, Alaska
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Our new Sunset Park is your front‑row seat to the world, offering elevated eats, drinks, open‑air concerts, movies under the stars, and an expanded Sunset Bar. Trattoria Rossa brings back the golden age of dining, and Fine Cut Steakhouse turns up the signature sizzle. Plus, you’ll discover new hangouts, games, and live shows—from the interactive Boulevard Lounge to the first-of-its-kind game bar, The Parlor.
Your room is your home away from home, and we’ve given you an even more stylish stay on the Renewed Celebrity Solstice. We’ve updated every single room. On top of that, we’ve completely reimagined your stay at The Retreat, starting with suites so beautifully updated you’ll never want to leave them. Join us and discover why Nothing Comes Close to Celebrity Cruises. Ever.
Inaugural dateNov 23, 2008
Occupancy2852
Refurbish date2026