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Tastes of Alaska Cruisetour (Pre Tour) 10 Nights • Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia • Celebrity Solstice
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4 Day Pre-Tour
Seward, Alaska
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Inside Passage (Cruising)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cruise Overview
Alaska beckons adventurers with its untamed wilderness and breathtaking landscapes, where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife roams freely in vast, untouched realms. On an Alaska Cruisetour, you'll journey through the state's stunning interior, enjoying the finest lodgings that offer comfort and authentic regional style. Experience a perfect balance of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own, including a narrated wilderness journey into the heart of Denali National Park. Extend your adventure with land tours that showcase the unique beauty of Alaska, providing ample opportunities for unforgettable experiences. With plenty of time to unwind and explore, your Alaska Cruisetour will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.
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.
4 Day Pre-Tour
Tour Day 1
Tue, May 25, 2027
Anchorage
Upon arrival in Anchorage, a transfer will be provided to your Anchorage hotel where your Tour Director will greet you. Enjoy the lively bars and eclectic dining this youthful city offers, or take a stroll under the late evening sun along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott.
* The tour component of your Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Land tour arrival times are tentative. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. To view your cruise/cruisetour ticket contract or booking conditions, and the terms and conditions for the purchase of any products, services, shore excursions, or other activities related to your cruise, please visit our Guest Terms page at: https://www.celebritycruises.com/guest-terms.
Tour Day 2
Wed, May 26, 2027
Anchorage/Denali
In the morning, board your deluxe motor coach for a scenic ride to Denali, stopping at the Kahiltna Birch Company where you’ll learn about using tree sap in candy making. From 5:00 p.m., Denali is yours to discover. Stroll the trails with flightseeing planes soaring above the mountain, or book an optional rafting excursion on the Nenana River — a gentle float or a white-water ride. Overnight at Denali Park Village.
Tour Day 3
Thu, May 27, 2027
Denali/Talkeetna
Discover Denali National Park on the Denali Natural History Tour, admiring the beauty of taiga forests and rolling tundra, while searching for Alaska’s iconic wildlife. Afterwards you’ll board the Wilderness Express, a glass-domed railcar, for a scenic ride to Talkeetna, where you’ll enjoy a visit to a local brewery and try a sampling of beers crafted in the Last Frontier. From 5:00 p.m., Talkeetna is yours to discover. Main Street is home to a range of backcountry cuisine, from brew pubs to fine dining to the converted air streams serving signature dishes. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
Tour Day 4
Fri, May 28, 2027
Talkeetna/Anchorage/Seward
In the morning you’ll journey to Anchorage on your deluxe motor coach. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Alaska’s indigenous cultures and sample Akutaq, the indigenous delicacy also known as Eskimo Ice Cream. You will then travel south to Seward and experience Seward Harbor, learning about Alaska’s rich fishing history while savoring samples of locally produced smoked salmon. In Seward, join the Solstice for your 7-night cruise to Vancouver.
Seward, Alaska
Resurrection Bay sets the scene here, with the jagged Kenai Mountains rising sharply behind a town that's small in size but big on scenery. Seward serves as the main gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, and boat tours venture into the fjords where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife appears in remarkable numbers, otters, whales, and calving ice among them. Back in town, the Alaska SeaLife Center offers close encounters with puffins and seals, while the scenic train ride to Anchorage delivers some of the best mountain views in the state.
The town rebuilt much of its waterfront after a major 1964 earthquake and tsunami, and that resilience remains part of local memory. Today Seward feels settled and welcoming, the kind of small port where fishing boats and cruise excursions share the harbor without much friction. Beyond the boat tours, Seward has become something of a hub for outdoor recreation year-round, drawing hikers, kayakers, and anglers well beyond the summer cruise season.
The town rebuilt much of its waterfront after a major 1964 earthquake and tsunami, and that resilience remains part of local memory. Today Seward feels settled and welcoming, the kind of small port where fishing boats and cruise excursions share the harbor without much friction. Beyond the boat tours, Seward has become something of a hub for outdoor recreation year-round, drawing hikers, kayakers, and anglers well beyond the summer cruise season.
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.
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
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.
Celebrity Solstice
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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.
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