Announcing its 20th consecutive season in the region, Royal Caribbean International today unveiled its 2009 Alaska cruise season. Vacationers to the “Last Frontier” can choose from 10 distinct itineraries, ranging from seven to 15 nights, on 57 sailings departing from San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Seward (Alaska), and Vancouver. On select itineraries, guests can extend their Alaska adventure with a Royal Caribbean cruise-tour to go deeper inland. Royal Caribbean’s 2009 Alaska cruises and cruise-tours open today for booking.
“Royal Caribbean International is the premier cruise line for active vacationers to discover Alaska,” said Alice Norsworthy, senior vice president, Marketing, Royal Caribbean International. “Royal Caribbean’s history of sailing the region has allowed us to continue offering some of the most compelling and robust vacation experiences in Alaska. Our cruisetours take our guests’ experience to the next level and make a Royal Caribbean Alaska vacation truly memorable.”
Guests will sail aboard one of three Royal Caribbean ships deployed in the region in 2009: Radiance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, and Rhapsody of the Seas. Radiance-class Radiance and Serenade are considered among the world’s most gracefully-designed cruise ships and feature the 10-story glass-enclosed Centrum, offering spectacular vistas of the coastal landscape. Vision-class Rhapsody offers a more intimate cruise experience and a wide range of onboard amenities.
Guests on Radiance of the Seas can extend their vacation with one of 21 Royal Caribbean cruisetour options for a more immersive Alaska experience. Ranging from three to seven nights, cruisetours combine a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise with inclusive activities, transportation and hotel stays, all escorted by an experienced Adventure Specialist. A new seven-night cruisetour itinerary will give guests a more comprehensive Alaska adventure, highlighting Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks. On 19 cruisetour options, guests will enjoy a segment aboard the Wilderness Express, Royal Caribbean’s luxurious, glass-domed railcar, offering unobstructed views of Alaska’s terrain.
During the day, guest can opt for a rejuvenating session in the onboard Day Spa, or capture an unparalleled birds-eye view from the top of the line’s iconic rock-climbing wall. On-board every Royal Caribbean ship, guests can enjoy complimentary 24-hour room service, award-winning Broadway-style musical revues from Royal Caribbean Productions, top-rated Adventure Ocean kids programming with teen-only spaces fleetwide, and Royal Caribbean’s Gold Service Standard of friendly and engaging service from staff and crew.
Additional highlights of Royal Caribbean’s 2009 Alaska Cruise Season include:
- Radiance of the Seas will alternate seven-night itineraries departing from Seward and Vancouver, while Serenade of the Seas will offer a seven-night, round-trip itinerary from Vancouver.
- Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas’ itineraries will feature a visit to Hubbard Glacier, the largest glacier in North America and the only advancing glacial formation in the state.
- Sailing round-trip from Seattle, Rhapsody of the Seas will feature cruising through the Inside Passage and up the narrow 32-mile Tracy Arm Fjord in order to reach the 200 feet-high Sawyer Glacier. In addition, guests will enjoy a full-day call at Victoria, British Columbia, one of the highest rated overall ports of call by past guests.
- Guests on Serenade of the Seas also can extend their vacation with a three- or five-night Whistler or Canadian Rockies cruisetour out of Vancouver. The three-night Whistler cruisetour features a train-ride to visit the 2010 winter Olympic destinations of Vancouver and Whistler, while the five-night Canadian Rockies package features the picturesque Lake Louise.
- Royal Caribbean also will make 38 calls at Icy Strait Point in 2009, more than any other cruise line. As the only wilderness port of call in Alaska, Icy Strait Point is adjacent to the largest Tlingit Native American settlement, and claims the world’s longest zip line measuring at 5,330 feet in length.
Cruise Freek Forums is taking advantage of Royal Caribbean’s Alaska opportunities on July 17, 2009 aboard Radiance of the Seas. This exciting Northbound itinerary is as follows:
Friday, July, 17 2009 Departure from Vancouver, BC
Saturday, July 18, 2009 Inside Passage (Cruising)
Sunday, July 19, 2009 Ketchikan, Alaska
Monday, July 20, 2009 Juneau, Alaska
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Skagway, Alaska
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Icy Straight Point, Alaska
Thursday, July 23, 2009 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising)
Friday, July 24, 2009 Seward, Alaska
Pricing:
- Inside- Cat. N– $1217.79
- Ocean View- Cat. H– $1507.79
- Deluxe Balcony- Cat. E2– $2047.79
- Deluxe Balcony- Cat. E1– $2077.79
- Superior Balcony- Cat. D1– $2207.79
- Junior Suite- Cat. JS– $2757.79
3rd and 4th passengers $972.79
Amenities Package:
o PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY
o ONBOARD CREDIT—
$50.00 for Cat. N, H
$100.00 for Cat. E1, E2, D1
$125.00 for Cat. JS
Payment Information:
$500.00 per cabin deposit due by 6/15/08
Final Payment due by 5/1/09
To Book:
Bob DeAgazio at Worldview Travel
at 800-869-0674 or
email Bob at: bobd@worldviewtravel.com
WHY BOOK A GROUP CRUISE WITH CRUISE FREEK FORUMS?
1) No forced socializations! We will certainly organize Meet and Greets and other such activities if there is enough interest, however, you are never required to attend. Likewise, you may select your dining time and table size just like if you were booking an individual reservation. It’s your vacation, it’s your time!
2) Groups generally tend to receive some type of amenities package like on-board credit and other benefits such as bottles of wine or dinner at a specialty restaurant and depending on the cruise line selected, it could even mean reduced fares for members of the group.
3) Reliable, dependable, trustworthy travel agents to make booking your cruise a pleasure. Unless there is a scheduling conflict, our assigned travel agent will be escorting the group to aid with any on-board requirements that might arise.
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Rock-climbing wall |
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Portofino Italian Restaurant |
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Chops Grille |
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Seaview Café |
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Themed bars and lounges |
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Casino RoyaleSM |
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The Colony Club, a unique British colonial-style lounge with self-leveling pool tables |
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African safari-themed Solarium |
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Indoor/outdoor country club with golf simulator |
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Adventure Ocean® youth facilities |
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Day Spa and Fitness Center |
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Sports court with basketball/volleyball court |
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| Ship Facts |
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| Maiden Voyage: March 10, 2001
Passenger Capacity: 2,501
Godmother: Margot Pritzker
Gross Tonnage: 90,090
Length: 962′
Beam: 105.6′
Draft: 26.7′
Cruising Speed: 25 knots |
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