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EVERYDAYwonders<br />

WhycruiseAlaska<br />

Alaska is like nowhere else on earth:<br />

an Alpine frontier, a winter<br />

wonderland and an untameable<br />

wilderness all in one. There is no<br />

more immersive way to experience<br />

Alaska than by sea – get up close<br />

and personal with captivating<br />

wildlife and discover glaciers<br />

inaccessible by any other route, all<br />

from the comfort of your Celebrity<br />

<strong>Cruise</strong>s ship.<br />

Alaska is also a haven for wildlife;<br />

thriving populations of salmon,<br />

moose, humpback whales and<br />

nesting eagles abound. Celebrity<br />

<strong>Cruise</strong> experts are on-hand to help<br />

you delve deeper into the region and<br />

all of its secrets.<br />

Enjoy spectacular views from<br />

invigorating hikes through scenic<br />

forests, take to the water yourself on<br />

a kayak amongst the mountains, or<br />

strap into the world's largest zip line<br />

at Ice Strait Point.<br />

WhentovisitAlaska<br />

<strong>Cruise</strong>s to Alaska tend to run in the summer, between June and<br />

September each year. This is when the weather in the region is at its most<br />

mild, with warm days and short nights. Temperatures average in the mid-<br />

20s during this time. These months are also when you’ll have the best<br />

chance of spotting wildlife, such as bears and whales. Winter is best<br />

avoided, as temperatures dip below freezing, the days are short, and<br />

wildlife returns to hibernation. A number of festivals and events also take<br />

place in Alaska during the summer.<br />

As the weather can be unpredictable in Alaska during any season, so<br />

make sure to bring plenty of warm layers with you. It’s also a good idea to<br />

bring some rain gear and hiking boots for enjoying those long walks, like<br />

the East Glacier Loop Trail. Want to do some wildlife spotting? Pack some<br />

binoculars and your camera.<br />

TopsightsinAlaska<br />

Hubbard Glacier<br />

The enormous Hubbard Glacier is located in the southeast of Alaska and<br />

has been known to shed icebergs the size of buildings. <strong>Cruise</strong> past this<br />

calving giant on an Alaska cruise.<br />

Juneau<br />

Alaska’s capital city. Hike the East Glacier Loop Trail to spot the<br />

magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, which is part of the sprawling Juneau<br />

Icefield.<br />

Seward<br />

Immerse yourself in history in Seward, which is one of Alaska’s oldest<br />

towns. <strong>Cruise</strong> the glaciers in Resurrection Bay or check out the brewery<br />

downtown.<br />

Tracy Arm Fjord Glacier<br />

Make sure to bring your camera while admiring the Tracy Arm Fjord<br />

Glacier from the top deck of your Celebrity <strong>Cruise</strong>s ship – you might just<br />

see whales carving their way through the water.<br />

Skagway<br />

Find out more about Alaska’s gold rush past in Skagway, a city in the<br />

south-east of the country. Many of the traditional buildings have been<br />

lovingly preserved and are now part of the Klondike Gold Rush National<br />

Historical Park.<br />

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