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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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