Amazing Alaska

and The Rockies 30th August - 8th September 2008Rockies extension departs 26th August

Alaska

Prepare yourself to be amazed by some of the most stunning scenery in the world from picturesque Vancouver to the immense splendour of Alaska.

Alaska

Enjoy the facilities, food and shows on board the 5* Celebrity cruise liner or just relax in the spa and be pampered with luxurious treatments. Experience incredible shore excursions at every destination. Ranging from helicopter rides landing on the glacier to whale watching, searching for gold or riding with huskies there is something to excite you at every port of call. In addition there is a full GP continuing medical education programme that is timed to enable you to maximise on the wonderful surroundings. http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk


7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

Ship: CELEBRITY Mercury

Alaska

Date

Port/City

Activity

Arrive

Depart

Day 1

Vancouver, British Columbia

Docked

 

17.00

Day 2

Inside Passage (Cruising)

Cruising

00.00

00.00

Day 3

Ketchikan, Alaska

Docked

07.00

15.00

Day 4

Hubbard Glacier (Cruising)

Docked

13.30

17.30

Day 5

Juneau, Alaska

Cruising

08.00

18.00

Day 6

Sitka, Alaska

Tendered

08.00

13.30

Day 7

Inside Passage (Cruising)

Cruising

00.00

00.00

Day 8

Vancouver, British Columbia

Docked

07.00

END

Features

Alaska

  • International flights from the UK to Canada (UK/Vancouver/Vancouver/UK for cruise only or UK/Calgary/Vancouver/UK for Rockies extension)

  • 1 night Hotel Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver on B&B

  • 7 nights full board on the Celebrity Mercury ship

  • Daily entertainment programme

  • Two-tier dining room with floor to ceiling walls of glass

  • Murano Specialty restaurant

  • AquaSpa cafe

  • Pasta & Pizza Bar

  • Sushi Cafe

  • Ice Bar

  • Indoor & outdoor pools, gym, sauna & steam room

  • Spa treatments

  • Theatre

  • Nightclub

  • Casino

  • On Board Shops

  • Choice of cabin types

  • Transfers to/from Calgary and/or Vancouver airport

  • Optional tour programme

  • English speaking guides

Port & Cities Details

Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia Day 1 & Day 8

With a distinctive European flair, Vancouver is the Canadian jewel of Puget Sound. From the cobblestone streets of the Gastown district to Little Italy and Chinatown, Vancouver has something for everyone.



Inside Passage

Inside Passage (Cruising) Day 2 & Day 7

This is one of the most famously beautiful passages in the world. It features virtually everything you came to Alaska hoping to see, including rain forests, glaciers, fjords and white-capped peaks. All of which create a setting that's perfect for viewing whales and sea lions.



Ketchikan

Ketchikan, Alaska Day 3

In addition to being the jumping-off point for seaplane excursions into the Misty Fjords National Monument and its 2.2 million acres of wilderness nirvana, Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit tribe. Another "must-see" here is the world's largest collection of totem poles. You can learn what motivates someone to turn a piece of lumber into a towering work of art at the Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight and Totem Heritage Center.



Hubbard Glacier

Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) Day 4

Hubbard Glacier is the one glacier in the world that does not move at a glacial pace. Quite the opposite. In fact, in 1986, Hubbard Glacier - the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent - moved an average of just under 5.5 feet per hour. It is an opportunity to see and hear Glacier calving – a mass of ice breaking off the glacier into the sea to form an iceberg. Keep a watchful eye as you sail through the Yakutat Bay, as you may be a witness to geological history.



Juneau

Juneau, Alaska Day 5

Alaska's capital city is full of charm. Here the pioneering spirit lives on in an interesting mix of cosmopolitan chic and frontier ruggedness. Visit the Alaska State Museum and its exquisite collection of Russian Orthodox and Gold Rush relics. The magnificent Mendenhall glacier is located in this area.



Sitka

Sitka, Alaska Day 6

This tranquil fishing village was once part of the expansive Czarist Russian Empire. Gaze over Crescent Bay and catch a glimpse of the onion-domed Russian cathedral from high atop Castle Hill. Visit the Sitka National Historical Park, the very spot where native Tlingits and Russian settlers fought to the bitter end. Ironically, the strife of the past has led to the creation of an eclectic community that reflects its Tlingit, Russian and American roots.



Choose Your Stateroom

Veranda Stateroom

Veranda Stateroom

Stateroom Area: 172 sq. ft.

Veranda Area: 42 sq. ft.

Features: Features floor-to-ceiling glass-paneled door, two lower beds convertible to queen-size, sofa bed with sitting area, VCR and balcony.


Ocean View Stateroom

Ocean View Stateroom

Stateroom Area: 172 sq. ft.

Features: Features a window or porthole and two convertible lower beds.


Inside Stateroom

Inside Stateroom

Stateroom Area: 171 sq. ft.

Features: Features two convertible lower beds.

SUITES available on request

ACADEMIC FACULTY to include:

Dr Roger Gadsby

GP & Senior Clinical Lecturer at Warwick Medical School

"Everything you wanted to know about Diabetes but were afraid to ask"

Dr Veronique Bataille

Consultant Dermatologist at West Herts NHS Trust

"Lesion Recognition; Topical Dermatology; Skin Problems for GPs"

Mr Richard Sheridan

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at West Herts NHS Trust

"GPs approach to Menorrhagia & Pelvic Pain; Troubleshooting Hormones; Urogynaecology"

Professor Tim Spector

Consultant Physician & Director of the Twin Research Unit St Thomas,

"Osteoarthritis; Osteoporosis; It’s in the Genes"

Our lecture programme is planned to fit in around the ports of call and major cruising sights so you will not miss out on any of the spectacular scenery..

EXTENSION features:

    Alaska

  • Flights to Calgary return from Vancouver

  • 1 night at the Westin Hotel Calgary

  • Sightseeing tour of Calgary including Calgary Tower

  • Luxury coach to Lake Louise

  • Lunch at Lake Louise

  • Luxury coach to Banff

  • Banff Gondola

  • Dinner & overnight in Banff

  • Rocky Mountaineer Deluxe train from Banff to Kamloops in ‘Red Leaf’ service

  • Overnight in Kamloops hotel

  • Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver

  • 1 extra night in Vancouver

  • Driver commentary during sightseeing tours

Upgrade to

  • Option to upgrade to ‘Gold Leaf’ service subject to availability

Extend your stay with a pre-cruise extension of the Rockies visiting Calgary, Lake Louise, Banff and Kamloops travelling part of the way on the exquisite Rocky Mountaineer railway and allowing you one extra night and day to explore Vancouver. http://www.rockymountaineer.com

Guide Book

Alaska Cruises Insight Guide List Price £16.99 Our Price £15.99

For a wonderful up-to-date and beautifully illustrated guide to Alaska we are offering you the chance to buy the Insight Guide to Alaska Cruises, at a £1 discount and with FREE P&P.

Travel

26th Aug (Extension) BA

Heathrow/Calgary
17.00/18.55 non-stop

7th Sept

Vancouver/Heathrow Arrive 8th
20.30/13.35 non-stop

30th Aug Air Transat

Gatwick/Vancouver
18.50/20.36 non-stop

7th Sept

Vancouver/Gatwick Arrive 8th
15.50/09.30 non-stop

30th Aug BA

Heathrow/Vancouver
13.10/14.35 non-stop

7th Sept

Vancouver/Heathrow Arrive 8th
20.30/13.35 non-stop

Cost

£1,685 Includes:

  • Flights from Gatwick to Vancouver on Air Transat

  • 7 nights accommodation in an inside cabin based on 2 people sharing

  • Full board on the ship

  • 1 night accommodation in Vancouver on Room Only

  • Transfers to/from Vancouver airport

  • English speaking guides

Course Fee £499

Extras

Single Supplement £650

  • British Airways Heathrow to Vancouver from £210 supplement

  • Upgrade flight to World Traveller Plus or Business Class on BA and to Business Class on Air Transat for more space & comfort. Costs start at £380 return, available on request.

Upgrade to:

  • Ocean View cabin £20 per person per night.

  • Veranda cabin £45 per person per night.

  • Suites on request

Single occupancy on all cabin upgrades on request.

EXTENSION £1,085

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER GOLD LEAF SERVICE £359 subject to availability

Extension Single Supplement £280

Not Included

Gratuities in America & Canada are expected at set rates.

Gratuities for cruise (£40pp compulsory) Rockies extension (£25pp compulsory in Red leaf, £40 in Gold leaf) will be added to your invoice.

Gratuities for drivers/guides not included above are at your discretion.

ITINERARY

ACADEMIC SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ON BOARD THE SHIP AND WILL BE TIMED IN SUCH A WAY THAT WE DO NOT MISS OUT ON ANY OF THE SPLENDOURS OF THE SCENERY

Pre-Conference Extension
26th August

Fly London/Calgary
Depart UK
Arrive Calgary

Transfer from Calgary airport to The Westin Hotel, Calgary with sightseeing tour en route to the hotel. Overnight at the Westin Hotel, Calgary. Meals not included on day 1.

Alaska

27th August

Lake Louise and Banff

Tour from Calgary by luxury motor coach to Lake Louise today with time for lunch included at the Chateau Lake Louise. Free time to explore the views/walks around the lake before continuing on our way to Banff.

A visit of the Banff Gondola is included before checking in to our Banff hotel for the night. Dinner included.

Alaska

28th August

Kamloops

Transfer to Banff station to board the deluxe Rocky Mountaineer train to Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are served on board. Red Leaf service is being held for you, but you can upgrade to Gold Leaf on request and subject to availability. Overnight in Kamloops. Dinner not included.

Alaska

29th August

Vancouver

Continue the journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer through stunning scenery from Kamloops to Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch served on the train. Overnight at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver

Alaska

30th August

Vancouver

Fly London/Vancouver

A day to discover the sights of Vancouver before the rest of the party arrive from the UK for the cruise. Overnight at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver

Travel from UK to Vancouver if taking the ‘Cruise Only’ option. Transfer from the airport to the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.

Alaska

31st August

Tour Vancouver

Join the ship

Full board meal arrangements throughout the voyage

Morning to enjoy Vancouver before boarding the ship.

Board the Mercury and settle into your cabin before setting sail at 17.00.

Alaska

1st September

Inside Passage,
cruising

Cruising. Enjoy the amazing views of the Inside Passage and wonderful facilities on board the ship.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS ON BOARD

Alaska

2nd September

Ketchikan

Docked from 07.00 to 15.00

Book one of the shore excursions available in Ketchikan.

- Saxman Native Totem village
- Alaska Bear adventure
- Alaska Undersea tour
- Backcountry tours
- Custom Hummer expedition
- Lumberjack show

Alaska

3rd September

Hubbard Glacier

Cruising. Arrive at the Hubbard Glacier at approximately 13.30, depart 17.30

CONFERENCE SESSIONS ON BOARD

Alaska

4th September

Juneau

Docked from 08.00 to 18.00
Land excursions on offer will include:
- Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier via Helicopter
- Zip wipe Canopy Tour
- Helicopter Glacier Trek
- Fly Fishing
- Kayaking

and many more...

Alaska

5th September

Sitka

Tendered from 08.00 to 13.30
Land excursions on offer will include:
- Native Cultural, Historic & Raptor Experience
- Halibut fishing
- Historic Russian America Tour
- Sea Life Discovery Semi-Submersible
- Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest

CONFERENCE SESSIONS ON BOARD

Alaska

6th September

Inside Passage,
Cruising

Cruising. Enjoy the amazing views of the Inside Passage and wonderful facilities on board the ship.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS ON BOARD

Alaska

7th September

Vancouver

ARRIVE 07.00 Disembark ship. RETURN FLIGHT TO UK

8th September
ARRIVE UK

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