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12 Days Superior from €2,189

This itinerary combines a 3 night Vancouver city package followed by 7 night Alaskan Cruise. You start with a city sightseeing tour and visit some of Vancouver’s landmarks, including Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Discover the charming provincial capital of Victoria, and visit the acclaimed Butchart Gardens on a full-day excursion before returning by floatplane on a scenic flight over the beautiful waters of the Strait of Georgia. Your cruise is with Celebrity for 7 nights and includes the Inside passage, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier and Ketchikan.

Fancy something slighty different? Other city packages are also available and we can tailor this itinerary to cruise with Holland America on either the ms Zuiderdam that sails on Saturdays or ms Volendam that sails on Wednesdays, please call for futher information.

Day 1

Thursday - Fly to Vancouver
After arriving in Vancouver, transfer independently to your hotel for a three-night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to further explore this
oceanside city.
4 Star Hotel: Coast Coal Harbour
5 Star Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 2

Friday - Vancouver
Today is your sightseeing tour. Climb aboard a San Francisco-style trolley for a fully-commented city tour. Sightsee at your own pace as you hop-on and hop-off for any length of time at 23 of Vancouver’s premier attractions, parks, gardens, galleries and restaurants . Highlights include: Gastown, Robson Street, English Bay, Granville Island, Stanley Park, totem poles, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden and many more.
4 Star Hotel: Coast Coal Harbour
5 Star Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 3

Saturday - Vancouver / Excursion to Victoria
Your ferry ride to Vancouver Island brings you through the scenic Gulf Islands. En route to Victoria, the tour visits the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Travelling along scenic Marine Drive capture the sensational views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Victoria city tour explores the exclusive homes of the Uplands and Oak Bay residential areas, the University of Victoria, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Beacon Hill Park. In the afternoon you board your floatplane for your return flight to over the scenic waters of the Strait of Georgia.
4 Star Hotel: Coast Coal Harbour
5 Star Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 4

Sunday - Vancouver - Embark on your Alaskan Cruise
Check out of your hotel and make your way independently to the cruise port to aboard the Celebrity Century, the cruise departs late afternoon.

Day 5

Monday - Cruise Inside Passage
Travel though epic scenery, with glaciated mountains, countless islands, roaring waterfalls and virgin forests.

Day 6

Tuesday - Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Take the opportunity to partake in one of the many excursions available today from fishing to trekking and Zipriding!

Day 7

Wednesday - Hubbard Glacier Crusing
Enjoy the amazing views available today whilst you cruise the Hubbard Glacier.

Day 8

Thursday - Juneau
Adventures await everyone in picturesque Juneau the site of Alaska’s first major gold strike. If you’re seeking wildlife take a whale-watching and wildlife cruise. To view the imposing Mendenhall Glacier and experience the flight of your life there’s no finer place for a helicopter tour. Or why not journey back in time and try your hand at gold panning?

Day 9

Friday - Ketchikan
The picturesque salmon capital of the world is your departure point for seaplane excursions bound for the nearby Misty Fjords National monument – 2.2 million acres of wilderness. It’s also the home of Alaska’s Tlingit Indians and the largest collection of totem poles in the world. The traditions live on and you’ll be able to watch carvers at work and experience their elaborate ceremonies.

Day 10

Saturday - Inside Passage
Cruise the Inside Passage as you head back to Vancouver.

Day 11

Sunday - Vancouver
Arrive back in Vancouver this morning, disembark the ship and make your way independently to Vancouver airport for your flight home.

Day 12

Monday - Arrive back home

What's Included

  • Transatlantic flights
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Vancouver
  • Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver
  • Full-day coach / ferry sightseeing tour to Victoria, including a visit to Butchart Gardens and return to Vancouver by floatplane
  • Travel and Information kit
  • Seven nights cruise on the Celebrity Century (based on Inside Stateroom)
  • All onboard meals and entertainment
  • All government fees and taxes, airline taxes and fuel surcharges included

 

  • Not Included
  • Transfers from Vancouver airport to hotel; Vancouver hotel to cruise terminal and cruise terminal to airport.

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Departure Dates Prices From
20 Jun €2189
27 Jun €2459
04 Jul €2459
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11 Jul €2459
18 Jul €2459
25 Jul €2459
Departure Dates Prices From
01 Aug €2459
08 Aug €2389
15 Aug €2319

Prices correct as at 6pm on 17/05/2013. Please call for final price. Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a room. Other durations available – call for quote. Thursday departures . Different hotels of a similar standard may be used on certain departures. Supplements may apply on dates within certain dates during peak travel periods. JV/CB

Holiday Details

Airline Airport Class Room Type Board Basis
Virgin Atlantic Dublin Economy Standard Room Room Only

Tour Upgrades (per person from)

Deluxe Hotels Outside Cabin Balcony Cabin
€121 €194 €631

Flight Upgrades (per person, 1-way)

Upper Class
€949

Flight Options

Daily flights available with Air Canada, KLM, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

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