Wilderness Frontier Explorer Cruisetour 4B (Pre Tour) 11 Nights • Seward, Alaska • Radiance of the Seas
Itinerary
Cruise Overview
Days 1-5 Mon, 14 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul 5 Day Pre-Tour
Day 5 Fri, 18 Jul Seward, Alaska Departs at 8:00 pm
Day 6 Sat, 19 Jul Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Sightseeing from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Day 7 Sun, 20 Jul Juneau, Alaska Docked from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Day 8 Mon, 21 Jul Skagway, Alaska Docked from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Day 9 Tue, 22 Jul Icy Strait Point, Alaska Docked from 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
Day 10 Wed, 23 Jul Ketchikan, Alaska Docked from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Day 11 Thu, 24 Jul Inside Passage, Canada Sightseeing
Day 12 Fri, 25 Jul Vancouver, British Columbia Arrives at 7:00 am
Cruise Overview
Dive headfirst into adventure on a 11-night cruise to Alaska. Depart from Seward, Alaska on Radiance of the Seas on your epic journey into the Last Frontier. Gaze in awe and wonder at the region’s captivating wilderness and explore the great outdoors before heading back to your ship.
Days 1-5 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - Fri, 18 Jul 2025 5 Day Pre-Tour Pre-tour begins
Tour Day 1
Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Tour Day 1
From the airport, your transfer brings you to your hotel to meet your Adventure Specialist. The Golden Heart City, with its lively summer ambience and evening sun, is then yours to explore. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. * The tour component of your Cruisetour vacation is comprised of a dedicated tour guide, included experiences, lodging, and transportation as described. Land tour arrival times are tentative. Optional excursions are not included. Meals are not included unless specified. Visits to Denali Park in May and September are dependent on weather conditions. If necessary, the Tundra Wilderness Tour may be replaced by Denali Natural History Tour. To view your cruise/cruisetour ticket contract or booking conditions, and the terms and conditions for the purchase of any products, services, shore excursions, or other activities related to your cruise, please visit our Guest Terms page at: https://www.RoyalCaribbean.com/guest-terms.
Tour Day 2
Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Tour Day 2
After a brief city tour, discover gold-rush history, local heritage and only-in-Alaska culture while cruising the Chena River on an old fashioned sternwheeler. From 5:00 p.m., your time is your own. Consult your Adventure Specialist for personalized recommendations. Overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge.
Tour Day 3
Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Tour Day 3
The deluxe motor coach transports you to the train station where you’ll board the glass-domed cars of the Wilderness Express for the scenic rail journey to Denali. From 3:30 p.m., Denali is yours to explore. Your Adventure Specialist can recommend optional activities, from guided hikes to adventures like flightseeing or rafting down the Nenana River. Overnight at Denali Park Village.
Tour Day 4
Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Tour Day 4
Start your day venturing deep into the park, scouting the forest and tundra for native wildlife, on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. After your tour, your time in Denali is your own. Stroll the walking trails or chat with a ranger at the museum-like visitor center. Overnight at Denali Park Village.
Tour Day 5
Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Tour Day 5
Travel in the deluxe motor coach from the wilds to the big city, where you’ll have time to stroll around downtown Anchorage and enjoy lunch on your own. Admire the sparkling waters of the glacier-carved Turnagain Arm and the forest-covered mountains of the Chugach on the road to Seward, where you’ll board the ship.
Day 5 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 Seward, Alaska Departs at 8:00 pm
If you’re thinking about a cruise from Seward, Alaska, you probably have a taste for wild, outdoor adventures and rugged natural beauty. It’s a good thing, because this iconic destination in Alaska offers plenty of both. If you love to hike, you’ll find an abundance of scenic trails nearby just waiting to be explored, like the Mount Marathon Trail, the Resurrection River Trail, and the Tonsina Point Trail. And the famous Kenai Fjords National Park is just a five-minute drive away from town. Within Seward itself, you can set out on an early morning or late afternoon stroll past the historic buildings and colorful murals that line Main Street. Or paddle out on a kayaking adventure to the ancient tidewater caves within Resurrection Bay. Feeling the wanderlust yet? Make sure to spend a few days exploring this one-of-a-kind coastal city ahead of your cruise from Seward — you’ll be glad you did.
Your ship departs promptly at 8:00 pm, so plan to arrive at least 2-3 hours early to account for checking in and boarding protocols. During this time, many of the ship's amenities are open and operating, so feel free to start your vacation early.
Day 6 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Sightseeing from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
At 76 miles long and seven miles wide, North America’s largest tidewater glacier makes even the largest ships in the region feel small. Watch massive chunks of Hubbard Glacier’s translucent blue ice crash into the bay with a bang like a cannon shot, a sound the Tlingit people call “White Thunder.”
Travel Tips
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Bring a camera with a good zoom to capture the glacier’s best angle.
Day 7 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 Juneau, Alaska Docked from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Juneau is the largest U.S. state capital— and one of the hardest to get to. Flanked by mountains, tundra and rainforests, it’s basically inaccessible except by air or sea. Once you arrive you’ll find adventure in every corner. Go dogsledding over Mendenhall Glacier, or prospecting along centuries-old mining trails. In Juneau, the thrills are as endless as the surrounding wilderness.
Travel Tips
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Summer temperatures average in the 60’s but can jump into the mid-80s or drop unexpectedly into the 40s or below, so dress in layers.
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Keep your eyes peeled, because Juneau is in the heart of Bear Country. While the bears don’t typically bother humans, it’s always a good idea to keep your distance.
Day 8 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 Skagway, Alaska Docked from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Once the starting point for gold stampeders heading for the promised land of the Yukon, Skagway symbolizes the spirit of Alaska. And now — it’s your turn to hunt for bold. Embark on the trail of the fortune seekers on a vintage train ride with dramatic, sweeping views at every turn. Trek through the dense rainforest and windswept valleys of Chilkoot Trail and follow in the footsteps of Klondike pioneers. Or stroll the charming downtown streets studded with historical buildings. Whatever you get up to in Skagway, it’ll be a day you’ll never forget.
Travel Tips
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For $5 you can ride the S.M.A.R.T. Bus around town all day long.
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National Park Service rangers lead free walking tours of the historic district five times daily.
Day 9 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 Icy Strait Point, Alaska Docked from 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
If you want to hang in Icy Strait Point, you’re going to have to get a little wild. Go whale watching in Point Adolphus and sea lion spotting . Or gear up to go soaring over mountain forests on the world’s longest zip line. Life here is all about the thrill factor.
Day 10 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 Ketchikan, Alaska Docked from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Dubbed the canned salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan is rich in both fishing and culture. You’ll find more totem poles here than anywhere else in the world, and a Native spirit kept alive by three tribes of Northwest Coastal People. For some outdoor thrills, venture into the surrounding Tongass National Forest— the largest in the United States.
Travel Tips
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You can pick up useful maps and brochures at the Ketchikan Visitors Center, located on the dock at Berth 2.
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Ketchikan is one of the rainiest towns in North America, so bring waterproof gear and umbrellas.
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Ketchikan’s crossing guards mean business. Use the crosswalks and listen to their instructions.
Day 11 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 Inside Passage, Canada Sightseeing
Your ship offers the perfect platform for viewing British Columbia’s Inside Passage. This archipelago spans 25,000 miles from Seattle to Prince Rupert near the Alaskan border. Here you’ll ply calm waters sheltered between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. Along the way catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery, plus staggering wildlife like salmon sharks, white spirit bears, and millions of seabirds.
Day 12 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 Vancouver, British Columbia Arrives at 7:00 am
Kick off the afternoon lunching on xiaolongbao buns in Chinatown. Then explore the city’s cultural offerings at the Bill Reid Gallery or Vancouver Art Gallery. Get into some active adventure, whether it’s water-biking False Creek or mountain-biking the North Shore. Evenings are best spent dining and drinking in Yaletown’s hip warehouse district.
The cruise might have ended, but there are still some great activities to enjoy in the area. If you flew into this port, be mindful of your departure flight time and plan accordingly.
Travel Tips
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The Seabus runs every 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver and offers fantastic skyline views.
A five-course epicurean extravaganza at Chef's Table. A stage-side spectacular of song and dance in City of Dreams. Movies by the pool and mini golf right on deck. Radiance of the Seas® transports you to far-off discoveries on land and at sea.
Your vacation essentials are always included. Quench your thirst with water, coffee, juice and tea options available at no charge. Indulge in many delicious free dining options onboard. You can also enjoy jaw-dropping entertainment like live shows, live music, themed dance parties and more at no additional cost.
