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Fjord and Tundra National Parks Explorer Cruisetour 6B (Pre Tour) 12 Nights • Seward, Alaska • Radiance of the Seas
Itinerary
Cruise Overview
Days 1-6 dom, 24 ago - vie, 29 ago 6 Day Pre-Tour
Day 6 vie, 29 ago Seward, Alaska Departs at 8:00 p. m.
Day 7 sáb, 30 ago Glaciar Hubbard, Alaska Sightseeing from 2:00 p. m. - 5:00 p. m.
Day 8 dom, 31 ago Juneau, Alaska Docked from 9:00 a. m. - 8:00 p. m.
Day 9 lun, 1 sept Skagway, Alaska Docked from 7:00 a. m. - 8:00 p. m.
Day 10 mar, 2 sept Icy Strait Point, Alaska Docked from 6:30 a. m. - 3:30 p. m.
Day 11 mié, 3 sept Ketchikan, Alaska Docked from 9:30 a. m. - 6:30 p. m.
Day 12 jue, 4 sept Pasaje Interior, Canadá Sightseeing
Day 13 vie, 5 sept Vancouver, Columbia Británica Arrives at 7:00 a. m.
Cruise Overview
Dive headfirst into adventure on a 12-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.
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Days 1-6 dom, 24 ago 2025 - vie, 29 ago 2025 6 Day Pre-Tour Pre-tour begins
Tour Day 1
dom, 24 ago 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, is then yours to explore. Overnight at Sophie’s Station Suites. * 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
lun, 25 ago 2025
Tour Day 2
Discover local heritage and culture while cruising the Chena River on an old-fashioned sternwheeler and on a city tour. From 4:30 p.m., your time is your own. Consult your Adventure Specialist for personalized recommendations. Overnight at Sophie’s Station Suites.
Tour Day 3
mar, 26 ago 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. Venture deep into Denali National Park scouting the unspoiled landscapes for native wildlife, on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. After your tour, your time is your own. Check out the exhibits at the museum-like visitor center, or stroll the nearby walking trails. Overnight at Denali Park Village.
Tour Day 4
mié, 27 ago 2025
Tour Day 4
Enjoy more of the great outdoors in Denali before the coach departs for Anchorage. From 6:30 p.m., experience big city culture: restaurants, craft breweries, urban trails and more. Overnight at the Anchorage Marriott.
Tour Day 5
jue, 28 ago 2025
Tour Day 5
The day begins at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, an acclaimed showcase for the state’s diverse indigenous traditions. Then enjoy free time downtown for lunch, shopping or just strolling around before the drive along the Turnagain Arm and along the Chugach Mountains to the coast. From 5:00 p.m., the historic port town of Seward is yours to discover. Enjoy a meal fresh off a fisherman’s boat or relax in a local watering hole. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge.
Tour Day 6
vie, 29 ago 2025
Tour Day 6
From the port’s small-boat harbor, head out on the Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise, which takes you into remote areas that support an array of wildlife. Your Adventure Specialist wishes you a bon voyage at the pier where you’ll board your ship.
Day 6 vie, 29 ago 2025 Seward, Alaska Departs at 8:00 p. m.
Sandwiched between towering Mount Marathon and glistening Resurrection Bay, the small town of Seward is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and action-packed adventure. Downtown’s Main Street houses a cluster of historic buildings decked out in colorful murals— and its Kenai Peninsula backyard serves as a spectacular outdoor playground. Hit the water for kayaking to tidewater caves, or go flightseeing over bright-blue Exit Glacier. You can hike Caines Head Trail’s pebbled beaches and mountain bike Lost Lake Trail’s alpine valleys. In Seward you’ll discover authentic native cultures, thrilling sport fishing, expansive icefields and all-out adventure— no matter which direction you turn.
Your ship departs promptly at 8:00 p. m., 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 7 sáb, 30 ago 2025 Glaciar Hubbard, Alaska Sightseeing from 2:00 p. m. - 5:00 p. m.
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 8 dom, 31 ago 2025 Juneau, Alaska Docked from 9:00 a. m. - 8:00 p. m.
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.2
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 9 lun, 1 sept 2025 Skagway, Alaska Docked from 7:00 a. m. - 8:00 p. m.
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.2
National Park Service rangers lead free walking tours of the historic district five times daily.Day 10 mar, 2 sept 2025 Icy Strait Point, Alaska Docked from 6:30 a. m. - 3:30 p. m.
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 11 mié, 3 sept 2025 Ketchikan, Alaska Docked from 9:30 a. m. - 6:30 p. m.
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. 2
Ketchikan is one of the rainiest towns in North America, so bring waterproof gear and umbrellas.3
Ketchikan’s crossing guards mean business. Use the crosswalks and listen to their instructions. Day 12 jue, 4 sept 2025 Pasaje Interior, Canadá 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 13 vie, 5 sept 2025 Vancouver, Columbia Británica Arrives at 7:00 a. m.
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.Your ship:
Radiance of the Seas
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.
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