Royal Caribbean International is inviting adventurers to set course for Alaska with one of its four world-class cruise ships in summer 2023.
The cruise line said in a statement that three bold, returning favourites, Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas, will be joined by Enchantment of the Seas to offer a variety of ways to experience the Last Frontier and its majestic glaciers, breathtaking wildlife and charming towns.
Now open for bookings, the new lineup of 7-night cruises will sail from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Seward, Alaska between May and September 2023.
Following summer 2022, Royal Caribbean’s boldest Alaska season yet, the cruise line’s return in 2023 will be its second consecutive year with four ships in the region.
From Mendenhall Glacier to the Inside Passage, to onboard memory-making thanks to unique experiences such as simulated skydiving on RipCord by iFly and taking in awe-inspiring views through acres of glass, vacationers have in store cool thrills from one day to the next.
Ovation and Quantum of the Seas
Cruising from: Seattle
Both Ovation and Quantum will deliver unparalleled, signature adventures against the backdrop of Alaska’s picturesque landscapes
On Ovation’s cruises, departing on Fridays, travellers can discover the best of Alaska from one charming town to the next. Extended stays also offer adventure seekers more time to explore in Skagway, Alaska, where one can retrace the steps of the historic Klondike Gold Rush and visit a restored 19th-century railroad depot; and state capital Juneau, Alaska, which offers dogsledding across Mendenhall Glacier and explorations of centuries-old mining trails. Plus, vacationers can head to the road less travelled at Ward Cove near Ketchikan where they can take in the unspoiled scenery along the Tongass Narrows and the wildlife that calls it home, like sea lions, bald eagles and porpoises.
Departing on Mondays, Quantum’s stunning itineraries will bring travellers up close to the massive Dawes Glacier after sailing through the impressive Endicott Arm, alongside visits to four coastal communities, including Ketchikan, Alaska, and Victoria, British Columbia. When heading ashore, travellers can look forward to immersing themselves in the local culture while at destinations like Sitka and Icy Strait Point, Alaska, home to the rich history of the Tlingit and activities ranging from kayak island-hopping to whale watching and fishing.
Radiance and Enchantment of the Seas
Cruising from: Seward and Vancouver | Vancouver
Radiance will sail alternating southbound and northbound itineraries that depart from Seward and Vancouver. Travellers will have the opportunity to discover the region’s magnificent landscapes firsthand when visiting Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Skagway, and as they sail the Inside Passage and by Hubbard Glacier.
Enchantment makes its way to the Pacific coast for its debut Alaska season, sailing roundtrip from Vancouver. Vacationers have in store more glaciers than one, Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm fjord, and inspiring destinations like Haines, Ketchikan – the gateway to the wild landscapes and seascapes – Skagway and Juneau.
Aloha to the Pacific
Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas will head to Hawaii, where vacationers can discover its renowned rainforests, waterfalls and postcard-perfect beaches. On the way to Alaska, Ovation and Quantum will offer a 9- and 10-night sailing, respectively, that starts with island hopping from Oahu, Kailua-Kona and overnight in Maui for two full days of adventure.
In October 2023, Ovation will offer a 9-night cruise from the Pacific Northwest to Hawaii, complete with three island visits and overnight in Maui. Sailing from Honolulu to Vancouver, Radiance will welcome guests to an 11-night cruise beginning with an overnight in Oahu and then continuing with visits to Maui and both the leeward and windward coasts of the Big Island, before crossing the Pacific Ocean.
More details and information on Royal Caribbean’s newly opened 2023 Alaska itineraries are available at RoyalCaribbean.com.
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