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One of our newest cruise ships,
Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas offers the ultimate "at
sea" experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater
space, sweeping ocean vistas and an exceptional staff committed
to serving your every whim. Among the ship's spectacular
features are the ten-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass
elevators facing the sea and the highest percentage of outside
cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Everything in Alaska is bigger. Including the adventures. From
the awe-inspiring blue ice of a massive glacial field to the
expansive grandeur of its wildlife and nature, Alaska is a land
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INSIDE PASSAGE (CRUISING)
Cruising through the Inside Passage is really what has made
Alaska cruising so popular. This trip captures so much of what
people love about Alaska. There are glaciers the size of Rhode
Island. Misty rain forests and ghostly blue fjords. And spirited
communities that celebrate their varied heritage. Be sure to
take in every view as you sail through one of the most beautiful
parts of Alaska.
ICY STRAIT POINT, ALASKA
Icy Strait Point is located near the city of Hoonah, the largest
native Tlingit Indian settlement in Alaska, and very near
Glacier Bay National Park. Home to a historic cannery, the
port's connection to the sea is strong. Locals share the sea
with humpback whales, orcas, Dall porpoises, seals, sea otters,
halibut and all five species of Pacific salmon. It is not
uncommon to spot a humpback or an orca while walking along the
shore.
HUBBARD GLACIER
The longest river of ice in North America, the Hubbard Glacier
is also one of the most active glaciers of its kind in Alaska.
And since our ships are designed to provide our guests with the
best viewing possible, you'll be able to see this massive
natural wonder, with its 1,350 square miles of blue ice, from
just about anywhere on the ship.
SKAGWAY, ALASKA
When gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon
Territory (just across the border from Alaska), it resulted in
the historic Gold Rush of 1898. As thousands of gold-crazed
adventurers sought the best starting point for their arduous
trek, they found the deepest penetration possible by boat was at
the northern tip of the Lynn Canal. This is how Skagway was
born.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Juneau, the capital of Alaska, was founded during a gold rush in
1880. Today, the former gold-mining town counts among its riches
some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery. Nestled at the foot
of Mt. Juneau in the Alaska Panhandle, it faces the water from
the mainland side of Gastineau Channel. Several magnificent
fjords are located along the channel coast, and the majestic
Mendenhall Glacier, a favorite of visitors, is nearby.
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