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ROYAL CARIBBEAN OPENS 2009 ALASKA CRUISE SEASON,
CONTINUING LEGACY OF SAILING THE REGION
Guests Delve Deeper Into Alaska Wilderness with Cruisetour Extensions
MIAMI, April 3,
2008 – Announcing its 20th consecutive season in the region,
Royal Caribbean International today unveiled its 2009 Alaska cruise season.
Vacationers to the “Last Frontier” can choose from 10 distinct itineraries,
ranging from seven to 15 nights, on 57 sailings departing from San Diego, San
Francisco, Seattle, Seward (Alaska), and Vancouver. On select itineraries,
guests can extend their Alaska adventure with a Royal Caribbean cruisetour to go
deeper inland. Royal Caribbean’s 2009 Alaska cruises and cruisetours open today
for booking.
“Royal
Caribbean International is the premier cruise line for active vacationers to
discover Alaska,” said Alice Norsworthy, senior vice president, Marketing, Royal
Caribbean International. “Royal Caribbean’s history of sailing the region has
allowed us to continue offering some of the most compelling and robust vacation
experiences in Alaska. Our cruisetours take our guests’ experience to the next
level and make a Royal Caribbean Alaska vacation truly memorable.”
Guests will
sail aboard one of three Royal Caribbean ships deployed in the region in 2009:
Radiance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, and Rhapsody of the Seas.
Radiance-class Radiance and Serenade are considered among the
world’s most gracefully-designed cruise ships and feature the 10-story
glass-enclosed Centrum, offering spectacular vistas of the coastal landscape.
Vision-class Rhapsody offers a more intimate cruise experience and a wide
range of onboard amenities.
Guests on
Radiance of the Seas can extend their vacation with one of 21 Royal
Caribbean cruisetour options for a more immersive Alaska experience. Ranging
from three to seven nights, cruisetours combine a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise
with inclusive activities, transportation and hotel stays, all escorted by an
experienced Adventure Specialist. A new seven-night cruisetour itinerary will
give guests a more comprehensive Alaska adventure, highlighting Seward,
Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks. On 19 cruisetour options, guests
will enjoy a segment aboard the Wilderness Express, Royal Caribbean’s
luxurious, glass-domed railcar, offering unobstructed views of Alaska’s
terrain.
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During the
day, guest can opt for a rejuvenating session in the onboard Day Spa, or capture
an unparalleled birds-eye view from the top of the line’s iconic rock-climbing
wall. Onboard every Royal Caribbean ship, guests can enjoy complimentary 24-hour
room service, award-winning Broadway-style musical revues from Royal Caribbean
Productions, top-rated Adventure Ocean kids programming with teen-only spaces
fleetwide, and Royal Caribbean’s Gold Service Standard of friendly and engaging
service from staff and crew.
Additional
highlights of Royal Caribbean’s 2009 Alaska Cruise Season include:
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Radiance of the Seas will alternate seven-night itineraries
departing from Seward and Vancouver, while Serenade of the Seas will
offer a seven-night, round-trip itinerary from Vancouver.
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Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas’
itineraries will feature a visit to Hubbard Glacier, the largest glacier
in North America and the only advancing glacial formation in the state.
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Sailing round-trip from Seattle, Rhapsody of the Seas will
feature cruising through the Inside Passage and up the narrow 32-mile Tracy Arm
Fjord in order to reach the 200 feet-high Sawyer Glacier. In addition, guests
will enjoy a full-day call at Victoria, British Columbia, one of the highest
rated overall ports of call by past guests.
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Guests on Serenade of the Seas also can extend their
vacation with a three- or five-night Whistler or Canadian Rockies cruisetour out
of Vancouver. The three-night Whistler cruisetour features a train-ride to visit
the 2010 winter Olympic destinations of Vancouver and Whistler, while the
five-night Canadian Rockies package features the picturesque Lake Louise.
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Royal Caribbean also will make 38 calls at Icy Strait Point in
2009, more than any other cruise line. As the only wilderness port of call in
Alaska, Icy Strait Point is adjacent to the largest Tlingit Native American
settlement, and claims the world’s longest zip line measuring at 5,330 feet in
length.
New Deployment Resource for
Travel Professionals
Royal
Caribbean also has enhanced the CruisingPower.com website to give travel agents
a central online repository for current and upcoming deployment openings. Travel
professionals can visit the new deployment micro-site from any computer with an
Internet connection, and view and download the latest deployment flyers and
itineraries at
www.cruisingpower.com/royalcaribbeandeployment. Agents can use drop-down
menus based on product or ship, or click on a region on a world map for more
information about Royal Caribbean’s cruises and itineraries.
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About Royal Caribbean
International
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 20 ships currently
in service and three under construction. The line also offers unique cruisetour
vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and New
Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel
agent, visit
www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. For travel
professionals, go to
www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.
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