There are cruises you can pick from that range from a week to eighteen nights at sea. This is important to weigh carefully. A cruise can be a very exhilarating experience; however, a 18-day cruise trip may turn out to be too long a trip if you have not been on a cruise before. Start off slow in the case with 7 days to get your feet wet so to speak.
Yet another choice you are able to make with Celebrity Cruises on their Alaska cruises includes the ship you wish to travel on. They provide 3 ships, from which you may make your selection, and every one of these provides varying levels and services and amenities to improve your accommodations. There are three ships that currently operates in Alaska namely Celebrity Mercury, Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Millennium
Lastly, you have the option to book what is known as a cruise tour with Celebrity Cruises. This not only books passage by sea but includes Alaskan guided tours of each daily stop during your cruise. Local tourist companies offer on-shore excursions for those who choose not to join in the package deals. If you are considering a cruise to Alaska, consider the on-shore activities that are very popular; these include guided tours to sites such as Denali National Park, bear watching, glacier fields by helicopter, or physical activities such as kayaking and ice climbing.