Crystal Cruises marks its return to Alaska after three years with a series of unforgettable 7- to 11-night voyages in summer 2022 aboard Crystal Serenity with nearly 100 different Destination Discoveries ashore providing guests the ultimate way to experience and explore the serene beauty of the Last Frontier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Round-trip and one-way voyages will operate from Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska; and Vancouver, Canada, offering endless opportunities for guests to view massive glaciers, magnificent fjords and rainforests, as well as orcas, eagles, sea lions, humpback whales and other marine and animal life. From explorations of Native American traditions and visits to rustic, Gold Rush-era towns to hands-on culinary-themed activities and whale-watching, flightseeing and kayaking adventures, even artic lake snorkeling expeditions, a Crystal cruise to Alaska is sure to create a lifetime of memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA Crystal Alaska cruise is like no other, offering the only seagoing vacation that combines up close and personal looks at awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife with the incredible six-star service and an array of onboard amenities that have earned us a reputation as the leader in luxury cruising,\u201d said Jack Anderson, Crystal president. \u201cIt\u2019s so wonderful to welcome our guests back to Alaska to experience this incredible cruising region like only Crystal can.\u201d Anderson noted that Crystal\u2019s Alaska sailings will be exclusive to 2022 as the line does not have any voyages to the region scheduled beyond next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crystal Serenity\u2019s 2022 Alaska program is designed to maximize guests\u2019 enjoyment of the region, with intimate experiences that allow for more in-depth encounters ashore, and varied cruise durations that take place in the optimal late June to August season which offers the longest daylight hours for scenic cruising. Best of all, guests experience all the fantastic outdoor adventures ashore, then return to their Crystal home at sea to relax and enjoy the comfort and luxury of the well-appointed Crystal Serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A team of onboard experts are on hand to help guests maximize their Alaska vacation, providing valuable insight into the region\u2019s incredible marine and animal life, majestic landscapes, and interesting history gleaned from years of living and working in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guest lecturers include Kurt Dunbar, a longtime Alaska resident who has shared his vast knowledge for the past 20 years both to cruise guests as well as university students. Sample lectures will include \u201cFire and Ice: The Geology of Alaska,\u201d focusing primarily on glaciers; \u201cFur and Feathers\u201d highlighting native land mammals and birds; \u201cWarm Blood in the Cold Seas,\u201d a look at the region\u2019s fascinating whale population; and \u201cThe First Alaskans,\u201d an overview of the native cultures of the Northland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A favorite guest on Crystal\u2019s popular \u201cStorytellers\u201d podcast series, Rob Caskie will share his personal Alaska experiences with memorable conversations such as \u201cThe Renowned Alaska\/Canada Highway,\u201d an epic tale of human endeavor linking the continental U.S. with Alaska and Russia across the Bering Strait; \u201cNative People of the Bering Region and Bering Sea History,\u201d an examination at the first people\u2019s fascinating history and the sea they call home; and \u201cEmblematic Wildlife,\u201d detailing the region\u2019s magnificent and varied creatures. Caskie\u2019s \u201cStorytellers\u201d podcast is available here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crystal Serenity\u2019s 2022 Alaska season encompasses series of five high-season voyages of 7- or 11-nights that run from June 23 to August 1, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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