This trip combines time in Seattle with an Alaska cruise on board Celebrity Edge, followed by a stay in Vancouver. You begin with three nights in Seattle to explore the waterfront, neighbourhoods and food scene before sailing through Alaska’s Inside Passage, with ports including Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, plus scenic cruising to Dawes Glacier. The journey finishes in Vancouver, where you have time to enjoy the city’s harbour setting, neighbourhoods and scenery.
Start with three nights in Seattle, staying centrally so the city is easy to explore on foot and by public transport. Visit Pike Place Market, walk along the waterfront or head up the Space Needle for views across Elliott Bay. A hop on hop off sightseeing tour is included, giving you a simple way to cover the main areas and get your bearings before the cruise.
Celebrity Edge blends modern design with a strong focus on space and sea views, with standout areas such as the Grand Plaza, a multi level social hub with cafés, bars and live music throughout the day and evening. One of the ship’s signature features is the Magic Carpet, a moving platform cantilevered over the ocean that shifts between a lounge, bar or boarding area, offering uninterrupted views over the water.
Evenings centre on The Theatre for full production shows, with live music and quieter spaces such as Café al Bacio or the Sunset Bar for winding down. The adults only Solarium and The Spa provide calm retreats between days ashore.
Ketchikan
A small waterfront town known for its totem poles, wooden boardwalks and rainforest setting. Easy to explore near the port or as a base for short nature trips.
Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
One of the most memorable sailing days of the cruise, travelling deep into fjord waters towards Dawes Glacier with time built in for viewing from the decks as ice and waterfalls drift past.
Juneau
Alaska’s capital sits between mountains and water, with options ranging from glacier visits and whale watching to exploring the town itself.
Skagway
A historic gold rush town backed by steep mountain scenery. The compact centre is easy to walk, with scenic rail journeys and viewpoints nearby.
Victoria
An evening stop offering a different feel, with a walkable harbour, gardens and cafés close to the port.
After the cruise, spend three nights in Vancouver. A guided city tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge is included, combining city highlights with forest scenery just outside the centre. Free time allows you to explore Stanley Park, the harbourfront and dining districts before flying home.
Return flights from Dublin with British Airways via London, private airport transfers in Seattle and Vancouver, 3 nights at Mayflower Park Hotel Seattle (Room Only), Seattle hop on hop off sightseeing tour, 7 night Alaska cruise on board Celebrity Edge in a Deluxe Ocean View cabin, 3 nights at The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver (Room Only), Vancouver city tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge, and private transfer to Vancouver Airport. Based on 2 passengers sharing. Flights depart Dublin on 08 September 2026. Price is correct at the time of posting 15 January 2026. Offers are subject to change.
Price from €3,125 per person
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