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Visit Alaskan Inside Passage & Rocky Mountains Coach Tour

Depart Perth Saturday 15 May
Depart Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane Sunday 16 May

Sunday 16 May
1 nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel

Monday 17 May
Celebrity Cruise Transfer to the port to San Pedro Cruise Terminal

13 Night cruise Los Angeles to Vancouver.

Celebrity Mercury (5 Star)

Monday 17 May Los Angeles 5.00 pm
Tuesday 18 May At Sea
Wednesday 19 May At Sea
Thursday 20 May Seattle, Washington 10.00am - 8.00 pm
Friday 21 May At Sea
Saturday 22 May Ketchikan, Alaska 9.00am - 5.00 pm
Sunday 23 May Juneau, Alaska 10.00am - 10.00pm
Monday 24 May Skagway, Alaska 7.00 am - 6.00 pm
Tuesday 25 May Hubbard Glacier (cruising)
Wednesday 26 May Icy Straut Point, Alaska 7.00 am - 6.00 pm
Thursday 27 May Sitka, Alaska 7.00 am - 2.00 pm
Friday 28 May At Sea
Saturday 29 May Victoria 9.30 am - 6.00 pm
Sunday 30 May Vancouver 7.00am

Sunday 30 May Vancouver
1 nights accommodation at the Sandman Downtown Vancouver

12 Night / 13 Day - The Canadian Rockies Coach Tour

1 VANCOUVER.
Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

2 VANCOUVER.
This morning an included city tour shows you STANLEY PARK, Chinatown, the harbour and beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure, and your Tour Director will have suggestions for your further exploration of the city. Shoppers and browsers can take a water taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafes. Or, visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, art galleries, and street vendors.

3 VANCOUVER - KELOWNA.
This morning, our journey begins in British Columbia's fertile valleys and continues through rich mountain forests to Lake Okanagan. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Sample the local wines on the included WINERY TOUR this afternoon.

4 KELOWNA - KICKING HORSE PASS - BANFF.
Motor north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards. Then, begin the climb up 4,379-foothigh Rogers Pass in GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. Take a break at the pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressively rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter YOHO NATIONAL PARK and scale Kicking Horse Pass, at 5,421 feet. By early evening, reach BANFF NATIONAL PARK, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.

5 BANFF.
Banff is one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts with activities ranging from skiing in the winter to hiking, boating, and fishing in the summer. With a free day, your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. Tonight, why not take in an optional dinner theatre performance featuring cuisine and entertainment about Canada?

6 BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - COLUMBIA ICEFIELD - JASPER.
A day of scenic grandeur. First to Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflect the mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach continues northward into JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Another highlight on today's agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice that is 1,200-feet (365-meters) thick. Late this afternoon, your Tour Director suggests an optional raft trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper town site upon arrival.

7 JASPER.
Today, join our optional excursion to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you embark on a narrated cruise of the lake. The balance of the day is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer - from guided hikes and quaint shops to meandering wildlife.

8 JASPER - MOUNT ROBSON - SUN PEAKS.
Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the Thompson River - a route pioneered by fur trappers a century ago. Overnight at the mountain resort of Sun Peaks.

9 SUN PEAKS - LILLOOET - WHISTLER.
Head south following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet-"Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route"-your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a mid-afternoon arrival in Whistler. There are plenty of optional activities to choose from, such as flightseeing by floatplane over the lakes and glaciated peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Tonight, wander the many alpine trails or relax in the plaza enjoying the artists and musicians.

10 WHISTLER - FERRY CROSSING - VICTORIA.
This morning, sail across the Strait of Georgia and through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Afternoon arrival in Victoria. Sightseeing today includes the Marine Drive, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles. Tonight, a stroll along the lovely waterfront might be fun.

11 VICTORIA.
A full free day. Be sure to check out some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, an IMAX presentation at the National Geographic Theatre, whale watching on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. Suggestion for this evening is an optional outing that includes a harbour cruise and dinner at one of Victoria's waterfront restaurants.

12 VICTORIA - SWARTZ BAY - VANCOUVER.
First stop this morning is world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. Afterwards, board the ferry for a scenic crossing to the mainland for a mid-afternoon arrival.Tonight, your Tour Director will offer recommendations for dinner.

13 VANCOUVER.
The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules.

Saturday 12 June Vancouver
1 nights accommodation at the Sandman Downtown Vancouver

Full Inclusions:

* Return Flights from your nominated departure city
* 1 night in Los Angeles
* Transfer from Hotel to Ship
* Cabin onboard Celebrity Mercury
* All meals & entertainment on board
* 2 nights in Vancouver
* 12 night Cosmos Tour: The Canadian Rockies
* Port Charges, Taxes & Gratuities

Ship Information - Celebrity Mercury

For those who may wonder if there's life on Celebrity Mercury, we're here to tell you that there most definitely is. The newest of the Century-class of ships, Celebrity Mercury is equally as impressive, and not just in terms of visual appeal, but also in the vast array of world-class amenities and services that she offers.

Ship Facts
Occupancy: 1,886
Tonnage: 77,713
Length: 866 ft
Beam: 105.6 ft
Draught: 25.5 ft
Cruise Speed: 21.5 kts
Inaugural Date: Nov 02, 1997

• Return Flights
• 1 nt in Los Angeles
• Transfer from Hotel to Ship
• Cabin onboard Celebrity Mercury
• All meals & entertainment on board
• 2 nights in Vancouver
• 12 nt The Canadian Rockies Tour
• See Itinerary for full details

CELEBRITY CENTURY
The revitalized Celebrity Century is designed to revitalize you. With new accommodations that include 314 new private verandas. Fourteen new Sky Suites and 174 new-and utterly entrancing-Concierge Class staterooms complete with fresh-cut flowers, a luxurious pillow menu, and upgraded bathroom amenities, even personalized stationery.

SHIP FACTS
Occupancy: 1814
Tonnage: 71,545
Length: 815 ft
Beam: 105.6 ft
Draught: 25 ft
Cruising Speed: 21.5 kts
Inaugural Date: Dec 20, 1995