Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings On 2009 Alaska Sailings

Royal Caribbean International has opened up bookings for its 2009 Alaska season, which will encompass 10 different itineraries, ranging from seven to 15 nights in length with departure points of San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Seward and Vancouver.

Royal Caribbean will deploy three ships to the region, Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas, which both boast glass-enclosed Centrums, perfect for seeing Alaska, and Rhapsody of the Seas. Guests on Radiance of the Seas can extend their vacation with one of 21 cruisetour options that range from three to seven nights.

Radiance of the Seas will alternate seven-night sailings departing from Seward and Vancouver, while Serenade of the Seas will operate a seven-night roundtrip itinerary from Vancouver. Both of the ships’ itineraries will feature a visit to Hubbard Glacier. Rhapsody of the Seas will sail roundtrip from Seattle cruising the Inside Passage.