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Alaska Cruise Review 2025 🐋 | 7-Day Celebrity Summit Itinerary + Shore Excursions

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👁️ 5K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 14:19
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewCasual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom Vancouver

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

So Alaska is one of the most breathtaking cruise destinations in the entire world, but not every itinerary is the same.

This was easily one of our favorite excursions of the entire trip.

Sika probably wasn't our favorite place.

Absolutely 100% worth it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions early for Icy Strait Point to avoid sell-outs.
Extend your stay in Seward to experience more land adventures.
Consider the small boat excursion for Hubbard Glacier if you can afford it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing between roundtrip vs. northbound itineraryPick the northbound route for more port days and adventures.
Excursion costs in AlaskaExcursions are expensive but make the trip; budget accordingly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a 7-day northbound Alaska itinerary on Celebrity Summit worth it?
QWhat are the best shore excursions for each port?
QHow does the Celebrity Summit size benefit the Alaska experience?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hubbard Glacier4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Small boat excursion ($500 a person)
Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching tour
Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Helicopter and dog sledding excursion
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YouTube Video Description

Thinking about booking an Alaska cruise on the Celebrity Summit? 🚢❄️ In this video, we share our full 7-night Northbound Alaska itinerary review after sailing from Vancouver to Seward onboard the Summit. We’ll take you port by port through our cruise: ✔️ Ketchikan — epic fishing excursion + Creek Street salmon run ✔️ Sitka — Raptor Center, Bear Fortress & honest opinion ✔️ Juneau — helicopter dog sledding + whale watching + why we’d skip the tram ✔️ Icy Strait Point — rare humpback bubble-net feeding encounter 🐋 ✔️ Hubbard Glacier — stunning glacier viewing + small boat excursion up close ✔️ Seward — Kenai Fjords boat tour, dog sledding on wheels & Alaska Railroad finale 🚂 This itinerary gave us only one sea day and packed the rest with adventure, wildlife, and unforgettable excursions. We’ll share what was worth the money, what wasn’t, and our tips to make the most of your Alaska cruise. 👉 This is Part 2 of our Alaska cruise series. Don’t miss Part 1 where we reviewed the Celebrity Summit ship itself — cabins, dining, entertainment, and who this ship is best for. And stay tuned for Part 3: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Booking an Alaska Cruise. 📌 Helpful links: Celebrity Summit Ship Info: https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-summit Our Alaska Cruise Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFRHTaVUiC0&list=PLT4JLD9eC5meS0khIsPQgfDn1K8cOwVta ✈️ We’re The Adventure Buddies — a family travel channel sharing honest reviews, tips, and adventures to help you plan stress-free, unforgettable trips. Be sure to follow us on our other platforms for more Adventures and Travel Tips! ►►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadventurebuddies ►►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theadventurebuddiesfb ►►TikTok: @theadventurebuddies ►►Twitter: https://twitter.com/theadventbuds ►►TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/theadventurebuddies