June 5-12, 2026
Alaska: The Last Frontier
Cruise aboard the Celebrity Edge
Cruising Alaska
together
We'll cruise Alaska June 5-12, 2026, before the huge summer crowds arrive. We depart from Vancouver, B.C., and return to Seattle on the Celebrity Edge. This is an ideal seven-night trip for bringing along family and friends. This will be our Travel Club's third Alaska cruise.
Day-by-Day in The Last Frontier
Day One: Vancouver, B.C. -- Diverse, cultural, and beautiful Vancouver is Canada’s culinary capital, offering fresh local seafood, farm-to-table produce, and authentic Asian flavors. While downtown shines with steel and glass, its epicenter is green Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre oasis of spectacular beaches, trails, and views. Plan to arrive a day or two early before we set sail at 4 p.m.
Day Two: At sea -- While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies, or explore the venues on-board until we arrive at our next port of call.
Day Three: Ketchikan -- Known as the 'Salmon Capital of the World', Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles. Up for an adventure? Take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rainforest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you'll long remember.
Day Four: Juneau -- Here's your chance to take a glacial dogsled adventure in Alaska's capital, where cultured sophistication meets the ruggedness of the Last Frontier.
Day Five: Skagway -- The great Klondike Gold Rush lives on in Skagway's charming downtown of restored 19th-century buildings and historic railway. Head to Klondike Gold Rush National Park Museum. From the vintage train, admire the mountains and see the 1898 trail that fortune seekers traveled on foot.
Day Six: Cruising the Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier -- As you sail through the Endicott Arm’s 30-mile-long stretch, you’ll be amazed by the untouched beauty. Drifting icebergs, deep blue waters, and a spectacular tidewater glacier are part of this natural spectacle. Your journey through scenic Endicott Arm Fjord ends with a front-row view of the striking Dawes Glacier. Standing over 600 feet tall and a half-mile wide, this very active icecap is known for its spectacular calving displays, which noisily produce huge, chunky icebergs that float in area waters.
Day Seven: At sea – Once again, take the time to recharge before returning home.
Day Eight: Seattle, WA –Our Alaska adventure ends this morning in Seattle. Visitors to the Emerald City find a fusion of American, Asian, and Native American cultures, set against a backdrop of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. You may want to spend an extra day or two in this beautiful Northwest city.
More about our Alaska cruise...
What will it cost?
Celebrity plans to release exact costs shortly. Our exclusive amenities include a $50 per cabin shipboard credit, a classic beverage package, basic Wi-Fi, all meals, and entertainment.
About our ship
Celebrity Edge marked a turning point in ship design. Celebrity created the most refined ship at sea. You’ll never feel more connected to the ocean and the destinations you’ll visit than aboard Edge. It takes elevated, culinary experiences and service to a whole new level.
How to register
The registration inquiry process is simple. Just click on the Go Travel button in the box below. Fill out the form. A Go Travel representative will contact you once pricing becomes available.
Third time's a charm, too
Our first cruise to The Last Frontier was in 2019 when Patrick and Jan Murphy hosted our sold-out land and sea adventure.
Craig Altschul and Peggi Simmons hosted the special Royal Caribbean President's Cruise in 2023.
Our Travel Club adventures to Alaska have been so popular with members, we are offering this exciting cruise on the Celebrity Edge.
Your YMCA
Alumni Hosts
Your YMCA Alumni hosts are Jean and Bert Bock of the Weatherford Chapter. Jean is a member of the Travel Club Committee, and she and Bert were travelers on our 2022 Colorado Historic Trains motor coach trip, the 2023 Danube River cruise on Scenic, and the 2024 Scottish Dreams motor coach trip.