Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Enjoy the Warmth of Family in Alaska
Copy by Mari de Armas, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Summer is synonymous with family vacations. It’s the season for relaxed schedules and school breaks, and a yearning to be outdoors. Often, families wonder which destination offers something for everyone. The answer is surprisingly simple: A voyage to Alaska aboard Seven Seas Explorer® will satisfy everyone's interest, from the discerning gourmand to the adventurous teenager to the birding enthusiast.
For the Foodies
If there are two things that Alaska is best known for, it’s the gorgeous views and incredible seafood. Your family’s foodie won’t want to miss out on the famed Gold Creek Salmon Bake. This mouth-watering, all-you-can-eat feast takes place in the middle of the forest, with views of a nearby waterfall and entertainment provided by local musicians—all while they indulge on wild Alaskan-caught salmon that was grilled over an open wood fire right before their eyes.
The epicurean wonders continue on board at the Culinary Arts Kitchen. More than a cooking class, this is a hands-on learning experience that delves into the cuisines, recipes, and ingredients of Alaska. Pair the classroom instruction with extraordinary Epicurean Explorations and they can get an authentic taste of America’s Frontier State.
For the Young Ones
Watch their faces light up at sighting a family of black bears feeding along the salmon streams. Together, explore the waters surrounding Wrangell in a canoe, and enjoy a thrilling dogsled adventure near Juneau. Snap a family photo with the magnificent Hubbard Glacier in the background and relive the adventure of the Gold Rush in Skagway, as you compete to see which one of you will find the most gold in the river. Back on board, the kids will make new friends at Club Mariner — a youth program designed for children ages 5 to 17—and don’t be surprised when they invite every last one of their “besties” to dinner.
The best part is that they get to enjoy all of the wonderful programming, amenities, and excursions without paying a fare with their limited time KIDS SAIL FREE offer.
For the Wildlife Seekers
Midway through your voyage, everyone in the family will be an amateur whale watcher and birder, searching for water spouts on the horizon and pointing up at eagles perched on spruce trees. And that’s while on board.
Ashore, several ports offer access to the Tongass, America’s largest national forest. At nearly 17 million acres it stretches the entire length of Alaska’s Inside Passage. True naturalists will want to take a guided hike with one of the forest’s experts to admire the ancient, giant trees, cascading waterfalls and even enjoy a salmonberry or blueberry right off of the stem. And, of course, you’ll want to keep an eye out for deer and bears.
Experience Alaska, Together
Of course, you will have a great time, but your real sense of enjoyment will come in knowing that they are having the time of their lives. Whether you are learning a traditional dance or riding aboard a train that runs along the edge of the frontier, these moments will be your legacy.