The seven-day Christian Classics Cruise Alaska combines the majesty of the Alaskan landscape with Christian musicians playing folk and rock music. The Celebrity Infinity cruise ship features a cinema and conference center, as well as a restaurant with a piano bar. The cruise usually takes place in July, departing from Seattle, Washington, and docking first in Ketchikan, Alaska, two days later. The ship then travels to Juneau, emanating Christian gospel through the instruments and voices of the musicians on deck along the way. In Juneau, passengers can enjoy nature walks, sport fishing and shopping. After Juneau, the cruise ship will move on to Skagway, Alaska, and then head south, departing Alaska and docking in Victoria, British Columbia, after being at sea for two days. Passengers can explore the capital of British Columbia, visiting the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria or the Royal BC Museum. After spending a day in Victoria, the ship will return to Seattle.
Christian Cruises
2074 Inverness Place
Greenwood, IN 46143
877-229-6155
christiancruises.net
The eight-day Templeton Alaska Cruise is an option for those interested in enjoying the scenery of Alaska as well as gospel music, Bible study and Christian entertainment. The cruise departs in July from Seattle and is hosted by Dr. Charles Stanley, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The cruise ship, The Zaandam, features a three-story atrium, a Dutch pipe organ and a large restaurant that overlooks the water. Music memorabilia adorns the ship's walls. Before the ship docks in Juneau, Alaska, Dr. Stanley will lead a worship service. After the ship docks in Juneau, passengers can explore the city. After leaving Juneau, the ship will stop in Skagway, Alaska, and then cruise through the fjord of Endicott Arm and stop at the Dawes Glacier. At the glacier, Dr. Stanley will read a passage from Genesis and all aboard the ship will sing a hymn. The ship will then move on to Ketchikan, Alaska, Victoria, British Columbia, and then back to Seattle. Throughout the trip, passengers can meet with Dr. Stanley to discuss faith-related issues.
Templeton Tours
P.O. Box 2630
Boone, NC 28607
800-334-2630
templetontours.com
The seven-day Christian Singles Alaska Explorers Cruise through Alaska in June is hosted by Joel Balin, senior pastor at CrossBridge Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and his wife, Traci. The cruise ship features an Internet cafe, a late-night buffet, a coffee house, a day spa and fitness center, and an indoor/outdoor pool. While exploring Alaska, passengers can meet other Christian singles. In addition to visiting Juneau, Skagway, the Tracy Arm Fjord, and Victoria, passengers can participate in single mixers and games. As well, passengers can worship daily with Pastor Balin and and watch a midweek Christian music concert. The organizers of the cruise match each passenger with a same-sex roommate.
All Christian Cruises
4555 Mansel Road, Suite 300
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-521-4245
allchristiancruises.com
Lifetree Adventures offers a vacation package to Alaska with Christian service elements. The nine-day adventure in June starts in Anchorage, where you will meet with the trip organizer. On the second day, you will travel to the Big Lake community to meet indigenous people and experience their day-to-day life as you help them repair homes or complete household chores. The trips also includes opportunities to hike in Alyeska and see Mount McKinley.
Lifetree Adventures
1515 Cascade Ave.
Loveland, CO 80538
800-747-2157
lifetreeadventures.com
