is 1,000 miles of epic scenery, noble wildlife and living history. Our cruise begins in Vancouver. A city filled with parks and gardens, Vancouver’s countless attractions include the historic Gastown District, the waterfront, Stanley Park and the Aquarium. As each new bend along the Inside Passage presents a panorama more breathtaking than the last, we arrive in the firstl port of call, Ketchikan, once a fishing camp of the Tlingit Indians. Ketchikan which has the largest collection of Totem poles in the world. Go fishing or sample some smoked salmon at Anabelle’s Parlor. We then visit Hubbard Glacier where we will probably witness icebergs being calved from the glacier’s face. Our next port of call is Juneau which is a charming blend of cosmopolitan and frontier styles, complete with its own walk-up glacier, the Mendenhall. Just outside Juneau is Tracy Arm, a 30-mile-long fjord adorned with two shimmering glaciers and sprinkled with icebergs. In Sitka, Alaska’s russian heritage comes alive. Netsled on the coast of Baranof Island, the village offers many picturesque vistas including the view from atop Castle Hill.

There are many onshore tours available at each port of call. You will be given directions on how to reserve your selected tour, upon arrival on the ship. We recommend that you only select one or two tours in each port so as to allow time to enjoy each historic town. Some of the tours include:

Helicopter rides up to Glaciers and Fjords. You can even land on a Glacier.

Float plane tours through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Kayaking along the inlets. This is a great way to get up close with Alaska.

Wildlife and Whale tours are very popular.

Hiking and biking.

White-water rafting along some wonderful rivers.

Guided bus tours are available in each town.

Deep-sea fishing- you are sure to land some nice salmon.

In Juneau Mendenhall Glacier and Salmon Hatchery Tour Glacier View Bike And Brew Tour Glacier Panorama Helicopter Tour Taku Wilderness Lodge and Glacier Flight Adventure Juneau Icefield and Glacier Flightseeing Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour Pilot's Choice Glacier Exploration Glacier Discovery Helicopter Tour Helicopter Glacier Trekking Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest Fly-In Fly Fishing Juneau Deluxe City Tour Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip Juneau Sportfishing Glacier View Kayaking Whale Watching Orca Point Lodge and Cruise Historic Juneau Gold Mine Tour Rain Forest Wilderness Walk Gold Panning Adventure Guide's Choice Adventure Hike Tram and Trek Gold Creek Salmon Bake Mount Roberts Tramway   In Ketchikan Totem Bight State Park and Town Tour Rain Forest Canoe Adventure Whiskey Cove Kayaking Ketchikan Sportfishing Back Country Jet Boat Adventure Tatoosh Islands Sea Kayaking Backcountry Jeep® and Canoe Safari Misty Fjord Wilderness Cruise and Flight Saxman Native Totem Village Heritage Town And Country Tour George Inlet Mountain Bike Ride Orca Beach Nature Hike Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show Misty Fjords Seaplane Adventure Neets Bay Bear Watch Expedition Historical Waterfront Cruise   In Sitka Historical City Tour Historical City And Eagle Rehabilitation Center Historic Nature Walk Sitka Bike And Hike Adventure Silver Bay Cruise & Salmon Hatchery Sea Otter And Wildlife Quest Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure Sitka Sportfishing Sea Life Discovery Semi-Submersible Halibut Fishing

After you have booked your cruise- go online to reserve your shore tours at www.celebritycruises.com

Celebrity is an all five-star fleet and its ship “Infinity" is no exception. Classic elegance has been combined with high-tech sophistication. 

Children's programs

Infinity, placed in service in 2001, is one of the newest ships in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. The ship features a casino, conservatory, cinema, theater, a health spa, and other public rooms.

AquaSpa SM is a 25,000-square-foot facility with 16 treatment rooms and a fitness center. Treatments offered at the spa include manicures, facials and a range of massages. At the fitness center, guests can hire a personal trainer, and swim in the resistance swimming pool.

Infinity features a two-story-high conservatory, a unique botanical environment designed by Emilio Robba of Paris. The conservatory was created to give guests the opportunity to admire flowers while enjoying a refreshing drink, or collect their own bouquet.

Guests can dine in the main restaurant or in one of the ship's specialty restaurants. Celebrity's specialty restaurants offer tableside cooking, carving, and flambe, and feature a wine cellar with over 175 premium labels from around the world.

Infinity's SS United States specialty restaurant serves an entree first served in the dining room onboard the original SS United States cruise ship during the 1950s: Roast Long Island Duckling a l'Orange Stuffed with Fruit. The restaurant is decorated with glass panels from the SS United States cruise ship.

The ship has one indoor and two outdoor pools, two indoor and four outdoor whirlpools. The Sports Deck has a full-size basketball court, compact football, paddle tennis, and volleyball. The Sunrise Deck has a golf simulator, jogging track, and shuffleboard.

 

Schedule:

Sun vancouver, british columbia -- 5:00 PM Mon inside passage (cruising) -- -- Tue ketchikan, alaska 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Wed hubbard glacier (cruising) 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Thu juneau, alaska 8:00 AM 10:00 PM Fri sitka, alaska 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Sat inside passage (cruising) -- -- Sun vancouver, british columbia 7:00 AM --

 

The seminars:

How I manage common feline problems

with

Lynelle Johnson D.V.M, Ph.D.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

David Maggs B.V.Sc.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

University of California, Davis

 

Dr. Johnson is an internationally recognized expert on respiratory medicine. Lynelle contributes to all the major veterinary texts and is a frequent speaker at both the national and international meetings.  Lynelle is a frequent IVS speaker, where she has presented practical seminars

Dr. Maggs expertise at presenting practical and informative seminars has led to invitations to speak throughout the nation. He also contributes to the veterinary texts and is also a consultant for online services. Both speakers, (who are very personable) will present their thoughts on many of the more common feline problems that the general practitioner encounters in their practice: 

This will be a case based seminar- to present the most information along with allowing adequate time to enjoy Alaska.

Dr. Johnson:

• Examining the Feline Patient
  Auscultation tips
  Detecting abnormal lung sounds
  Localizing the lesion
  Abnormal breathing patterns
  Is it heart or lung disease?
   
  Sneezing, Snotty-nosed Cats
  Chronic feline rhinitis
  Nasal masses: Cryptococcus and neoplasia
  
  Tracheobronchial Disease
  Coughing cats
  When and how to do a tracheal wash
  Chronic tracheobronchial disease
  Bordetellosis in cats
  Feline asthma and chronic bronchitis
   
  Lung Disease
  Bacterial pneumonia
  Interstital pneumonia
  Choosing respiratory drugs
  Respiratory therapy
  Oxygen supplementation
   
  Pleural Disease
  Rational diagnostic testing
  Atraumatic thoracocentesis
  When and how to place a chest tube
  Can chylothorax be managed?
  Pyothorax and FIP
   
  Respiratory Emergencies
  Where is the problem?
  Initial management of respiratory distress
  Laryngeal paralysis
  Why is this cat blue?
  

Dr. Maggs:

• Examination Techniques and Ophthalmic Diagnostics

How can I do a better eye exam?

What are the secrets for detecting ophthalmic lesions?

The Tonopen - at last measuring IOP is easy

What's the best test for feline herpesvirus?

When should I culture the conjunctiva or cornea?

Can I do my own ophthalmic cytology?

• Ophthalmic Surgery

What instruments do I need for ophthalmic surgeries?

Are there special techniques that will make me a better ophthalmic

surgeon?

Conjunctival grafts: Why, when and how?

• Surface ocular disease

Itchy skin, swollen eyelids, what next?

Why is this cornea opaque

What does it mean when the cornea turns blue?

How deep is that ulcer?

Three reasons a corneal ulcer won't heal

Feline herpesvirus: new treatments for a frustrating disease

Why are there blood vessels on this cornea?

• Intraocular disease

What diagnostic testing should I do for this cat with uveitis?

Which steroids should I use for uveitis?

Should I get an aqueous sample and how do I do it?

• Retinal disease

I wish I was better at the fundic exam - here's how.

There's so much variation in fundic appearance - what's normal?

How do I detect retinal detachments?

Anisocoria - pupils that teach

Feline hypertension - at last there's a detached retina we cantreat!

Is this eye trying to tell me that the whole patient is sick?

• Ophthalmic Emergencies

When is it a real emergency?

How do I suture eyelid lacerations so that they heal well?

This eye is perforated - is there anything I can do?

           Why did this patient suddenly go blind?

 

Seminar schedule: please note schedule changes- Celebrity has changed the room availability

Sunday June 26, 2005

        Depart Vancouver, Canada        5.00pm

Monday June 27

        Cruise the Inside passage

    Seminars   10.30am - 1.30pm  in the cinema

Welcome reception   5.00pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday June 28

         Ketchikan   7.00am - 4.00pm

    Seminars: 8.00am - 9.30am

Wednesday June 29

        Seminars 10.30am - 1.30pm

       Cruise to the Hubbard Glacier  3.00pm - 5.00pm

Thursday June 30

        Seminars 8.00am-11.00am

       Juneau  8.00am - 10.00pm

Friday July 1

       Sitka  8.00am - 4.00pm

    Seminars 8.00am - 10.30am

 Saturday July 2

    Seminars 10.30am - 1.30pm

       Cruise the Inside Passage

Sunday July 3

      Disembark in Vancouver in the morning

Registration fee: (American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs.)

Please note that to register for the seminar you must book your cruise with IVS.

• Earlybird     by February 18, 2005      $545.00
• Regular                                                   $565.00

 

• Complete seminar notes
• Continental breakfast daily
• Certificate of completion
• Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days.

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

• Speakers are recognized specialists
• Mandatory recorded attendance
• Certificate of attendance
• Complete seminar notes

 

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.