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 Icy Straight Point, Alaska, fifty miles west of Juneau and at the mouth of Glacier Bay lies historic Icy Straight Point. Travelers have the unique opportunity to experience Tlingit culture, superior wildlife viewing opportunities and years of alaskan history.

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.

 

For complete tours available visit each city:

Juneau

Ketchikan

Icy Straight Point

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:

Day 1	Vancouver, British Columbia	Departure		Depart 5:45 PM
Day 2	Inside Passage (Cruising)	Cruising
Day 3	Ketchikan, Alaska	Tendered	Arrive 7:00 AM	Depart 5:00 PM
Day 4	Hubbard Glacier (Cruising)	Cruising	Arrive 2:00 PM	Depart 6:00 PM
Day 5	Juneau, Alaska	Docked	Arrive 7:00 AM	Depart 7:00 PM
Day 6	Icy Strait Point, Alaska	Tendered	Arrive 7:00 AM	Depart 4:00 PM
Day 7	Inside Passage (Cruising)	Cruising
Day 8	Vancouver, British Columbia	Arrival	Arrive 7:00 AM

 

The seminars:

The speakers:

Terry Fossum D.V.M

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professor of Surgery

Texas A & M University

Matt Miller D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Professor of Cardiology

 

Theresa Fossum D.V.M., DACVS is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Fossum is Professor of Surgery and holds the Tom and Joan Read Chair in Veterinary Surgery at Texas A&M and Associate Director  for Cardiothoracic Surgery and Biomedical Devices in the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at Texas A&M. She is also the primary author of the new text Small Animal Surgery. Dr. Fossum is an internationally recognized speaker on surgical topics and is ready to share some of her surgical tips with you.

Dr. Matt Miller D.V.M., DACVIM is a cardiologist known for his practical presentations on topics of interest to the practitioner. Matt has lectured around the world and is internationally recognized in cardiac ultrasonography and therapy.

This case-based course has been designed to provide a discussion on common medical & surgical  problems encountered in general practice. Most of the discussion will provide information on what the speakers are thinking about when they plan to do a particular procedure along with techniques in practical management of each problem. Learn current surgical techniques and treatment strategies that will decrease postoperative complications, morbidity and mortality. 

 

• Managing acute and chronic diaphragmatic hernias

•  Managing the ruptured bladder

•  Managing chylothorax

•  Managing pyothorax

•  Managing gdv

•  Intestinal blockage- cats with string and dogs with everything else

•  Masses in the spleen and liver

•  Laryngeal paralysis

•  Those noisy little dogs

•  Placement and management of chest tubes

•  Placement and management of feeding tubes

•  Management of pericardial effusion

•  Diagnosis of canine and feline heartworm disease

•  Diagnosis and Management of hypertension

•  Diagnosis and management of thromboembolism

•  Diagnosis and management of cardiomyopathy

•  Management of the common arrhythmia’s

•  Chronic management of the cardiac patient

•  Utilizing the latest drugs

• learn an organized, logical approach to the diagnosis and management of both the occult and overt forms of acquired heart disease in the dog and cat.  

• Review the diagnostic tests routinely employed in the evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease.

 

Seminar schedule: please note that the schedule might change - 

Sunday June 24, 2007

        Depart Vancouver, Canada        5.45pm        Depart Vancouver, Canada        5.45pm

Monday June 25

        Cruise the Inside passage

    Seminars   8.30am-12.30pm 

Welcome reception   5.00pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday June 26

         Ketchikan   7.00am - 5.00pm         

    Seminars: 7.30am - 9.30am

Wednesday June 27

        Seminars 9.00am- 12.00pm

       Cruise to the Hubbard Glacier  2.00pm - 6.00pm     

Thursday June 28

        Seminars 7.30am-9.30am       

       Juneau  7.00am - 7.00pm      

Friday June 29

       Icy Straight Point  7.00am - 4.00pm       

    Seminars 7.30am- 9.30am

 Saturday June 30

    Seminars 9.30am - 12.30pm

       Cruise the Inside Passage

Sunday July 1

      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 12, 2007      $575.00
• Regular                                                   $595.00

 

• 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.