Alaska has become a major cruise destination in the last 5 years. It's popularity in recent years has grown, and the demand to see Alaska's last unspoiled frontier continues to expand. When you cruise Alaska's incredibly beautiful coastline you can see white snowcapped peaks, glaciers in a dozen shades of blue to white, fjords with abundant wildlife such as bald eagles, sea otters and seals, whales, black bears, and huge brown bears. There is Native American art and culture, historic gold rush towns, and tons of outdoor adventure. Because of this region's immence popularity and very short season, the cost for Alaskan cruises are considerable.
Alaskan cruises are usually divided into two types, Gulf of Alaska cruises, or Inside Passage cruises. The Inside Passage is a great way to cruise Alaska, with most ships sailing round-trip from Vancouver or Seattle, through glacier country, and as far north as Skagway or Juneau. The Gulf of Alaska cruises visit more territory as they cruise all the way from Vancouver, up through the Inside Passage, and then up to Seward/Anchorage (or the reverse). Airfare for a Gulf of Alaska cruise is generally a bit more because Anchorage is so far north.
Cruises to Alaska are seven to 12 days.
Alaska cruise season starts in May and continues through September.
Your frequent-flier miles can be used for a free ticket to fly round trip to Vancouver, which is the main port of departure for Inside Passage cruises.
Peak season Alaska cruises are from May to September.
Almost half of all passengers do a land tour to Denali National Park, the exciting Yukon gold rush country and the enchanting Canadian Rockies.
The days are long in Alaska during the summer, lasting up to 23 hours a day in June.
Alaska sightseeing tours can be by motorcoach and train, with more adventurous shore excursions to the Alaskan itineraries, such as bear watching, mountain hiking and salmon fishing, sea kayaking.
Because you’ll usually fly a long distance to get to your port of departure, it's very important you arrive at the port city one or two days in advance of your cruise. This will make your trip more enjoyable and give you plenty of time to rest and get oriented before boarding the ship. We can arrange transfers and accommodations in a pre or post cruise packages for you.
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