Alaska Cruise - What there is to know
Planning an Alaska cruise means identifying when and where is best for you.
When?
- Nearly all major cruise lines have a presence in Alaska from May - September.
- Weather is chilly in the mornings (40's - 50's) and can reach up to 80 degrees in the afternoon
- Pricing is usually more favorable in the early season or late season (April/May or September)
Inside Passage
This is the most popular Alaska cruise route
- Popular inside passage ports of call include Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Haines, Sitka and Skagway.
- You will have one day spent cruising the scenic areas of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve or Hubbard Glacier
- Inside Passage typically has calm waters, which is great for those who may get seasick
Cruise tour
This option includes a land and sea vacation
- Cruise starts and ends in Alaska
- Includes a weeklong cruise with a 2–7-night tour
- Depending on itinerary, you could visit Seward and the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage and Fairbanks as well as spend 1-3 nights in Denali National Park
- Tour may be an escorted bus tour or "on your own".
Alaska Ports - What to do
- Wildlife tours are available in every port
- Book a fishing trip to try your hand at catching salmon or halibut, or try crab fishing
- Tour the historic towns of port and find local handicrafts offered.
- Sightsee on a floatplane or helicopter tour to take your scenic adventure to a new level
- Alaska cruises provide plenty of learning around its native culture. You can get a taste of the gold rush life by panning for gold, attending a salmon bake or visit a dogsled camp.
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