Alaska Cruises
Long ago, the Aleut Indians called Alaska "Alakshak"
- The Great Land. "It's doubtful that anyone
who has ever seen the
state's colossal glaciers or its teeming wildlife would disagree with
that de-
scription," says Seattle-based John Smith, one of the world's
foremost nature photographers. In the
past two decades, Smith has made
nearly 50 trips to Alaska.
Breathtaking scenery, gleaming glaciers, abundant wildlife, and Native
American culture are only a few of the spectacular attractions that
draw cruise vacationers to Alaska. With so much to see and
do in
Alaska, it's no wonder the state's official flower is the alpine
forget-me-not!
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Popular Ports of
Call:
Anchorage |
Seattle |
Seward |
Vancouver |
Yukon Territory
    
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Ships that visit Alaska on a seven-day itinerary typically sail along
the Inside Passage and visit
Glacier Bay National Park or Hubbard
Glacier, stopping at four ports along the way. Most cruise lines also
offer a variety of extended cruise-tour package options which take
passengers deeper into Alaska via train and
include land stays at lodges
and sightseeing in Denali National Park - making their trip to Alaska
even more comprehensive.
For climate and sunlight purposes, cruises to Alaska sail strictly
during the summer months, from
early May to mid-September. June, July
and August can be classified as peak season when average
daily high
temperatures can reach 75 degrees Fahrenheit, so those looking for the
best value should
check sailing dates in May and September when
temperatures hover around 50 degrees.
A variety of cruise ships sail to Alaska, including luxury vessels
and midsize ships - most of which
offer expanded kids programs for
family vacationers. While the majority of ships sail from
Vancouver, BC,
Seattle is increasingly becoming a popular summer homeport for many
lines. Both embarkation/disembarkation points allow ships to visit the
most popular ports on an Alaska cruise, including
Juneau, Ketchikan and
Skagway.
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