Alaska Cruises

Alaska cruises have become one of the most popular ways to visit Alaska. Cruises feature glaciers, wildlife, great food, entertainment, interesting ports of call and fascinating tours along way… and you only have to unpack once!

Cruising in Alaska is mostly seasonal, with the primary months running from May through September. The prices in May and September are generally a bit cheaper since these months are at the edges of acceptable climate conditions. 

There are a number of different cruise itineraries in Alaska offered by most of the major lines. We highly recommend the Gulf of Alaska cruise itinerary offered by Princess Cruises. These weeklong cruises travel between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver, BC with either a northbound or southbound itinerary.

Highlights include Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord in Prince William Sound, and interesting port towns like Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Shore excursions are available in each port, from historic railroad trips to landing on a glacier by helicopter.

Princess Cruises offers the newest ships in this Alaska market featuring the Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess, Diamond Princess and Island Princess. These fabulous ships are often called "floating cities", with features like numerous restaurants, lounges, Broadway style entertainment, casinos, health clubs, movie theaters, libraries, and more.

Alaska cruises represent a great value - combining your transportation, meal, and entertainment and sightseeing expenses into one reasonable fare.

Another great choice for an Alaskan cruise is Holland America Line. For 2007 Holland America's Gulf of Alaska itineraries feature three ships - the Statendam, Ryndam and Veendam. A Holland America Alaska cruise offers the sophistication of old-world style cruising; from the industry pioneer of the Alaska cruise market. In addition, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line each have a ship sailing on the Gulf of Alaska itinerary.