Cruise Destinations Alaska

When choosing an Alaskan cruise, there are basically two different cruise routes from which to choose.

Alaska's Inside Passage - This corridor between Puget Sound and Skagway is an unforgettable cruising experience. Departing round trip from Vancouver, your ports of call typically include a selection of Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm or Glacier Bay. Inside cruises are typically 7 to 10 nights.

Northbound or Southbound Gulf of Alaska Cruise- Northbound is a one-way northbound itinerary - embark in Vancouver and end your cruise in Anchorage, Seward or Whittier. You'll sail the Inside Passage and explore the many majestic glaciers of Alaska. Ports of call often include Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Haines or Juneau. Your main highlights may also include Hubbard Glacier, College Fjord, Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm.

A Southbound Alaska cruise is the reverse of the Northbound cruise experience. These are typically 7 day cruises.

Now kick up your cruise options a notch by choosing an Alaska cruise tour.
These land and sea cruise packages feature more than the sites and ports of either an Inside passage or a northbound or southbound cruise. An Alaska land & sea cruise tour also features overnight land excursions and adventures as well. Tour the Tundra Wilderness and relax at the lodge, take a rail tour where you'll see the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, cascading waterfalls and jagged peaks. Or, you can go urban and shop in Fairbanks. Cruise tours feature holidays as long as 18 days.

An Alaskan cruise is the ultimate choice for exploring and experiencing all that Alaska has to offer. Our cruise experts can arrange the cruise vacation and itinerary to suit your wants and vacation interests.

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Alaskan Vacation Activity Ideas

While cruising Alaska, there are many activities and sites to see while on shore.

Your activity choices are endless - from fishing to Ecotourism, from cultural experiences to shopping. Alaska offers a wide range of opportunities for fun and adventure while on your cruise. Many cruisers choose activities before and after the cruise. These activities might be Carnival's White Pass Railroad trip concluded by kayaking in a clear alpine lake or even touring internationally. You could even tour renowned Vancouver, British Columbia, which offers shopping and cultural arts.

Fairbanks - Visit Gold Dredge No. 8. This is described as either a floating workhorse or a mechanical gold pan. In the National Historic District, it serves as a monument to the hard working miners who built Fairbanks. If you are traveling with kids, they will get a kick out of Alaskaland - a Native cultural-themed park. The kids also might like trying their luck by panning for gold at El Dorado Gold Mine.

Whitehorse Yukon - Visit MacBride Museum which features thousands of artifacts, photographs, and specimens. There are also presentations that take you through Yukon history. Admire the beauty of Swan Haven Interpretation Center where you can observe the thousands of swans, geese, ducks, and other waterfowl. There are many beautiful places to see in Whitehorse.

Glacier Bay - Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is one of the few places in the world where you can get "up close and personal" with a tidewater glacier and see a variety of marine life including whales.

Vancouver, British Columbia - The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a 450-foot historic walking bridge that overlooks towering evergreens below. The nearby park offers hiking trails, history and forestry exhibits, a carving center, and Native American dance performances.

Chinatown is one of the largest Chinese settlements in the world and was declared a historic district in the late 1970s. Chinese architecture can be seen throughout the area as well as the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Garden. Another famous site in Vancover is Stanley Park which is a 1000 acre site consisting of ocean beaches, the harbor, Douglas fir and cedar forests, and a great view of the North Shore mountains.

Many seasoned Alaska cruisers state that in order to get the most out of their vacation, the shore excursions are highly recommended. Only Cruises Travel recommends cruise tours for vacationers who want the ultimate Alaska vacation experience. Our Alaska cruise specialists can customize your holiday the way you want it.

 

Cruise Travel Requirements

U.S. and Canadian citizens must:

1. Provide proof of citizenship. This consists of a passport only; YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT TO SAIL.

2. Proof of identity can be one of the following:

• Valid driver's license
• Government identification card including photograph and physical description
• For children ages 6 to 17, a school ID card is acceptable

NOTE: Permanent residents of the United States are required to carry their Alien Resident Card (ARC) for boarding. A child traveling with an adult, who is not their parent or legal guardian, must possess a notarized parental/guardian consent letter that authorizes the minor to travel and that further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency.