Alaska Cruises

When people think of places they want to visit, many think of Alaska. After all, the breathtaking expanse of untamed terrain calls to many adventurers. From wanting to snap photos of Alaska’s wildlife to learning more about the locals and their history, the Last Frontier has plenty to offer. Sitka is a quaint port town on the state’s Baranof Island. Learn more about what this beautiful port has to offer people from all walks of life before setting sail to its welcoming shore. ... Read more

As your ship crosses Alaskan waters, the landscape’s natural beauty comes into view. Towering, snowcapped mountains dominate the horizon as lush, verdant forests frame the town before you. When you travel closer to the jagged, glacial-carved shore, wind from the land carries the sharp scent of pine to the deck, an invigorating note to further anticipate your visit. The shoreline takes shape with your approach—the vibrant rainbow of individually colored, stilted houses along the coast contrasts nicely with the deep blue of the ocean and the evergreen background. Suddenly, you see water bubbling under the surface a few yards from your ship and hear a crash of water. A magnificent and massive humpback whale breaks the surface, arcing gracefully before moving further out to sea! ... Read more

Springtime heralds the return of cruises to Alaska. Each year, dozens of ships ply the waters of Southeast Alaska and the Canadian province of British Columbia en-route from Vancouver or Seattle to the “Last Frontier.” While cruises to Alaska are familiar to most, Alaska Cruise Tours may not be. These pre-and-post tours are available from nearly every major cruise line sailing to the region. For those with the time and the money to do so, adding a pre-or-post-cruise tour in Alaska can greatly enhance your vacation experience. ... Read more