A wonderful cruise gives you two things to look forward to: the experience on board and the places waiting beyond the gangway. With Crystal, the connection between those two worlds has become particularly exciting, thanks to its relationship with one of the most legendary names in luxury travel: Abercrombie & Kent.

I have cruised to Alaska more than 20 times, and one of the things I love most about this remarkable destination is that I continue to find new and exciting ways to explore it. I may return to the same ports, but the experience is never quite the same.

As Cruise Specialists' Shore Excursion & Event Manager, Heather Visser works behind the scenes to develop and oversee the shore excursions and overland experiences featured on our hosted voyages. Here, she shares some of the experiences she's most excited about for our upcoming 2027 and 2028 voyages.