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 … [Read more...]
Rocky Mountaineer Train Review
Note from the editor: This post has been updated by Cruise Specialists staff to keep keep facts and updates about Rocky Mountaineer current since the original time of this train review. I recently had the pleasure of travelling with fellow travel advisors aboard Rocky … [Read more...]
Alaska Cruise Tours: What Are They, and Why Should I Take One?
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 … [Read more...]
Cunard Returns to Alaska with the Queen Elizabeth
A series of voyages beginning in May 2019 will combine the magnificence of Alaska with the luxury of Cunard as Queen Elizabeth sails from Japan to Alaska and then remains in the region through June. The ship will then transport passengers down the West Coast of the United … [Read more...]
The Northern Lights: Alaska’s Beautiful Night Show
More than likely you’ve heard of the Aurora Borealis — those colorful ribbons of light that can awaken the black canvas of night with a dazzling show. But unless you’ve lived or visited the far north, in areas that lie within the latitudes 65 to 72 degrees, you’ve probably … [Read more...]