It’s hard to believe, but this year’s Alaska cruise season will be drawing to a close in just a few short months. Odd as it may sound, this is actually the best time to start looking forward to the 2017 Alaska cruise season, for the simple reason that the itineraries are in … [Read more...]
Five Great, Yet Rarely-Visited, Alaska Cruise Ports
Nearly every single cruise itinerary sailing to Alaska will call on the “Big Three” ports of call: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Collectively, they represent some of the most well-known locales in Southeast Alaska, routinely receiving hundreds of thousands of cruise ship … [Read more...]
Alaska Cruises: A Denali Vacation
We spoke with an experienced cruiser to Alaska about her recent Celebrity Cruises voyage to Alaska, which also featured an inland tour of Denali. Here are some highlights: DENALI When I asked our traveler for her one tip for anyone considering an Alaskan vacation, it was … [Read more...]
What To Expect on an Alaskan Cruise: Weather and Wildlife
Alaska’s reputation for being cold, snow packed and filled with bears is only true if you venture deep inland. On your cruise, you might just be surprise to find weather warmer than winter in the rest of the US! This isn't to say you won't see glaciers and snow capped peaks, … [Read more...]
Skagway, Alaska and the White Pass Railroad
Skagway is a very small town, located at the upper end of Alaska’s Inside Passage. It has less than 1,000 full-time residents, yet it plays host to thousands of cruise passengers all through the summer season. For this reason, its population more than doubles during summer, as … [Read more...]