ALASKAN CRUISE VACATIONS
Alaska cruises offer
a unique experience in cruising.
The
state of Alaska is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun. It got its name from
the fact that the days are really long from about April through September which
just happens to be the best time to cruise Alaska. You'll be amazed at
the amount of sunlight during these months. It's still daylight after 11:00PM!
When you plan your cruise to Alaska,
you'll be looking for either an Inside Passage Cruise which sails from
either Seattle or Vancouver; or a Glacier Cruise that sails from
Anchorage or from Vancouver, Canada.
ALASKAN CRUISE SHIPS
Many ships, large and small, make
cruises to Alaska with cruise trips lasting from 6 to 30 days.
Some of the larger cruise lines making the journey that you are familiar with
are Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Cruises, Norwegian Cruise
Lines, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruise ships, Cruise West, Crystal
Cruises, ,Radisson Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean (RCCL).
If you prefer a more intimate
atmosphere, you may want to try one of the smaller Alaskan cruise ships. Smaller
ships will usually carry about 70-110 passengers and travel the narrow lanes
that the larger ships cannot navigate. These small ships offer a better
opportunity to get closer to the glaciers and whale pods for some interesting
whale watching. However, it is important to note that the small ship cruse
trips are more expensive than the super-liner cruise vacations. One
cruise line that sails the smaller ships to Alaska is Cruise West
Cruise Lines. Below is a list of some cruise ships traveling to Alaska.
| Golden Princess |
Carnival Spirit |
Noordam |
| ms Ryndam |
Serenade of the Seas |
Norwegian Pearl |
| ms Amsterdam |
Radiance of the Seas |
Norwegian Star |
| ms Statendam |
ms Zaandam |
Norwegian Sun |
ALASKAN CRUISE DEALS
Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean
Cruises, and Carnival Cruise ships offer some of the best discount
cruises to Alaska. Early booking discounts and last minute Alaska cruise
deals are your best bet for finding a cheap Alaska cruise deal.
Holland America offers Alaska Discovery cruises starting at $649 for 7-14
day cruise vacation. Royal Caribbean offers a 7-night cruise on Rhapsody of the
Seas from Seattle to Vancouver.
ALASKAN CRUISE PRICES
Peak
season for Alaska cruises is June, July and August when temperatures are warmer
and the kids are on summer vacation. Obviously, since demand is higher at this
time of year, so are the prices. For the best cruise prices to Alaska and
top cruise discounts, try traveling in May and September. Loads are
lighter, and since kids are still in school, somewhat quieter.
SUMMARY
- ALASKAN CRUISES
Alaska cruise travel offers a special kind of
opportunity to view a natural beauty that you should definitely see at least once. To get maximum
enjoyment from the cruise, make sure to dress in layers an the temperature range
can be large from day to night.
For the best cruise prices, make sure
to shop early for early booking cruise specials or inquire with your
cruise travel planner about last minute Alaska cruises.
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