Alaska Cruises

Glaciers & natural wonders in Alaska

If your floating hotel is docking in Ketchikan during the North America Cruise, visit the 13,000-plus town on the southern tip of the country and see the impressive architecture. The inhabitants of Ketchikan live on a distance of almost 50 kilometres. There are only two streets . The houses stand on stilts right on the water and on the opposite side they are pressed against the mountain and can only be reached via a steep staircase. Historic Creek Street is well worth a visit. Ketchikan is also a perfect starting point for a trip to Prince of Wales Island , where you will set off with a bear watching ranger. -> Ketchikan Cruises

During your cruise to Alaska, there will most likely be a stop in the capital, Juneau. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier, one of the country's famous glaciers. If you're lucky, you'll be there live as the glacier calves and plunges huge icebergs into Mendenhall Lake. Flying over the ice landscape, you can see the Tongass National Forest National Park from the air and watch humpback whales, killer whales or sea lions on the sea. -> Juneau cruises

Seward is also often the starting and ending point for cruising along Alaska's shores. From here, it's not far to take a day trip to Kenai Fjords National Park , where you'll encounter the giant Harding Ice Field , which tilts out into the sea as a tidal glacier. Outside of Seward you will reach the exit Glacier. This experience is particularly impressive because you can get very close to the glacier at this point. Information boards explain the origin and evolution of eternal ice at this point. Many hiking trails start from here into the forests of the national park. -> Seward cruises

Whittier is an exceptional place to experience during your Alaskan cruise. A sleepy town nestled between picturesque mountains Whittier has around 200 inhabitants. Hard to reach by ice, but also by land, this place was once chosen by the Americans as a base during World War II. You’ll find a former army barracks, the Begich Tower, which a 14-floor tower building in which today most of Whittier's inhabitants live. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding mountains and if you are in Whittier at the beginning of June, take part in the popular Walk in Whittier, a geo-caching event that is enjoying growing visitor numbers. --> Whittier cruises

Typically Alaska!

Hearty fish soup made from fresh fish is sure to be on your menu when you visit Alaska, because without a fish dish, you simply can not leave this land in the far north of the American continent. Whilst in the harbour towns, you can see the fishermen go out to open water and bring fresh fish back from the Pacific every day. Fresh salmon or the fish delicacy in smoked form provide a treat for the palate.

Typical of the North American state is its breathtaking nature with imposing waterfalls , free-roaming brown bears, white-tailed eagles gliding across the landscape and people in harmony with nature. The friendliness of the locals will surely cast a spell on you during your Alaskan cruise, because those who live in Alaska are happy about the interest of incoming visitors.

Popular shipping companies for an Alaska cruise

Board Princess Cruises for a cruise along Alaska's coasts in a stylish international atmosphere. You can retire to small restaurants and cafes on board or enjoy the unique natural landscape on deck.

The ships of Regent Seven Seas have a cosmopolitan atmosphere and offer the ultimate luxurious cruising experience. Thanks to the all-inclusive offers on the ships, you can let yourself be truly pampered.

The Holland America Line stands for more than 140 years of special level cruises. Offering passengers comfortable and spacious ships with English speaking staff and a European character.

Best time to travel to Alaska Cruises

During the winter months, the ship routes to Alaska are overcrowded with drift ice, depending on the weather, the passages even freeze completely. Therefore, cruises to Alaska are only recommended during the Central European summer between May and September . During this time, temperatures in Alaska are rising to comfortable levels, so it's also fun to stand on deck and enjoy glacier and landscape views.

Getting there

Many trips to Alaska begin in Vancouver on Canada's west coast. The journey to Canada is usually by plane. There are direct flights from various European cities to the Canadian winter sports resort. From the airport, the quickest way to get to the port is by taxi, where the Canada Place Cruise Terminal is located at Burrat Inlet. Another good option is the Skytrain, which is a convenient way to reach the city and port facilities.

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