Read through the Alaska cruise packages here that include some
great ideas on shore tours and points of interest for the independent traveler
visiting Alaska via the cruise lines. Are you getting on or off the ship
in Whittier or Seward? Look at the money saving trips available for pre
and post cruise or choose a tour that includes transportation from the cruise
to local points of interest and beyond.
Alaska Cruise Packages: News From The Last Frontier
Carnival Alaska Cruise Packages
Celebrity Alaska Cruise Packages
Crystal Alaska Cruise Packages
Holland America Alaska Cruise Packages
Princess Alaska Cruise Packages
American Safari Small Ship Alaska Cruises
Exciting new offers for cruise packages are rolling out from all the cruise lines, large and small, making your choices more and more difficult as they all have something desirable to offer. Choices include free balcony upgrades, generous on board credit offers, reduced or free 3rd and 4th passenger fares and the list keeps going. But what about cruise packages?
Well, numerous deals are there to be had in Alaska cruise packages destined for those knowing how to arrange them. From air and cruise packages to extended shore stays that make your Alaskan cruise a true vacation package, let's put together the cruise vacation you desire from all the hundreds of deals waiting for you to say "Let's Go".
Starting with getting to the port of departure, airfares can be arranged by the same travel agents that arrange for your cruise. But, to make it a true package, we prefer to book our air travel at the same time and with an authorized agent for the cruise line we will be sailing on.
Cruise Lines Sailing To Alaska
Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival returns to Alaska with the Carnival Spirit cruising to Alaska from Seattle and Vancouver BC. The Carnival Spirit will make stops in Seattle Washington, Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Vancouver BC.
Celebrity Cruise Lines, will be returning with the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship.
Crystal Cruise Lines, Crystal Alaska Cruise Packages offers Nine different
themes onboard the plush Crystal Symphony. Crystal Alaska Cruise Packages
depart from San Francisco on 12 day cruises along the Pacific Northwest and
Alaska.
Disney Cruise Lines, Starting in the summer of 2012, Disney Cruise Lines will be visiting the magical waters of the inside passage and making some very special stops beginning with the departure port of Seattle, WA. Then it's off to Alaska visiting Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway Alaska along the way.
Holland America Cruise Lines, The largest number of sailings to Alaska is also available from the company that offers the most cruise packages as well. Holland America is the leader in many areas of this popular cruise destinations.
NCL Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines will offer sailings on two ships this summer, the Norwegian Pearl & Norwegian Star. The Norwegian Star is just fresh from her multi-million-dollar renovation and ready to explore the wonders of Alaska. Hotel, Land and cruise packages save you money and takes the hassle out of having to organize all the logistics of your cruise by yourself. Hotels in Seattle, Vancouver and San Francisco are offered in the Alaska cruise packages.
Princess Cruise Lines, The romance continues are the Love Boats from Princess Cruises set sail between the heavily forested islands and mountains that reveal the timeless, mystical beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage. There may be no more romantic settings then the calm serenity found among the remote islands of Alaska.
Regent Cruise Lines, Regent Seven Seas is one of the Premium Cruise Lines offering all inclusive cruise packages to Alaska. By all-inclusive we really mean everything is included from the amenities onboard to the shore excursions in port. Regent Seven Seas Alaska Cruise Packages are the utmost in all inclusive vacations.
American Safari Cruises, The leader in Small Ship Alaska Cruises, American Safari Cruise Lines has the no compromise Alaska cruise package that is totally dedicated to your comforts and pleasures.
Lindblad Expeditions, The Adventure Cruises in Alaska, Lindblad Expeditions is not your typical Alaskan cruise line. These small ship Alaska cruises get their clients involved in first hand adventures, each days tour is an active, engaging adventure through the wilds of the Alaska full of whales, bears and wonders. Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic small-ship Alaska expedition cruises bring you where others can't.
Alaska State Ferry System also
has some cruise packages available that offer one very unique alternative.
Unlike all others, the Alaska State Ferries allow you to bring along your car,
truck, RV and personal fishing boat. Another great difference is that you can
get off at the various port towns and then re-board at a later date. Spend
some extra time and visit a few of the ports that the cruise ships just pass
on by. The Alaska Marine Highway System announced the return of the online
ferry reservation system. You are once again able to view, make, or pay for
your reservations aboard the Alaska ferries online.
The Alaska Marine Highway offers weekly ferry service to the Community of Gustavus, the Gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. Make easy connections via Juneau aboard the MV LeConte and explore some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska.
Currently the MV Kennicott offers direct service from Bellingham, WA to the port of Whittier, just 60 miles south of Anchorage. The cross-gulf run will stop in Ketchikan, Juneau and Yakutat for connections throughout the system with continuing service from Whittier to Kodiak Island.
Places You Ought To See When Visiting Alaska
Not sure what to do once you arrive in Alaska? Read about some of our favorite destinations in Alaska and you just might discover a tour or destination that you just can't leave without visiting. We understand the what to do dilemma very well so the inclusion of a locals point of view just seemed necessary to complete the Alaska cruise planning guide.