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...]
Your Alaska Questions Answered
You'd think with all of the cold weather sweeping across North America that cruisers' thoughts would be on any place but Alaska. Nonetheless, we've had a slew of emails asking us for advice about cruising The Great Land. Surely, Alaska is a destination that needs to go on … [Read more...]