Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call
Links to information on Alaska cruises and ports of call.
Three Alaskan Cruise Itineraries
Cruises to Alaska are usually of three different types--Inside Passage, Gulf of Alaska, or Bering Sea.
Cruises to Alaska are usually of three different types--Inside Passage, Gulf of Alaska, or Bering Sea.
Large and Mid-Sized Cruise Lines to Alaska in 2009
Cruisers have more ships to choose from for sailing to Alaska. Several "old friends" will be returning to Alaska in 2009, joined by some new ships and some that are returning to the 49th state to help celebrate Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood.
Cruisers have more ships to choose from for sailing to Alaska. Several "old friends" will be returning to Alaska in 2009, joined by some new ships and some that are returning to the 49th state to help celebrate Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood.
Love Nature? Take a Small Ship Cruise to Alaska in 2009
Many cruisers realize that if you love nature, you might be able to appreciate it more on a small ship. There is a wonderful variety of small ships sailing to Alaska, and each has something special to offer cruise lovers in 2009.
Many cruisers realize that if you love nature, you might be able to appreciate it more on a small ship. There is a wonderful variety of small ships sailing to Alaska, and each has something special to offer cruise lovers in 2009.
Cruise West Alaska Cruise - Spirit of Yorktown Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Log
Overview of the Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown and a cruise logbook of an Alaska Inside Passage cruise on the small cruise ship, including information and photos about the Alaska ports of call and shore excursions.
Overview of the Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown and a cruise logbook of an Alaska Inside Passage cruise on the small cruise ship, including information and photos about the Alaska ports of call and shore excursions.
Alaska Glacier Helicopter Tour
Photos from an Alaska helicopter tour that included sightseeing of glaciers and the Juneau icefield. The helicopter also landed on a glacier and we had an exciting ride on a dog sled.
Photos from an Alaska helicopter tour that included sightseeing of glaciers and the Juneau icefield. The helicopter also landed on a glacier and we had an exciting ride on a dog sled.
Alaska Mendenhall Glacier Dog Sledding and Helicopter Flights…
Photos from Alaska Mendenhall Glacier dog sledding and helicopter flightseeing tour
Photos from Alaska Mendenhall Glacier dog sledding and helicopter flightseeing tour
Juneau, Alaska - Southeast Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
Photos of Juneau, Alaska taken on a cruise to the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska where Juneau was a port of call
Photos of Juneau, Alaska taken on a cruise to the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska where Juneau was a port of call
Anchorage - Largest City in Alaska
Photos of downtown Anchorage, Alaska
Photos of downtown Anchorage, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska - Goldrush Town of the Late 1800's
Photos of Skagway, Alaska, which was the first incorporated city in Alaska. Skagway is filled with reminders of the Yukon Gold Rush days and is the starting point for the narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
Photos of Skagway, Alaska, which was the first incorporated city in Alaska. Skagway is filled with reminders of the Yukon Gold Rush days and is the starting point for the narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
White Pass Railway from Skagway, Alaska to the Yukon Territory
Photos of the White Pass Railway from Skagway, Alaska to the Yukon Territory of Canada. A ride on the White Pass Railroad is a very popular cruise ship shore excursion in Skagway.
Photos of the White Pass Railway from Skagway, Alaska to the Yukon Territory of Canada. A ride on the White Pass Railroad is a very popular cruise ship shore excursion in Skagway.
Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska
Photos of Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska
Photos of Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska
Sitka - First Capital of Alaska Still Has Russian Flair
Photos of downtown Sitka, Alaska, Sitka wildlife such as silver (coho) salmon and a feeding Stellar Sea Lion, and famous dormant volcano Mt. Edgecombe, which overlooks Sitka
Photos of downtown Sitka, Alaska, Sitka wildlife such as silver (coho) salmon and a feeding Stellar Sea Lion, and famous dormant volcano Mt. Edgecombe, which overlooks Sitka
Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska
Photos of Tracy Arm, a spectacular fjord in southeast Alaska near Juneau
Photos of Tracy Arm, a spectacular fjord in southeast Alaska near Juneau
LeConte Glacier Near Petersburg and Wrangell, Alaska on the Inside Passage
Photos from a Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown shore excursion with Breakaway Adventures to the LeConte Glacier near Petersburg and Wrangell, Alaska
Photos from a Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown shore excursion with Breakaway Adventures to the LeConte Glacier near Petersburg and Wrangell, Alaska
Petersburg, Alaska - Gateway to Frederick Sound
Photos of Petersburg, Alaska, a port of call on cruises of Alaska's Inside Passage in southeast Alaska
Photos of Petersburg, Alaska, a port of call on cruises of Alaska's Inside Passage in southeast Alaska
Metlakatla Indian Community in Alaska
Photos of native Alaskan Indian dancers, totem poles, and harbor views of the Metlakatla Indian Community in Alaska
Photos of native Alaskan Indian dancers, totem poles, and harbor views of the Metlakatla Indian Community in Alaska
Misty Fjords National Monument near Ketchikan, Alaska
Cruise photos from Misty Fjords National Monument near Ketchikan, Alaska
Cruise photos from Misty Fjords National Monument near Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska - The Rain Capital of the United States
Photos of Ketchikan, Alaska on the Inside Passage of Alaska. Ketchikan is one of the most popular ports of call for cruise ships in Alaska.
Photos of Ketchikan, Alaska on the Inside Passage of Alaska. Ketchikan is one of the most popular ports of call for cruise ships in Alaska.
Humpback Whales in Alaska
Photos of humpback whales in Alaska taken on a small ship cruise on the Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown
Photos of humpback whales in Alaska taken on a small ship cruise on the Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown
Chilkat River and Mountains and the Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines
Photos of the Chilkat River and Mountains in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska. These photos were taken on a jet boat shore excursion from the Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown.
Photos of the Chilkat River and Mountains in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska. These photos were taken on a jet boat shore excursion from the Cruise West Spirit of Yorktown.
Shore Excursions in Alaska
You won't find any major cities in Alaska, but you will find hundreds of shore excursions to choose from. If you love adventure, history, or culture, Alaska has something for everyone.
You won't find any major cities in Alaska, but you will find hundreds of shore excursions to choose from. If you love adventure, history, or culture, Alaska has something for everyone.
Glacier Bay Photo Gallery
Fifty photos of Glacier Bay, Alaska from the About.com Guide to the Northwestern USA. She cruised to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship.
Fifty photos of Glacier Bay, Alaska from the About.com Guide to the Northwestern USA. She cruised to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship.
Romantic Alaska Cruise Getaway
Cruising through Alaska, from your About Guide to Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways.
Cruising through Alaska, from your About Guide to Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways.
Alaska Travel Guide Books
Ten Alaska travel guide books to help plan your Alaska cruise tour vacation.
Ten Alaska travel guide books to help plan your Alaska cruise tour vacation.
Where to See Auroras in the Northern Hemisphere
The "northern lights" or aurora borealis is visible in the northern hemipshere to those lucky enough to see it. This article from the About Guide to Weather shows the best times of year to view this atmospheric phenomenon.
The "northern lights" or aurora borealis is visible in the northern hemipshere to those lucky enough to see it. This article from the About Guide to Weather shows the best times of year to view this atmospheric phenomenon.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Cruise to Alaska with Carnival Cruise Lines
Cruise to Alaska with Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity features seven-day cruises to the Inside Passage of Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska. Celebrity teams up with Royal Caribbean to offer land tour extensions to cruises.
Celebrity features seven-day cruises to the Inside Passage of Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska. Celebrity teams up with Royal Caribbean to offer land tour extensions to cruises.
American Safari Cruises
Two very small ships in Alaska--Safari Quest and Safari Spirit. These small yachts enable you to cruise Alaska in style. America Safari is currently planning to add a third ship in 2002, the Safari Adventure.
Two very small ships in Alaska--Safari Quest and Safari Spirit. These small yachts enable you to cruise Alaska in style. America Safari is currently planning to add a third ship in 2002, the Safari Adventure.
Crystal Cruises
Crystal offers a series of three variations on the basic Alaska itineraries on the Crystal Harmony. Cruises are from 10 to 12 days, sailing from Vancouver or San Francisco.
Crystal offers a series of three variations on the basic Alaska itineraries on the Crystal Harmony. Cruises are from 10 to 12 days, sailing from Vancouver or San Francisco.
Holland America Line to Alaska
Holland America sends several ships to Alaska each summer. HAL also offers combination cruise tours to Alaska. Extensive Website includes details on over 100 shore excursions.
Holland America sends several ships to Alaska each summer. HAL also offers combination cruise tours to Alaska. Extensive Website includes details on over 100 shore excursions.
Cruise West
Several small ships to choose from for your Cruise West vacation. Varied itineraries and ships. Cruises from 3 to 11 or more days. Highly recommended if you love wildlife, nature, and are looking for a casual atmosphere.
Several small ships to choose from for your Cruise West vacation. Varied itineraries and ships. Cruises from 3 to 11 or more days. Highly recommended if you love wildlife, nature, and are looking for a casual atmosphere.
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCL sends ships to Alaska each summer. They all feature NCL's freestyle cruising.
NCL sends ships to Alaska each summer. They all feature NCL's freestyle cruising.
Lindblad Expeditions - Alaska Cruises
Lindblad uses the Sea Bird and Sea Lion for 8 and 12 day Alaskan cruises with some interesting and diverse itineraries. These ships include on board naturalists to answer your questions and lead Zodiac and shore expeditions.
Lindblad uses the Sea Bird and Sea Lion for 8 and 12 day Alaskan cruises with some interesting and diverse itineraries. These ships include on board naturalists to answer your questions and lead Zodiac and shore expeditions.
Princess Cruise Line
Princess offers multiple itineraries to Alaska, including the Inside Passage and little known College Fjord. Princess also features excellent cruise extenders with its Midnight Sun Express and riverview wilderness lodges.
Princess offers multiple itineraries to Alaska, including the Inside Passage and little known College Fjord. Princess also features excellent cruise extenders with its Midnight Sun Express and riverview wilderness lodges.
Radisson Seven Seas - Alaska Cruises
Radisson Seven Seas cruises Alaska.
Radisson Seven Seas cruises Alaska.
Southeast Tours - Skagway, Alaska
Southeast Tours offers a wide variety of sightseeing and adventure tour alternatives to the cruise ship passenger or the casual tourist coming to Skagway, Alaska.
Southeast Tours offers a wide variety of sightseeing and adventure tour alternatives to the cruise ship passenger or the casual tourist coming to Skagway, Alaska.
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line
RCCL is not just cruising the Caribbean. This line sends several ships to Alaska. Royal Caribbean is also offering land tour extensions of its cruises in collaboration with Celebrity Cruises.
RCCL is not just cruising the Caribbean. This line sends several ships to Alaska. Royal Caribbean is also offering land tour extensions of its cruises in collaboration with Celebrity Cruises.
Cruise Mates Alaska Planning Guide
Page compiled by Cruise Mates. Lots of good information if you are planning a trip to Alaska.
Page compiled by Cruise Mates. Lots of good information if you are planning a trip to Alaska.
Silversea Cruises
Silversea sends one of its small luxury cruise ships to Alaska and the Pacific coast of North America.
Silversea sends one of its small luxury cruise ships to Alaska and the Pacific coast of North America.