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Alaskan Cruising

Discover one of the world’s last wild frontiers aboard an Alaska cruise, sailing past immense mountain ranges, uninhabited islands, remote pine forests and the millennia-old glaciers that have shaped the region. On land you can visit isolated towns and cities like Skagway and Ketchikan, as well as the USA’s only state capital that cannot be accessed by road: Juneau. On your journey up the Inside Passage keep a look out for the region’s legendary wildlife such as orcas, porpoises and bald eagles before retreating to the warmth and comfort of your stateroom. Why not add on a tour to discover more of Alaska, like a journey aboard the Alaska Railroad or a grizzly bear spotting stay at a wilderness retreat? Adventure awaits for you on a stunning Alaska cruise.

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What you’ll love most about Alaskan Cruising

  • Sail past towering glaciers like Hubbard and Dawes, where massive ice chunks calve into the sea with a thunderous roar
  • Spot incredible wildlife, from breaching humpback whales and playful sea otters to soaring eagles and coastal brown bears
  • Explore Juneau, Alaska’s scenic capital, where you can hike to Mendenhall Glacier, go dog sledding, or take a seaplane over icy fjords
  • Wander through Skagway, a Gold Rush-era town with wooden boardwalks, historic saloons, and the breathtaking White Pass & Yukon Route railway
  • Experience the wild beauty of Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO-listed wonderland of ice-capped peaks, fjords, and abundant marine life
  • Savour fresh Alaskan seafood, from king crab legs in Ketchikan to wild salmon grilled over an open flame in a rustic lodge
  • Orca breaching beneath the high mountain glaciers of Northwestern Fjord in the Kenai Fjords National Park

  • Sitka, with southeast Alaska's Inside Passage

  • Colony of steller sea lions on islet in Resurrection Bay, Alaska

  • Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay, Alaska

  • Halibut Cove across Kachemak Bay, Alaska

  • Aerial view of fjords between Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska

  • Pine trees climb upward along a sheer granite cliff wall along Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

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  • 11
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  • 10
  • 8
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Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

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When to Visit

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