Alaska Close Up
Most people see Alaska by cruise ship, while others combine a cruise with a land package but since there is so much to see, it’s good to get acquainted with all Alaska has to offer before booking your trip.
For example, if you’re going by cruise ship, do you want to do a roundtrip Inside Passage cruise to either Seattle or Vancouver or do you want to go beyond the Inside Passage and see more of Alaska by doing a one-way cruise either to Vancouver to Anchorage? Which ports are a must see on your trip? The cruise itinerary you choose will decide these for you.
Most Inside Passage cruises include Juneau and Ketchikan with a couple of other stops, depending on where you embark on the ship. For example, if you board in Seattle, you’ll have to stop in one non-U.S. port, which will most likely be Victoria Island in British Columbia, Canada. If you board in Vancouver, you won’t have that requirement and may stop at an additional port in Alaska, such as Haines or Sitka.
Excursions in each port can be as exciting and adventurous as you can imagine or as relaxing as you desire. Some of the popular activities include:
Juneau: Mt. Roberts Tramway, Mendenhall Glacier, and Admiralty Island
Skagway: The Historic Railroad, Downtown Broadway, Lower Dewey Lake
Ketchikan: Totem Bight State Historical Park, Creek Street Boardwalk, and the Misty Fjords National Monument
If stopping at these ports is not enough Alaska for you and you’d like to take a guided tour then you may want to book an additional land package. ‘Holland America’ and ‘Princess’ are both experts in providing their guests with a complete experience at interior park lodges in what they call ‘Alaska Cruise tours’.
If you are interested in an active holiday then you could also check out Alpine Elements, who specialise in ski breaks and activity holidays. |
