Alaska Cruises
Calving glaciers, breaching whales, eagles and bears, and gold-rush towns you reach by sea — Alaska is a bucket-list cruise, and we’ll match the right ship and itinerary to you.
An Alaska cruise is the easiest way to see the Last Frontier — the ship carries you past glaciers and fjords while you watch for whales, bears and eagles from your balcony. Two classic routes dominate: the round-trip Inside Passage from Seattle or Vancouver, sailing sheltered waters to Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway; and the one-way Gulf of Alaska (“Glacier Route”) between Vancouver and Whittier/Seward, which pairs perfectly with a land cruisetour to Denali and the interior. Ships range from big resort vessels with every amenity to small expedition ships that nose into quiet coves. The season runs May to September. We match the route, ship, cabin and any land add-ons to you — and get you the best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist.
Why cruise Alaska?
Glaciers from your balcony
Glacier Bay, Hubbard and Tracy Arm calve icebergs into the sea while you watch from the deck — a balcony is worth every penny here.
Wildlife everywhere
Humpback and orca whales, sea otters, bald eagles, and brown bears fishing for salmon — often visible right from the ship.
Gold-rush ports
Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway — glaciers, totem poles, the White Pass railway and Klondike history, all reached by sea.
Add Denali by land
One-way Gulf sailings connect to cruisetours into Denali and the interior for the full Alaska experience.
Inside Passage or Glacier Route?
The round-trip Inside Passage from Seattle or Vancouver is the easy classic — sheltered water, the core ports of Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway, and no one-way flights to arrange. The one-way Gulf of Alaska (Vancouver ↔ Whittier/Seward) adds Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord and connects seamlessly to a Denali cruisetour — the best choice if you want the interior and don’t mind open-jaw flights.
Timing matters: May and September are quieter and cheaper (May is driest); June–August bring the warmest weather, longest days and best wildlife. Tell us your dates, home airport and whether you want Denali, and we’ll match the sailing.
Ending a one-way Gulf of Alaska cruise in Whittier or Seward? Most flights home leave from Anchorage — see Anchorage hotels for the end of your cruise for the last night or the start of a Denali land tour.
Alaska cruising in pictures
Ready to plan your Alaska cruise?
Tell us your dates, preferred departure city and whether you’d like to add Denali, and we’ll match the ship, cabin and itinerary — and get your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
Get your best Alaska cruise price freeFrequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to cruise Alaska?
The season runs early May to late September. June through August have the warmest weather, longest daylight and best wildlife; May and September are quieter and better value, with May typically the driest month. We’ll help you choose.
Inside Passage or Gulf of Alaska?
The round-trip Inside Passage (from Seattle or Vancouver) is the classic, with no one-way flights. The one-way Gulf route (Vancouver to Whittier/Seward) adds a glacier day and connects to a Denali land cruisetour. We match the route to your plans.
Which glaciers will I see?
Depending on the itinerary — Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm or College Fjord. Glacier Bay requires a special permit, so confirm it’s on your sailing if it matters to you; we’ll check.
Should I book a balcony?
In Alaska, yes if your budget allows — the scenery slides by all day and a balcony lets you enjoy glaciers and wildlife in private. On a tight budget, an ocean-view or an itinerary with lots of deck space still delivers.
How do I get a quote?
Tell us your dates, departure city and whether you want a Denali cruisetour, and request your best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist, with no obligation.
