Alaska Cruise Lines

Alaska is dominated by two lines with their own lodges and rail cars, plus the big resort lines and a handful of small-ship specialists. Here’s who suits whom.

Princess

An Alaska leader — the most glacier itineraries, its own wilderness lodges and rail cars, and the deepest Denali cruisetour program. A top pick for a classic land-and-sea Alaska trip.

Holland America

The other Alaska veteran — mid-size ships, superb service, its own Denali/McKinley lodges and cruisetours, popular with cruisers who want tradition and enrichment.

Royal Caribbean

Big, activity-packed ships on the Inside Passage from Seattle and Vancouver — great for families who want lots to do aboard between ports.

Norwegian (NCL)

Freestyle cruising with flexible dining and relaxed style, including round-trip Seattle sailings — easy and casual.

Celebrity

Modern-luxury ships and refined food and design for a more upscale, adult Alaska voyage.

Carnival & Disney

Carnival brings value and fun on round-trip Seattle sailings; Disney offers unmatched family programming on select summer Alaska cruises.

Small-ship specialists

UnCruise Adventures, Lindblad/National Geographic, Alaskan Dream and Hurtigruten focus on wildlife and wilderness — Zodiacs, kayaks and coves, far from the crowds.

Choosing your line

Want Denali and the classic experience? Princess or Holland America. Traveling with kids? Royal Caribbean, Carnival or Disney. Want wilderness and intimacy? A small-ship line. Tell us who’s going and what matters, and we’ll match the line, ship and fare — and send up to five free quotes.