The Royal Caribbean cruise line offers a series of cruises that travel through Alaskan waters during the summer and fall seasons. One cruise, the seven-night cruise on the Radiance of the Seas, sails out of Seward, Alaska. The cruise travels to Juneau and through the Inside Passage. Highlights of the trip include views of the Hubbard Glacier, indigenous nature and wildlife. As of September 2010, seven-night cruises were available starting at $635 per person. Pricing includes room accommodations, all meals, entertainment, shipboard activities and nonalcoholic beverages. Additional excursions, off-ship tours and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the trip.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-398-9819
royalcaribbean.com
Holland America offers both seven- and 14-day cruises to Alaska, primarily out of their main port in Seattle, Washington. One of the inexpensive cruises offered, the 7-Day Explorer, departs Seattle on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the prime travel season for Alaskan cruise travel. The ship, the ms Amsterdam, is filled with luxuries including restaurants and dining options, indoor swimming pools, spas and fitness centers. The cruise travels to prime Alaskan destinations including Vancouver Island and the Hubbard Glacier. Travelers get close enough to glaciers and scenic areas that views of penguins, whales and puffins are a common occurrence. Additional excursions and side trips are made available to passengers for an additional cost for those opting to explore the areas visited in greater depth. As of September 2010, pricing started at $749 per person for the 7-Day Explorer adventure.
Holland America Line Inc
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
Princess Cruises offers a variety of cruises to and through Alaska with options including both seven- and 14-day voyages. The cruise line devotes seven ships to Alaskan cruising. One inexpensive option features the Voyage of the Glaciers cruise aboard the Island Princess, which sets sail out of Vancouver, British Colombia. The cruise travels to famed Alaskan destinations including College Fjord and Glacier Bay National Park. The cruise focuses on viewing and visiting the glaciers lining the icy waters of Alaska. Pricing, as of September 2010, started at $649 per person and includes room accommodations, meals, entertainment and nonalcoholic beverages. Adventurous travelers can add on side trips such as walking tours, hikes and suspension bridge visits.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Valencia, CA 91355
661-753-0000
princess.com
