Alaska By Sea offers travelers a number of cruise options, including small-ship cruises, which cater to a smaller number of guests and a more informal atmosphere, and luxury cruises, a larger ship cruise featuring a more formal environment. Alaska By Sea also offers an Alaska Cruise tour, which includes both a seven night cruise and a land vacation. This option is ideal for the visitor who wants both the experience of a cruise and the chance to visit Alaska on land.
Princess Cruises carries more passengers than any other cruise line and offers trips to destinations throughout the world; Alaska is one of the most popular trips. Trips to Alaska vary, but each offers guests the chance to see Alaska by both sea and land. One popular option is the Cruisetour, which includes wildlife viewing, visits from Alaska experts who explain the local wildlife and geography, and visits to parks on land. Cruises packages include accommodations both on the ship and on land, as well as a number of excursion options, so visitors receive the best of both worlds.
With Holland America's Explore Alaska Cruises available for either seven or 14 days, guests have the chance to experience Alaska from their own private verandahs, offering views of whales and glaciers. The cruise line also offers on-board activities and customizable shore visits based on a number of available itineraries. Also, Holland America runs mid-sized ships, so there are fewer guests on board any given cruise. Holland America also offers an Alaska/Yukon tour for those who wish to visit the Canadian territory as well.
Carnival Cruises has a number of cruises to Alaska, so travelers can choose the option best for them. With trips lasting between six and nine days, with stops in Juneau, Ketchican or Skagway, Carnival also offers guests on-land itineraries that include helicopter trips, a full-day visit to Glacier Bay, museum visits, fishing and hiking. Carnival also features a 110 percent best price guarantee. So, if you book your cruise with Carnival and find within 48 hours a lower-priced cruise, the company gives you 110 percent of the difference as on-board credit.
