![]() ![]() (Photo by davidgoldmanphoto/Getty Images)Īs a follow up to the above, if you can afford a balcony cabin, book one. Related: The best Alaska cruise for every type of traveler Choose a balcony cabin Look for cruise line early bird specials. If you wait, you may have limited choices.Ĭonsider too that Alaska is a market that is a very long drive from anywhere, meaning most travelers fly in, leading to limited space on planes as the season gets going.įor most people, it makes sense to book your Alaska cruise six months to a year in advance. The cheapest inside cabins and fanciest suites tend to sell out first. Related: Best time to cruise Alaska Book earlyĮven as the number of ships in Alaska rises to pre-pandemic levels, with lots of available cabins, this is a market where waiting for a last-minute discount fare can be risky. On the downside, you will want to pack for chillier weather, especially in April and after mid-September. Off-season in spring is a chance to see how people in small Alaskan towns and the local wildlife wake up after a long winter or how they prepare for the colder months. The biggest benefits are reduced off-season prices and fewer crowds. You will, however, find some advantages to traveling early and late in the season. That's when the tourist towns and attractions are in full swing. Most cruisers visit Alaska between late May and Labor Day. You won't find these on other ships and cruise lines.īy signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Lines such as Alaskan Dream Cruises and UnCruise Adventures offer itineraries that spend a week completely in the wilderness. If you'd rather go to more off-the-beaten-track locales, you will likely need a small ship to get there. If you're happy to visit the typical, well-known ports of call - such as Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan - a big ship will suit you just fine. Size also influences where you go in Alaska. Related: A beginner's guide to picking a cruise line Ask yourself: Do you want a casino, Broadway shows or amusement park rides? Size matters in terms of attractions and activities on board. You can cruise in Alaska on ships with fewer than 100 passengers, on the fanciest luxury ships or on some of the largest ships in the world carrying more than 4,000 passengers. (Photo courtesy of UnCruise Adventures)Ĭhoosing the best ship for you is key to a great Alaska cruise experience. UnCruise Adventures operates adventure-focused trips in Alaska on small vessels such as the Wilderness Adventurer. Here I'll share my best Alaska cruise tips to help you make the most of your Alaska cruise experience. ![]() ![]() So I'm confident I've got Alaska travel mastered. I have even written books about cruising in Alaska and my favorite Alaska attractions. I've taken more than 20 trips to Alaska, all but two of those trips on cruise ships. Proper preparation will assure you have a real Alaska experience and not just a cruise-by look at an amazing place.įor cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter. Prepare to be amazed by the scenery, wildlife and some of the local characters you'll meet along the way. The 49th state has half of the national park land in the United States.Ĭhances are you'll be exploring sometimes rugged places and will want to spend time in the great outdoors, in addition to experiencing lively frontier towns with fascinating gold rush and Alaska Native history. Alaska's calling card is not beaches or high culture but vast wilderness. Planning a cruise to Alaska is a lot different from preparing to sail in the Caribbean or Europe. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |