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The Allure
of an Alaskan Cruise
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Humpback whales. Sailing fjords. Gazing at glaciers. These are some
of the reasons people name when asked why they are booking an Alaskan
cruise. The allure of Alaska is the mystery of the ice and wildlife.
Where else can you go sailing and come face to face with a huge wall
of ice, rising majestically to the heavens?
The best time to cruise to Alaska is during the summer months, usually
May through September. That means if you live in the hundred degrees
plus weather in the South, an Alaskan cruise is the perfect respite
from that baking heat. Of course, that also means a plane ride to Vancouver,
Canada or Seattle, Washington, two of the most popular sailing ports
for Alaskan cruises.
The two most popular Alaskan cruises are the “Inside Passage” cruise
and the “Gulf of Alaska” cruise also known as the glacier cruise. With
the Inside Passage cruise of Alaska, you will visit several ports of
call like Juneau, Glacier Bay and Skagway. You will see glaciers and
spend some sailing time at sea. With the Gulf of Alaska cruise, you
will see more glaciers, sail more fjords and have opportunities of side
trips to places like Denali National Park.
The typical Alaskan cruise is a week, although there are options of
an extended stay of eleven to fourteen days. Once you decide between
the Inside Passage or Gulf of Alaska cruise, you have to consider the
size of ship that you would be most comfortable with. Smaller excursion
ships usually carry up to one hundred fifty passengers and tend to offer
a little more adventure and can often sail closer to a glacier than
would a larger cruise ship that sails with a few hundred to thousands
of people on board. If an adrenaline rush is more your speed, look into
the smaller vessels. If you prefer a more pampered way to travel with
every amenity possible, stick with the larger ship.
Depending on what you want out of the trip also helps you decide on
the Alaskan cruise for you. Many shore excursions offer some amazing
side trips like riding in a helicopter to get a close-up view at some
of the glaciers. You can even walk on a glacier! Ever wonder what dog
sledding is all about? You can discover it for yourself. Many Alaskan
ports of call are steeped in history about the gold rush in the early
1900’s. Perhaps the wildlife is what is attracting you to our forty-ninth
state. You can go on excursions to see the humpback whales in action.
Then there are sightings of bears, moose and elusive wolverines. And
don’t forget about the sea lions, dolphins and various rookeries.
Do your homework on all Alaska has to offer via a cruise. Just remember,
if you are an adventurer at heart, you will want to book a smaller sailing
vessel. This option is more expensive, but the adrenaline-pumping opportunities
are more plentiful. If you are more of the typical sightseeing tourist,
then a bigger cruise line will be more your speed. No matter avenue
you pursue, be prepared for some of the most beautiful, majestic scenery
that will render you speechless.
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