Alaska
Discover Alaska's Untamed Beauty
Alaska is a destination of towering mountains, massive glaciers, abundant wildlife, and wide-open landscapes. From watching whales along the coast to exploring Denali National Park, Alaska offers experiences that are unlike almost anywhere else.
There are also different ways to experience the Last Frontier. For many travelers, an Alaska cruise provides an ideal introduction, combining spectacular scenery, comfortable accommodations, onboard experiences, and opportunities to explore ports along the way. Others want to go beyond the coastline with a land-and-sea vacation that combines an Alaska cruise with time exploring the interior.
Alaska Cruises
An Alaska cruise is one of the most popular ways to experience the state. Sailing through the Inside Passage brings you alongside dramatic coastlines, glaciers, forests, and mountain scenery while visiting communities such as Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.
Depending on the itinerary, travelers may also experience Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, or other spectacular areas along the coast.
Alaska cruises offer a range of experiences, from family-friendly vacations to adults-focused getaways and more upscale cruise experiences. Shore excursions can add even more to your trip, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, whale watching, cultural experiences, hiking, kayaking, flightseeing, and exploring Alaska's historic communities.
Alaska Land & Sea Vacations
Want to experience more than the coastline? A land-and-sea vacation combines an Alaska cruise with time exploring destinations on land.
These itineraries can take you into the interior to experience places such as Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and other Alaska destinations before or after your cruise. Depending on the itinerary, transportation may include rail travel, motorcoach travel, or other organized transportation.
For travelers who want to see more of Alaska without arranging every part of the journey independently, a land-and-sea itinerary can be an excellent way to combine the scenery of a cruise with the experiences of an Alaska land vacation.
What Can You Experience in Alaska?
Alaska offers much more than beautiful scenery. Your trip might include:
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Glaciers & Wildlife: See massive glaciers, whales, bears, moose, eagles, and other wildlife.
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Denali & the Interior: Explore the landscapes surrounding Denali National Park and experience Alaska beyond the coast.
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Alaska's Coastal Communities: Visit Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, and other ports with their own history and character.
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Alaska Native Culture: Learn about the cultures and traditions of Alaska Native peoples through cultural experiences and local communities.
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Outdoor Adventures: Choose from activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, dog sledding, and flightseeing, depending on your itinerary and interests.
Choosing Your Alaska Vacation
The best way to experience Alaska depends on what you want from your trip.
A cruise can be a great choice if you want to experience Alaska's spectacular coastline while enjoying the convenience of unpacking once and visiting multiple destinations.
A land-and-sea vacation can be a better fit if you want to combine your cruise with time exploring the interior and experiencing destinations such as Denali.
There are also guided Alaska vacation experiences that focus more heavily on exploring the state's landscapes, wildlife, and communities on land.
Our travel advisors can help you compare the different ways to experience Alaska and find an itinerary that fits your interests, travel style, and priorities.
When Should You Visit Alaska?
Most Alaska cruise and land-based vacation itineraries operate during the warmer months, with the main cruise season generally running from May through September. Summer brings long daylight hours and opportunities for wildlife viewing, outdoor activities, and exploring Alaska's spectacular landscapes.
The right time to visit depends on what you want to experience, your preferred itinerary, and how you plan to travel through the state.
Planning Your Alaska Vacation
An Alaska vacation involves more decisions than simply choosing a destination. Cruise itinerary, travel dates, cabin, shore excursions, land arrangements, transportation, and the amount of time you want to spend exploring can all shape your experience.
Our travel advisors can help you compare your options, understand how the different pieces of an Alaska vacation fit together, and plan a trip around the experiences you most want to have.
Ready to Explore Alaska?
Whether you're dreaming of sailing past glaciers, watching for wildlife from the deck of a cruise ship, exploring Denali, or combining a cruise with a deeper look at Alaska on land, we're here to help you plan an unforgettable journey to the Last Frontier.
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