By Lars Tramilton
A great way to enjoy the magnificence and natural glory of Alaska is by going on a cruise. From the untarnished, shining glaciers to the rich forests, majestic mountains, waterfront villages and diverse wildlife, there is so much to enjoy while visiting Alaska. If you want to take an Alaskan cruise, it's best to research some of the finest choices beforehand.
Princess Cruises
The Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise offered by Princess cruises lasts seven days and will have you exploring Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway and beautiful attractions such as the College Fjord of Prince William Sound. You can combine a cruise with a tour of the land in order to experience Alaska's diversity.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Tel: (800) 774-6237
Carnival Cruises
Carnival Cruises will take guests on the Carnival Spirit ship for a lovely seven day Northbound Alaskan excursion. From exploring the historical buildings and streets of the Alaskan capital city of Juneau to exploring the sole major city on the picturesque Baranof Island, this is a fascinating Alaska cruise. Other places you will experience on this cruise include Anchorage, the Cruise Lynn Canal and Ketchikan.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
Tel: (888) CARNIVAL (227-64825)
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line also has some excellent Alaska cruise options. The Sawyer Glacier cruise is an excellent NCL Alaska cruise. This cruise will have you sailing through the beautiful Alaskan Inside Passage, which is full of diverse and fascinating wildlife. From boomtowns that are a blast from the past to exploring the marvelous Sawyer Glacier, this Alaskan cruise (the Norwegian Star) is a quintessentially northern experience.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
Tel: (800) 327-7030
Royal Caribbean
Though the name wouldn't necessarily indicate it, Royal Caribbean Cruises offers great Alaskan cruises as well. There is a fantastic nine day Royal Caribbean Alaskan cruise that will have you visiting glacial fields and hiking through rainforests and majestic glacial waterfalls. Some of the most exciting parts of the cruise involve taking a helicopter and viewing the Juneau Ice Field down below, and riding a speedy catamaran while cruising and witnessing wildlife in their element.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
Tel: (305) 539-6000
Holland America
Holland America offers terrific Alaska cruises with all the splendor of Alaska through its frontier ports and viewing breaching whales and eagles soaring high up in the sky. Holland America's cruise ships are roomy and moderately sized. The Alaskan Explorer cruise will make stops in fascinating places, such as Hubbard Glacier and the famous Glacier Bay National Park. If you are interested in stopping in sleepy, quaint, frontier towns, this cruise is for you.
Holland America Cruises
300 Elliott Avenue, West
Seattle, WA 98119
Tel: (800) 426-0327
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
