Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Scheduling A Memorable Alaskan Cruise

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By Greg Tilley


Visiting Alaska by cruise ship has become one of the most popular ways to experience Alaska's breathtaking beauty and diverse culture. Just about everything a traveler could want for is there in Alaska, from the obvious glaciers, flora and fauna to some unexpected treats in the way of entertainment and dining.

Glacier cruises are, without a doubt, among the best ways to go on an Alaskan cruise. While Alaska's glaciers may look intimidating to the sight, they are nonetheless spellbinding to look at, and with over 5% of Alaska's terrain covered by ice, there are more than enough sights for everybody to see. This natural beauty can be seen from many top tourist destinations of Alaska including Juneau, Valdez, Seward and the Matanuska Valley, but is usually only fully appreciated with an up close and personal view that only a cruise can afford. See the numerous wildlife species gallivant around the icy water, such as sea lions, orcas, dolphins and humpback whales, or the majestic bald eagles as they fly across the landscape, while being undoubtedly amazed by the king-sized (try 100 feet thereabouts) glaciers from your unique point of view on the ship.

When looking for cruise options, you can certainly consider the Gulf of Alaska. Many cruise lines offer week-long cruises from Seward to Vancouver or vice versa. Some of the best ports of call on this cruise include Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway, while you can suck in the beauty of nature in places including College Fjord and Glacier Bay National Park. The above ports offer a slew of activities that are not to be missed out on, such as sightseeing, standard guided tours and the coup de grace - a helicopter trip where you could actually land on one of the glaciers!

Your next option may be to take a cruise that passes by the Alaskan inside passage, which is an area that can normally be traveled by boat or plane - these cruises are a big hit because of the fact that they are both beautiful and hard to get to by normal means of travel. As you make your way from the Alaska inside passage's waterway, you will definitely find your jaw dropping and your eyes agog at the beauty of the dark blue fjords, tidewater glaciers and coastal rain forests. Also to be found in the passage are numerous species of wildlife including humpback whales, sea lions and seabirds.

As a sweetener to the deal, many Alaska cruise liners add land packages onto their standard cruise offerings. These are optional packages you can add on to your existing cruise, and would give you up to a week's time exploring Alaska on foot and imbibing more of the state's natural beauty. Guided tours cover national parks and cities, and could also cover sport fishing and mining locations - if you're an avid fisherman, this option just might be for you!

As you can see, there are many Alaska cruises to choose from, and each promise memories of adventure and excitement to last a lifetime. So which one are you going on next? We hope to see you there!




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