Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Go On An Adventure By Cruising To Alaska

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By Betty Benson


There are many ways to travel to Alaska and experience a profound sense of awe and excitement upon glancing at its beauty, and one of the best options you have is visiting Alaska by cruise ship. Cruise travel encompasses a wide range of offerings, and Alaska provides more than just ice and snow -- it is also known for its unusual ports of call and wildlife, as well as fine dining and entertainment that differs little from the average cruise.

Glacier cruises are generally among the most popular Alaskan cruises. Much of the Alaskan terrain consists of gorgeous, formidable glaciers and ice fields which cover over 5% of Alaska's land surface. While the Matanuska Valley, Juneau, Valdez and Seward are great tourist destinations that can afford a splendid view of this beautiful natural backdrop, it is best to go on a cruise to get only the closest and most picturesque view possible. From this vantage point you will stand spellbound by tidewater glaciers that reach over 100 ft. in height and the antics of wildlife such as humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, dolphins, brown bears and bald eagles.

The Gulf of Alaska is also a popular cruise option. Many cruise lines offer week-long cruises from Seward to Vancouver or vice versa. This would be the perfect chance for you to "dig in" and view attractions including Glacier Bay National Park and College Fjord or visit ports of call like Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway that can pique the average tourist's interest. Some of the exhilarating and unusual land activities you can try at each port include guided tours, glacier landing and the customary sightseeing, but there are a lot more available!

There is a good reason why the many Alaskan cruises have contributed so much to Alaska's tourism industry, and that is the fact that a good number of destinations along the Alaskan inside passage can only be traversed by plane and boat, and of course, because the Alaskan inside passage is a thing of natural beauty. Anybody can suck in the scenery, splendiferously profound in its being, such as the tidewater glaciers, steel-blue fjords and coastal rainforests by going on one of the many available cruises. While the passage's flora is worth more than a few florid words, the same can be said about the fauna, such as sea lions, seabirds and humpback whales.

Some Alaska cruise liners even incorporate land packages as part of their cruise options. With an optional land package, visitors can spend an additional five to seven days exploring all that Alaska has to offer from land. You can explore one of the many cities or national parks, take advantage of Alaska's world-renowned sport fishing, or visit famous mining towns.

As you can see, there are many Alaska cruises to choose from, and each promise memories of adventure and excitement to last a lifetime. Which one is perfect for you? Your call, my friend -- there is no wrong answer, only a right one.




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