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Alaska Cruise Activities in Various Ports of Call

27. October 2009

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Activities in Various Ports of Call Nome: One of the few larger northern ports, Nome is a popular destination – but only in the summer months! You’re likely to stop there only if you’re on a longer cruise. Museums to Visit: the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum Cultural Activities: the Historical Walking Tour, the Nome National “Forest” Parks and [...]

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Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness- Alaska Cruise

26. October 2009

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For those of you interested in an Alaskan Cruise expedition with a small number of guests and naturalists aboard your ship, head on over to www.expeditiontrips.com for a look at a different kind of cruise experience aboard the Sea Lion/Sea Bird. These ships were built with tourists and true exploration in mind; they range from simple [...]

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Alaska Cruise Ports of Call Excursions- Bear Viewing

24. October 2009

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Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of bears in the world, and are a major attraction for many visitors. The state is home to black bears, brown bears and polar bears, and there are viewing opportunites throughout the state. Below are some basic facts about the bears, and the best viewing areas (listed generally [...]

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Juneau, Sitka, and Skagway Ports of Call On An Alaskan Cruise

21. October 2009

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Juneau: Alaska’s state capital, Juneau offers many unique attractions for visitors, including Mendenhall Glacier just outside of town, the most visited glacier in the world, as well as cultural landmarks and attractions devoted to Alaska’s history and economic industries. Sitka: Just south of Juneau, Sitka is a quintessential Alaskan town, complete with a rich local history and [...]

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Ketchikan Port of Call

17. October 2009

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Make the most of your time in port Even a short visit to Ketchikan, during a cruise ship port call or stopover en route to another destination, provides many opportunities to sample our wonderful array of activities. Guided Tours Let the local experts help make the most of your available time. Most local tours and attractions can be [...]

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Alaskan Cruise Ship Itineraries

3. October 2009

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Unless you’re navigating your own ship, there are really only 2 itineraries for an Alaska cruise: Inside Passage   This is the classic Alaska cruise itinerary. Sailing round-trip from Vancouver, you’ll typically stop at three or four port towns, like Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and either Sitka, Haines, or Victoria, B.C. These cruises usually spend a day in Glacier [...]

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Cruise Ship Excursion Options- Denali National Park

3. October 2009

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Denali National Park Enjoy the extra day of unscheduled time built into more cruisetours than ever. And don’t miss an amazing array of optional activities. Like flightseeing to Mt. McKinley and landing on a glacier. Each adventure reflects our long relationship with Alaska’s most respected adventure operators and our unwavering commitment to making this the [...]

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Skagway, Alaska

9. May 2009

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You may never have heard of Skagway, but I’ll bet you have heard of the gold rush. Skagway is where the gold rush was formerly centered, so it’s easy to see how the population has dropped from 20,000 residents to less than 1000 today. Skagway is a great place to check out it’s [...]

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Juneau, Alaska

9. May 2009

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Juneau is Alaska’s capital city, and is a fairly small city by most American standards with only 30,000 people. It’s also the only state in the United States that is not accessible by road vehicles. However, you don’t come to Juneau to go to the top of a tall building or check out [...]

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