Southbound Glacier Route cruises are seven nights in length and sail from either Whittier or Seward to Vancouver, BC. Glacier Routes cruises are sometimes referred to as “Gulf of Alaska” cruises or “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruises for their additional glacier viewing opportunities. They include the sights and ports of the Inside Passage, but also [...]
Continue reading...9. October 2009
The temperature along Alaska’s coastline averages around 60 degrees Fahrenheit all summer long, so while it isn’t exactly hot, it is very pleasant, especially on sunny days. Of course, the region is very wet, with the Inside Passage considered a temperate rainforest and receiving over 180 inches of rain in some spots. (The exact amount of [...]
Continue reading...8. October 2009
7 Night Alaska Cruise Aboard the Diamond Princess from Princess Cruise Line Sailing Date: May 22, 2010
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Enjoy the beauty and wildlife of Alaska from the luxury of your own small cruise ship. The sheltered waters of the Alaska’s Inside Passage, offer the adventurous visitor the best of the Alaskan wilderness: wide sea lanes dotted with uninhabited islands, narrow straits that meander through deep fjords, quiet coves surrounded by snow-capped peaks, cascading [...]
Continue reading...6. October 2009
It can be very interesting reading Alaskan cruise ship reviews online, because of the wide variety of opinions people express. Some people are happy about the very things that make others complain. You can read one review in which the Diamond Princess was rated as a fairy tale ship where all the cruiser’s dreams came [...]
Continue reading...5. October 2009
Alaska cruises normally sell for a higher price than the Caribbean. The Alaska cruise season only runs from May through September, and demand is high. Getting to the embarkation port is often more costly than flying to Florida or even to Europe. Some cruise ships are sailing from California ports, which might be a cheaper [...]
Continue reading...4. October 2009
The type of ship you select can also have a big impact on your budget. There are basically three types you can consider. First, all of the major Alaska cruise lines have very large ships, and can often have some very attractive promotions to fill them. As you might expect, they have a strong incentive [...]
Continue reading...2. October 2009
Cruisesonly.com is offering a great special on a 7 night Alaskan Cruise starting at $449 for an interior room. Check out their itinerary and their website for more information on a great deal. Highlights: The NCL Star is built for “Freestyle Cruising” with 10 restaurants and 9 bars and lounges. Numerous cuisines/restaurants to choose from including Tex Mex [...]
Continue reading...30. September 2009
Alaska is a really unique and beautiful place and taking an Alaska cruise will provide you with an experience like none other. Alaska is by far the biggest state by territory yet it has the smallest population of any state in the U.S.. This is perhaps why many people consider this to the be the [...]
Continue reading...29. September 2009
With more people watching their budgets today than ever before, if you want to plan a trip to Alaska, you will likely want to do it in the most economical way that you can. Here are some things that you can help you to navigate the wide range of choices and prices you can find [...]
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10. October 2009
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