Alaska Cruises Central

More than 30 ships from 13 cruise lines sail in Alaska’s waters.  The ships range from the medium size (800 to 1500 passengers) to mega-size (2000 and more) to smaller, nature-oriented ships with fewer than 200 passengers.  The medium size and mega-ships are floating resorts with a wealth of entertainment facilities and organized activities.  The focus of these cruises as much on the shipboard activities as it is on the passing landscape of Alaska.  The smaller ships are focuses more on nature and cultural activities.  They can also get closer to shore and enter some fjords that may be too small for the larger liners.  However, the small ships do not have the resort facilities of the larger ships such as nightclubs, casinos, shops and spas.  Therefore, you should choose your ship on the basis of what kind of cruise experience you want.