Alaska Specialist
Planning a trip to Alaska is a bucket-list dream. The Great Land spans over 660,000 square miles of untamed wilderness, massive glaciers, and towering mountain ranges. This guide breaks down the three primary ways to explore Alaska: by land, by cruise, or a combination of both, a cruise tour.
Your Guide
Our Alaska travel advisor was born and raised in the state, living there for more than thirty years. She knows the rhythm of the wildlife, the local shortcuts, and the hidden gems that public booking engines completely miss.
How to Explore
typically sails roundtrip from Seattle or Vancouver, or one way between Vancouver and Anchorage. Highlights include Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and historic gold rush ports like Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. Best for travelers who love unpacking once and viewing coastal scenery from their balcony.
often centered around the Railbelt region, connecting Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks via the historic Alaska Railroad. Best for active adventurers who want close up views of Denali and land predators like grizzly bears, moose, and wolves.
pairs a seven night one way glacier cruise with a three to seven night escorted land package into the interior. Best for travelers with ten to fourteen days who want a comprehensive, fully hosted immersion into Alaska.
Planning
Common Questions
No, you do not need a passport if you fly directly from the mainland U.S. into Alaska. You will need a passport if your itinerary includes a cruise that stops or docks in Canada, or a land excursion that crosses the Canadian border.
A balcony offers a private space to enjoy the scenery, but it is not required. You can view the tidewater glaciers just as clearly from the ship's open observation decks or large lounge windows.
June and July offer the best overall balance of warm weather, maximum daylight hours, and active wildlife.
From the CCTA Journal
Alaska
Alaska cruising has crossed over from dream trip to bucket list staple. But Alaska is not the Caribbean, and guests who show up unprepared often leave wishing they had done a few things differently.
By Dawn Knoblock
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