Alaska cruises
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- Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
Endicott Arm is a breathtaking Alaskan fjord flanked by steep granite walls, soaring waterfalls, and floating icebergs. At the end of the fjord sits Dawes Glacier, an impressive tidewater glacier frequently seen actively calving into the water.
- Homer
Situated at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is famous for the Homer Spit extending into Kachemak Bay. Visitors enjoy world-class halibut fishing, bear viewing excursions, and exploring local artisan galleries along the boardwalk.
- Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier is North America's largest tidewater glacier, located in Disenchantment Bay. Cruise ships perform scenic cruising near its massive ice face, offering spectacular views of calving ice and marine wildlife.
- Icy Strait Point
Located near the Native village of Hoonah, Icy Strait Point offers cruise passengers rich Tlingit cultural heritage and exceptional wilderness viewing. Visitors can spot humpback whales in Port Frederick or ride one of the world's longest zip lines down the mountain.
- Juneau, Alaska
Alaska's isolated capital city is accessible only by sea or air and serves as a gateway to majestic glaciers and temperate rainforests. Cruise passengers often visit Mendenhall Glacier or ride the Mount Roberts Tramway for breathtaking alpine views.
- Kodiak
Situated on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak offers lush wilderness scenery and rich maritime heritage. Visitors can explore local Native Alaskan history at the Alutiiq Museum or spot abundant wildlife including eagles and Kodiak brown bears.
- Seward
Nestled at the head of Resurrection Bay, Seward is a dramatic gateway for cruise passengers embarking or disembarking on Alaskan itineraries. The port offers stunning mountain backdrops and serves as the starting point for wildlife cruises and rail journeys inland.
- Sitka
Sitka is a scenic island community framed by dramatic mountains and rich marine wildlife habitats. Visitors can easily explore its unique blend of Tlingit and Russian colonial history near the waterfront.
- Skagway
Nestled along the Inside Passage, Skagway preserves its colorful Klondike Gold Rush heritage with wooden boardwalks and historic storefronts. It serves as the gateway for dramatic mountain railway journeys.
- Tracy Arm Fjord
Tracy Arm Fjord features dramatic glacier-carved cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and floating icebergs in Southeast Alaska. Cruise ships navigate these narrow waters to offer passengers breathtaking views of the twin Sawyer Glaciers.
- Ward Cove (Ketchikan)
Located about seven miles north of downtown Ketchikan, Ward Cove serves as a modern private cruise facility set in a scenic inlet. Passengers transfer to downtown via dedicated shuttle buses or embark on local wilderness adventures.
- Whittier
Whittier serves as a dramatic gateway to Prince William Sound, nestled beneath steep mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls. Travelers arrive through a unique one-way mountain tunnel to embark on glacier and wildlife-viewing excursions.
Cruise ports
- Homer
Situated at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is famous for the Homer Spit extending into Kachemak Bay. Visitors enjoy world-class halibut fishing, bear viewing excursions, and exploring local artisan galleries along the boardwalk.
- Juneau, Alaska
Alaska's isolated capital city is accessible only by sea or air and serves as a gateway to majestic glaciers and temperate rainforests. Cruise passengers often visit Mendenhall Glacier or ride the Mount Roberts Tramway for breathtaking alpine views.
- Kodiak
Situated on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak offers lush wilderness scenery and rich maritime heritage. Visitors can explore local Native Alaskan history at the Alutiiq Museum or spot abundant wildlife including eagles and Kodiak brown bears.
- Port of Anchorage
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and a key transportation hub for cruise land tours and regional exploration. Visitors can experience local indigenous culture, city parks, and breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains.
- Port of Ketchikan
Known as the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan offers direct access to historic Creek Street and rich Tlingit culture. Ships dock steps from downtown shops, totem pole displays, and rainforest excursion departures.
- Seward
Nestled at the head of Resurrection Bay, Seward is a dramatic gateway for cruise passengers embarking or disembarking on Alaskan itineraries. The port offers stunning mountain backdrops and serves as the starting point for wildlife cruises and rail journeys inland.
- Sitka
Sitka is a scenic island community framed by dramatic mountains and rich marine wildlife habitats. Visitors can easily explore its unique blend of Tlingit and Russian colonial history near the waterfront.
- Skagway
Nestled along the Inside Passage, Skagway preserves its colorful Klondike Gold Rush heritage with wooden boardwalks and historic storefronts. It serves as the gateway for dramatic mountain railway journeys.
- Ward Cove (Ketchikan)
Located about seven miles north of downtown Ketchikan, Ward Cove serves as a modern private cruise facility set in a scenic inlet. Passengers transfer to downtown via dedicated shuttle buses or embark on local wilderness adventures.
- Whittier
Whittier serves as a dramatic gateway to Prince William Sound, nestled beneath steep mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls. Travelers arrive through a unique one-way mountain tunnel to embark on glacier and wildlife-viewing excursions.
Departure cities and nearby ports
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Upcoming sailings that visit Alaska
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1,670 upcoming sailings

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA
from $760 pp

16-Day From Tokyo (Yokohama) To Vancouver: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Hakodate
from $1,899 pp

Tokyo Cruisetour
from $3,228 pp

7-DAY ALASKA EXPLORER
from $1,419 pp

18-DAY GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST AND ALASKA EXPLORER
from $3,774 pp

7-DAY ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE
from $1,384 pp

15-DAY NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING
from $2,799 pp

7-Day Alaska Round-Trip Seattle: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria
from $1,229 pp

Alaska
from $728 pp

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA
from $755 pp

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA
from $760 pp

7-DAY ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE
from $1,454 pp

7-Day Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan & Victoria
from $1,119 pp

7-DAY ALASKA EXPLORER
from $1,469 pp

7-DAY ALASKA EXPLORER
from $1,329 pp

7-Day Alaska Round-Trip Seattle: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria
from $1,149 pp

10-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from San Francisco, CA
from $1,082 pp

7 Night Alaska Experience Cruise
from $819 pp

Alaska
from $698 pp

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA
from $795 pp

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA
from $795 pp

Alaska Northbound Glacier
from $753 pp

Grand Heartland Adventure Cruisetour (Post Tour)
from $3,637 pp

Majestic Tundra Explorer Cruisetour (Post Tour)
from $2,650 pp
Cruise lines sailing here
- Holland America Line (771)
- Royal Caribbean (275)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (257)
- Celebrity Cruises (254)
- Carnival Cruise Line (54)
- MSC Cruises (43)
- Virgin Voyages (16)
Ships sailing here
- Westerdam (273)
- Nieuw Amsterdam (264)
- Celebrity Solstice (216)
- Anthem of the Seas (213)
- Norwegian Jade (158)
- Zaandam (101)
- Koningsdam (93)
- MSC Poesia (43)
- Norwegian Bliss (42)
- Norwegian Encore (41)
- Eurodam (23)
- Carnival Legend (22)
- Voyager of the Seas (21)
- Carnival Spirit (21)
- Quantum of the Seas (21)
- Serenade of the Seas (20)
- Celebrity Edge (20)
- Celebrity Summit (18)
- Noordam (17)
- Norwegian Joy (16)
- Brilliant Lady (16)
- Carnival Luminosa (11)
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