Alaska cruises

Alaska cruises are the perfect way to capture the sprit of Alaska. Perhaps one of the most memorable ways to experience the true beauty of Alaska is to travel by ship. Currently increasing in popularity it seems that to see Alaska by sea is how many visitors prefer to visit and witness the towns, wildlife and people of Alaska.

The Alaska Explorer is an ideal companion and travel guide for those wishing to explore the area on a cruise ship, plotting your way as you go discovering the history of Alaska through the historical timeline, reading biographies of explorers and other notable people, finding out information on native peoples, towns, and what to expect of Alaska's wildlife.

The Alaska Explorer cruise guide and travel map is 1000mm x 685mm (40" x 27") in size but folds down to 230mm x 125mm (9" x 5") to fit in your pocket. This useful alaska travel map holds information on the Aleutian Islands and adjacent areas of Canada, and includes a detailed map of the Inside Passage. Illustrated with 26 colour photos and 13 black and white pictures, these travel maps are designed to appeal especially to passengers on Alaska cruises.

Alaska cruise routes available:

Cruising the Inside Passage: The Inside Passage cruise route offers spectacular viewpoints of British Columbia's coastline and visits Alaskan panhandle ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway and Haines. The highlight of the cruise is a visit to Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier or Sawyer Glacier.

The Northbound Gulf of Alaska: This cruise route is a one-way cruise that visits more glaciers and northern viewpoints. This route often includes spectacular Prince William Sound and the numerous glaciers of College Fjord.

The Southbound Gulf of Alaska: This cruise route is simply the reverse of the northbound with your port of departure being Anchorage. With plenty of shore time scheduled, visitors can experience the diverse ports and towns of Alaska, as well as opportunities to meet the local wildlife!