Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours
From breathtaking glaciers and incredible wildlife to scenic rail journeys and unforgettable adventures into Alaska's interior, discover an Alaska vacation designed around the way you want to explore.
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Two Ways to Experience Alaska
Alaska isn't a one-size-fits-all vacation. You can experience its breathtaking coastline by cruise, or combine your cruise with a journey into Alaska's interior for an even deeper adventure.
Alaska Cruises
Sail through some of Alaska's most breathtaking waterways while enjoying the convenience of unpacking once and letting the scenery come to you.
- Glaciers and scenic cruising
- Alaska ports and coastal communities
- Wildlife and nature experiences
- Excursions for different interests
- Multiple cruise lines and cabin options
Alaska Cruisetours
Take your Alaska vacation beyond the ship by combining your cruise with additional days exploring Alaska's incredible interior.
- Everything you experience on an Alaska cruise
- Additional days exploring Alaska by land
- Scenic rail experiences on select itineraries
- Denali opportunities
- Wilderness lodge experiences on select cruisetours
Not sure which one is right for you? Keep exploring — we'll compare the two experiences below.
Unforgettable Views.
Alaska Cruises
Imagine waking up, stepping onto your balcony, and seeing mountains, glaciers, and the incredible scenery of Alaska right outside your cabin.
An Alaska cruise gives you the opportunity to experience breathtaking coastal scenery while visiting unique Alaska ports and enjoying the comfort of having your ship as your home base throughout the journey.
Whether you're interested in wildlife, glaciers, adventure, photography, local culture, or simply experiencing Alaska for the first time, I'll help you compare cruise lines, itineraries, cabins, and experiences to find the right fit.
- Glacier viewing
- Scenic cruising
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
- Skagway
- Wildlife experiences
- Balcony cabin options
- Excursions & adventures
Alaska Cruisetours
Don't just cruise Alaska. Go deeper into it.
An Alaska cruisetour combines your cruise with additional days exploring Alaska on land, giving you the opportunity to experience places your cruise ship simply can't take you.
Depending on the itinerary you choose, your adventure can include scenic rail journeys, wilderness lodges, Denali, and incredible destinations throughout Alaska's interior.
Instead of choosing between an Alaska cruise and an Alaska land vacation, a cruisetour lets you experience both in one unforgettable journey.
- Cruise + land vacation
- Scenic rail journeys
- Denali opportunities
- Alaska's interior
- Wilderness lodges
- More time in Alaska
- Northbound options
- Southbound options
Denali. Alaska.
Alaska Cruise or Alaska Cruisetour?
Both offer incredible ways to experience Alaska. The biggest difference is how far you want your adventure to go beyond the ship.
| Experience | Alaska Cruise |
Alaska Cruisetour |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Cruise Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alaska Ports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Glacier Viewing Opportunities | ✓ | ✓ |
| Explore Alaska's Interior | — | ✓ |
| Scenic Rail on Select Itineraries | — | ✓ |
| Denali Opportunities | — | ✓ |
| Additional Land Days | — | ✓ |
| Best For |
Classic Alaska Experience |
Deeper Alaska Experience |
Not Sure Which Alaska Experience Is Right for You?
That's exactly where I can help. We'll compare the options and find the Alaska vacation that fits the experience you're looking for.
Help Me ChooseWhen Should You Visit Alaska?
There's no single perfect month to visit Alaska. Wildlife, daylight, scenery, weather, and seasonal experiences change throughout the cruise season. What you want to see and experience can help determine the best time for your Alaska vacation.
May
Spring begins transforming Alaska after the long winter. Wildlife activity increases, migratory birds return, and bears begin emerging from their winter dens. Snow can still cover the surrounding mountains, creating incredible scenery.
- Bears becoming more active
- Migratory birds returning
- Snow-covered mountain scenery
- Increasing daylight hours
- Beginning of Alaska's cruise season
June & July
Summer brings Alaska's famous long daylight hours and a wide range of outdoor experiences. Wildlife viewing can be a major part of the adventure, including opportunities to look for whales and other Alaska wildlife.
- Long daylight hours
- Whale-watching opportunities
- Active wildlife season
- Outdoor excursions and adventures
- Popular summer travel period
August & September
As summer begins transitioning toward fall, Alaska offers another unique experience. Salmon runs in certain areas can create opportunities for bear activity, while whales may still be seen along Alaska's coastal waters.
- Salmon runs in certain areas
- Bear-viewing opportunities
- Whale-watching opportunities
- Changing late-season scenery
- Darker nights later in the season
Want to See Something Specific?
If seeing whales, bears, salmon, glaciers, or even having the possibility of seeing the northern lights is high on your Alaska wish list, when you travel can matter just as much as which itinerary you choose. I'll help you look at the season, itinerary, cruise or cruisetour, and available excursions together.
Plan My Alaska AdventureLet's Plan Your Alaska Adventure
Planning an Alaska vacation can bring a lot of questions. You don't have to figure it all out by yourself.
Which cruise line? Which itinerary? Cruise or cruisetour? Balcony or ocean view? Which excursions? How many days should you spend on land?
I'm Eric Miles with Poet's Year-Round Travel, an Ocala, Florida travel advisor helping travelers plan unforgettable Alaska cruises and Alaska cruisetours.
Whether you're dreaming about glaciers, whales, bears, scenic rail journeys, Denali, incredible excursions, or simply standing on your balcony taking in Alaska's scenery, we'll look at what matters most to you.
Tell me what you want to experience, and I'll help you sort through the cruise lines, itineraries, cabins, cruisetours, and options to find an Alaska vacation that fits the experience you're looking for.