Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the major ports for Alaskan cruises and cruisetours (cruise-plus-land tours). So if you’re planning a Northbound or Southbound cruise to Alaska, it’s likely you will either embark or disembark in Vancouver. There’s so much to see and do in Vancouver, that we recommend you extend your stay in the … The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Things to Do When on an Alaskan cruise
CruiseExperts.com suggests, when planning your Alaskan vacation, to consider a cruise or cruise plus land tour (cruisetour) that includes Vancouver in Canada. Vancouver is an exciting cosmopolitan city famous for its glass skyscrapers, China Town, and Gas Light District, and all surrounded by mountains, rivers, oceans and islands. There is something for everyone. Many cruise … The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise
Planning a cruise and land vacation to Alaska? One place we recommend including in your itinerary is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It’s the nation’s largest National Park, spanning from the Canadian border to south central Alaska–over 13.2 million acres. Wrangell-St. Elias has four major mountain ranges, with 9 of the 16 highest peaks in the U.S. … How Can I Visit Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and What Can I Do There?
Imagine riding the engineering marvel of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route wooden railroad through the wilderness and over the White Pass Summit. Cliff-hanging turns will have you holding on to your breath as the train pulls you up 3,000 feet in only 26 miles. You can explore the wild west of Alaska and, if … White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursions
So, you’re thinking about a cruise to Alaska, and you want to visit Anchorage while you’re there. First, be sure you choose the right cruise or cruisetour, as not all will take you to Anchorage. A southbound cruise from Vancouver will get you to Anchorage’s port towns of Seward or Whittier (or you can reverse the cruise, … The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Things to Do
Planning an Alaskan cruise? As we mentioned in our previous blog, The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Shop, be sure to consider spending some time in Anchorage. In order to get there, you’ll first need to plan a northbound or southbound cruise from Vancouver to Whittier or Seward, or vice-versa. Anchorage technically isn’t a port, but … The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Eat
If you’re planning an Alaskan cruise or cruisetour, you’ll want to make sure you take time to visit Anchorage. And just how can you get to Anchorage from your cruise ship? First, you’ll need to take a northbound or southbound cruise from Vancouver to either Seward or Whittier (you’ll fly in or out of Anchorage … The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Shop
Homer claims to be the “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World” Be ready to catch a big fish. The record weight of a Halibut caught in Homer is 459 pounds. But it’s more likely the big boy you catch will be in the neighborhood of 100-300 lbs.; not a bad day fishing. This big catch of the day for … Visit Homer, Alaska for the Halibut on your Alaskan cruise
Ketchikan is the “Salmon Capitol of the World” and also a popular port on an Alaskan cruise. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced fisherman—or fisher-woman—you’ll love the adrenaline rush from reeling in the “big one.” It’s a little bit like the casino—you don’t know who’s going to “win” the biggest catch of the day. If … The best way to catch salmon is on an Alaskan Cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska
Are you thinking about an Alaskan cruise for next summer’s family vacation? Now is the time to book! It’s open season on 2014 Alaska cruises and cruisetours. Let’s get started. FIRST, pick a family-friendly ship. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruises and Carnival all cruise to Alaska and provide great programs for kids–from toddlers … Your kids are going to LOVE an Alaskan cruise—whales, sled dogs and bears—oh, my!
