{"id":44588,"date":"2013-10-03T15:55:04","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T19:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=44588"},"modified":"2016-04-21T17:29:05","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T21:29:05","slug":"the-ultimate-checklist-for-alaska-cruises-see-all-the-ports-and-cruisetour-destinations-right-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2013\/10\/03\/the-ultimate-checklist-for-alaska-cruises-see-all-the-ports-and-cruisetour-destinations-right-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Checklist for Alaska Cruises: See all the ports and cruisetour destinations right here"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alaska is one of those destinations that you can visit over and over again and have a different experience every single time. So checking \u201cAlaska\u201d off your bucket list may not be enough.<\/p>\n

Have you visited ALL the great destinations on an Alaskan cruise?<\/b><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a map and a list of the most popular ports and cruisetour destinations. And to make the CruiseExperts.com blog site you\u2019re one-stop Alaska-information shop\u2014we\u2019ll follow up with more blogs about each destination.<\/p>\n

So, hang onto this blog because as we post new blogs, we will create links on each city or destination. So this will become a great resource of \u201cReally Good Information\u201d about what to do on an Alaskan cruise.<\/p>\n

Cruise Ports and Cruisetour Destinations on an Alaskan Cruise<\/b><\/p>\n

ALASKA<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Alyeska<\/a>\/Girdwood<\/a><\/b> (cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“Experience the beautiful Alyeska resort on an Alaska cruise tour”<\/a><\/p>\n

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On a Princess cruise you’ll stay at the Wilderness Lodge during your Denali cruisetour<\/p><\/div>\n

Anchorage<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Places to Shop”<\/a><\/p>\n

“The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Places to Eat”<\/a><\/p>\n

“The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Things to Do”<\/a><\/p>\n

Dawson City<\/b><\/a> (cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Denali National Park<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“Exercise, adventure or relax, Denali National Park has it all!”<\/a><\/p>\n

“See Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley during your Alaskan Cruise Tour”<\/a><\/p>\n

“ALL ABOARD! Go to Denali National Park by train if you’re taking a cruise to Alaska”<\/a><\/p>\n

Fairbanks<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“See Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley during your Alaskan Cruise Tour”<\/a><\/p>\n

Gates of the Arctic National Park<\/b><\/a> (cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“Is the Arctic Circle on your bucket list?”<\/a><\/p>\n

Glacier Bay National Park<\/b><\/a> (scenic cruising)<\/p>\n

Homer<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“Nature lovers appreciate this Alaskan cruise tour to Homer”<\/a><\/p>\n

“Visit Homer, Alaska for the Halibut on your Alaskan Cruise”<\/a><\/p>\n

Hubbard Glacier <\/b><\/a>(scenic cruising)<\/p>\n

Icy Strait Point <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

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On a Norwegian cruise you can view the bay up close in a kayak<\/p><\/div>\n

Juneau <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

“Enhance your cruise with these three activities in Juneau, Alaska”<\/a><\/p>\n

Inside Passage<\/b><\/a> (scenic cruising between Vancouver and Ketchikan)<\/p>\n

Kenai Fjords National Park <\/b><\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“Add Fjord tours, scenic walks or kayaking excursions in Ketchikan to your Alaska cruises”<\/a><\/p>\n

Ketchikan <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

“The best way to catch salmon is on an Alaskan cruise to Ketchikan”<\/a><\/p>\n

Kodiak <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

Mendenhall Glacier <\/b><\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“Visit Mendenhall Glacier on cruises to Juneau, Alaska”<\/a><\/p>\n

Prince William Sound<\/b><\/a> (scenic cruising)<\/p>\n

Sawyer Glacier<\/strong><\/a> (scenic cruising)<\/p>\n

Seward<\/b> <\/a>(port\u2014board or embark)<\/p>\n

“Spend time in Seward when you book an Alaskan cruise using CruiseExperts.com”<\/a><\/p>\n

“Take advantage of all Seward has to offer by booking a one-way Alaska cruise from Vancouver”<\/a><\/p>\n

Sitka <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

“Sitka: A must-see Alaska cruise stop for nature lovers”<\/a><\/p>\n

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Enjoy the White Pass Rail–an engineering phenomenon–from Skagway on a Norwegian cruisetour<\/p><\/div>\n

Skagway<\/a>\/Haines <\/a><\/b>(port)<\/p>\n

“Go for the gold when you visit Skagway, Alaska”<\/a><\/p>\n

“White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursion”<\/a><\/p>\n

Soldotna<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Tracy Arm Fjord <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park<\/b><\/a> (cruisetour)<\/p>\n

“How can I visit Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and what can I do there?”<\/a><\/p>\n

Talkeetna<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Whitehorse<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Whittier<\/b> <\/a>(port\u2014board or embark)<\/p>\n

“There’s no shortage of things to do in Whittier, Alaska”<\/a><\/p>\n

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You can visit Banff on a Norwegian cruisetour<\/p><\/div>\n

CANADA<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Banff<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Calgary<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Jasper<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Kelowna<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Lake Louise<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

Vancouver<\/b> <\/a>(port\u2014board or embark)<\/p>\n

“Is planning an Alaskan cruise that leaves from Vancouver a smart choice for me?”<\/a><\/p>\n

“The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise”<\/a><\/p>\n

“The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Shop when on an Alaskan Cruise”<\/a><\/p>\n

“The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Things to Do when on an Alaskan Cruise”<\/a><\/p>\n

Victoria <\/b><\/a>(port)<\/p>\n

“Add exciting activities to cruise stops in Victoria, British Columbia”<\/a><\/p>\n

Whistler<\/b> <\/a>(cruisetour)<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Seattle<\/b> <\/a>(port\u2014board or embark)<\/p>\n

“Should I book a round trip cruise to Alaska from Seattle?”<\/a>
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OREGON<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Astoria <\/b><\/a>(port)
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CALIFORNIA<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

San Francisco<\/b><\/a> (port\u2014board or embark)<\/p>\n

“Is a round-trip Alaska cruise from San Francisco right for me?”<\/a><\/p>\n

Tell Us About Your Cruise to Alaska<\/b><\/p>\n

There you have it. If you\u2019ve been on an Alaskan cruise before, then some of these places are familiar to you. Most people who haven\u2019t cruised to Alaska have most likely heard from previous cruisers that \u201cyou must take an Alaskan cruise!\u201d<\/b> So, we\u2019ll provide you with the information you\u2019ll want to help you make planning a cruise easier. The more you know what you can do at each destination, the easier it will be to choose the perfect cruise.<\/p>\n

Also, if you have been on an Alaskan cruise, we would love to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences at any of the destinations or on cruisetours. What would you tell someone who has never been on an Alaskan cruise…and why should they go<\/b>? \u2013Scroll down to the comment box below.<\/p>\n

Want more information about Alaska? Read our previous blogs to help get you started planning your cruise to Alaska.<\/b><\/p>\n

Enhance your Alaskan vacation by booking a Cruise Tour<\/a><\/p>\n

Prepare for your Alaskan cruise with movies and books<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Alaska\u2019s ecosystem by taking advantage of the naturalists onboard an Alaskan cruise<\/a><\/p>\n

When do I need to bring a passport with me on my Alaskan cruise?<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact CruiseExperts.com to Book Your Alaskan Cruise and Cruisetours<\/b><\/p>\n

We want you to experience all of Alaska\u2019s most awe-inspiring destinations! Contact us by calling\u00a01-888-804-CRUIse(2784) or visiting our website\u00a0www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alaska is one of those destinations that you can visit over and over again and have a different experience every single time. So checking \u201cAlaska\u201d off your bucket list may not be enough. Have you visited ALL the great destinations on an Alaskan cruise? We\u2019ve put together a map and a list of the most … The Ultimate Checklist for Alaska Cruises: See all the ports and cruisetour destinations right here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":44701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,19,30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alaska","category-destinations","category-informative"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44588"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44588\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}