Destinations · 3 min read
Adding Denali After Your Alaska Cruise
How to add Denali National Park to an Alaska cruise, comparing cruisetours with independent booking, what the park delivers and how many days you need.
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Articles
In depth articles on cruising Alaska
Itineraries · 3 min read
Alaska Cruise vs Land Tour
Whether to see Alaska by cruise ship or by land, comparing what each covers, what they cost, and why most travellers should do a combination.
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Itineraries · 3 min read
Small Ship vs Large Ship in Alaska
How ship size changes an Alaska cruise, covering port access, crowds, facilities, cost and which size suits which traveller.
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Destinations · 3 min read
Alaska Cruise Ports, Ranked
A ranking of the Alaska cruise ports by what they actually deliver, with the reasoning behind each position and what to do in each.
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Destinations · 3 min read
Rainy Day Plans for Every Alaska Port
A wet weather plan for each Alaska cruise port, covering indoor options, which excursions still run and how to enjoy a rainy port day.
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Onboard · 3 min read
What to Do on an Alaska Sea Day
How to use a sea day on an Alaska cruise, why they are different from warm weather sea days, and what is actually worth doing.
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Planning · 3 min read
Cruising Alaska Solo
How to cruise Alaska as a solo traveller, covering single supplements, studio cabins, which lines suit solo travellers and how to meet people on board.
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Wildlife · 3 min read
Bear Viewing on an Alaska Cruise
How to see bears on an Alaska cruise, which ports offer viewing, why timing matters more than money, and what the realistic odds are.
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Planning · 3 min read
Cruising Alaska in September
What an Alaska cruise in September is like, covering autumn colour, clearer air, fewer passengers, shorter days and the weather trade off.
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Planning · 3 min read
Cruising Alaska in May
What an Alaska cruise in May is actually like, covering weather, daylight, wildlife, crowds, pricing and what is and is not open yet.
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Onboard · 3 min read
Do You Really Need a Balcony in Alaska?
Whether an Alaska cruise balcony is worth the money, with the arguments on both sides, the ships where it matters least, and what else the money buys.
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Itineraries · 3 min read
7 Day vs 14 Day Alaska Cruise
Whether a longer Alaska cruise is worth it, comparing ports, pace, cost per night and what the second week actually adds.
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