Alaska Cruise Holidays - Jaw-dropping views and unique experiences

Discover the incredible Inside Passage

Alaska cruise holidays continue to grow in popularity and it is not hard to understand why. Such cruises are calming and majestic experiences in equal part – who wouldn’t want to witness the stunning scenery of south-eastern Alaska and historic ports of call from the comfort of the floating resort of a luxury cruiser?

Since the towns of Alaska have historically been built along the coastline and the state’s waterways, anyone looking to visit the area should do so by boat for their own convenience. Water transport provides the most access for visitors, for many towns (Juneau, for example) cannot be easily entered via other means of transport.

What will I see on an Alaskan Cruise?

Anyone who decides to take cruises to Alaska will have plenty to see whilst on their trip. You'll witness immense Alaskan glaciers undergoing the process of calving (in which large blocks of ice break off and loudly crash into the cold waters below) and most itineraries also see the ship sailing through the island-littered Inside Passage; an unforgettable scenic experience.

Other activities include whale watching, fishing for salmon, kayaking, panning for gold, dog sledding and bear viewing.

Where does an Alaskan cruise go?

Depending on the Canadian Sky Alaska cruise that you pick, your cruise itinerary will probably include the following Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point, The Inside Passage, Juneau and Ketchikan.

When is the best time to take a cruise across Alaska?

Cruise season in Alaska is between the months of May and September. Days outside of this late spring to early fall period tend to bring weather conditions which are too harsh for cruising visitors to comfortably – and therefore; fully – appreciate what the area has to offer. Anyone who visits the state during cruise season will experience pleasant temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius (area and month dependant); a beautiful contrast to the backdrop of Alaska’s icy coastline. Do be sure to pack yourself some warm clothing though. The days in June and July are the longest and so cruises booked for this time provide tourists with lots of daylight in which to see/do everything that they wish each day.