You’ve made the decision to head to Alaska and you know you’d prefer to tour the great state by Cruise. Now the hard decision – how do you know which cruise line to take?
We compiled the below list of items that people tend to consider when they are looking to book a cruise. While this list is not exhaustive, it may provide a few items for you to keep in mind.
- Where the cruise ship departs from and ports (or stops along the cruise)
- Excursion options once at port
- Family friendly & kid activities
- Length of a cruise
- On-ship credit and amenities
- Transportation before and after your cruise
We know it can feel overwhelming to juggle all of the possibilities of which cruise to take. Not to add too many more options to your overload of cruise line options, we did want to bring 2 (just 2) cruise lines to your attention. These two options are highly immersive and truly focus on giving you a ‘hands-on’ feel of Alaska. Check them out below:
Alaska Habitat Adventures offers a Grizzly Bear Encounter cruise in Kodiak and Homer. You will have the opportunity to take a float plane to see the giant bears up close. This cruise line also offers a combination of on-land journeys such as a stop in Denali National Park and the best of Alaska by boat such as the Kenai Fjords National Park.
As you may have guessed by the name, Expedition Quests are focused on the experience you have interacting with Alaska. You’ll hear the thunderous crack of calving glaciers. Sail alongside pods of orca; see breaching humpbacks and foraging brown bears. Hike verdant old-growth rain forests and kayak peaceful coastlines.
They offer all types of cruises starting and ending in various locations around Alaska. While on board, you can rest assured that the captain and crew will take care of you with world class amenities such as excellent food, a morning stretching session and comfortable rooms.