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binoculars Glacier Bay National Park
You'll get good use from binoculars and a camera inside Glacier Bay National Park.
October 29, 2018 / 6 Comments

Visiting Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Glacier Viewing: Updated for the 2021 cruise season

Alaska cruises sail deep into the Inside Passage to get you to a glacier. And Glacier Bay National Park is our favorite place to see one.

You’ll glide across smooth water through fjords and inlets. You’re surrounded by scenic beauty for hours until you reach a towering, mile-wide glacier. It is our favorite way to spend a sea day.

To help you prepare for your own glacier visit, I highlight which cruiselines are visiting Glacier Bay National Park in 2021, what to pack, and which wildlife to look for. Read more

Tundra Wilderness Tour Denali National Park Polychrome Pass
On the Tundra Wilderness Tour, your tour bus eases around the steep curves of Polychrome Pass in the interior of Denali National Park.
October 15, 2018 / 0 Comments

Six Unique Alaska Itineraries for Scenic Beauty

Alaska Itineraries for New or Returning Cruisers

A first-time visit to Alaska can feature some must-see cruise ports and cruisetour features. A return visit to Alaska can delve into lesser-seen locations.

In either case, you’ll enjoy scenic glacier viewing and Alaska itineraries that highlight some of the best the state has to offer.  Read more

Alaskan state flag and American flag
If you're hoping to visit all 50 states, as I am, Alaska is a key bucket list destination!
October 3, 2018 / 2 Comments

How to Save Money when Booking an Alaskan Cruise

Four Tips to Make an Alaskan Cruise Affordable

A cruise to Alaska is on many a bucket list. But it isn’t cheap. Beyond the cost of booking the cruise itself, additional expenses include:

  • flights to/from your embarkation and/or debarkation port(s)
  • excursions
  • on-board spending (drinks, etc.)
  • possible cruisetour days

A cruise to Alaska will probably cost you more than a cruise to the Caribbean. This is especially true if, like me, you live in the eastern US.

Here are four tips to save money when booking your cruise to Alaska: Read more

glacier mountain Alaska
Your glacier viewing is nestled in mountains and rolling clouds. Both Holland America and Princess visit Glacier Bay National Park.
September 28, 2016 / 2 Comments

Wondering which cruiseline to use for Alaska?

Most cruiselines travel to Alaska – which to choose?

Most major cruiselines offer cruises (and/our cruisetours) to Alaska. Only five have permission from the National Park Service to enter Glacier Bay National Park: Holland America, Princess, Carnival, Norwegian, and Crystal.

To narrow your choices further:

Holland America and Princess have the longest history and most experience in Alaska.

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