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Alaska

Sparkling glaciers. Majestic wildlife. And the freshest seafood.

Ultimate guide to cruising in:Alaska

Alaska cruise itineraries allow you to experience thrilling glacier tours, watch whales dive through icy waters and embark on scenic hikes through lush rainforests (yes, rainforests). Juneau is a paradise for shoppers, seafood lovers and nature enthusiasts. Other towns, like Ketchikan, Skagway and Sitka offer activities ranging from Yukon-bound train rides flanked by stunning mountain scenery to intimate encounters with Alaska's Indigenous communities. Elsewhere, kayak among icebergs in Tracy Arm Fjord and gape at still-advancing Hubbard Glacier's dramatic calving.

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We booked the Gold Panning & Sled Dog Tour in Skagway and the Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan.We did the Lumberjack Sh...

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View of Sitka, Alaska from Japonski Island (Photo: Jorge Oliver)

Ports in Alaska

Sitka

439

Juneau

1,910

Skagway

1,374

Seward

214

Ketchikan

2,130

Icy Strait

476



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