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- Norwegian Cruise Line. Dawn Gabree, a travel advisor at Travels by Danielle who specializes in Alaska cruising, deems Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) "excellent for multigenerational families" thanks to the abundance of onboard activities.
- Holland America Line. Holland America Line (HAL) — which recently snapped up a 2023 World’s Best Award in the large-ship ocean cruise line category — has been cruising Alaska for over 75 years.
- Royal Caribbean International. Royal Caribbean International — or Royal Caribbean for short — offers great fun for families of all ages looking to experience Alaska.
- Princess Cruises. Princess Cruises is among T+L readers’ top five favorite mega-ship ocean lines, and its Alaska sailings are not to be missed. Unlike other mega-ship lines, says Gabree, Princess is not at all flashy.
- Celebrity Edge. Celebrity Cruises. #1 in Best Cruises to Alaska. Debuted in December 2018, the 2,918-passenger Celebrity Edge stands out for its modernity.
- Seven Seas Explorer. Regent Seven Seas Cruises. #2 in Best Cruises to Alaska. Regent Seven Seas Explorer debuted in 2016. It's one of the largest vessels in the fleet, welcoming up to 746 passengers.
- Viking Orion. Viking Ocean Cruises. #3 in Best Cruises to Alaska. The 930-passenger Viking Orion set sail in 2018. All staterooms on the Viking Orion are equipped with balconies, flat-screen LCD TVs and minibars.
- Silver Muse. Silversea Cruises. #4 in Best Cruises to Alaska (tie) Debuted in April 2017, Silver Muse offers a nearly 1-to-1 crew-to-guest ratio, with 411 crew members and space for 596 passengers.
- Best For Megaresort Fans: Ovation of The Seas
- Best For Land and Sea Adventures: Koningsdam
- Best For Families: Disney Wonder
- Best Value Alaska Cruise: Radiance of The Seas
- Best For Alaskan Adventure: Wilderness Legacy
- Best For Multigenerational Groups: Discovery Princess
- Best For Luxury Lovers: Seabourn Odyssey
- Best For Off-The-Beaten-Path Travel: National Geographic Quest
- Best For Solo Travelers: Norwegian Bliss
Royal Caribbeanis known for its floating megaresorts, which carry thousands and are big on amenities, glitz and a certain amount of glamor — think flashy casinos, high-tech shows and lavish spas. Dining and drinking venues number in the dozens, while amusement park features thrill the kids and adrenaline-seekers. The line always stations one or two...
Holland America Linehas offered Alaska cruises for 75 years and is clearly a market leader. The line tops the list in terms of cruises, as well as cruise tours, which combine time sailing with overnight stays on land. The company operates its own lodges, rail cars and motorcoaches for exploration of Alaska's interior and beyond. Related: The cooles...
If you're traveling with young kids in Alaska and want an activity- and entertainment-packed experience, make a beeline for Disney Cruise Lineand its Alaska-based Disney Wonder. The ship has an extensive children's program, high-quality entertainment, and such activities as water slides and play areas. Cabins are designed with families in mind and ...
When cruise lines send a fleet of ships to Alaska for the summer, the older, smaller ships tend to offer more reduced prices than you'll find on the lines' larger and newer ships. Royal Caribbean's 20-year-old ship Radiance of the Seas mainly sails weeklong, one-way cruises between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska, with prices below $100 per person, pe...
If adventure is what you crave on an Alaska cruise, you should seek out the small ships of UnCruise Adventures. All of the line's itineraries boast an active component, but its "Wild, Woolly and Wow" itinerary claims to be "the most active back country itinerary" of UnCruise's 2024 Alaska cruises. A day aboard the 86-passenger Wilderness Legacy mig...
Alaska has become a hot spot for multigenerational family travel, with grandparents taking their kids and grandkids of all ages on a memory-making holiday. Princess Cruises is a line that offers something for everyone, and its Alaska-based Discovery Princess is our top choice for family reunion groups. The two-year-old Discovery Princess sails roun...
If you envision sipping Champagne as you watch a glacier thunderously calve into the sea, consider booking an all-inclusive luxury cruise on a Seabournship. The 450-passenger Seabourn Odyssey throws a dash of adventure into its luxurious surroundings. In addition to offering passengers complimentary Champagne and caviar and housing them in spacious...
If you're looking to get away from the mega-cruise-ship crowds, the best Alaska cruise for you might be with Lindblad Expeditions. The 100-passenger National Geographic Quest (and its twin, National Geographic Venture) frequents off-the-beaten-path destinations in Alaska on weeklong itineraries between Juneau and Sitka. Guests can explore the small...
Solo travelers don't always have to pay double to cruise Alaska on their own. Several ships feature cabins designed and priced for one. Several Norwegian Cruise Line ships feature cozy studio cabinsdesigned and priced for one person, and the 4,004-passenger Norwegian Bliss offers 82 solo rooms on its round-trip Seattle cruises to Alaska. These solo...
May 28, 2024 · The best Alaska cruises for every traveler, including budget-conscious cruisers, adventure-seekers and luxury lovers alike.
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Cruising to Alaska? We round up the biggest contenders' Alaska itineraries, exclusive Alaska offerings and more to determine which cruise ship is best for you.
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Jan 9, 2023 · The best Alaska cruises offer incredible itineraries and shore excursions. We researched a variety of cruise ships to help you find the perfect Alaska cruise.
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Mar 29, 2024 · Looking to plan an Alaska trip for the whole family? Consider these entertainment-filled cruise lines.
