2007-03-24 03:14:12 · 4 answers · asked by Sherry 1 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
Alaska is a beautiful cruise, one of my favorites. There are tons of sites online with lots of info, so you shouldn't have any problem finding what you need to know in your planning stages. I've included a link to Cruise Critic, they are a great site, really good info that is accurate and it is all wrapped into one site, so a lot less time spent researching.
There are a few different options for cruises. You have inside passage (my favorite), you have one way cruises (allows you to have more ports, generally they are just as long as a roundtrip cruise, you just fly back from Alaska) you have cruise tours, etc. So, there are a lot of different options.
There are two seasons for Alaska the Shoulder Season and Peak Season. Shoulder Season is May, the first week of June, the last week of August and all of September. Peak Season is most of June, July and August.
Peak Season tends to cost more because the weather is better and that is when more people can travel. The This is the most likely time for families to take cruises, etc. More people are able to go and more people can go, so prices are higher. During shoulder season you will be able to save some money because the cruise lines are trying to get more people on board. Both seasons are great and just as beautiful as the next. You go at different times and it just a different type of beauty.
As far as when to go anytime between May and September is good. Obviously to save money you would be better going during shoulder season. Spring is absolutely beautiful because all the flowers are blooming, but Fall is also a great time because of the foliage.
If you go in June and July you will have the warmest weather and the longest days. So really, all the months have good points for why you would want to go, so you can pretty much schedule when you are available to go.
If you can, try to do an inside passage cruise. This is my favorite way to go. You will go to more ports this way and see a lot more. There are also cruises where they include a tour at each port, which is a really fun way to go, especially for your first visit. You will learn and see a lot by taking the cruise.
I think the two best lines for Alaska cruises are Princess and Holland America. Both are also great lines for seniors with fewer families and children onboard, so it tends to be a little more relaxing and a little more quiet. They are a little more expensive, not sure of your budget, but Alaska can run a little higher anyway.
2007-03-24 04:58:58 · answer #1 · answered by tech_fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your absolute best time to cruise is in mid-July. The wildlife is terrific!!!! The cruise line will depend on the person and persons you are bringing. I can find you a great cruise, just email me at dena@thecruiseplanner.com and I will ask a few questions to find you the best cruise that fits you.
2007-03-24 15:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by denathecruiseplanner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We went to Alaska in June of 2005. We saw our share of whales from the cruise ship. We took RCCL, especially near Icy Strait Point. We had one come up and spray right under our balcony.
2007-03-27 14:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by cackywalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Norwegen Cruise Lines. They have an 8 day out of Vancouver. I did it and loved it!
2007-03-24 03:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by Chic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋