Alaskan Cruises
For most cruise regions there are periods of peak demand (high season), moderate demand (shoulder season) and low demand (low season).
Several years ago, high season tended to be when the weather was best in a particular area (and when all the northerners flocked to the sun), but as more and more families take to cruising, the summer months have become a peak-demand period regardless of the weather (at home or in the region).
High Season: June – August
Temperatures are their warmest (highs: 50's - 70's), plus the further into the summer you are, the better your chances of seeing wildlife on the various expeditions. The downside: Demand is so strong, you need to book months (better yet, a year) in advance to get the best land/tour packages.
Low Season - May and September
Shoulder season perks include smaller crowds and cheaper prices as a result of the weather gamble (highs: 50's - 60's) and the possibility of snow. A few caveats to note: Shore excursions have a greater chance of being canceled than in high season, especially boat and helicopter tours. In addition, Denali National Park has been known to close in September due to snow.
Just remember that the best time to go to each destination is usually the most expensive.
Action-packed Alaskan Cruises are a great way to explore a stunning part of the world.
Cruise north this summer for a front row seat on the greatest show on ice – Alaska.
If you like your scenery on a spectacular scale, prepare to be amazed. The glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, forests and lakes are simply stunning and when you factor in the wildlife – brown bears and eagles, whales, sea otters and more – and all the great adventures you can have ashore, hey, it’s like nowhere else on earth.
Whether you start cruising Alaska in the north, at one of the ports near Anchorage, or in the south, in either Vancouver or Seattle (some cruises also sail from San Francisco), you're bound to have an incredible time on an Alaskan cruise.
The scenery just keeps getting better as you go along the Inside Passage, until you are traveling down steep, lush fjords adorned with waterfalls and abutted by vast glaciers at their ends.
In fact, the scenery is not only breathtaking but also incredibly romantic, which is why Alaska is growing in popularity as a honeymoon destination.
