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Alaska Cruises from Canada
Alaska cruise holidays continue to grow in popularity and it is not hard to understand why. Such cruises are calming and majestic experiences in equal part – who wouldn’t want to witness the stunning scenery of south-eastern Alaska and historic ports of call from the comfort of the floating resort of a luxury cruiser? Read more...
Since the towns of Alaska have historically been built along the coastline and the state’s waterways, anyone looking to visit the area should do so by boat for their own convenience. Water transport provides the most access for visitors, for many towns (Juneau, for example) cannot be easily entered via other means of transport.
What will I see on an Alaskan Cruise?
Anyone who decides to take cruises to Alaska will have plenty to see whilst on their trip. Not only do cruises see tourists witness immense Alaskan glaciers undergoing the process of calving (in which large blocks of ice break off and loudly crash into the cold waters below) but most itineraries available also see the ship sailing through the island-littered Inside Passage; an unforgettable scenic experience.
All Canadian Sky cruise packages also include the Rocky Mountaineer rail journey; the legendary two-day expedition ascending The Rocky Mountains. At the top of the mountains amazing views of Alberta and wider British Columbia are provided. There are other packages available that include a small plane/helicopter flight in order to give guests a breathtaking birds-eye-view of the area and/or to take a day trip to a particular area of interest such as one of the region’s many National parks. Other activities that one can indulge in whilst taking a cruise across the state include whale watching, fishing for salmon, kayaking, panning for gold, dog sledding, bear viewing, snow and rainforest hiking and skiing (most cruises include a day or two for independent-roaming).
Alaska Cruises: The Wildlife
The state of Alaska comprises diverse and abundant wildlife. Depending on your cruise itinerary, you could see everything from brown, black and polar bears to killer, humpback and blue whales, sea lions and seals, to caribous and moose. Additionally, a vast range of birds (eagles and owls are common sightings), amphibians (including turtles), fish (especially salmon) and reptiles habituate the state.
When is the Best Time to Take a Cruise across Alaska?
Cruise season in Alaska is between the months of May and September. Days outside of this late spring to early fall period tend to bring weather conditions which are too harsh for cruising visitors to comfortably – and therefore; fully – appreciate what the area has to offer. Anyone who visits the state during cruise season will experience pleasant temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius (area and month dependant); a beautiful contrast to the backdrop of Alaska’s icy coastline. Do be sure to pack yourself some warm clothing though! The days in June and July are the longest and so cruises booked for this time provide tourists with lots of daylight in which to see/do everything that they wish each day. Booking a cruise for just before the start or close of cruise season can be a good way for travellers to save themselves some money.
Planning a cruise to Alaska in 2012 or 2013?
Canadian Sky has the experience to help you plan your perfect holiday. Call our Alaska cruise specialists today on 0844 3329 393 and make the most of your next holiday in 2012 and 2013.
Where Does an Alaskan Cruise Go?
Depending on the Canadian Sky Alaska cruise that you pick, your cruise itinerary will see you visiting a variety of the destinations included in the following list:
- Alberta
- Anchorage
- Calgary
- Glacier Bay
- Hubbard Glacier Bay
- Icy Strait Point
- Inside Passage
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
- Vancouver
Cruising holidays to Alaska
11 Night Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Alaskan Cruise
13 days from £1,989
This 11 night holiday combines 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer, a 7 night Alaskan Cruise with a night stay in Banff, Kamloops and 2 nights in Vancouver at an amazing price.
11 Night Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Alaskan Cruise
Western Journey & Alaskan Cruise
16 days from £2,009
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7 Night Escorted Tour and 7 Night Cruise from an amazing £1999 per person.
Journeying from sky to sea you will travel through craggy Rocky Mountain passes and
tour Pacific coastlines with stunning vistas of fjords and glacial valleys before your cruise to Alaska from Vancouver aboard Holland America’s Zuiderdam, you will see the Inside Passage, Tracey Arm, Glacier Bay with visits to Juneau, Skagway and Kectchikan.
Western Journey & Alaskan Cruise
Ultimate Mountains and Glaciers Adventure
17 days from £2,009
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This 15 night Rockies tour and Alaskan cruise holiday is perfect for people who would like a more independent touring experience. Visit all the key Canadian Rocky locations before boarding the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train journey for 2 days from Jasper to Vancouver, enjoy cosmopolitan Vancouver for 2 nights before embarking on your 7 night Alaska cruise aboard the Celebrity Century.
Ultimate Mountains and Glaciers Adventure
11 Night Rockies Journey & Alaskan Cruise
Price from £2,039
From Calgary, join the Rocky Mountaineer for a two day train trip over epic scenery before stopping off in Vancouver for 2 nights before joining the Holland America ms Volendam, which cruises along the Inside Passage, past countless islands and fjords to icy Alaska.
11 Night Rockies Journey & Alaskan Cruise
Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Cruise Ships
17 days from £2,049
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This 15 night Rockies tour and Alaskan cruise holiday is perfect for people who would like a more independent touring experience. Visit all the key Canadian Rocky locations at your leisure by car before boarding the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train journey for 2 days from Jasper to Vancouver, enjoy cosmopolitan Vancouver for 2 nights before embarking on your 7 night Alaska cruise aboard the Celebrity Century.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Cruise Ships
Rockies Adventure with Alaskan Cruise
15 days from £2,149
2013 Early Booking Offer - Free Upgrade to Oceanview stateroom, Balcony Cabins from only £199 per person Start your adventure in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before you embark on an amazing 7 night Alaskan Cruise on the NCL Sun. After your Alaskan cruise you have one more night in Vancouver before boarding the award winning Rocky Mountaineer train to Jasper. From here you will enjoy a Rockies Discover tour from Jasper to Banff which includes the Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parway and a visit to Lake Louise before arriving in Banff.
Rockies Adventure with Alaskan Cruise
Alaskan Vista by Rail & Cruise NCL Jewel
14 days from £2,179
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From Banff, join the Rocky Mountaineer for a two day train trip over epic scenery before stopping off at Vancouver and Seattle before joining the Norwegian Jewel, which cruises along the Inside Passage, past countless islands and fjords to icy Alaska.
Alaskan Vista by Rail & Cruise NCL Jewel
Mountain Rails & Alaskan Cruise
17 days from £2,249
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Explore the two neighbouring provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, and enjoy the lively sights of Calgary, Banff and Jasper National Parks, the interior of British Columbia as well as the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. The Rocky Mountaineer train will bring you through a dramatically-changing countryside while travelling through valleys, canyons and mountain passes. In both Vancouver and the Rockies, local sightseeing tours are included to enhance the experience. Departing from Vancouver, you travel by ship northward along the Canadian Pacific coastline into the fjords and inlets of Alaska.
Mountain Rails & Alaskan Cruise
Western Explorer + Cruise
16 days from £2,929
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2013 Now On Sale!! This is one of our most popular tours, starting in Calgary and ending up in picturesque Vancouver, and combines all the must-see attractions of the Canadian Rockies with a two-day rail trip on the Rocky Mountaineer.
Western Explorer + Cruise
Canadian Rockies At Leisure & Alaskan Cruise
18 days from £3,149
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2013 Now on Sale! Take time to enjoy the best of the Canadian Rockies. This slower-paced tour includes a relaxing two-night stay in each resort as well as two full days to be spent at your leisure. After Vancouver embark on 7 night Holland America Alaskan Cruise.
Canadian Rockies At Leisure & Alaskan Cruise
Cruising holidays to Alaska
Vancouver Experience & Alaskan Cruise
12 days from £1,519
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This itinerary combines a 3 night Vancouver city package followed by 7 night Alaskan Cruise. You start with a city sightseeing tour and visit some of Vancouver’s landmarks, including Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. Discover the charming provincial capital of Victoria, and visit the acclaimed Butchart Gardens on a full-day excursion before returning by floatplane on a scenic flight over the beautiful waters of the Strait of Georgia. Your cruise is with Celebrity for 7 nights and includes the Inside passage, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier and Ketchikan.
Vancouver Experience & Alaskan Cruise
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