It’s that time of the year when many Aussies and Kiwis are heading to a perennial favourite cruise region – Alaska. Aside from cruising throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Alaska has consistently been one of the top cruise destinations from this market – and why not, it...
It’s that time of the year when many
Aussies and Kiwis are heading to a
perennial favourite cruise region –
Alaska.
Aside from cruising throughout
Australia, New Zealand and the South
Pacific, Alaska has consistently been one
of the top cruise destinations from this
market – and why not, it is a stunning
part of the world!
Breathtaking scenery, gleaming
glaciers, abundant wildlife and native
culture are just a few of the spectacular
attractions that draw visitors to cruise
Alaska.
A typical Alaska itinerary of seven days
will sail through the Inside Passage and
visit spectacular Glacier Bay National
Park or Hubbard Glacier.
The most popular ports of call along
the way are Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan
and Sitka.
Most cruise lines also offer a variety of
extended cruise-tour package options
which take passengers deeper into Alaska
via train and include land stays at lodges
and sightseeing in Denali National Park –
making their trip to Alaska even more
comprehensive.
For climate and sunlight purposes,
cruises to Alaska sail strictly during the
northern hemisphere summer months of
May to mid-September.
June, July and August can be classified
as peak season although May and
September are the most popular months
for Aussies and Kiwi’s.
While the majority of ships sail from
Vancouver, Seattle is increasingly
becoming a popular embarkation point
for many lines.
Brett Jardine
General Manager
ICCA
