Why Take an Alaska Cruise?

Alaska combines the convenience of a cruise vacation with scenery and destinations that are very different from a traditional Caribbean itinerary. Depending on your sailing, your vacation might include glacier viewing, wildlife, historic towns, mountains, fjords and ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

But Alaska itineraries aren’t all alike. The route you choose can be just as important as the ship.

How an Alaska Cruise Travel Agent Helps Choose Your Itinerary

One of the first decisions we’ll help you make is whether a round-trip Inside Passage cruise or a one-way Gulf of Alaska cruise makes more sense. Round-trip itineraries commonly depart from Seattle or Vancouver, while one-way itineraries can make it easier to combine your cruise with additional time exploring Alaska by land.

We’ll help you compare the actual ports, glacier-viewing opportunities, time in port, departure city and overall vacation length rather than choosing based solely on the advertised cruise fare.

Alaska Cruise Travel Agent Advice: Should You Visit Glacier Bay?

For many travelers, Glacier Bay National Park is high on their Alaska wish list. Not every Alaska itinerary visits Glacier Bay, so if it’s important to you, we’ll make that part of the itinerary comparison from the beginning.

Seattle or Vancouver for an Alaska Cruise?

Both can be excellent departure points, but they’re not identical experiences. Instead of choosing a departure port first, we’ll look at the entire itinerary and help you determine which combination of departure city, ship and route makes the most sense.

Which Cruise Line Is Best for Alaska?

Several major cruise lines sail Alaska, and the right choice depends on what matters most to you. Some travelers prioritize itinerary and glacier viewing. Others care more about family activities, dining, entertainment, ship amenities, stateroom options or opportunities to extend their vacation on land.

Be My Guest Vacations works with major cruise lines, allowing us to compare options rather than trying to fit every traveler into the same cruise line.

Choosing Your Alaska Cruise Stateroom

For many travelers, Alaska is one destination where the stateroom decision deserves some extra thought. There’s often scenery outside the ship throughout the voyage, but a balcony isn’t automatically the right choice for every budget. We’ll help you compare interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite options so you can decide where spending more adds value to your vacation.

Alaska Cruise Excursions

Depending on the ports on your itinerary, excursion opportunities can include wildlife viewing, whale watching, glacier experiences, scenic rail journeys, hiking, flightseeing and cultural experiences. Popular excursions can have limited availability, so we’ll also help you understand what should be planned ahead.

Cruise Only or Alaska Cruise + Land Vacation?

If you want to experience more of Alaska than the coastline, a cruise-and-land vacation may be worth considering. One-way Gulf of Alaska cruises can work particularly well with additional time on land. We’ll help you compare the additional time and cost with what you actually want to experience.

When Is the Best Time for an Alaska Cruise?

Alaska cruising is seasonal. The best month for your cruise can depend on pricing, school schedules, daylight, wildlife interests, weather preferences and itinerary availability. We’ll compare dates rather than simply telling everyone to travel during the same month.

Why Book with an Alaska Cruise Travel Agent at BMG?

Be My Guest Vacations can help you compare cruise lines and ships, review Alaska itineraries, choose a stateroom, understand available promotions, plan pre- and post-cruise stays, consider excursions and compare cruise-and-land options.

Our travel advisors help travelers across the United States plan cruise vacations. You can also explore our Cruise Vacations page or meet our travel advisors.

Already Found an Alaska Cruise You Like?

Send us the cruise line, ship and sailing date you’re considering. We’ll help you review the itinerary, stateroom options and available offers before you make your reservation. If you’re just beginning your search, that’s fine too.