CRUISING-the Alaska WOW! Factor
Susan Perry-cruise Specialist CareVacations, Leduc
Cruising the Alaska itineraries is a popular choice for Western Canadians. Embarking in Vancouver or Seattle makes for same day travel from home to the ship. Choices seem endless when researching options to discover Alaska. Cruise Lines now offer not only several different cruise-only itineraries, but now you can do a cruise-tour, combining coach and glass domed rail-car travel on land with a 7 day cruise, giving the traveler a chance to explore the interior of this vast state. Land portions can be done pre or post cruise.
Cruise-only itineraries range from 7 to 14 days and combining them with a land tour can extend your holiday to up to 3 weeks.
You will want to consider a balcony stateroom for the Alaska cruise. The spectacular scenery is well worth the extra dollars. From the wondrous wildlife-whales, seals, bald eagles, bears and more, to the gargantuan glaciers, you won't want to miss a minute of it all!
Ports of call will take you back to the Klondike days with iconic towns like Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Go dog sledding, glacier hiking or gold panning. The more adventuresome can kayak or zip-line. Walk the streets and talk with homesteaders, artisans, bush pilots and trappers. They are always willing to share stories.
Excellent service, luxury surrounding, fabulous food and the best in entertainment are always staples on board the cruise ships. Spectacular wilderness lodge accommodations greet the cruisers taking the scenic land tours.
Alaska offers WOW at every turn. Booking now for May and September itineraries offer the best prices. Come in to CareVacations for more information.
