Alaska Cruise Ports Of Call

A mountain resort gateway in the Chugach Mountains near Anchorage, Alyeska pairs rainforest trails and tram-to-alpine views with nearby glacier access, craft dining, and easy adventures.

Alaska’s largest city blends coastal trails, museums, and urban wildlife with flightseeing and day trips to glaciers and Denali. A convenient hub with big scenery and intriguing cultural history.

A glacier-lined amphitheater in Prince William Sound, College Fjord dazzles with hanging and tidewater ice, frequent calving, and mirror-still waters — a signature scenic cruising panorama.

Set along the turquoise Kenai River, Cooper Landing offers world-class salmon fishing, rafting, and hiking to waterfalls and alpine overlooks — an easygoing Kenai Peninsula stop.

A bucket-list line into Alaska’s far north, the Arctic Circle reveals tundra landscapes, midnight sun, Indigenous cultures, and the immensity of the Arctic beyond.

North America’s largest tidewater glacier impresses with a towering face and thunderous calving. Close approaches reveal deep blues, crackling ice, and sweeping coastal mountains.

Sheltered fjords, islands, and waterfalls frame glacier viewing and calm-water wildlife watching. Expect sea otters, seabirds, and astonishing reflections across serene panoramas.

Gold Rush lore lives on in Dawson’s boardwalk streets, can-can saloons, and Yukon Riverfront. Explore Klondike history, First Nations heritage, and late-evening light under northern skies.

Home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali delivers sweeping tundra vistas, wildlife on the park road, and flightseeing above the Alaska Range — pure, unbounded wilderness.

Remote volcanic peaks, seabird cliffs, and rich fishing heritage meet WWII history at Dutch Harbor, where the North Pacific’s wild edge feels close and real.

Interior gateway with riverboat heritage, museums, and Native heritage, Fairbanks serves midnight sun summers and aurora-lit winters, plus rail and road links to Denali and the Arctic.

A UNESCO-listed sanctuary of tidewater glaciers, fjords, and abundant wildlife, Glacier Bay offers ranger narration and spectacular scenic cruising in a protected wilderness.

Haines pairs small-town charm, eagle-rich Chilkat Valley, and access to hiking and rafting, with easy connections to Skagway’s Gold Rush history and White Pass vistas.

A Native-owned destination near Hoonah offering Tlingit cultural experiences, whale watching, bear viewing, ziplines, and shoreline trails — authentic Southeast Alaska with room to breathe.

A unique capital surrounded by wilderness — Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, flightseeing, gondola views, and trails — plus lively dining and shops steps from the dock.

Totem heritage and rainforest scenery define this “Salmon Capital.” Explore Creek Street boardwalks, see misty fjords, go kayaking, and visit cultural sites across walkable waterfront neighborhoods.

Rugged island beauty meets Alutiiq culture, WWII history, and chances to spot massive Kodiak bears. Expect emerald headlands, working harbors, and wild Pacific coastline.

Harbor promenades, island views, and access to waterfalls, caves, and coastal trails. A relaxed culinary scene and seaside parks make Nanaimo a relaxing Vancouver Island stop.

At the Bering Sea edge, Nome blends Gold Rush history, Iditarod finale, road-to-tundra adventures, and strong Indigenous heritage — remote, resilient, and distinctly Arctic.

A gateway to rainforest fjords and wildlife, Prince Rupert offers First Nations cultures, waterfront walks, and excursions along the Skeena’s dramatic coastal mountains.

A gentle maze of islands, inlets, and lighthouses framed by towering peaks. Wildlife-rich waters accompany sailings to and from Seattle with classic Northwest vistas.

Island-dotted channels, waterfalls, eagles, and whales animate this iconic route, delivering nearly continuous scenery from the deck.

A slender granite fjord lined with waterfalls and floating ice leads toward the Sawyer Glaciers. Conditions vary, but the close-up scenery is unforgettable.

Quiet, protected passages in Heiltsuk territory, where forested islands, cultural richness, and frequent wildlife sightings create an intimate Inside Passage experience.

Steep-walled fjord cruising to Dawes Glacier often offers excellent ice access, harbor seals on floes, and gleaming blue ice framed by towering granite.

A rare temperate rainforest of cedars, waterfalls, and elusive wildlife — including spirit bear habitat — unfolds along British Columbia’s wild central coast.

A narrow, cliff-lined channel where mountains press close and waters are calm, creating reliable wildlife viewing and dramatic, photogenic transits.

A prime corridor for orcas and porpoises between Vancouver Island and the mainland, Johnstone Strait pairs marine life with quintessential Pacific Northwest scenery.

At the heart of the Great Bear region, Princess Royal Island is known for spirit bear country, remote inlets, and dense, misty rainforest.

South of Juneau, Stephens Passage is famed for humpbacks, eagles, and alpine-backed shorelines — broad vistas and rich wildlife highlight this elegant stretch.

A vibrant embarkation city with waterfront markets, arts, coffee culture, and Sound views — perfect for pre- or post-cruise stays and easy day trips.

Gateway to Kenai Fjords’ glaciers and wildlife, with Exit Glacier access, harbor cruises, and seamless rail or road links inland toward Anchorage and Denali.

Where Tlingit and Russian histories meet wild coastlines — visit St. Michael’s Cathedral, walk totem-lined trails in Sitka National Historical Park, and watch for sea otters and raptors.

Gold Rush history, boardwalk streets, and the White Pass & Yukon Route railway. Pair vintage rail with hiking or river floats amid big valley and pass views.

A quirky base for Denali flightseeing and river adventures, Talkeetna serves big mountain views, trail access, and small-town charm at the confluence of three rivers.

A glacially carved corridor of sheer granite, waterfalls, and floating ice leading toward twin Sawyer Glaciers — conditions can limit approach, but the drama delivers.

A famed tidal choke point near Campbell River, Seymour Narrows thrills with swift currents, lighthouses, and a narrow channel transit framed by forested shores.

A deep fjord harbor encircled by Chugach peaks, Valdez offers glacier cruises to Columbia and Meares, waterfalls, hiking, and a proud fishing legacy.

A world-class embarkation city where ocean meets mountains — Stanley Park, lively neighborhoods, and easy getaways to Whistler and Vancouver Island.

A garden city with a scenic Inner Harbor, walkable downtown, tea rooms, and coastal trails — often featured as an evening call with time to stroll and savor.

The Yukon’s capital blends Klondike history, cultural centers, and riverfront paths with road-trip access to vast, uncrowded northern landscapes.

A deep fjord port with direct rail and tunnel access, Whittier is the doorstep to Prince William Sound’s glaciers, marine wildlife, and calm-water cruising.

Small-town warmth with Tlingit heritage, the Stikine River, and Anan Wildlife Observatory for intimate bear viewing — uncrowded trails and authentic Southeast Alaska character.