Alaska Cruises 2025-2026 – Award-Winning Cruises to Alaska

One Breathtaking Destination, Two Unforgettable Cruising Experiences to Choose From

Uncover the best of Alaska and Canada’s remote Yukon Territory. Embark on an Alaska cruise along the 49th-state's glacier-studded shoreline or experience its majesty on a land-and-sea cruisetour.

Couple on a cruise ship deck admiring Alaska’s snowy mountains and icy waters.

Alaska Cruises

Duration: 7 - 28 days

Departs: Seattle, Vancouver, or Whittier

Cruise

Ports

Sail roundtrip or one-way to Alaska with flexible itineraries that fit your schedule. Enjoy breathtaking glacier views, exclusive access to Glacier Bay, and convenient departures from Seattle or Vancouver. Ideal for those who want to see Alaska’s coastal landscapes without extended travel on land.

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Holland America Denali Lodge with a rustic wooden clock tower, red metal roofs, and large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

Alaska Cruisetours

Duration: 9 - 18 days

Departs: Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage or Fairbanks

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Ports

Train

Lodge

Go beyond the coastline and explore Alaska’s rugged interior with a land tour. Travel in comfort on our glass-domed railcars and stay at our Denali Lodge for an immersive wilderness experience. Ideal for travelers seeking a mix of scenic cruising and deeper land exploration, including the remote Yukon Territory.

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View of Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

One of the world’s largest internationally protected biosphere reserves and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, 3.3 million-acre Glacier Bay is best experienced by sea. Enjoy privileged access, delving into its rich history and diverse ecosystem alongside onboard experts.

Hubbard Glacier

Nicknamed “the Galloping Glacier,” Hubbard Glacier advances while most glaciers recede. With six miles of bright blue ripples and spectacular calving, it always amazes.

College Fjord

Naturalists named College Fjord’s glaciers after Ivy League colleges during the 1899 Harriman Expedition. There’s a spot in the fjord where you can see eight glaciers at once!

A seal rests on floating ice in front of Tracy Arm Fjord and Sawyer Glacier

Twin Sawyer Glaciers

Board a high-speed catamaran to experience the best of the Tracy Arm Wilderness area, including up-close views of the Twin Sawyer Glaciers, plunging waterfalls, and majestic wildlife.

sample map of glaciers highlighted on a map of Alaska

Explore Our Glacier Map

Ready for an icy adventure? We bring you up close to glaciers from Alaska to Iceland. Move around our map to unveil the frozen wonders you can encounter.

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Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Hubbard Glacier

Nicknamed “the Galloping Glacier,” Hubbard Glacier advances while most glaciers recede. With six miles of bright blue ripples and spectacular calving, it always amazes.

College Fjord

Naturalists named College Fjord’s glaciers after Ivy League colleges during the 1899 Harriman Expedition. There’s a spot in the fjord where you can see eight glaciers at once!

Twin Sawyer Glaciers

Board a high-speed catamaran to experience the best of the Tracy Arm Wilderness area, including up-close views of the Twin Sawyer Glaciers, plunging waterfalls, and majestic wildlife.

Explore Our Glacier Map

Ready for an icy adventure? We bring you up close to glaciers from Alaska to Iceland. Move around our map to unveil the frozen wonders you can encounter.

View Glacier Map

Glacier Bay National Park

Hubbard Glacier

College Fjord

Twin Sawyer Glaciers

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View of an Orca breaching off the coast of Alaska

Orca Whales

Book your Alaska cruise from early May to early June for your best chance to watch orcas feeding and playing in the waters off Juneau and Ketchikan.

A mother grizzly and her two cubs rest in an Alaskan meadow

Grizzly Bears

Spy this magnificent Alaska “Big 5” animal. Witness bears feasting on salmon from a safe viewing platform or spot them on the Tundra Wilderness Tour through Denali National Park.

Moose

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued moose and other fascinating animals up close, as they roam in enclosures resembling their natural habitat.

Dall Sheep

Dall sheep are another of Alaska’s “Big 5” animals. These nimble ruminants have padded cloven hooves that help them leap among Alaska’s jagged ridges and slopes.

Photo of a humpback whale breach the surface of the water off the coast of Alaska

Humpback Whales

Every year in summer, humpback whales glide into Alaska’s Inside Passage to feed, play and mingle. They love to show off, and you may see them breach.

Sea Otters

Sea Otters Like to float on their backs and are known to “hold hands.” Look for these photogenic fellows along Alaska’s rugged shores or take an excursion to their habitat.

Caribou

Caribou travel in herds and some herds number in the hundreds of thousands. Caribou (aka reindeer) are the only members of the deer family in which both males and females grow antlers.

A gray wolf walks between large trees in an Alaskan forest

Gray Wolves

Denali National Park & Preserve is one of the best places to spot these elusive animals in the wild. Find out more about places to watch for wolves and other “Big 5” animals.

Orca Whales

Book your Alaska cruise from early May to early June for your best chance to watch orcas feeding and playing in the waters off Juneau and Ketchikan.

Grizzly Bears

Spy this magnificent Alaska “Big 5” animal. Witness bears feasting on salmon from a safe viewing platform or spot them on the Tundra Wilderness Tour through Denali National Park.

Moose

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued moose and other fascinating animals up close, as they roam in enclosures resembling their natural habitat.

Dall Sheep

Dall sheep are another of Alaska’s “Big 5” animals. These nimble ruminants have padded cloven hooves that help them leap among Alaska’s jagged ridges and slopes.

Humpback Whales

Every year in summer, humpback whales glide into Alaska’s Inside Passage to feed, play and mingle. They love to show off, and you may see them breach.

Sea Otters

Sea Otters Like to float on their backs and are known to “hold hands.” Look for these photogenic fellows along Alaska’s rugged shores or take an excursion to their habitat.

Caribou

Caribou travel in herds and some herds number in the hundreds of thousands. Caribou (aka reindeer) are the only members of the deer family in which both males and females grow antlers.

Gray Wolves

Denali National Park & Preserve is one of the best places to spot these elusive animals in the wild. Find out more about places to watch for wolves and other “Big 5” animals.

Orca Whales

Grizzly Bears

Moose

Dall Sheep

Humpback Whales

Sea Otters

Caribou

Gray Wolves

Alaska Travel Tips and Articles

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