Alaska: Majestic Northern Splendor

Spectacular glaciers, vast wilderness and pristine natural wonders make Alaska a choice destination for many cruise enthusiasts. Ports with exotic names like Ketchikan, Skagway, and Sitka offer insight into the rich culture and history of our 49th state. Sailing dates on many cruise lines are still available in 2008 - so take this chance to explore this rare and majestic land. Below are a few highlighted itineraries.

Celebrity Cruises
Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise
8 days, 7 nights

Breathtaking Glacial Alaska

Drink in the awe-inspiring Alaskan wilderness from your veranda on Celebrity's Infinity while catching sight of a humpback whale or wolf pups frolicking in the snow. The pristine sights of Hubbard Glacier, and the totem poles of Ketchikan will awaken your pioneering spirit. Enjoy the Victorian splendor of British Columbia, and take in an optional glacial trek or sightseeing tour by seaplane in Juneau. Learn more

Cruise West
Voyage to the Bering Sea
14 days, 13 nights

In the Footsteps of Ancient Explorers

Explore Alaska the Cruise West way — up-close, casual, and personal. Cruise to the Bering Sea aboard the Spirit of Oceanus to relive the epic voyage of nearly 2,000 miles in the wake of Danish explorer Vitus Bering – where you will visit remote and spectacular islands which have rarely been visited by other cruise ships. This spectacular itinerary includes routes along the Inside Passage and land destinations including Kodiak, Katmai National Park, Provideniya. Learn more

Holland America Line
Glacier Bay Inside Passage
7 days, 6 nights

The Alaskan Experience Up-close

Forested islands and majestic mountain ranges of the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Skagway offer Alaska cruisers an up-close, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sail the ms Veendam to massive glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park and Tracy Arm, and walk in the footsteps of Klondike gold rush prospectors. The rich, living culture of southeast Alaska's Native people provides the backdrop for this memorable, Alaskan cruise. Learn more.

© 2008 Luxury Cruise News, published by Thomas, Townsend & Kent. All rights reserved.

Thomas, Townsend & Kent, www.thomastownsendandkent.com