Our Favorite Cruise Ships to Alaska

Discover the wilderness and untouched natural territory around the glaciers of Alaska with a cruise. Several major cruise lines have renovated their biggest ships to provide an unparalleled experience cruising around the Inside Passage, Skagway, and Icy Strait Point.

Here are three of the best cruise ships to Alaska:

Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas

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Royal Caribbean offers cruises to dozens of destinations around the globe but the Ovation of the Seas will be the largest ship ever to make its way to Alaska. The ship feature an indoor activities complex that includes a roller skating rink and bumper cars. The ship is designed with its own gondola that that takes you 300 feet above sea level to take in views of the mountains and water. A digitally enhanced entertainment complex, oversized common areas, and plenty of gourmet dining provide a resort-like experience. The Alaska adventure will give you a chance to explore the wilderness and forest around Denali National Park, bike along the Anchorage Coastal Trail, and go on a whale watching tour around Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward.

Celebrity Millennium

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It’s been part of a grand revitalization of Celebrity cruise ships and the Celebrity Millennium is finally ready to set sail. This summer, guests traveling to Alaska can enjoy upgraded cabins with eXhale bedding, renovated bathrooms, an updating dining experience in the main dining room, Oceanview Cafe, and Sunset Bar, and suites with private Retreat Decks and lounge areas. The Celebrity Millennium cruise ship will be taking travelers along Northern and Southern Glacier routes.

Norwegian Joy

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Another ship that’s been refurbished and updated will set sail to Alaska later this spring. This is one of two Breakaway-Plus class ships from Norwegian and offers deluxe amenities along with an interactive digital playground where guests can experience virtual reality gaming. The ship has a dedicated Observation Lounge that offers incredible views of the North Pacific Ocean. You can look forward to luxury amenities and the VIP treatment with Concierge accommodations. The Alaska trip takes you from Seattle, Washington, all the way up to Icy Strait Point and then back down through Victoria, British Columbia before returning to Washington.

Scenic Kicks Offers Early-Bird Fares 2024 – Scenic Eclipse

Scenic is kicking off the 2024 Wave Season with multiple offers. Guests wanting to be one of the first to experience the world’s first Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse (pictured below), enjoy early-bird fares – up to 10% off regular fares – on 13 different itineraries between September 2024 and July 2024. Including the Scenic Eclipse “Panama & Columbia Discovery” itinerary, just named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the world’s best cruises for 2024. They also receive deposit protection at no charge, an early payment discount of up to $1,000 per couple, and free airport transfers to and from their homes on itineraries longer than 10 days. Free round-trip air is being offered on the 15-day “South America to Canary Islands” transatlantic sailing. Scenic Eclipse offers are on new bookings made by February 28, 2024 and space available.

Those wishing to explore Europe’s rivers in 2024 on one of Scenic’s luxury Space-Ships can “Choose Your Savings” – a new program that offers a choice of either free round-trip airfare, up to $1,500 per person fare savings, or a two-category balcony suite upgrade on any of many European river itineraries. Bookings on “Choose Your Savings” must be made by Feb. 15, 2024.

The Scenic Eclipse, is a “6-star” ultra-luxury mega yacht, carrying just 228 guests, (200 in the polar regions of Arctic and Antarctica). By marrying luxury, discovery and safety with world-class innovation, Scenic guests can explore above and beyond what was previously possible from a cruise ship. The itineraries in the Wave Season offer cover much of the world. From an incredible 21-day Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands adventure to a relaxing away-from-the-world 14-day Transatlantic crossing to 11-day discover your roots in the British Isles to a five-day Argentina & Brazil exploration.

The ship has 10 dining options, a 5,900ft² Spa Sanctuary, staterooms that range in size from the generous 345ft² Verandah Suites to the 2,660ft² two-bedroom Penthouse Suite, eight spacious bars and lounges offering unlimited complimentary beverages, butler service, and numerous pools. A six-passenger helicopter and six-passenger submarine take guests far beyond the environs of a normal cruise.

Guests interested in seeing Europe from its many rivers get to choose both their savings offer and their itinerary: eight-day Rhine Highlights or Gems of Danube itineraries; 15-day Jewels of Europe, sailing on the Rhine, Main and Danube; 11-day Unforgettable Douro (Portugal); 11-day Normandy & Gems of the Seine, sailing from Paris to Honfleur; and 14-day Spectacular South of France Paris to Nice exploration. Each itinerary offers its own slew of included tours and Scenic Enrich events – from a concert at Palais Lichtenstein in Vienna to a French extravaganza in Lyon, that includes the can-can and other great performances – all exclusive to Scenic.

The 5-star Scenic sips offer all-inclusive luxury experiences – from private butler service and unlimited complimentary beverages and spirits including mini-bar re-stocked daily, to full-size private balcony staterooms – all making use of Scenic’s unique Sun Lounge technology – where the walkout open-air balcony can convert to an all-weather lounge with a push of a button, expanding the living area of the stateroom.

As with all Scenic river cruises, guests will never have to reach for the wallet or purse as everything (except a haircut or massage) is included: tips and gratuities, all meals in any of the multiple dining options, all drinks, expert local guides, transfers, all Scenic Freechoice activities that allow for a more personalized vacation, plus Scenic Enrich events. Brochures can also be downloaded directly from the website.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, wwww.scenicusa.com

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