Complete Guide to Alaskan Cruises:  What to Pack

A cruise to Alaska, as opposed to a land trip, also enables you to maximize the many landscapes you can experience in a short amount of time. Here's what you need to know.

The majority of cruises to Alaska are about seven to 14 days. (You’ll find some shorter cruises, like a Discovery Princess itinerary with Princess Cruises, a “sampler” of sorts.)

Mostly all of these cruises depart from and return to an area of the Pacific Northwest. Many of the cruises embark from the US cruise port of Seattle, Washington, if leaving from the mainland USA.

Alternatively, you can fly to Alaska and start your cruise there. A popular port to start or end a cruise is their capital, Juneau.

Big cruise ships and small cruise ships travel to Alaska. Some vessels carry 3,000 passengers or more, and others have just 40 guests or less.

Alaskan cruises stop at beautiful ports. If you want to sail to the major cities, a big ship (like Celebrity or Royal Caribbean) will stop at Alaskan cities you regularly hear about.

Alaska has a cruise season, which is from April through October. June through August are the warmest months, while April and October will make for a colder cruise.

HERE'S A COMPLETE GUIDE ON WHAT TO DO AND EXPECT  IN ALASKAN CRUISE