Western States

The best cruises offer unparalleled experiences that will bring you up close to some of the most unique and awe-inspiring places in the world. From the lush rainforests and tranquil seas of the Inside Passage, to the endless horizon and luminous ice of the Arctic, there’s no shortage of what Alaska offers to cruise enthusiasts.

The majority of cruise ships cruising to or throughout Alaska depart from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, Canada; Whittier, Alaska; or Seward, Alaska. The routes traveled vary from cruise line depending on length of the cruise and places visited, but the majority of seven-day cruises will travel from the Vancouver area through the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, and Glacier Bay National Park, with some cruises crossing the Gulf of Alaska to end in Whittier, Seward, or Anchorage.

Many cruise lines also travel to additional locations such as Sitka, Hoonah/Icy Strait Point, and