Best cruise lines for Alaskan Cruises
The best cruise lines for alaskan cruises as ranked by verified reviews submitted over the past 12 months. This list is continuously updated as we receive new reviews from our members, so be sure to check back often! Note, a minimum of 40 reviews are required to be part of this list.
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American Cruise Lines boasts the country's largest and most modern fleet of coastal ships and river vessels, including four extraordinary paddlewheelers inspired by the legendary steamboats of the 19th century. All told, American Cruise Lines visits nearly thirty U.S. states; passengers can choose from thirty-five one-of-a-kind itineraries including sailings along the Miss...
Viking’s focus on destinations and expanding one’s knowledge goes hand-in-hand with a cruise in Alaska, as this region is known for its pristine natural beauty and wildlife. Those that desire a relaxed, intimate experience onboard while also learning in-depth about the region they’re visiting will find a perfect fit on Viking Orion — the ship that sails there.
Aboard the 312-passenger ship Star Breeze, Windstar operates seven, ten, and eleven-night voyages in the Last Frontier. Cruises call at many of the ports you’d find on most Alaska itineraries, such as Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. But Windstar voyages stop at lesser-known ones too, including Haines, Wrangell, and Valdez.
These ships can dock in smaller ports, like the mouth of a fjord or Kotor, Montenegro. But you’ll remember the onboard experience as much as the destinations: The line’s spa suites offer direct access to the thermal area, which is considered the finest at sea. Best of all, most itineraries offer a Marina Day, when the crew unfurls a marina complete with a saltwater pool.
Marella Cruises is a distinctly British cruise line, and most passengers who sail with them are from the UK. More is included in the cruise fare than with mainstream American-based lines, such as gratuities and standard alcoholic beverages. Travelers who choose Marella are generally over 50, but during school breaks and summer holiday, more families with young kids can be ...
Oceania currently has one ship that sails in Alaska during its beautiful summer season — Regatta. Most common are 7-night voyages that stop in ports like Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Skagway. However, the ship also operates longer 10-14 night cruises in Alaska, so chances are there’s an itinerary to suit everyone’s preferences.
Cunard sailings in Alaska are at minimum 10-day voyages through ‘The Last Frontier.’ Destinations on Cunard’s Alaska itineraries include stops in Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay, Skagway, and more.
Royal Caribbean sails several Alaskan routes out of Seattle and Vancouver. Port stops on these voyages include Sitka, the Inside Passage, Skagway, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, and more. If mountains, glacier sightseeing, and whale watching are up your alley, Royal Caribbean has an Alaska cruise for you.
Experience Alaska with Regent Seven Seas on one of its curated voyages aboard mid-sized ships. Usually departing in Vancouver, Regent’s Alaska sailings start at 7 days. The line stops in Alaskan ports including Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway, Wrangell, Juneau, and does scenic cruising by Hubbard Glacier.
Travelers who crave an intimate and luxurious small-ship experience in Alaska will find it on a Silversea cruise. All cabins are suites with an ocean view to watch the region’s stunning vistas go by, and most even include a private balcony. Ships sail to popular Alaska ports, as well as lesser-visited ones like Wrangell, Haines, Kodiak, and Saint Paul Island.
