The Ultimate Checklist for Alaska Cruises: See all the ports and cruisetour destinations right here

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Alaska is one of those destinations that you can visit over and over again and have a different experience every single time. So checking “Alaska” off your bucket list may not be enough.

Have you visited ALL the great destinations on an Alaskan cruise?

We’ve put together a map and a list of the most popular ports and cruisetour destinations. And to make the CruiseExperts.com blog site you’re one-stop Alaska-information shop—we’ll follow up with more blogs about each destination.

So, hang onto this blog because as we post new blogs, we will create links on each city or destination. So this will become a great resource of “Really Good Information” about what to do on an Alaskan cruise.

Cruise Ports and Cruisetour Destinations on an Alaskan Cruise

ALASKA

Alyeska/Girdwood (cruisetour)

“Experience the beautiful Alyeska resort on an Alaska cruise tour”

Princess Denali Wilderness Lodge

On a Princess cruise you’ll stay at the Wilderness Lodge during your Denali cruisetour

Anchorage (cruisetour)

“The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Places to Shop”

“The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Places to Eat”

“The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Things to Do”

Dawson City (cruisetour)

Denali National Park (cruisetour)

“Exercise, adventure or relax, Denali National Park has it all!”

See Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley during your Alaskan Cruise Tour”

“ALL ABOARD! Go to Denali National Park by train if you’re taking a cruise to Alaska”

Fairbanks (cruisetour)

“See Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley during your Alaskan Cruise Tour”

Gates of the Arctic National Park (cruisetour)

“Is the Arctic Circle on your bucket list?”

Glacier Bay National Park (scenic cruising)

Homer (cruisetour)

“Nature lovers appreciate this Alaskan cruise tour to Homer”

“Visit Homer, Alaska for the Halibut on your Alaskan Cruise”

Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising)

Icy Strait Point (port)

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On a Norwegian cruise you can view the bay up close in a kayak

Juneau (port)

“Enhance your cruise with these three activities in Juneau, Alaska”

Inside Passage (scenic cruising between Vancouver and Ketchikan)

Kenai Fjords National Park (cruisetour)

“Add Fjord tours, scenic walks or kayaking excursions in Ketchikan to your Alaska cruises”

Ketchikan (port)

“The best way to catch salmon is on an Alaskan cruise to Ketchikan”

Kodiak (port)

Mendenhall Glacier (cruisetour)

“Visit Mendenhall Glacier on cruises to Juneau, Alaska”

Prince William Sound (scenic cruising)

Sawyer Glacier (scenic cruising)

Seward (port—board or embark)

“Spend time in Seward when you book an Alaskan cruise using CruiseExperts.com”

“Take advantage of all Seward has to offer by booking a one-way Alaska cruise from Vancouver”

Sitka (port)

“Sitka: A must-see Alaska cruise stop for nature lovers”

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Enjoy the White Pass Rail–an engineering phenomenon–from Skagway on a Norwegian cruisetour

Skagway/Haines (port)

“Go for the gold when you visit Skagway, Alaska”

“White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursion”

Soldotna (cruisetour)

Tracy Arm Fjord (port)

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (cruisetour)

“How can I visit Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and what can I do there?”

Talkeetna (cruisetour)

Whitehorse (cruisetour)

Whittier (port—board or embark)

“There’s no shortage of things to do in Whittier, Alaska”

You can visit Banff on a Norwegian cruisetour

You can visit Banff on a Norwegian cruisetour

CANADA

Banff (cruisetour)

Calgary (cruisetour)

Jasper (cruisetour)

Kelowna (cruisetour)

Lake Louise (cruisetour)

Vancouver (port—board or embark)

“Is planning an Alaskan cruise that leaves from Vancouver a smart choice for me?”

“The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise”

“The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Shop when on an Alaskan Cruise”

“The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Things to Do when on an Alaskan Cruise”

Victoria (port)

“Add exciting activities to cruise stops in Victoria, British Columbia”

Whistler (cruisetour)

WASHINGTON

Seattle (port—board or embark)

“Should I book a round trip cruise to Alaska from Seattle?”

OREGON

Astoria (port)

CALIFORNIA

San Francisco (port—board or embark)

“Is a round-trip Alaska cruise from San Francisco right for me?”

Tell Us About Your Cruise to Alaska

There you have it. If you’ve been on an Alaskan cruise before, then some of these places are familiar to you. Most people who haven’t cruised to Alaska have most likely heard from previous cruisers that “you must take an Alaskan cruise!” So, we’ll provide you with the information you’ll want to help you make planning a cruise easier. The more you know what you can do at each destination, the easier it will be to choose the perfect cruise.

Also, if you have been on an Alaskan cruise, we would love to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences at any of the destinations or on cruisetours. What would you tell someone who has never been on an Alaskan cruise…and why should they go? –Scroll down to the comment box below.

Want more information about Alaska? Read our previous blogs to help get you started planning your cruise to Alaska.

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When do I need to bring a passport with me on my Alaskan cruise?

Contact CruiseExperts.com to Book Your Alaskan Cruise and Cruisetours

We want you to experience all of Alaska’s most awe-inspiring destinations! Contact us by calling 1-888-804-CRUIse(2784) or visiting our website www.CruiseExperts.com.

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