Evelyn Ivy Travel
Alaska Cruises
Glaciers. Wildlife. Coastal towns.
One unforgettable journey.
An Alaska cruise is as much about choosing the right itinerary as choosing the right ship. Glacier viewing, wildlife, ports, departure city, and the option to continue inland can completely change the experience. I’ll help you find the Alaska journey that fits the way you want to travel.
Find Your Alaska
The Itinerary Matters Just as Much as the Ship
Some Alaska cruises focus on the Inside Passage. Others emphasize glacier viewing, wildlife, historic port towns, or one-way journeys that make it easier to continue exploring Alaska on land.
Featured Alaska Cruise Options
There’s More Than One Way to Sail Alaska
Adults-only escapes, classic Alaska expertise, land-and-sea journeys, and activity-filled family ships offer very different ways to experience the Last Frontier.
Featured • Adults Only
Virgin Voyages
Best for couples + adult getaways
Alaska, the Virgin way. Brilliant Lady brings Virgin’s adults-only dining, entertainment, and contemporary onboard atmosphere to dramatic northern scenery.
Alaska Classic
Princess Cruises
Best for land + sea exploration
A strong classic Alaska choice for travelers interested in glacier-focused itineraries and combining their cruise with rail journeys, wilderness lodges, and Denali.
Destination Focused
Holland America
Best for scenery + Alaska depth
A destination-focused Alaska option for scenic cruising, wildlife, classic ports, and travelers interested in exploring beyond the coastline.
Family + Adventure
Royal Caribbean
Best for active families
A strong match for families and active travelers who want Alaska’s scenery and ports by day with a feature-packed ship experience waiting onboard.
U.S. Alaska Gateways
Prefer to Start in the U.S.?
Seattle is one of the easiest gateways for a round-trip Alaska cruise. Some one-way itineraries also begin or end in Alaska itself. Vancouver can be an important option for certain routes.
Compare the Experience
What Kind of Alaska Are You Imagining?
Alaska itineraries can vary significantly. Compare the route and scenic experience as carefully as you compare the ship.
Classic Coastal Alaska
Scenic waterways, forested islands, dramatic coastlines, and some of Southeast Alaska’s most recognizable ports.
Go for the Ice
Alaska routes may feature places such as Tracy Arm, Dawes Glacier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, and other dramatic glacier-viewing areas.
Explore Beyond the Ship
Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, whale watching, rail journeys, wildlife experiences, and more can shape the trip.
Go Beyond the Coast
Alaska by Land + Sea
For some travelers, the cruise is only half the Alaska story. A land-and-sea journey can combine coastal cruising with rail travel, wilderness lodges, Denali, and more time exploring inland Alaska.
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The Right Route Makes a Difference
Alaska is one cruise destination where the itinerary, scenic cruising, departure city, and what you do before or after the sailing can matter just as much as the ship itself.
Choose the Route
Round-trip and one-way itineraries can create very different Alaska vacations, especially if you want to continue inland.
Compare the Scenery
Glacier viewing and scenic cruising differ by itinerary, so it’s worth looking beyond the list of port stops.
Build the Whole Trip
Hotels, transfers, rail journeys, and additional Alaska time can turn a cruise into a much deeper destination experience.
Your Alaska Journey Starts Here
Let’s Find Your Alaska
Tell me who’s traveling, when you’d like to go, and what matters most: adults-only, family activities, glacier viewing, wildlife, scenic cruising, or adding time on land.
Start Planning My Alaska Cruise