Almost every major cruise company offers an Alaska Cruise. You can cruise to Alaska from Vancouver, BC, Bellingham, Washington, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, California. Some Alaska Cruises are part of larger package tours, which include various combinations of cruise ship, motorcoach, air and rail travel.

Following is a list of major cruise ship companies with descriptions of Alaska Cruise itineraries, departure dates, ship facilities and fares.

Holland America Line. 300 Elliott Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119. For brochures and information, call toll-free 1-877-SAIL HAL. 7-day cruises sailing roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C. aboard the ms Veendam, ms Westerdam and the newest addition to our five-star-rated fleet, the luxurious ms Volendam; or between Vancouver and Seward/Anchorage aboard the ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Ryndam and ms Statendam. Inside Passage cruises include port visits in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, and a full day in Glacier Bay National Park. Holland America offers more Glacier Bay visits than any other cruise line, and both a National Park ranger and a Native cultural and historical interpreter are aboard to narrate as the ship navigates amidst 16 tidewater glaciers. Glacier Discovery cruises visit Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka and feature College Fjord plus Hubbard Glacier.

Princess Cruises and Tours. Princess Cruises' summer Alaska schedule once again underscores the company's commitment to its highly successful "Voyage of the Glaciers" Gulf of Alaska route, which is the only way to see some of Alaska's most spectacular destinations, such as Prince William Sound, College Fjord, the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage. "Princess remains committed to providing the best wilderness experience found at sea. Once again we're offering visitors the opportunity to see more of this spectacular coastal scenery with our Gulf of Alaska cruises, taking more passengers into Glacier Bay and spending more time in the state's popular ports of call than any other line." Princess passengers enjoy a number of exclusive features aboard Alaska cruises. These rare opportunities to learn more about the "Land of the Midnight Sun" complement Princess' extensive line-up of onboard naturalists and park rangers who entertain and educate passengers each year during the Alaska season. For the ultimate land and sea vacation, all cruises can also be combined with Princess' extensive line-up of land tours, most of which feature stays in one or more of its exclusive riverside wilderness lodges. You can also travel travel aboard the company's own Midnight Sun Express rail cars, which include 360-degree panoramic views, meals prepared to order and outdoor viewing platforms. In addition, passengers may add on to their cruise vacation with a one-to three-night stay in Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage or Calgary.  More information about Princess' Alaska schedules and fares is available through a professional travel agent. Brochures are available by calling 1-800-PRINCESS.

26 Glacier Cruise. This six hour fully narrated cruise in the protected waters of Prince William Sound follows a 110-mile route, through the pristine area of Barry Arm, College and Harriman Fjords. There are 26 named glaciers plus many more that you will see on this tour. Brad and Helen Phillips, co-owners, have had a long history of successful Alaskan tourism ventures and their 26 Glacier Cruise, has become a major attraction.

Cruise West. Cruise West specializes in small-ship cruises in Alaska's Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park and Prince William Sound, as well as land tours in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. The small-ship cruising experience is intimate, casual, and allows you a much closer view of the wildlife and shorelines than is possible on larger ships. Offices are located in Seattle, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Petersburg and Ketchikan. Please call Cruise West 1-888-851-8133 for a FREE brochure & DVD or click the link below. 2301, 5th Avenue, Suite 401, Seattle, Washington 98121, 1-888-851-8133

Windstar Cruises – A Unique Concept in Cruising The privileged feeling of sailing on your own private yacht. The romance of being at sea under sail. The exclusivity of visiting rarely accessed ports of call. The unobtrusive graciousness of a friendly staff. It all adds up to a casually elegant award-winning vacation that is truly 180 degrees from ordinary. Cradling guests in pampered comfort, the intimate ships of Windstar exude a private yacht-like atmosphere allowing for sincere camaraderie and lasting friendships between shipmates. Created in 1984 with a vision to offer a uniquely different alternative to the typical cruise or resort vacation, a voyage aboard Windstar is the essence of unregimented luxury offering a sea-side window on the world that combines the refinement of a sophisticated hotel with a moveable feast of cultural experiences. With their sleek lines and computerized controls, Windstar’s ships are revolutionary in concept and design, while the towering sails echo a bygone era of explorers. Windstar is well known for traveling off the beaten path on itineraries from the Mediterranean, Amalfi Coast and Greek Isles to the Aegean Sea, the Caribbean and Costa Rica. The upscale line sails into the exotic locales and hidden harbors that larger ships simply cannot access Visit us at . For more information or a Sailing Atlas, or for reservations, please contact a travel agent or Windstar at 1-800-258-SAIL (7245).

Majestic America Line. America's Largest River and Coastal Cruise Company. One of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in the United States, Majestic America Line provides guests with a graceful, refined experience exploring extraordinary American destinations. Majestic America Line’ fleet of U.S.-flagged and built ships travel the storied rivers and coastal waterways of America – from Alaska’s Inside Passage to the raging rivers of the West to the mighty Mississippi.

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