Alaska Cruises

Mountainous landscape in Alaska on a sunny day near Hubbard Glacier (Photo: Chris Gray Faust/Cruise Critic)

About Alaska Cruises

With some of the busiest cruise ports in the United States located along the southern border, it may be surprising to learn Alaska is one of the most popular cruise destinations for North American travelers. Alaska offers cruisers a truly unique experience and shouldn’t require a sabbatical to experience. Cruise Critic offers deals on Alaskan cruises as short as 7-days with well-know cruise lines like Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and more!

Cruise Critic is the perfect place to plan your next Alaskan cruise. Below you can compare cruise itineraries for all ships sailing to Alaska for the next few years. With the Alaskan sailing season only six to seven months long, it’s a good idea to start planning now! Cruisers of all ages will enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and once in a lifetime shore excursions available on many Alaskan cruises.

The cost of an Alaskan cruise can vary greatly depending on your itinerary, length of trip, cruise line, and a number of other factors. The good news is there are so many options for travelers that you should be able to find a great trip that fits your budget. As you'll see below, an Alaskan cruise can cost under $500 per person for some week long trips. Don't forget to check out our Alaska cruise deals page to save even more on your next sailing.

Sail along the Inside Passage to visit the immense ice formations of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait, as well popular ports such as Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau, the only U.S. state capital that's not accessible by car. Or travel further north to the Kenai Peninsula and nearby Anchorage, a perfect jumping-off point for cruise tours to Denali, Fairbanks and Canada's Yukon. Maybe you'll see a bear!

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7 Nights

Glacier Bay & Canadian Inside Passage

Port: Juneau • Glacier Bay • Wrangell • Behm Canal • Misty Fjord • Prince Rupert • Alert Bay • +1 more

213 reviews
May 17, 2024
Seabourn Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Alaska Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Tracy Arm • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Ketchikan • Vancouver

558 reviews
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
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7 Nights

Alaska Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Tracy Arm • Juneau • Skagway • Endicott Arm • Ketchikan • Vancouver

558 reviews
Sep 18, 2024
Holland America Line
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7 Nights

Alaska Inside Passage

Port: Vancouver • Sitka • Juneau • Tracy Arm • Ketchikan • Vancouver

964 reviews
Sep 22, 2024
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
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7 Nights

Alaska Northbound Glacier

Port: Vancouver • Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Sitka • Juneau • Icy Strait • Hubbard Glacier • Seward

2,477 reviews
Celebrity Cruises
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7 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: Vancouver • Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Hubbard Glacier • +1 more

2,357 reviews
Sep 2, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
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4 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: Seattle • Ketchikan • Vancouver

1,602 reviews
May 23, 2025
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: Vancouver • Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Hubbard Glacier • +1 more

2,357 reviews
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: Seattle • Ketchikan • Endicott Arm • Juneau • Skagway • Victoria • Seattle

732 reviews
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Alaska - Northbound Whittier

Port: Vancouver • Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Hubbard Glacier • +1 more

2,357 reviews
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
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7 Nights

Glacier Discovery Southbound

Port: Whittier • Hubbard Glacier • Glacier Bay • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Vancouver

964 reviews
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
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7 Nights

Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise

Port: Vancouver • Inside Passage • Icy Strait • Hubbard Glacier • Juneau • Ketchikan • +2 more

2,220 reviews
Celebrity Cruises
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14 Nights

Great Alaska Explorer

Port: Vancouver • Seward • Anchorage • Kodiak • Valdez • Juneau • Skagway • Endicott Arm • +3 more

964 reviews
May 5, 2024
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
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10 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: Vancouver • Icy Strait • Hubbard Glacier • Sitka • Juneau • Skagway • Endicott Arm • +2 more

1,020 reviews
Sep 14, 2024
Princess Cruises
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11 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: San Francisco • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Victoria • San Francisco

2,240 reviews
Princess Cruises
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7 Nights

Alaska Cruise

Port: Seward • Hubbard Glacier • Icy Strait • Juneau • Skagway • Ketchikan • Inside Passage • +1 more

2,357 reviews
Sep 9, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line
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More about Alaska

What is the best time to cruise to Alaska?

Alaska cruise season is typically May through September, and some locals say early June is one of the best times to visit the state. For more: Best Month to Cruise to Alaska.

Which cruise lines go to Alaska?

Alaska is one of the most popular cruise destinations around, and as a result almost all cruise lines head to Alaska during the summer. Visit the Last Frontier on a mega-ship or a small expedition vessel; cruisers heading to Alaska are spoiled with variety. To narrow down the choice: Cruise Ships going to Alaska.

What are some things to do in Alaska?

Alaska is filled to the brim with activities from flightseeing and fishing to dogsledding and gold-panning -- and everything in between. For more ideas: Best Alaska Shore Excursions.

Do you need a passport to take a cruise to Alaska?

You can visit Alaska without a passport on a closed-loop sailing (one that begins and ends in the same U.S. port). Examples include Seattle and San Francisco sailings. Be sure to bring your passport if you plan on crossing the border from Skagway into Canada's Yukon Territory -- or exploring any Canadian port of call.

What should I pack for a cruise to Alaska?

Layers! The weather changes frequently in Alaska and necessitates waterproof gear in addition to gloves, hats and even T-shirts and shorts. For the full list: What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise.

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