{"id":34557,"date":"2021-05-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=34557"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:59:08","slug":"explore-alaska-by-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/explore-alaska-by-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a cruise is an amazing way to explore Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Snow-capped mountains, scenic river valleys and stunning fjords. Blue-green glaciers and lakes surrounded by forests. It\u2019s no small wonder that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\/alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska<\/a> is known as The Last Frontier \u2013 it is by far the biggest, wildest state in the US, and for that reason, it can be one of the most challenging to explore. The Malaspina Glacier alone is bigger than Rhode Island. Stretching more than 13 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park &amp; Preserve is larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite and Switzerland combined!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1531884422565-1b4a26326a31?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1050&amp;q=80\" alt=\"mountain and blue body of water under sky\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So what better way to explore this magnificent state than by boat. Embrace the call of the wild without sacrificing any creature comforts \u2013 steering clear of any crowds too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\/alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska<\/a> has more miles of coastline than all other US states combined, and a cruise helps you make the most of them. Admire breathtaking scenery from a unique vantage point, dip in and out of inland attractions such as the Northern Lights, and enjoy up-close experiences with marine wildlife and Alaska\u2019s rich cultural heritage.&nbsp;Still unsure whether a cruise is for you? Here are the things that we think make a cruise in Alaska so special&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/tours\/majestic-alaska\"><em>Majestic Alaska<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1517095110280-5ac9879aca68?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1051&amp;q=80\" alt=\"man cycling in the snow with mountains in the background \" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-up-close-to-glaciers\"><strong>Get up close to Glaciers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\/alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska<\/a> is full of glaciers and some of the best, unspoiled views of these ginormous natural sculptures are enjoyed from the water. From a cruising boat, you\u2019ll spot sweeping icefields and rippling glaciers. You\u2019ll never get used to being dwarfed by a 600-foot ice wall from the vantage point of a cruise deck &#8211; the awe will stay with you for years to come. They&#8217;re sometimes so close the air frosts to your face, and they can be near enough to see huge, calving chunks fall as if in slow motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/where-to-go-what-to-do-in-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to go and what to do in Alaska<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1613883404959-b6547736c37a?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1050&amp;q=80\" alt=\"body of water near snow-covered mountain during daytime\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-front-row-seat-to-wildlife\"><strong>A front-row seat to wildlife<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruising is a rare opportunity to see marine life in its natural habitat. Spot seals, sea lions and porpoises as you cruise Prince William Sound, the world\u2019s most dense concentration of tidewater glaciers, or get up close with humpback whales in Kenai Fjords National Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nature-lovers, a trip to The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an absolute must. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to talk with a local specialist who talk you through (and hopefully be able to point out) the Big Five: grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolves and the wild Dall sheep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/seven-photos-alaska-will-make-want-visit-now\/\"><em>Seven photos of Alaska that will make you want to visit now<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1612260371703-d8bce678670a?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1592&amp;q=80\" alt=\"brown moose on brown grass during daytime\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excellent-excursions-inland\"><strong>Excellent excursions inland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying on board all the time would skim over some of the state\u2019s natural wonders, so be sure to include a couple of inland excursions.&nbsp;A trip to Denali is almost always at the top of most explorers lists. This colossal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/dena\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national park<\/a>, home to the highest mountain in North America,&nbsp;is accessed by just the one road, a 92-mile strip given over to narrated tour coaches and transit buses operated by the National Park Service. Once inside you can hike, ice climb or even go white water rafting, and a guide will be able to talk you through insights into the Subarctic flora and fauna of the park, as well as the parks efforts to encourage sustainable travel which include a strict leave-no-trace policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/tours\/iconic-rockies-and-western-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iconic Rockies and Western Canada<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1574866412308-32d9023633dd?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1489&amp;q=80\" alt=\"empty road with mountain in distance\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-easy\"><strong>It\u2019s easy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of Alaska is covered by rugged mountains, giant glaciers and wide bodies of water, with plenty of unspoiled wilderness in between. It\u2019s not impossible to visit on your own, but planning an itinerary would probably involve several planes, trains, cars and ferries. By choosing a cruise, you can focus on experiencing the destination with an expert Travel Director to tell you the stories behind America\u2019s 49th state and take care of the finer details of your journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1610956138626-d59ae96b0239?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1050&amp;q=80\" alt=\"woman stands overlooking a large open lake\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\/alaska\">Alaska<\/a> is the ultimate bucket-list experience. If it\u2019s already on yours, consider crossing it off now or booking for 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snow-capped mountains, scenic river valleys and stunning fjords. Blue-green glaciers and lakes surrounded by forests. It\u2019s no small wonder that Alaska is known as The Last Frontier \u2013 it is by far the biggest, wildest state in the US, and for that reason, it can be one of the most challenging to explore. 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