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An Alaska cruise package from Fond Travels combines a 7-night Inside Passage or Gulf of Alaska cruise on a leading cruise line with round-trip flights from your home city to Seattle, Vancouver or Anchorage, a hotel night before sailing, and transfers between the airport, hotel and cruise terminal. To book, call +1 (323) 800 6001 from anywhere in the US and a real travel expert will price the complete package with you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Alaska is the cruise most travelers put at the top of their list, and for good reason: glaciers calving into the sea, whales surfacing beside the ship, gold-rush towns and mountains that rise straight out of the water. Our experts build the flights and hotel around the sailing and choose the right glacier itinerary.

Why Alaska for your vacation

An Alaska cruise is the easiest way to see a wilderness that has few roads. Ships thread the Inside Passage, a sheltered waterway of fjords and forested islands, calling at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, and spend a day cruising Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm or Hubbard Glacier. Wildlife is a constant: humpback whales, orcas, sea otters, bald eagles and bears feeding on salmon in season. Ashore you can ride the historic railway over White Pass, walk on a glacier by helicopter, fish for salmon and halibut, or fly to a bear-viewing lodge. Cruisetours add Denali and the interior by rail and motorcoach.

What's included in an Alaska package

  • Your cruise cabin, with meals in the main dining rooms and buffet, entertainment, most onboard activities, and port charges and government fees.
  • Round-trip flights on major airlines from your home airport to Seattle or Vancouver, or one-way flights into Vancouver and home from Anchorage for northbound Gulf itineraries.
  • A hotel night before sailing at well-known resort brands and independent hotels in downtown Seattle or Vancouver, with breakfast included where offered.
  • Transfers from the airport to the hotel and to the cruise terminal, plus post-cruise transfers to the airport or to Anchorage from Whittier or Seward.
  • Optional extras: a Denali cruisetour of 3 to 5 nights, shore excursions such as glacier helicopter landings and the White Pass railway, beverage and Wi-Fi packages, and travel protection.

Inclusions vary by cruise line and itinerary. Call for current pricing on your dates and we will quote the whole package as one figure.

Best time to sail Alaska

The Alaska cruise season runs from late April through September, with a few sailings into early October. May and early June bring long days, snow-capped scenery, fewer crowds and the driest weather in Southeast Alaska; wildflowers and bear sightings increase as June progresses. Late June through August is peak season, with the warmest temperatures in the 60s Fahrenheit, the most daylight, salmon runs, whales in full numbers, and the highest demand for cabins and cruisetours. September offers autumn colors, northern lights possibilities on clear nights and easier availability, though rain is more frequent and some tours wind down. Our experts often recommend late May, early June or the first half of September for the best balance of scenery, wildlife and value.

Ships, cabins and itineraries

There are two classic itineraries. Round-trip Inside Passage cruises of 7 nights sail from Seattle or Vancouver, visit three or four ports and include a glacier day, with sea days at each end. One-way Gulf of Alaska cruises of 7 nights sail between Vancouver and Whittier or Seward near Anchorage, adding Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord and making Denali cruisetours possible. Longer 10- to 14-night voyages sail from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Cabin choice matters more in Alaska than in the Caribbean: interior cabins are the most affordable, oceanview cabins give you scenery from your bed, balcony cabins are the favorite for glacier days and whale watching in private, and suites add space and concierge service.

Ports and shore days

  • Juneau: helicopter flights to the Mendenhall Glacier or an ice field, whale-watching cruises and the Mount Roberts tramway.
  • Skagway: the White Pass and Yukon Route railway, gold-rush history and hikes to Lower Dewey Lake.
  • Ketchikan: totem poles at Saxman Village, Creek Street, floatplane flights over Misty Fjords and salmon fishing.
  • Icy Strait Point: bear viewing, a zip-line and Tlingit culture near Hoonah.
  • Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm, Endicott Arm or Hubbard Glacier: a full day of slow cruising past tidewater glaciers and icebergs.

Departure ports and getting to the ship

Seattle and Vancouver are the main Alaska home ports, with one-way cruises ending or starting at Whittier or Seward, both a 2- to 3-hour transfer from Anchorage. Flights to Seattle take roughly 2 to 6 hours from most US cities, and Vancouver is a short hop beyond. We always book you in the day before sailing. Because Vancouver departures start in Canada, and because most Seattle round-trips call in Canada, a valid passport is required or strongly recommended for every Alaska cruise; closed-loop rules that allow a birth certificate and photo ID apply only to some Seattle round-trips, and a passport is still needed to fly home from Canada in an emergency, so verify requirements before travel. US dollars and English are used throughout Alaska, Canadian dollars in Vancouver and Victoria, and Alaska is one hour behind Pacific time.

Who this package suits

Seniors and multigenerational families make up the heart of Alaska cruising, and we offer senior travel reservations for the older members of the party. Couples and honeymooners choose balcony cabins and small-ship itineraries. Families enjoy big-ship kids' programs and hands-on excursions like dog-sled camps and salmon bakes. Groups and reunions can combine cabin blocks with group travel flights, and travelers from the East Coast often add business class or first class flights. First-timers usually do well with a 7-night Inside Passage cruise.

How booking by phone works

  1. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 with your dates, home airport, party size and whether you want a round-trip or a one-way cruise with Denali.
  2. A travel expert compares sailings across leading cruise lines, adds flights, the pre-cruise hotel and transfers, and quotes the package as one total.
  3. Refine it: choose a balcony on the preferred side, add glacier excursions or a cruisetour, or extend in Seattle or Vancouver.
  4. Confirm with a secure payment, receive cruise and flight documents by email, and reach us around the clock before and during your trip.

Plan it online

Prefer to start in writing? Submit a vacation request with your dates and preferences and an expert will follow up with recommended Alaska sailings.

Why book by phone with Fond Travels

Fond Travels is an independent US travel agency based in Woodbridge, Virginia, with real travel experts answering 24/7. We compare leading cruise lines and major airlines, know which itineraries include Glacier Bay, and stay reachable throughout your trip. Customers rate us 4.8 of 5 with 2,200+ Google reviews. See all cruise packages and vacation packages, or call to begin.

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Alaska Cruise Packages: frequently asked questions

The season runs late April through September. Late May and early June offer long days, snowy peaks and drier weather; July and August bring peak wildlife, salmon runs and the warmest temperatures; September adds fall color and easier availability. Each month has a strong case.

Yes for any cruise starting or ending in Vancouver, and strongly recommended for Seattle round-trips, which stop in Canada. Some Seattle closed-loop sailings accept a birth certificate and photo ID, but a passport is required to fly home from Canada in an emergency. Verify current rules.

Round-trips from Seattle or Vancouver are simpler and suit first-timers. One-way cruises between Vancouver and Whittier or Seward see more glaciers and make a Denali cruisetour possible, at the cost of open-jaw flights, which our experts arrange as part of the package.

Most of our clients say yes. Glacier days and whale sightings happen at all hours, and a private balcony lets you watch in comfort without crowding the rails. Oceanview cabins are a good compromise, and interior cabins suit travelers who spend their days on deck.

A cruisetour adds a 3- to 5-night land tour before or after a one-way Gulf of Alaska cruise, usually traveling by glass-domed rail and motorcoach to Denali, Talkeetna and Fairbanks with wilderness lodges along the way. It is the best way to see interior Alaska with a cruise.

Layers: a waterproof jacket, fleece, comfortable walking shoes, a hat and gloves for glacier days, binoculars and a camera with zoom. Temperatures range from the 40s to the 60s Fahrenheit, and rain is common in Southeast Alaska. Ships have indoor viewing lounges.

Helicopter glacier landings and dog-sled camps from Juneau, the White Pass railway from Skagway, whale watching in Juneau or Icy Strait Point, floatplane flights over Misty Fjords from Ketchikan and salmon fishing. Popular excursions sell out, so we book them with your cruise.

Most itineraries call at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, add either Sitka, Icy Strait Point or Victoria, and include a full day cruising Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm, Endicott Arm or Hubbard Glacier. Our experts check which glacier is included, since itineraries differ.

Both. Large ships offer kids' clubs, family cabins and easy excursions, while the cruise format suits seniors with minimal walking and accessible cabins. Multigenerational groups are common, and we can hold connecting cabins and coordinate flights from different home cities.

Nine to twelve months ahead is ideal for the best cabin choice, especially for balcony cabins, suites and Denali cruisetours in July and August. Late bookings can still work in May, early June and September. Call for current availability on your dates.