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Alaska

Glaciers calving into the sea, whales breaching, and wild frontier towns.

Overview

Sailing Alaska

Alaska is a bucket-list sail for good reason: glacier calving, humpback whales, and towns that still feel like the frontier. I steer clients toward glacier-cruising itineraries with a full day in Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier, plus a land-tour add-on for those who want Denali in the same trip.

Best time to sail: May – September

Alaska

Where to Sail

The routes within Alaska

Two different ways to see Alaska by ship. Here’s how they differ.

Inside Passage

The classic round-trip route from Seattle or Vancouver. Calm, protected waters and gold-rush history, with no flights needed at either end.

KetchikanJuneauSkagwayIcy Strait PointSitka

Gulf of Alaska (Glacier Route)

A one-way sailing between Vancouver and Seward or Whittier, trading the round trip for an open-water push to a major glacier. Easy to pair with a Denali land tour.

KetchikanJuneauSkagwayHubbard Glacier or College FjordSeward / Whittier

Highlights

What makes it special

Full-day glacier cruising, with the ship parked in front of calving ice for hours
Whale watching and wildlife excursions built into nearly every port day
Historic gold-rush towns and totem-pole heritage all along the route
Optional land-tour extensions to Denali National Park

Good Fit

Who Alaska is best for

Wildlife and nature travelersMultigenerational family tripsBucket-list first-timers

Start Planning

Ready to plan your Alaska sailing?

Tell me your ideal dates and budget, and I’ll send a shortlist of itineraries and ships that fit.

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