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Alaska : dream. see. inspire.
Let your spirit of adventure guide you to the Last Frontier. Be Ready To Be Wowed. Explore What's Possible In Alaska. An Alaskan vacation is a must for the seasoned or first-time cruise traveler. Where else can you see amazing wildlife like moose, bears, and eagles in a virtually pristine wilderness? Combine flightseeing with cocktails beside a rushing river. Or treat yourself to a night at a fabulous lodge after climbing America's tallest peak, and traveling in comfort and style doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the opportunity for real adventure.
Great Journeys begin with a small step.
When you are ready, here are some
great deals for your trip to Alaska
Alaska will be here when it
is time to travel. Turn moments into memories and dreams of the wide
open-beauty of Alaska into reality. With North America's tallest
mountains, spectacular coastal and inland wildlife, and more
glaciers than any other place in the United States, Alaska is the
perfect destination to get away from it all. As you dream of Alaska,
here are some great 2021 - 2022 deals to consider for your trip.
Covid-19 Update: Canada has extending its ban on cruise ships sailing through its territorial waters until the end of February 2022 because of Covid-19, effectively preventing popular summer trips to Alaska for another year. Alaska is one of the industry’s top destinations, attracting 1.33 million cruiseguests and growing every year. If pandemic conditions improve, it may be amended by Canada or through action by U.S. authorities, however, if not, it would potentially require the cancelation of all large ship Alaska cruises this year ( 2021 ). The current ban does not effect Summer 2022 Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours. ► Learn More about 2022 Alaska sailings, land & sea vacations, cruise and rail tours, and 10-17 day Alaska cruisetours.
Get Inspired: Read ► Our 50 - Great Reasons To Cruise Alaska
Princess® takes more people to the Great Land than any other cruise line, with every cruise offering a unique glacier viewing experience. Journey to the majestic wilderness with Princess and discover why we've been voted "Best Cruise Line in Alaska by Travel Weekly readers 16 times.
►Princess Best.
Sale. Ever
Maybe you've always wanted to see Alaska's glaciers, explore
Denali National Park and take in all the wonders and wildlife of
the Last Frontier. All Alaska Cruises and Cruisetours are on
sale, so now's the time to sail - and celebrate Princess
Cruises, the Best Alaska Offer**: with Drinks,
Wi-Fi and Gratuities, Stateroom location Upgrade and specialty
dining included! Call us at 800.365.1445 for all the details.
Why is this the best sale ever? Because it includes:
✔ Get
$700 of value on a 7-day cruise!
✔ Premier Beverage Package - with tips! (this is Princess' very
best drinks package)
✔ Unlimited Wi-Fi (on any ship, including Medallion Net)
✔ Full gratuities paid to crew on your behalf (up
to 4 in a stateroom)
✔ Statement Location Upgrade
✔ Specialty Dining
2022 Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours. Ships, sailing dates, rates, itineraries & more. ►Find them here.
Check Out This Week's Popular " Explore More " 2021 Travel Experiences
2021: 7 Day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise - Rail & Motorcoach Travel - Denali National Park & More
► DELUXE ESCORTED LAND & SEA VACATIONS
2021: Hosted by a tour director with most meals on land included and enhanced sightseeing
► OFF THE BEATEN PATH ADVENTURES
2021 : Experience the best of Denali Explorer vacations plus time on the Kenai Peninsula near dazzling Kenai Fjords National Park or Copper River just outside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
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Explore Voyage of the Glaciers & Inside Passage Cruises May to September 2021
► Alaska Cruisetours Answer Book - What you need to know before you go! This guide has everything covered.
Find : Flight Guidelines • Special Needs/Access • On Land in Alaska • What to Bring • Luggage • Service • Transportation • Accommodations
Experience. The Difference Cruising Alaska With Us.
Inspiration & Advise
Alaska Cruise Advisors, Raye & Marty Trencher, are certified experts in their field. Representing over 40 years of hands-on "been there and done that" travel experience and expertise. In 2020, they celebrated 20 years of helping like-minded people plan their once-in-a-lifetime vacation to Alaska. Representing all major cruise lines and a certified member of several consumer and travel trade organizations including the Cruise Lines International Association, Alaska Travel Industry Association and the Travel Leaders Group. To our new friends, we're happy you found us, and we look forward to welcoming you to our avid cruise traveling family. To our long-time seasoned cruise travelers, we offer you a warm welcome back. We are grateful for your loyalty, as you are an intrinsic part of our company's success.
Our Alaska Cruise Partners
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Holland
America, Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Princess, Norwegian Cruise
Lines, Disney, American Cruise Lines, Viking and Oceania.
Did You Know?
Our Certified Alaska Cruise Travel Experts are the key element of what differentiates us from others. Our staff is the number-one reason people return to travel with us, again and again. Management and staff each have over 40 years experience in travel. We offer our knowledge, experience, expertise and service; and then provide travel services if requested. All with no agency fees. We have been highly specialized in Alaska travel since we started offering the destination over 20 years ago, and know the destination inside and out. Each of us is a cruise vacation professional. We're a valuable resource of first hand knowledge coupled with contagious enthusiasm for our work, here to help you plan the perfect Alaska cruise vacation. You'll find we're just like you, sharing one common dream, the dream of cruising and the spirit of the sea. Call today and let us plan your most memorable vacation experience ever. Our services and advice are complimentary and we have lots of valuable information twe love to share.
Princess voted “Best Cruise Line – Alaska” for an incredible 14th straight year
Once again Princess was
voted “Best Cruise Line – Alaska” for an incredible
14th straight year – in the prestigious 2020 Travel Weekly
Readers Choice Awards just announced. For those keeping score,
that’s also 17 wins in the past 18 years!
From top-rated cruises and the award-winning North To Alaska
program to in-depth cruisetours that combine a cruise, scenic
rail travel and stays at Princess Wilderness Lodges deep in the
heart of Alaska, Princess has been treating travelers to the
very best of Alaska for over 50 years. That’s why each year,
more people choose Princess in Alaska than any other cruise
line. And the 2022 season promises to be the best ever.
Discovery PrincesssSM, the newest ship sailing in Alaska, will
be cruising out of Seattle on the popular 7-day Inside Passage
itinerary and sister ship Majestic Princess® debuts on the
top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers itinerary. We also have 25
cruisetour ( land + Sea ) vacation options, ranging from 10 to
17 nights, each visiting Glacier Bay National Park and Denali
National Park – Alaska’s top two attractions. Check out our 2022
Alaska Guide for details. And be sure to call us
at 800.365.1445 to learn why you should consider Princess for
your Alaska vacation.
We Are Avid Travelers Just Like You
Whether you're looking to book an all-inclusive land & sea
package, or just a cruise, we can provide you with the best
options available. We have access to the best choices and
prices, and Bonus Extras that aren't available everywhere else.
If you need help planning an upcoming Alaska cruise, Alaskan
Land & Sea Vacation, or you just have questions about a specific
destination or trip, call us at 800.365.1445. Offering free
advice and insider tips you can trust from someone who is not
only a certified travel expert, but an avid traveler, with over
30 years experience and expertise.
Plan Now, Sail Later
You may prefer to stay closer to home and opt for an Alaska cruise or land + sea vacation known as a cruisetour. A small deposit holds your reservation. Thus, the 2021 or 2022 Alaska cruise season allows sufficient time to see how travel evolves before then.
We'd love to help plan your next unforgettable cruise or vacation. Do you have a vacation in mind? Call us at 800.365.1445 to get started.
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or Cruisetour that suits you bestFeaturing over 130 Cruises and 64 Alaska Land + Sea Journeys & Unforgettable Alaskan Cruise Adventures Filled With Bonus Amenities And Perks!
Know what you want to do, Get a FREE price quote. Click below.↓ Or scroll down and explore more about Alaska.
Looking for better perks @
sea? Never hurts to Ask.
It's a trip of a lifetime, but that doesn't mean you can't see the best of Alaska on a budget.
Q&A
Q.
"I notice most name-brand cruise lines offer pretty much the
same perks: Shipboard spending credits, cabin upgrades, free
gratuities, complimentary specialty dining, free wi-fi etc.
Are there any better perks?"
A.
Cruise lines change promotional offers every few weeks, but
often the total "real" value of the offer is the same, just
the list of inclusive features shuffles about. So, it never
hurts to ask about what's on offer now. There may even be a
group deal you can get in on, or a special offer you've not
heard of. To learn about those hard-to-find " unpublished"
deals, make that phone call. It could save you
hundred's of dollars off the cruise fare and an even sweeter
deal with one or more bonus extras.
Q.
I have a lot questions about Alaska. I understand you've been
there and done that many times, so do you have the answers
we need?
A. Call us and we'll be glad to share our first hand
up-close stories and adventures, knowledge and expertise to
help you travel with confidence. You'll get valuable
insights on how to customize your itinerary based on your
tastes and budgets, from Certified Alaska Travel Experts. We
look forward to having you call us at 800.365.1445. The call
is free and so is the advice. Never an obligation to book.
Where In Alaska Do You Want Go?
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Contact us today to plan your Alaska getaway, and don't miss out on
our incredible Cruise & Cruisetour Bonus Extras®!
Sample list of Bonus Extras*
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FREE Unlimited Drink Package
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FREE Wi Fi
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Kids Sail FREE
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FREE Specialty Dinner
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3rd and 4th Guest FREE
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Receive up to $50 to $300 Onboard Spending Credit per stateroom
FREE
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Sail and Save with special reduced rates!
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Reduced Deposits - As low as $25 per person
*Bonus Extras vary by cruise line, ship itinerary and departure date and apply only to select staterooms and prices.
Call us to learn if your chosen ship and sailing date offers one or more of these Bonus Extra's.
Certain rules, regulations and restrictions may apply.
What's Trending Now
Travelers are spending more and embarking on 'bucket list'
cruise adventures and new cruise destinations According to the
latest Outlook Report, when it comes to cruising, travelers are
looking for a few things: unique and exclusive experiences
(92%), exotic itineraries (90%), wildlife (87%), enrichment and
education (84%) and thrills (61%). For people looking for
next-level travel, cruising is the new cool. Known for eschewing
"things" in favor of experiences, Millennials, are choosing
cruises in increasing numbers to visit bucket-list destinations,
unique and exclusive excursions, seek out wildlife and exotic
itineraries and, ultimately, discover the thrill of
other-worldly adventure.
Alaska Leads The List!
Alaska is the top destination for adventure or expedition travel
with nearly eight of 10 (78%) travelers choosing the region as
their destination when booking adventure travel. In some
cases like Alaska, where capacity is limited, planning starts a
year ahead of time. So, if your looking for the best advertised
prices, largest selection of available accommodations, and deals
available for next year, cruise travelers should focus their
efforts to find a professional certified cruise travel expert
during mid-summer.
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Take a voyage, then explore, journey, and discover an Alaska adventure. Explore the Distant Corners of Alaska From Anchorage to Denali.
From Fairbanks to Copper River. From Whittier to Kenai.
Over 150 Alaska Traveling, Tours, and Adventures.
7 Day Glacier Discovery Cruises, Plus 3-7 day Land Tours.
"We
went on the Tundra tour. We saw moose, caribou, some
sheep, and a couple of bears"
" Our trip was excellent. The room, with the upgrades,
was amazing! We saw many eagles (bald and golden), one
bear, many whales, including one breach, seals, one
bear, one wolf, moose and caribou, and many smaller
animals.. If we travelled during salmon run, we probably
would have seen more bear and eagles. The scenery is
todie for, the vistas spectacular. The ship was great;
service, food, etc were all great. Thanks for
everything."
"What can I say. We felt like we were on a National
Geographic cruise. Eagles, whales, sea lions, moose,
bear and caribou; we saw them all. We had the best
weather imaginable too. Both days at McKinley were
cloudless! We saw the whole mountain range morning, noon
and night and night and night! The position of our room
was great, 11th floor midship. We loved it."
Recognized by Princess as one of the top travel service providers in North America, Princess Cruises by Cruise Direct Online features 2021 Princess Cruises top cruise deals to Alaska. Browse affordable Princess cruise deals, Alaska destinations & itineraries. Save up to 70% 150 cruise and land + sea vacation itineraries. Free vacation planning from Princess Certified Alaska Cruise Experts. Princess Lodges - Alaska Wilderness Lodges, Hotels & Rail Vacations. Envision a misty woodland teeming with dark rustic colors and active wildlife. Picture a white and blue maze of glacial formations in front of a jagged mountain range. Imagine listening to the constant rush of waterfalls while taking a deep breath of crisp, cool air. Every year, Princess introduces more guests to these marvels than any other cruise line. And for that reason, it's no wonder they've been named the "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" 13 times by readers of Travel Weekly. After 50 years of discovering blue-tinged glaciers, iconic wildlife and majestic mountain ranges, they've perfected the Princess Alaska experience - an adventure that exposes guests to the true magnificence of the Great Land. ► Learn More About 2021 Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours
Skagway - Ketchikan - Juneau - Glacier Bay - Hubbard Glacier - Tracy Arm Fjord - Sitka - Haines - Talkeetna - Katmai - Icy Strait Point.Copper River - Anchorage - Denali National Park (U.S. National Park Service) - Inside Passage - Katmai National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve (US National Park Service) - Fairbanks - plus Prince Rupert, Victoria & Vancouver Canada Departures from Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Whittier, or Fairbanks, Alaska.
Alaska Cruises : Come aboard for the voyage of a lifetime to a land that personifies the true beauty of the northern world. Bear witness to awe-inspiring scenery, majestic roaming animals and unforgettable history preserved in frontier towns. Embrace the gentle touch of a cool sea breeze. Drift between moments of bliss and astonishment, all leading up to a refreshed, elevated perspective... one that allows you to truly love Alaska!
Alaska's Big 3!
Glaciers
Imagine sailing past towering peaks of snowy white
glaciers, miles wide. Only the sounds of wind and
seagulls disturb the silence. Then a massive crackling
and a thunderous roar echo across the pristine bay. The
ice-scape rumbles and quakes as the glacier splinters
and calves, sending ice and snow cascading into the sea.
There's no spectacle in the world that surpasses these
towering frozen masses and best displays the fierce
majesty of the region.
Wildlife
Eagles nesting in treetops. Moose grazing through lush
meadows surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges. A
breaching whale crashing down into the tranquil sea. On
an Alaska vacation, it's not uncommon for you to see all
of these animals and more, such as Denali National
Park's Big 5: brown bears, wolves, moose, Dall sheep and
caribou. You'll also have plenty of chances to enjoy the
sights of humpback, beluga and orca whales, along with
harbor seals, sea lions and sea otters frolicking in the
water.
Majestic Mountains
Take a moment to pause and gaze up. Massive, eternally
snow-capped mountains rise majestically against the
bright blue sky, which darkens to a majestic indigo at
twilight. Wild, untamed and exquisitely unique, this
astounding landscape dwarfs your wildest imagination. No
other place offers such untouched beauty.
Home to almost 3,000 peaks and Denali, North America's tallest mountain, Alaska's summits are a feast for your eyes. And one you'll never forget
Shore Excursions and Sightseeing Tours. Never pay cruise line prices again. Shore Explorers reveals over 5,500 Discount Shore Excursions and Sightseeing Tours priced as low as $29! Shore Excursion Reviews. Alaska Cruise shore excursions, tours, things to do, sightseeing tours, day trips and more.
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Alaska is Adventurous!
Come explore some of the top active / adventure Alaska destinations, resorts, wilderness lodges and activities. Alaska Cruises Direct has you covered - whether it's kayaking, hiking, cycling, helicopter glacier landing, flightseeing, fishing remote lakes, or zip lining through Alaska's mountains, we know where to have fun!
► Alaska Land & Sea Vacation Packages
Alaska Cruises, Rail & Tours, Alaska's National Parks
With over 150 unique itinerary possibilities, from the 3 most popular cruise lines and hundreds of shore excursions, the combinations for your bucket-list inspired adventure are nearly endless. With Alaska Cruises Direct, you'll enjoy the best of Alaska by combining a seven-night sailing with a land tour into Alaska's most magnificent inland destinations.
Perks @ Sea Savings up to 70% + Bonus Extras
You may be eligible for "unpublished" Onboard Spending
Credits, Cash Back, Cabin Upgrades, 2 for 1 Fares, Low
Solo Fares, Kids Sail Free or at Reduced Rates, Lower
Deposits, Reduced Airfare, Senior Rates, Military
Discounts, Mini- Group Rates, or Past Guest Deals not
shown online or may not be available anywhere else!
Call us at 800.365.1445 to see if your chosen departure
includes one or more of the above bonus extras.
► Learn All About The Latest Alaska Cruises and Land + Sea Vacations
Find Rates, Dates, Destinations and Deals
Stay in the finest available lodges and travel on remote roads and railways in deluxe transportation. Every aspect of your journey has been carefully curated for you to discover the Last Frontier. You can count on us for the very best Alaska land and sea vacations, including the option to customize your cruise tour to your own unique style, taste and pace.
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Awaken to the distinctive scent of spruce trees and the fresh dew drops of a misty morning. Explore dense woodlands teeming with Alaska wildlife. Dine on widespread decks overlooking cool rushing rivers and some of the tallest mountains in North America. Witness views that stop you in your tracks and suspend conversations for a silent state of awe. Experience these custom-built lodges, neighboring some of our country's most spectacular national parks. Embrace the outdoors at any one of the wilderness lodges, all tucked away in the dense Alaska mountains
Choose From 5 Great Ways To Sail Alaska
Not only can you sail from Seattle, Vancouver or Whittier, you also can embark from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Travel from San Francisco, and experience the thrill of sailing under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge as you head north to Alaska's legendary Inside Passage, one of the world's most beautiful waterways. Travel from Los Angeles to the Great Land on an Alaskan cruise vacation that takes you through the legendary Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ALASKA CRUISETOURS
3 - 8 day land tours combined with a 7 day Alaska Cruise.
Start with glaciers and frontier towns on a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise
Spend 3 or more nights on land at Princess Wilderness Lodges
To get the latest up-to-the-moment special offers, discount prices, current fares, savings and cabin availability call us at 800.365.1445.
Save up to 50% on Alaska Shore Excursions
Sailing on a cruise ship is just the beginning of any Alaskan Adventure. The absolute magnificence and splendor of Alaska can only be fully realized by experiencing an Alaska shore excursion.
Whether it's by air, land or sea, exploring the wonders of Alaska cruise excursions will be a once in a lifetime experience.
Ask About Our Unpublished Alaska Cruise Rates
(Promo Code: Hidden Treasures)
We have hundred's of unpublished rates including special
past passenger, regional, senior, friends and family,
and mini-group rates that cannot be displayed online.
These rates are available only by speaking to a Certified Cruise Vacation Expert - Call us at 800.365.1445.
The call is free and so is the advice. Never an obligation to book.
The Value of Knowledge And Know-How, from Alaska Certified Experts.
We have Certified Alaskan Cruise Experts who are eager to help you sort through all your options, answer all questions, give you their best advice and book your cruise or cruise tour. Certified Alaskan Cruise Experts have years of hands-on destination experience and expertise in travel to Alaska.
And, we've been recognized by Princess Cruises as one of their top Alaska Cruise Advisors in North America so our buying power and connections go a long way to getting you a great deal! Plus, we offer some amazing shore excursions. Choose salmon fishing, taking a helicopter and flight see over and land on glaciers, kayaking, trekking, panning for golf or feel the exhilaration of riding a dogsled, Alaska shore excursions are all adventure!
Are you checking "Visit Alaska" off your bucket list this summer?
In such a big state with so much to do, it's handy to put together a list of what to do while you're here.
We've created this Photo Gallery to give you a little jumpstart. Feel free to pick and choose what catches your eye!
Raye & Marty with Jeff King at Husky Homestead (Denali)
Leave the crowds behind and join an intimate group to meet champion
sled dogs at the Husky Homestead.
Enjoy a personal tour of the homestead kennel of four-time Iditarod champion, Jeff King.
Meet the champion sled dogs, cuddle the puppies, and see the summer husky training in action.
.Luxury Rail Tours from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Denali
National Park, Talkeetna
Experience the unobstructed views of the Alaska
wilderness and delicious cuisine from the comfort
of a glass-domed luxury rail car on your Alaska vacation.
In addition to wrap-around domed viewing windows, many
railcars feature an open-air platform for the ultimate
viewing experience.
Riding the train through the Alaska wilderness is a
truly magical experience.
Each journey comes with its own unique adventures, breathtaking vistas, and leisurely tours.
Each destination offers different excursions and
viewpoints.
One of the best parts of your rail tour is simply
relaxing in a luxury glass-domed rail car, looking at
glorious Alaska scenery.
Rafting up to a glacier on a scenic float or...
...get your heart racing with three hours of whitewater
adventure.
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Hiking
Get incredible off-trail access with a hike and
flight combo.
Experience all the natural beauty Alaska has to offer on
a hike accessible for any level.
Learn about the true-life adventures and experiences in
the Bering Sea in pursuit of crab.
More Things To See and Do!
Cross the Arctic Circle and experience the Far
North
Hit the rails for a little bit of history and a whole
lot of scenery.
Tour the beautiful and remote Kennecott Mines.
Learn which wines to pair with Alaska seafood.
Soak in the relaxing Chena Hot Springs.
Riverboat Discovery - Fairbanks, Alaska
Visit North America's largest tidewater glacier.
The Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America.
A tidewater glacier is one that flows into the ocean.
The glacier is approximately 7 miles wide at its foot and 76 miles long
Fishing
Catch dinner on the Kenai River, you definitely
won't go hungry.
Some of Skagway's newest sled dogs!
Snap a picture with the puppies and meet their dog handlers who will be training them for a life of dog mushing.
"Treehouse" views at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness
Lodge
Helicopter Glacier Landings!
Take a snow day and explore the incredible glaciers nearby.
See spectacular views only available by flightseeing or enjoy an exhilarating helicopter landing on a glacier.
View the ice blue Mendenhall Glacier by kayak or mush along the ice and snowy terrain on a thrilling dog sled ride.
► Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge - Photo Gallery
► Denali Princess Lodge - Photo Gallery
Looking for a Group Cruise Vacation?
Friends, & family have the most fun - especially on a
group cruise.
Whether it's for weddings, reunions, birthday milestones or simply getting together with friends and family,
there are many reasons why groups choose to sail with us again and again.
And, one good reason is our exclusive mini-group rates for as few as 3 couples! Call for details.
Often, visiting Alaska has as much to do with what people may feel as with what they will see. There is a mystique that surrounds Alaska.
To some it represents a dream, a trip of a life time, a life altering event, a chance to reach out and touch
something inside themselves that is wild and beautiful like they imagine Alaska to be.
Our job is to put that dream - or as much as possible of it - within reach of you.
Our friendly faces going to all kinds of places!
Alaskan cruising is affordable, only the memories are priceless!
When it comes to planning your trip, Alaskan Cruises & Land and Sea Vacations are more economical than you might think.
With a wide range of options and choices, there's a cruise or cruise tour to suit most any budget. "
ather your family, grab your friends - start planning your Alaska cruise today".► Learn More
Working with us offers some distinct advantages...
We have been narrowing in on our area of expertise
for years, setting out twenty years ago with a
single
destination - specialty in mind; Alaska...and have been hyper focused on it, since day one.
Our efforts include first hand " been there...done that" knowledge, building travel provider relationships
that leverage value and savings, personal consulting and unique amenities.
Alaska represents our passion and an a result we have become that go-to person to consumers.
That's what we're recognized as, and that's what like-minded travelers are looking for.
We're not trying to cast a very wide net and have thousands of new customers, offering everything under sun.
What we really try to do, is help a limited number of clients plan their Alaska vacation by sharing our knowledge and expertise about their destination.
While the high tech race moves forward, old fashioned expert advice is what Raye & Marty
offer like-minded cruise travelers who visit Alaska Cruises Direct.
There are some things only experience can tell you. While our site highlights many great offers,
planning an Alaska cruise is more than just clicking through a list of dates and prices.
It's learning all about what there is to see and do in Alaska, and the best way to enjoy your vacation.
At ► Alaska Cruises Direct, guests are in contact with a professional cruise travel advisor who provides the human touch that no database alone can provide. We believe technology, in and of itself can never replace the personal care and contact the human touch provides, but a careful balance of both, provides vacationers with a great resource of comprehensive cruise travel information.
Raye, Marty & staff provide just that, a personal dimension to travel, a community if you like for the leisure traveler used to dealing with real experienced people.
We're Making Headlines!
Whether it is our many cruise articles or
insider tips, our gracious service or the
places we visit, we continue to be
recognized as industry leaders in the local
and national press. From time-to-time, we
will feature some of these interesting and
often inspiring stories, be sure to share
them with your friends and family!
What's the real difference between a Holland
America and a Princess Cruise or Cruise Tour
of Alaska?
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Friends, Family & Couples Cruising
"Hi Marty! I just wanted to take a moment to
thank you so much for all that you did for
our family/friends cruise on Royal
Carribbean. My family loves the RCCL
line....and as concerned as I was that we
had little ones coming on this vacation, I
was so impressed with the Ocean Adventure's
Club. My two little ones wanted to be there
all the time. I now have no reservations
about bringing them on another RCCL cruise,
the staff is just fabulous! When I
originally started to research cruises and
Travel Agents to help with the process, I
was overwhelmed (Let's face it, sometimes
the internet can be a good thing and
sometimes it can be a bad thing). I am so
happy that I can across your website. I sure
didn't expect the response that I received
from our family and friends when I started
planning the cruise, and you were there
every step of the way putting up with my
cabin changes, adding new guests at the last
moment, and removing guests in some cases,
too! You were amazing and I know for a fact
that you are responsible for our worry-free
and amazing journey. Everyone that joined us
on the cruise was extremely impressed at how
well the whole thing fell together with
little trouble on their parts. Again I can
not thank you enough, and don't forget that
we will be planning another one ! Explore
Family Cruises "
Alaska Cruises
"I just wanted to thank you for all your
help. Packer Expeditions was excellent and I
would highly recommend them again for anyone
looking to do a glacier hike. Also, we ended
up being upgraded to an outside cabin... It
was a truly welcome surprise to say the
least. It made all the difference in the
world both having a window (even though it
was an obstructed view) and having a larger
cabin. Alaska was totally awesome and we
thoroughly enjoyed the land tours. All the
coach drivers and tour folks were very
knowledgeable and helpful. So next time we
are looking for a cruise I will be in touch!
Thanks again, Ann."
" Our trip was excellent. The room, with the
upgrades, was amazing! We saw many eagles
(bald and golden), one bear, many whales,
including one breach, seals, one bear, one
wolf, moose and caribou, and many smaller
animals.. If we travelled during salmon run,
we probably would have seen more bear and
eagles. The scenery is to die for, the
vistas spectacular. The ship was great;
service, food, etc were all great. Thanks
for everything. "
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" Raye, We had a wonderful time on our vacation. The cruise was fantastic. The service, the food and the entertainment was great. We had great weather at all of our stops. We did the Lumberjack show in Ketchikan which was very entertaining and enjoyed by all of us. In Juneau we did the Mt. Robert's Tram, a whale watch and the Mendenhall Glacier. All three excursions were great. In Skagway we did the White Pass Railroad which was fantastic. My nine year old granddaughter stood on the platform of the train, with her father, and just kept saying how beautiful Alaska is...The land tour was very nice. The lodges were all beautiful. The rooms at the Kenai lodge were our favorite. The rooms were very large and they all had a wood stove and a deck. The Sea Life Center was great. Mt. McKinley lodge was my favorite. We took your advice and went to the fire pits. The restaurant we ate at was good. We took the first shuttle to Talkeetna the next day. That was an interesting little town. I had to try the Fireweed ice cream that was very good. We enjoyed the train ride to Denali. We did see a moose. The Denali lodge was very nice. We took your advice again and went to the Husky Homestead. My granddaughters loved that excursion. Jeff King is such a great speaker. I am sure we will all follow the Iditarod next year. The Natural History Tour of Denali was good. We had a great driver. We saw a moose eating on the side of the road and one caribou. We did like the dining shuttle at the Denali lodge. The Fairbanks Lodge was really nice. We took the shuttle into town and spent some time exploring. The Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge 8 were great. On Saturday we took a shuttle to North Pole and then spent a few hours at Pioneer Park before getting our flight home. The best part of the land tour was not having to handle our luggage. We even checked our luggage, for our flight home, at the lodge in Fairbanks and got our boarding passes. It was a wonderful trip and we all enjoyed every minute of it. The two weeks went by so quickly. Thank you for all your help and making it so easy to book this vacation. "
