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The Allure Of An Alaskan Cruise
By Kirsten Hawkins, Thu Dec 8th
Humpback whales. fjords. Gazing at glaciers. These aresome of the reasons people name when asked why they are bookingan Alaskan cruise. The allure of Alaska is the mystery of theice and wildlife. Where else can you go and come face toface with a huge wall of ice, rising majestically to theheavens? The best time to cruise to Alaska is during the summer months,usually May through September. That means if you live in thehundred degrees plus weather in the South, an Alaskan cruise isthe perfect respite from that baking heat. Of course, that alsomeans a plane ride to Vancouver, Canada or Seattle, Washington,two of the most popular ports for Alaskan cruises. The two most popular Alaskan cruises are the "Inside Passage"cruise and the "Gulf of Alaska" cruise also known as the glaciercruise. With the Inside Passage cruise of Alaska, you will visitseveral ports of call like Juneau, Glacier Bay and Skagway. Youwill see glaciers and spend some time at sea. With theGulf of Alaska cruise, you will see more glaciers, sail morefjords and have opportunities of side trips to places likeDenali National Park.
The typical Alaskan cruise is a week, although there are optionsof an extended stay of eleven to fourteen days. Once you decidebetween the Inside Passage or Gulf of Alaska cruise, you have toconsider the size of ship that you would be most comfortablewith. Smaller excursion ships usually carry up to one hundredfifty passengers and tend to offer a little more adventure andcan often sail
closer to a glacier than would a larger cruiseship that sails with a few hundred to thousands of people onboard. If an adrenaline rush is more your speed, look into thesmaller vessels. If you prefer a more pampered way to travelwith every amenity possible, stick with the larger ship. Depending on what you want out of the trip also helps you decideon the Alaskan cruise for you. Many shore excursions offer someamazing side trips like riding in a helicopter to get a close-upview at some of the glaciers. You can even walk on a glacier!Ever wonder what dog sledding is all about? You can discover itfor yourself. Many Alaskan ports of call are steeped in historyabout the gold rush in the early 1900's. Perhaps the wildlife iswhat is attracting you to our forty-ninth state. You can go onexcursions to see the humpback whales in action. Then there aresightings of bears, moose and elusive wolverines. And don'tforget about the sea lions, dolphins and various rookeries. Do your homework on all Alaska has to offer via a cruise. Justremember, if you are an adventurer at heart, you will want tobook a smaller vessel. This option is more expensive,but the adrenaline-pumping opportunities are more plentiful. Ifyou are more of the typical sightseeing tourist, then a biggercruise line will be more your speed. No matter avenue youpursue, be prepared for some of the most beautiful, majesticscenery that will render you speechless. About the author:Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing indiscount cruises and travel. Visithttp://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on howto cruise the world for little or no money.
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