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Skagway is one of the most popular. And among the more adventurous things to do are ziplining, dog sledding and chilling out on a glacier during a helicopter flightseeing tour that actually lands on the ice.
For those who really want to set aside some time to explore more of Alaska’s vast wilderness, several lines offer cruise tours that combine a cruise with a land tour on the front or back end. One of the top interior destinations is Denali National
Park and Preserve, home to North America’s tallest mountain and some of the 49th state’s most beautiful scenery.
Where Do Alaska Cruises Depart From?
The majority of itineraries begin in
Vancouver and Seattle or the ports of
Whittier and Seward south of Anchorage. Deciding where to depart depends on several factors including the cost
of air travel (flights to Canada and Alaska tend to be more expensive) and whether you want to spend some time exploring your port of departure before or after your cruise.
Something else to consider is whether to book a round-trip or a one-way cruise. Returning to the port you departed from is liable to be cheaper in terms of airfare whereas a one-way trip works well if you do a cruise tour before or afterward.
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Is it Worth Getting a Balcony on a Cruise?
In most cases, yes, it is. As you
cruise along the Alaska coast and especially within the Inside Passage,
the scenery just doesn’t quit. Being able to relax on your own private balcony and take in the sights is a wonderful convenience. While odds are you won’t be sunning yourself in your bathing suit, a little bundling up is all you need to keep the experience enjoyable. And if the weather changes, it’s so much easier to duck inside your stateroom to grab
a jacket rather than hike back and forth to your room from the decks above. Another benefit is that most balconies are covered and even in light rain you can still savor the view.
By Frank Swanson, AAA Travel Editor
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Travel with confidence knowing AAA Travel will be here for you before, during and after your vacation. Talk to your AAA Travel Agent about your next vacation to Alaska at 800-222-1469, go to AAA.com/Travel, or stop by your local AAA office.
ALASKA AWAITS
A Princess cruisetour is your ticket to an Alaskan adventure admist the Great Land’s glaciers, wildlife and national parks.
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Highlights: Anchorage | Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge® | Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge® | Whittier | Hubbard Glacier | Glacier Bay National Park | Skagway | Juneau | Ketchikan | Vancouver, Canada Cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess®
For more information, contact your AAA Travel Agent at 1-800-222-1469, go to AAA.com/Travel, or stop by your local AAA office.
*Fares are based on Sapphire Princess® 9/8/23 departure. Fares include round trip transfers. Fares apply only to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares are per person, non-air, cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of $300.00 per person are additional. Fare and other values quoted in U.S. currency, unless otherwise noted. Itinerary and fares are subject to change. ©2022 Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.
September 8-20, 2023 | From $3,298* per person
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