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One of the best ways to fully experience the diverse culture and amazing scenery that Alaska has to offer is by taking an Alaskan cruise. Alaskan cruises have been set up to show you everything you could ever want to see when you visit Alaska. You will be able to float past glaciers, visit exotic ports, and might even catch a glimpse of some wildlife. While you are downing all this you will also be well fed and be treated to fantastic entertainment.

Glacier Cruises

While there are several different types of Alaskan cruises for you to choose from, by far, the most popular ones are the glacier cruises. More than 5% of Alaska's land surface is covered by ice fields and glaciers, and that isn't counting the ice caps that peak out from underwater. The places that tourist get to best view of the Alaska's glaciers are these ports of call; Valdez, the Matanuska Valley, Juneau, and Seward. The true beauty of one of Alaska's glacier cruises is that you will be able to get up close and personal with some of the glaciers After all, how can you truly appreciate a 100 ft glacier unless you are standing in its shadow?

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Most of the people who take an Alaskan glacier cruise talk about seeing orcas, dolphins, bald eagles, humpback whales, sea lions, and brown bears.

The Gulf of Alaska

Cruises in the Gulf of Alaska are also popular choices when it comes to choosing an Alaskan cruise. The average length of this type of cruise is usually one week, making it easy to do when you only have a limited amount of vacation time. The sights you will usually be able to enjoy while you are taking a cruise through the Gulf of Alaska include; College Fjord, and Glacier Bay National Park. The ports of call are generally places like Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. Each of the ports of call are very diverse and provide you with strong memories of Alaska. Activities that you will be able to enjoy while you are cruising around the Gulf of Alaska include tours, sight seeing, and helicopter glacier landing.

The Inside Passage

You will not be disappointed if you take a cruise through the Alaskan inside passage. Many of the places that you will be seeing can only be accessed if you are traveling by boat or in a small place. While you are floating through along the inside passage, you will see the fjords, the coastal rain forests, tidewater glaciers, and lots of wildlife.  

When you are choosing an Alaskan cruise, make sure you look for ones that also include land packages; these will help you really get a feel for Alaska, and provide you with memories that will last your entire lifetime.