Cruising is a fun way to enjoy the amenities and value of an all-inclusive resort while visiting multiple destinations in one vacation. While many people may think first of the Caribbean when they imagine taking a cruise, the truth is Alaska is one of the top destinations for cruise-goers, and for good reason!

Here are 6 reasons why your next vacation should be an Alaska cruise or cruisetour.

1. The Glaciers. There’s no better way to see these massive natural wonders than on a cruise. Add a glacier trek as an excursion for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk on a glacier. Keep in mind, glaciers are receding at a rapid rate and there’s no saying at what point the landscape will be changed and/or protected from humans being allowed to visit them, so go now while you can still experience them up close.
2. The Wildlife. Alaska is home to amazing animals in abundance and you can view them from a land excursion or even from the comfort of our stateroom balcony. Take an Alaska cruise so you can see a brown bear (Alaska is home to most of the world’s population of this bear), a breaching whale, orcas, seals and sea lions, bald eagles, moose, otters, sled dogs and more! Don’t forget your binoculars and camera!
3. The Excursions. Being on the cruise ship is great, but the excursions on an Alaska vacation are extraordinary. Adventurous types can go dog sledding on a glacier, see a national park by sea plane, or kayak in the freezing cold waters. Foodies have opportunities to go on city tours, brewery crawls and food tastings. Families can bond while hiking, fishing, panning for gold or on a whale watching tour. The choices are plentiful and memorable.
4. The Cruisetour Experience. For the ultimate Alaska experience you can combine a 7-day cruise with 3 or more days exploring Alaska by land. The land portion allows you to visit Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park (home to North America’s tallest peak). While on land you stay at beautiful wilderness lodges near the national parks and travel in the interior via rail service, allowing you more spectacular views of the Great Land.
5. The Seafood. Some say the food itself is reason enough to visit Alaska. Known for its fresh seafood, take a cruise to Alaska for the king crab legs, 5 different types of salmon, whitefish (the “steak of seafood”), weathervane scallops, pink shrimp and oysters. If you love seafood, this is the destination for you.
6. The Great Deals. Cruising to Alaska is one of the least expensive ways to see Alaska. The all-inclusive nature of a cruise means a better value – it includes your accommodations, food, entertainment and transportation from port to port. You can control your add-on excursions and make the experiences as much as you want it to be. At AAA Alaska cruises are one of our most popular vacations and we have many travel experts who have been there and experienced the wonder of The Great Land.

This is the time to book your 2019 Alaska vacation, and ships fill up quickly, so contact a AAA Travel Consultant today and make sure you take advantage of the early booking specials before you miss out!