{"id":5310,"date":"2023-11-03T16:25:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T05:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=5310"},"modified":"2024-01-17T22:28:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T11:28:02","slug":"experiences-on-an-alaska-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/experiences-on-an-alaska-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Unforgettable Experiences You Can Only Have on an Alaska Cruise\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curious wildlife, stunning fjords, sweeping mountain terrain and abundant outdoor adventures are sometimes best discovered by sea \u2013 especially when in Alaska.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is something for every traveller on an Alaskan cruise: scenery to wow along the Inside Passage, wildlife encounters in Denali National Park, whale-watching in Juneau, trainspotting in Anchorage and chasing the Northern Lights in Alaska\u2019s north. With so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences to be had and some of the world’s best cruise lines sailing through these waters, an Alaska cruise is a voyage you’ll be wanting to tick off sooner rather than later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to book your cruise escape?\u202f<\/strong>Check out Luxury Escapes\u2019 Alaskan sailings<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Marvel at the incredible Inside Passage\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Inside Passage, Alaska.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A remarkable 1500-kilometre-long network of passages along the Pacific Northwest Coast, the Inside Passage is a truly awe-inspiring part of Alaska’s landscape. Tidewater glaciers are dotted along the water, fjords teem with wildlife, and charming towns cling to the coastline, backed by temperate rainforest.  Sculpted during the last ice age, the Passage once served as a route for intrepid miners during the Klondike Gold Rush. Today, remnants of that heritage are present throughout the local communities and vibrant ports that dot this breathtaking coastal route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sail through the Inside Passage in-suite glamour with cruises departing from Seward<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Get serious about wildlife spotting\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Many people visit Alaska hoping to encounter the Alaskan Big 5: moose, bears, Dall sheep, caribou and grey wolves. A cruise goes one better by offering its passengers a chance to come up-close to Alaska’s equally thrilling sea life, such as orcas, dolphins, seals, and humpback whales, while wide open skies are home to majestic bald eagles. For the ultimate Alaskan safari experience, join a shore excursion through Denali National Park to spot moose, go whale-watching in Juneau, or adventure through grizzly bear territory in Ketchikan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer the call of the wild on cruises departing from Juneau<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Ride the scenic Alaska Railroad\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Experiencing Alaska’s network of railways is an essential part of any adventure to the USA’s Last Frontier. Take in the Alaskan scenery from the vantage point of glass-domed railcars or leave your seat momentarily to make your way to the open-viewing platforms between passenger cars for fresh air and capture action shots of cascading waterfalls. Jump aboard one of Alaska\u2019s many coastal train journeys when docked in port, such as the four-hour Coastal Classic from Anchorage to Seward, named a top train ride in North America by National Geographic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those seeking to savour local flavours, dining cars offer the option to taste regional cuisine and beers from local distillers such as the Alaskan Brewing Company. Keep your gaze fixed on the horizon, scouting for moose, while knowledgeable guides share the history of the wilderness whizzing by outside your window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore further on cruises departing from Vancouver<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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