Alaska
The best way to see Alaska is undoubtedly from the sea. With multiple cruise lines offering itineraries from 7-15 days up and down the coastline, there is no better way to experience the beauty of Alaska.
From early April into May, Southeast Alaska awakens. Bears, baby animals, migrating grey whales and birds, budding forests, snow-covered peaks, gushing waterfalls, and Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) sightings can be part of your experience. Plus, it's relatively crowd-free.
Long days of Alaskan summers mean extra playtime – the temperature is warmer, so there's better access to hiking and water activities. And of course, humpbacks are back en masse. Come summer's end and into early autumn, wildlife sightings are a plenty — the animals are mating, migrating, and feeding up for winter, getting ready to hibernate.
If you choose a small ship to cruise on (up to 90 guests with Uncruise), you will navigate the waterways and inlets very easily. Spot a bear foraging for salmon on the shore and the captain can swing back around so you can get a better look. Activities off the ship are for the more adventurous and it is a great way to experience nature first-hand.
If a bigger ship is more to your liking, you will travel further and your floating resort will travel through the coastal and glacial scenery with ease. There will be a lot of on-ship amenities, a lot of on-shore activities, dining venues and entertainment galore and more competitive pricing due to the abundance of choice.
Whatever your choice, you will experience nature and wildlife at its grandest.
From early April into May, Southeast Alaska awakens. Bears, baby animals, migrating grey whales and birds, budding forests, snow-covered peaks, gushing waterfalls, and Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) sightings can be part of your experience. Plus, it's relatively crowd-free.
Long days of Alaskan summers mean extra playtime – the temperature is warmer, so there's better access to hiking and water activities. And of course, humpbacks are back en masse. Come summer's end and into early autumn, wildlife sightings are a plenty — the animals are mating, migrating, and feeding up for winter, getting ready to hibernate.
If you choose a small ship to cruise on (up to 90 guests with Uncruise), you will navigate the waterways and inlets very easily. Spot a bear foraging for salmon on the shore and the captain can swing back around so you can get a better look. Activities off the ship are for the more adventurous and it is a great way to experience nature first-hand.
If a bigger ship is more to your liking, you will travel further and your floating resort will travel through the coastal and glacial scenery with ease. There will be a lot of on-ship amenities, a lot of on-shore activities, dining venues and entertainment galore and more competitive pricing due to the abundance of choice.
Whatever your choice, you will experience nature and wildlife at its grandest.