Alaska cruises from $499
Zero booking fees on every Alaska sailing, plus perks like onboard credit, free excursions, and gift cards on select departures.
Best Alaska Cruise Prices by Line
Alaska is cruising’s great wilderness escape, and the lines that know it best run deep schedules all summer. Princess and Holland America lead with the most Alaska departures in our current inventory, alongside Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Carnival.
Princess
Classic, relaxed elegant cruising
From $566
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Holland America
Classic ships, Alaska heritage
From $833
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Norwegian
Freestyle cruising, dine anytime
From $499
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Royal Caribbean
Bold ships, thrilling onboard fun
From $645
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Celebrity
Upscale ships, modern design
From $616
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Carnival
Fun, affordable family cruising
From $730
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Silversea
All-inclusive ultra-luxury voyages
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Viking Ocean
Serene, adults-only ocean voyages
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Best Time to Sail Alaska
Based on real current sailing volume across our full inventory: Alaska is a summer season, peaking June through August. May and September sailings often carry the best prices.
Popular Alaska Departure Ports
Real departure ports from our current inventory, with the most Alaska sailings today. Pick your closest port to see what’s sailing.
The classic gateway to Alaska's Inside Passage
Where Alaska cruisetours begin inland
Gulf of Alaska voyages from the north
Alaska round-trips from the Pacific Northwest
Sail out beneath the Golden Gate
West Coast departures from Southern California
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Alaska Itinerary Types
Alaska offers distinct ways to sail, from the classic Inside Passage to cruisetours that add the interior by land.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska sails from late April through early October, with the heaviest schedules from June through August. May and September shoulder sailings often mean lower prices and fewer crowds, with a chance of cooler weather.
Most Alaska cruises depart from Vancouver or Seattle. One way Gulf of Alaska routes commonly start or end near Anchorage, and cruisetour packages can begin inland, including Fairbanks.
A cruisetour combines a cruise with an escorted land journey before or after the sailing, typically adding Denali National Park and Alaska’s interior by rail and motorcoach. It is the easiest way to see both the coast and the inland wilderness in one trip.
Most Alaska itineraries feature glacier viewing, often in Glacier Bay National Park or at Hubbard Glacier, and wildlife sightings such as whales, eagles, and bears are common. Sightings are never guaranteed, but Alaska rarely disappoints.
Layers are the rule: a waterproof jacket, warm mid layers, comfortable walking shoes, and binoculars for wildlife. Summer days can reach the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit but turn cool quickly on deck and near glaciers.