are anything but monotonous and features fjords and snow-covered mountains, ice-blue glaciers and numerous of waterfalls. There is also many islands along the shore, ranging from tiny islets to huge landmasses. The marine wildlife in Alaska includes pods of orcas, sea otters, puffins and humpback whales. At the mouth of rivers you can see bears banquet on enormous amounts of wild salmon while eagles and other large predatory birds circle in the sky.
Cruising in Alaska will give you a genuine wild life experience while still being able to enjoy all the comfort and luxury of a large holiday cruise ship. You will also have the opportunity to explore various port towns and learn more about each community's local history and culture. You can see many different types of Alaskan landscape without having to switch hotel or spend hours on icy roads. Great food, cozy bars and indoor entertainment will always be within reach after an exhausting but unforgettable shore excursion on a glacier or a day of humpback whale safari.
One of the most popular cruise routes is the Gulf of Alaska itinerary. It is usually week-long, but can be shorter as well as longer depending on number of stops. Most of the cruises begins in Seward and ends in Vancouver, BC. You will be able to enjoy the wild life of Glacier Bay National Park as well as the Fjord in Prince William Sound. Many cruise ships will also anchor in charming port towns such as Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. This gives you an opportunity to explore the Alaskan mainland as well by participating in a shore excursion. Shore excursions can include anything from wildlife encounters to historical monuments and visits to museums exhibiting local art and craftsmanship.
There are several different types of cruises and prices ranges from reasonable to super exclusive. Be sure to check out exactly what the price covers. A price might seem very high, but actually be a very good deal when you take into account that it covers accommodation in the style of an exclusive hotel as well as all transportation, all meals, health clubs, movie theatres, Broadway style entertainment, nightclubs, sightseeing, excursions, history classes about the areas you visit, entrance fees to parks and museums, and much more. On the other hand, a seemingly great offer might turn out to be quite expensive since you will have to pay extra for virtually anything you wish to do and have to settle with a much less exclusive accommodation arrangement. The length of the cruise will of course also affect the price. Depending on time and budged you can choose a mini-cruise that only lasts two or tree days or go on long adventure trip during several weeks.
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