Alaska Cruises And Cruising Holidays

A short guide about Cruising to Alaska

From snow-capped mountains to incredible glaciers and heritage-listed national parks – Alaska is made for the outdoor enthusiast. A land of unbeatable exploration and adventures; Alaska consists of five distinct regions – Southeast Alaska Southcentral Alaska, Interior, Far North Alaska and Southwest Alaska – this land is so vast that most cities and villages in the state are accessible only by sea or air.

Alaska was once viewed as a frozen wasteland and considered to be "Seward's Folly" when it was purchased from the Russians for $7.2 million in 1867. It took until 1959 for the territory to become a State of the Union, and has turned out to be one of the United States' richest resources for gold and oil. But even today - Northeastern Russia has greatly influenced the state's history and culture.

The best way to see the wonders of the Alaskan wilderness is to take a cruise through the Alaskan Inside passage and visit such places as; Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Take in the breathtaking views of Glacier Bay National Park – a marine wilderness. The Southcentral region contains most of the state's population, and is a playground of activities from world-class fishing to hiking and wildlife viewing. Visit Alaska's largest city; Anchorage, and tour Homer; the Halibut fishing capital of the world.

Visit Alaska's second-largest city; Fairbanks in the Interior region – this is the place to experience the summer’s midnight sun, or the winter’s northern lights. Tour Alaska’s heartland to climb the Wrangell Mountains or trek the Far North filled with rich history and natural wonders; from the gold rush days to the Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Tourabout has catalogued a variety of vacation packages to Alaska where you can glimpse the snow-capped mountains in Denali National Park, be eclipsed by Mt McKinley, gaze out over glaciers, spot marine life in the Prince William Sound. Visit Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula while in the Southwest, and tour the town of Unalaska; the largest community in the Aleutian Islands.