Alaska Cruise Ports

Complete guides for every port of call — what to do, what to skip, and how to make the most of your time ashore.

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Glacier Bay National Park — Alaska Cruise Scenic Cruising Guide

Planning a Glacier Bay Alaska cruise? Our expert guide covers the best viewing decks, what wildlife to look for, and how to spot Margerie Glacier calving.

🚤 Tender · full day (6-8 hours in the bay)
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Haines

Plan your day at the Haines Alaska cruise port with our expert guide. Discover the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Fort Seward, and authentic local experiences.

⚓ Docked · 4-6 hours
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Hubbard Glacier — Alaska Cruise Scenic Cruising Guide

Planning a Hubbard Glacier Alaska cruise? Our guide covers the 400-foot ice face, calving activity, what to wear, and how to get the best views on deck.

🚤 Tender · 1-3 hours (slow pass)
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Icy Strait Point

Everything you need to know about visiting Icy Strait Point on an Alaska cruise

🚤 Tender · 5–6 hours
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Juneau

Everything you need to know about visiting Juneau on an Alaska cruise

⚓ Docked · 5–8 hours
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Ketchikan

Your complete guide to Ketchikan on an Alaska cruise

⚓ Docked · 4–6 hours
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Prince Rupert BC

Plan your day in the prince rupert bc alaska cruise port. Explore Cow Bay, the Museum of Northern BC, and top grizzly bear tours in this historic coastal town.

⚓ Docked · 5-7 hours
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Seattle — Alaska Cruise Embarkation

Plan your Seattle Alaska cruise port embarkation with our expert guide. Discover Pier 91 logistics, SEA-TAC transfers, parking, and pre-cruise hotels.

⚓ Docked · embarkation day
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Seward — Embarkation

Planning your Seward Alaska cruise port embarkation? Discover everything from Anchorage transfers and Kenai Fjords tours to the best local seafood spots.

⚓ Docked · embarkation day
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Sitka

Plan your day in the Sitka Alaska cruise port with our expert guide. Discover totem poles, Russian history, sea otters, and the best things to do ashore.

🚤 Tender · 5-7 hours
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Skagway

Your complete guide to Skagway on an Alaska cruise

⚓ Docked · 6–8 hours
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Tracy Arm Fjord — Alaska Cruise Scenic Cruising Guide

Tracy Arm Fjord is a dramatic alternative to Glacier Bay. Our guide covers the best ship positions, what to look for, and how the experience compares to other Alaska glacier cruising.

🚤 Tender · 4-6 hours
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Vancouver BC — Alaska Cruise Embarkation

Start your journey right at the ultimate Vancouver BC Alaska cruise embarkation port. Discover hotels, Canada Place logistics, Stanley Park, and local eats.

⚓ Docked · embarkation day
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Victoria BC

Plan your Victoria BC Alaska cruise port visit with our expert guide. Discover the best things to do in the Inner Harbour, Butchart Gardens, and local dining.

⚓ Docked · 4-6 hours (evening call)
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Whittier — Gateway to Prince William Sound

Planning your Whittier Alaska cruise port visit? Discover the Anton Anderson Tunnel, Prince William Sound glaciers, embarkation tips, and things to do in this tiny port town.

⚓ Docked · embarkation / debarkation day
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Wrangell

Discover the authentic, quiet Wrangell Alaska cruise port. Get expert tips on the best shore excursions, what to do, logistics, and Stikine River tours.

⚓ Docked · 4-6 hours

Destination Ports

Full port days with excursions and exploration

Embarkation Cities

Where your Alaska cruise begins and ends

Scenic Cruising

Glaciers and fjords viewed from the ship