Alaska Cruises From Seattle in 2011
Thinking
about going on one of the fabulous Alaska Cruises from Seattle with your
family in 2011? Well your choices are many; with 12 major cruise ships
based in Seattle offering various itineraries for cruises to Alaska. Choosing
the one that is right for you can be time consuming. Don’t fret,
that’s just what this site is here to help you with. We will break
down the differences and help you narrow your choices in cruise lines and
ports of call.
Alaska remains at the top of the wish lists for many people looking at an upcoming vacation with family and friends. This is understandable, as Alaska is one of the most popular cruise destinations of all time. Take into account that the Inside Passage in Alaska is home to a mystifying coastline of deep-sea fjords, majestic glaciers and abundant marine and wildlife, one can understand its appeal but it’s the close proximity to Seattle that has always cemented Alaska as our first choice in cruise destinations.
Seattle has done its homework in designing and running a city that is easy to get around in and fun to spend time in. What this means to you - Cruises from Seattle always seem to start out in a relaxed and unstressed manner. Ample parking, excellent transportation between the cruise docks and Seatac airport, great shops and exhibits located close to the docks as well as throughout Seattle and plenty of hotels available in all price ranges from clean and affordable to lavish in luxury.
While the Alaska cruise season is short, from May through September, the demand is very high for all available births. If you choose to take a cruises in May you would expect to be in for some cooler weather.
On the opposite side, we encountered cooler and wetter weather weather in September but nothing that one would called bad. It was raining in Skagway when we arrived but cleared up by noon.
Many of the Alaska ports of call are small fishing communities with limited access to dock space. This makes it difficult to increase the number of ships but does help retain the genuine beauty of the ports.
2011 Alaska Cruises From Seattle
Seattle departures on 12 terrific ships are available for your Alaska cruise in 2011. Whether you’re looking for a 7-day Alaska cruise or the more enduring 14-day round trip voyage, Seattle is the place to make it come true.
Seattle has two cruise terminals located downtown with convenient connections to and from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport make cruising from Seattle fun and carefree. Seattle's new cruise terminal at Pier 91 is located at the north end of Seattle's waterfront. Carnival, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International all use Pier 91 for their Alaska cruise departures.
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