Best Alaska Cruises for 2011
Alaska's Choices for the Best Alaska Cruises for 2011 from Holland America, Princess, Disney Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, Celebrity, and Carnival. Cruise lines visiting Alaska in 2011 are in the business of pampering their guests and showing them their time of their lives. What differs is how they go about doing this and how effective they are in their efforts. Below you will find our choices for the Best Alaska Cruises from a number of different categories and perspectives.
The 2011 Best of Alaska Cruises
Holland America Cruises - We are starting off with Holland America due to the fact that they are the leader in offerings of Alaska cruises again for 2011. Holland America Cruises will again be offering Alaska cruise departures from both Seattle Washington and Vancouver Canada. Experience the Inside Passage beginning in Washington’s Puget Sound or the Canadian port of Vancouver BC and enjoy the peaceful scenery as you travel north, first along the British Columbia Coast and then through the islands and fjords of the Alaska Panhandle. Holland America also offers cruises from Vancouver that extend their travels all the way up to Seward Alaska. These 7 day cruises are typically followed by a shore tour from the excellent selection of cruisetours offered by Holland America Cruises.
Princess Cruises - The original “Love Boats” are still the romantic ships they have always been. Romantic voyages on elegant vessels is what you can expect from Princess Alaska Cruises. Princess offers 7 night cruises through the Inside Passage and along the lesser seen outer coast of the Islands. You will have the opportunity to experience unique places like the Tongass National Forest, Glacier Bay National Park, Admiralty Island National Monument, Misty Fjords National Monument, and countless large and small islands that make up Alaska's Famed Inside Passage.
Disney Cruises - Anticipation mounts as the Wonderful World of Disney is coming to Alaska in 2011. Best cruise for young families traveling with kids, Disney's family experience is second to none with worlds of activities and adventures planned for all members of the family. There just is no second to the Disney Cruise Experience when you cruise Alaska with your family and children. Prices are in the mid range for an Alaskan cruise but be sure to compare the family experience when looking at your 2011 Alaska cruise.
Norwegian Cruises - Known for their Freestyle Experience, Norwegian Cruise Lines offers a very low key cruising experience devoid of the formalities found on other cruise lines operating in Alaska. Great choice for cruising Alaska's calm protected waters with young children or for active individuals looking for a more lively onboard cruising experience.
Celebrity Cruises - Offering you the option for an Alaska luxury cruise at nearly the same price as the main cruise lines, Celebrity is ready to pamper you with lavish extravagances in their celebrity treatment of their guests. Another of the great choices for younger travelers as well as for families traveling with kids of all ages. Carnival has more to offer the younger cruisers that makes their experience more rewarding and memorial. Young families choose Carnival time and time again for their families affordable and exciting cruise vacations.
Carnival Cruises - Looking for 24 hour entertainment in the land of the midnight sun? Look no further then Carnival Cruises as the “Fun Ships” will be returning to Alaska in 2011. Carnival will again be offering Alaska cruise departures from both Seattle Washington onboard the Carnival Spirit. Thirteen sailings are currently being offered with departures from Seattle's Pier 91 between June 7th and August 30th 2011.
Royal Caribbean - Another great choice for families with onboard activities especially designed to keep everyone happy all day long. From menu items to pool parties, these ships are a great choice for young families and active travelers too.
Best Alaska Small Ship Cruises
Not finding what you want from the major cruise lines in 2011? Try looking ant some of these Small Ship and specialty cruises that offer a very different experience from the beginning to end of your vacation.
Regent Seven Seas Alaska Cruises - Luxury in Alaska Cruising has been redefined by Regent Seven Seas Seven Seas Mariner offers just that on an all-suite vessel and Silversea. Setting the bar in all-inclusive cruising, Regent includes their fine wine selection and excellent beverage menu in their cruise fares.
Silversea Cruises - offers that fine Italian influence in a luxury Alaskan Cruise. Silversea's is slightly more formal and a bit more of a luxury experience then Regent and offers their passengers spacious suites and excellent food combined with fine linens, renowned service, and include your fine wine and alcoholic beverages in their cruise fares.
American Safari Cruises - offers luxury yachts cruises through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Experience some of the world's deepest fjords, largest glaciers and wildest shores. See more of the real Alaska onboard the luxury yachts of American Safari Cruises as they sail into areas the larger vessels are forbidden from entering.
Cruise West Small Ship Alaska Cruises - The small ships from Cruise West offer a more intimate experience to the 78 to 138 guests onboard their luxurious small cruise ship voyages. Prepare to experience the best parts of Alaska where the big ships just can’t go. Head up deep into the narrow channels and into secluded waterways, pausing at the best positions in order to catch every spectacular angle to the magnificent scenery and wildlife you came to Alaska for. Cruise West offers cruises from both Seattle Washington and Juneau Alaska. Alaska itineraries range from 4- night getaways in Glacier Bay or Prince William Sound to the classic cruises of the Inside Passage, each with their unique true to Alaska wilderness exploration experiences.
Best Cruises To Alaska
So now it's time to choose just one Alaska cruise experience that will be crowned as the 2011 Best of Alaska Cruises. The choice we make will be based upon our personal likes and may not be the best cruise for your particular situation. As we are middle aged couple with children that are now off to college, our choice of cruise lines will most likely differ from what you will be looking for. So with that being said, we will leave this one completely up to you. Taylor your choice to the cruise line that offers the most for the individual desires in your group.