We've traveled to more than thirty countries, and without a doubt, Alaska is one of the most breathtaking places on our planet!

To get to Alaska, you can:

Vancouver Cruise Terminal

Considered one of the best in the world, Vancouver's cruise terminal can receive up to 4 ships on peak days, with a total of 15,000 people passing through its facilities in a single day.

Roughly 900,000 passengers pass through our cruise terminal every year.

Which is the best cruise line for a trip to Alaska?

There's no shortage of options! From the most exclusive lines, like Silversea and Ponant, where a week-long cruise can cost the equivalent of 14,000 US dollars per person, to "The World Residences at Sea," the "home ship," where passengers actually own apartments on board — some apartments have 3 bedrooms, imagine that! :)

"The World Residences at Sea," as the name suggests, sails continuously around the globe, and its happy owners have a "mobile home," waking up each day in some of the most beautiful and exclusive spots on the planet. Rumor has it Oprah owns an apartment on "The World," though I can't confirm that's true...

For the rest of us mere mortals, there are plenty of "regular" cruise lines, and if you know how to shop around, you'll find cruises at irresistible prices!

Depending on the season and cruise line, you can find cruises for under 1,000 dollars! Considering that gets you a week with "housing" plus daily housekeeping plus fresh towels and bedding every day plus 3 full meals plus pizza, ice cream, fries, and more served all day long plus shows plus a heated pool plus a gym, it's almost cheaper than staying home!

Below is a list of the cruise lines you can choose from for your trip to Alaska (in alphabetical order):

Disney Cruise Line ship in Vancouver

Cruise lines offer different routes and durations, with the most common being:

Which type of cruise is best?

In my opinion, the last option above is the best. If you do the first option (round trip from Vancouver by ship), you'll have two "dead" days crossing the Inside Passage. While it's beautiful, once is plenty, and if you choose a one-way itinerary instead, you'll actually get to spend more time in Alaska rather than being "stuck" on the ship.

For anyone living in Canada, even in Vancouver, I recommend boarding the ship here and flying back home at the end of the cruise.

For anyone living in Brazil, I recommend arriving in Vancouver at least four days before the cruise begins, so you can enjoy our attractions before boarding. After the cruise, you can fly from Anchorage to Miami and from there back to Brazil. This is the option chosen by most of our clients.

If you need a tour, we have access credentials for the Cruise Terminal. Only authorized personnel have access to the interior of the terminal. Get in touch and we'll have a credentialed person waiting for you for a City Tour of Vancouver, or to take you to board after a tour with us.

What's the best time of year to go to Alaska?

Without a doubt, July and August are the best months weather-wise — less rain and more pleasant temperatures — although for promotional prices, May (start of the season) and October (end of the season) are your best bet.

My favorite excursions in Alaska

Juneau: whale watching here is a must! Rather than booking this excursion through the cruise line, I prefer hiring local companies directly, since they use smaller boats and the experience is more personalized. The helicopter tour to the glacier is also well worth it.

Ketchikan: the "Married Man's Trail" is fun and interesting. It got its name because men used to leave the upper part of town looking for the brothel located in the lower part, taking a "secret" trail through the woods to get there. The trail isn't secret anymore and has become a tourist attraction, with beautiful views of the forest and river.

Hubbard Glacier: it's a tremendous thrill watching the ship approach this giant glacier and admiring the icebergs floating around the ship.

Mendenhall Glacier: without a doubt, one of the most scenic spots of the entire trip.

Sitka: very interesting, with several buildings dating back to when Alaska belonged to Russia.

Bookings and itineraries

We don't book or sell cruises or excursions to Alaska. We can, however, help you put together your itinerary for a flat fee of $300 (three hundred Canadian dollars), or take you and your family on wonderful tours here in Vancouver before or after your cruise.

If you'd like more information, message me on WhatsApp and let's plan your trip to Alaska together.