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4 September 2024

7 reasons to book an Alaska cruise instead of a Caribbean cruise

Planning your next cruise? If so, consider ditching the sunny Caribbean and heading to chilly Alaska instead.

Caribbean cruises are the most popular cruise itineraries for a reason, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best choice for everyone. Although the region’s plentiful beaches and warm temperatures are synonymous with a "perfect" vacation, you’ll also deal with extreme heat and crowds in your itinerary’s ports of call.

8 August 2023
Glacier Bay cruise: 16 ways to make the most of your day in the park

One of the major highlights of any Alaska cruise is visiting Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, the 6th biggest national park in the United States.

There are over 1,000 glaciers in the 3.3 million acre park, the longest of which is 40 miles long, and a whopping 27% of the park’s surface is covered in ice. Beyond glaciers, visitors can marvel at mountain peaks reaching 15,000 feet and spot over 600 species of wildlife, from brown bears to bald eagles and harbor seals.

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