Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a relatively new cruise line to Alaska. They offer quite a unique experience compared to other cruise lines. Their smaller all-suite vessels, give you a more intimate view of Alaska’s fjords, coves, and glaciers, and visit unique ports that larger vessels cannot. Every suite aboard theses ships have access to a balcony, usually private; and Regent’s high staff to guest ratio means you get the best, intuitive, personal service around! Continue reading
Tag Archives: Cruises
Glacier Sightseeing Tours Out Of Anchorage
A trip to a glacier should be high on the agenda of every Alaska Vacationer! These ancient, massive mountains of dazzlingly blue ice are truly awe-inspiring, and should not be missed! There are lots of different ways to experience glaciers in Alaska, from hiking up to one, to a helicopter glacier landing. Probably the most common way to get up close to an Alaskan Glacier is to take a Glacier Cruise on a smaller ship. A Glacier Cruise will put you up-close and personal with some massive tidewater glaciers, and allow you to spot local wildlife, and sea-life along the way. Continue reading
Valdez Alaska
The city of Valdez is located in South-central Alaska, on the Northeast tip of Prince William Sound. The city has a beautiful setting; ringed by majestic mountains on all sides. It’s climate is relatively mild, which can be attributed to the marine currents in and weather generated by the Pacific Ocean. You can get to Valdez by driving via the Richardson highway, by Air, and by Ferry. Continue reading
Alaska Cruises Reviews
All cruise lines are very similar in that you are on a ship going from point a – to point b. The staterooms have bathrooms and beds and generally sleep 2 to 4 guests. Alaska Cruises have many activities and signature events such as Movies under the stars for Princess, to the DreamWorks Experience on Royal Caribbean. From that point on, the feel of the ship, and the ports of call become the deciding factors in choosing a cruise line. Here is a comparison of Cruise Lines that offer various Continue reading
3 to 4 Day Getaways before or after your Alaska Cruise
If you are taking a Southbound cruise from Alaska, you are most probably flying into Alaska, and either planning to land in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Most of the time, since there is a higher frequency of flights to Anchorage than Fairbanks, either your cruise company, or your travel agent would recommend you to fly to Anchorage. Similarly, if you are taking Northbound cruise to Alaska, you are probably flying back to your home from either Anchorage or Fairbanks.
In either of the two above scenarios, it is always good to Continue reading
