ALASKA

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT

 

The Alaskan cruise season runs May-September, with July and August being the rainiest. Mid-June to Mid-July is the best time to see wildlife such as bear and moose and their young. July is also best for the salmon run, but every month offers its own charm for your group.

KEY EXPERIENCES

• Landing on Mendenhall Glacier

• Partake in a salmon bake

• White Pass Yukon Railroad

• Denali National Park

• Meet the dogs from the Iditarod

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THINGS TO DO

• Witness glaciers calving

• Learn about the native culture and admire their totem poles

• View wildlife such as whales, seals, and eagles

• Pan for gold like the old settlers once did

 

REGIONAL CULINARY DELIGHTS

• Grilled salmon

• King crab legs

• Hopothermia and other brews from the Alaskan Brewing Co.

• Caribou chili

• Wild berry cobbler

 

BONUS TIP

To help reduce motion sickness, travel on a northbound cruise instead of southbound