PLANNING
By David Noyes
We were traveling a bit further into the mountains than usual, noted our young pilot as we rose higher and higher into the brilliant blue Alaskan sky. For nearly twenty minutes we slowly and deliberately climbed above the stunning snow-capped mountains north of Juneau. The impressive Mendenhall Glacier looked like a twisting mountain highway out of the small tinted windows of our able little helicopter.
Explore Alaska by Land, Sea, and Air Excursions
If sledding with huskies in Juneau, exploring the wild Yukon in Skagway, and searching for bears in Ketchikan sound like perfect thrill-seeking journeys, then you’re in for some new adventures aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Alaska cruises.
Stretching northward from Cross Sound to the Canadian border, Glacier Bay National Park is one of the most scenic spots in Alaska. In this 3,283,168-acre park, blue-white glaciers flow from the snow-clad peaks of the Fairweather Range to fjord-like inlets.
Alaska’s capital city has a golden history - By David Noyes
The sun was nearing the horizon as our ship left Juneau through the Gastineau Channel to continue our northerly route on the Inside Passage. The snow-capped mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the dozens of passengers mingling around the Lido deck pool, sharing stories of their day while feasting on grilled Alaskan salmon.
The Alaska of my Dreams
By Maria Ceraulo
I longed to see Alaska’s majestic coastline. For years, the amazing images of ancient glaciers meeting the sea after centuries of a constant and immeasurable flow inspired my imagination. Last year, I finally made my first trip to see the Alaska of my dreams. I visited the state’s southern coastal region, which includes the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage,on my way to Denali National Park and spectacular Mount McKinley.
Cruises that sail entirely within Alaska waters, beginning and ending in Alaska, allow you to experience more of its magnificence and natural wonders than is possible for cruises of the same duration that begin or end outside of Alaska — more scenery, more wildlife, more glaciers, and more ports.
