How about a cruise to Alaska onboard a luxurious ship that caters to your every need? There are a number of cruise lines heading to Alaska, and a few provide an upscale all-inclusive experience for the ultimate luxury cruise vacation.
Small, intimate ships, personalized service, and endless inclusions make these extravagant cruises to Alaska the ultimate cruise experience. Additionally, these smaller ships head to ports and waterways that others can’t - making for an even more memorable cruise vacation. Some even have door-to-door service that makes planning effortless. Just pack your bags and go.
Onboard experts, fine dining, top-end amenities, and customized excursions make for the most spectacular cruises to the Last Frontier. Another bonus is that guests can upgrade their experiences with add-in land tours to explore even more of Alaska’s majestic landscape and wildlife.
Here are the top luxury cruises for those who want to experience an Alaska cruise like no other.
Seabourn Cruise Line
10-Day Alaska Fjords Odyssey - Seabourn Odyssey
With less than 600 guests on their ships, Seabourn pampers its guests. Their ocean-facing suites provide cruisers with the ultimate views, especially wonderful for an Alaska cruise. Guests can take in the spectacular views of the landscape from their cabins and private verandahs.
For those cruisers looking for something magical, the cruise line's 10-day Alaska Fjords Odyssey is the perfect cruise. Roundtrip from Vancouver, the ship heads to Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm, as well as popular ports like Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Juneau. It also ventures to more off-the-beaten-path places, such as the Inian Islands, Klawock, and Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), along with scenic cruising of the Princess Royal Channel.
Seabourne does Alaska like no other, with special benefits like an elite expedition team onboard and unique adventures that allow guests to use their kayaks and zodiacs. Cruise fares include unlimited beverages with premium spirits and wines and a personalized in-suite stocked bar. Passengers enjoy access to all dining venues, with gratuities included. While relaxing onboard, guests have both a suite host and attendant for the ultimate in service.
Viking Cruises
11-day Alaska& Inside Passage – Viking Sea
Known for its river cruises, Viking also offers ocean and expedition cruises. It is an excellent adult-only option with a firm 18+ rule on its ships, which adds to the relaxed atmosphere of the cruise. There is no better place to take in the tranquil beauty of Alaska than a smaller ship that explores the best that Alaska has to offer.
Among Viking’s best cruises is the Alaska 11 Day Alaska & Inside Passage from Seward to Vancouver. Cruisers have the option to add on 2, 5, or 6-day pre-cruise land tours to Denali, Fairbanks, and Anchorage, heading to remote parks and exploring the region in-depth. As the cruise heads south, guests visit Valdez, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Complimentary shore excursions in each port add to the true nature of this famed cruise line’s all-inclusive experience.
With less than 1,000 passengers, Viking focuses on service and the overall cruise experience. They are known for having one of the most inclusive cruise fares in the industry. They have a philosophy of "no nickel and diming," with no pressure sales tactics, photo sales, or art auctions for a more relaxed environment. Guests enjoy free specialty dining, 24-hour room service, complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and hot teas, with complimentary wi-fi, port fees, and taxes. The ultimate Alaska getaway in a true adult-only environment.
Silversea Cruises
11-day Seward to Vancouver – Silver Muse
Silversea, a luxury cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean, features ships with under 300 suites and one of the most extensive offerings in the industry. Sailing smaller ships, they gain entrance into more unique ports, including some hidden gems in Alaska that larger cruise ships can’t get to. As Silversea describes it, their small luxury ships are designed for those who delight in discovery and indulge in luxury.
Silversea offers a number of cruises to Alaska; however, this 11-day Seward to Vancouver cruise provides unforgettable ports of call, including Haines, Valdez, Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell, Endicott Arm, and Victoria - ports not found on many 7 itineraries. Their door-to-door all-inclusive service means all the arrangements are made for you, leaving you with nothing but time to enjoy.
Onboard guests enjoy spacious, ocean-view suites with butler service, and most include private verandas with extensive inclusions such as complimentary gourmet dining, room service, drinks (even a stocked mini-bar), butler service, gratuities, shore excursions (at least one per port). For the ultimate Alaska getaway, their “door-to-door all-inclusive service” includes a chauffeur picking guests up at their home, airfare (including international travel), as well as pre and post-hotels and transfers.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Alaska Wonderment cruise – Seven Seas Explorer
Regent is a luxury-focused cruise line owned by Norwegian Cruise Line. It operates smaller ships with a maximum capacity of 750 passengers and provides personalized service and destination-focused itineraries in a truly upscale environment.
Although most of Regent’s Alaska cruises are 7 days in duration, they do have a 14-day itinerary - the Alaska Wonderfment cruise - which is the height of luxury. Roundtrip from Vancouver, the cruise stops in all the major ports like Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Seward, and Victoria, as well as cruising the Hubbard Glacier and Endicott Arm. Guests can choose from a vast array of excursions that range from flightseeing, to a pub crawl, helicopter glacier trek, whale watching, dog sledding, gourmet cuisine, fishing, and wildlife adventures, just to name a few. A major perk of cruising with Regent, they have unlimited shore excursions.
Regent is considered among the best for an authentic, all-inclusive cruise experience. Their comprehensive benefits entail free drinks, specialty dining, wi-fi, laundry valet service, room service, unlimited shore excursions, gratuities, and taxes. Currently, they offer 2-1 fares and free round-trip air on domestic flights, another incredible perk.
