Alaska Cruises Offer Relaxation As Well As Adventure

Tired of taking the family to Disneyland for vacation? Then why
not try an Alaska cruise? They offer beautiful scenery, cruise
luxury and Alaskan adventure for those who want it.

But not all Alaska cruise trips are alike. You first need to
decide what you want on your cruise. If you like to be pampered
in the lap of luxury then you'll want to take advantage of one
of the many Alaska luxury cruises. Here you can relax in the
spa, have a wonderful massage and enjoy all the amenities of a
first class resort. You will dine on the best foods, available
at almost any hour. Just like most cruises, Alaska cruises are
the ultimate in pampering guests.

Alaska cruises have something for everyone in the family. Along
with the usual cruise amenities of pools, games, exercise,
meeting new people and fun, Alaska cruises offer interesting
scenery you won't find at home. On your cruise, not only will
you'll be amazed by majestic glaciers but you might spot brown
bears, eagles, humpback whales or sea lions.

If you want adventure, there are many cruise packages that can
satisfy your needs as well as offer typical cruise amenities.

One popular Alaskan adventure is sea kayaking. You can pick from
tours in choppy waters or, for the more tame at heart, a calmer
course is offered. Sea kayaking gives you an opportunity to get
outdoors and see a lot of the coastline which is abundant with
local wildlife.

Hiking is another popular excursion that you can try once your
cruise ship docs. You can choose from any number of guided hikes
using different trails and going out for different lengths of
time. It's a great chance to get out in the wilderness and
experience nature Alaska style. If this isn't enough for you,
you can even work in some rock climbing while you are off ship.

The best time to take an Alaska cruise is in the summer where
you will be able to enjoy Alaska in fairly mild weather. There
are 2 basic paths that cruises take one goes throught the inside
passage which visits Alaskan panhandle ports and the other
through the Gulf of Alaska visiting more glaciers and northern
points. Be sure that you check the weather and pack accordingly!