Alaskan cruises are more in demand
than cruises to the Caribbean or the Bahamas. People prefer cruising
in Alaska due to its cool climate. In the summer months, Alaska is
comfortably warm and the sun is up most of the time. Cruisers in Alaska
see beautiful scenery wherever they go. During the peak cruising season
in Alaska, which is from May to September, all major cruise ships
are booked well in advance. Alaskan cruises are also a bit steeper
than other cruises – a seven-day cruise may cost $800 to $1,000
per head.
Several famous ships conduct regular
Alaska cruises in the peak season. Some of these ships are the Dawn
Princess, the Sun Princess, the Statendam, the Volendam and the Norwegian
Star. The pioneer ship for Alaska cruises is the Royal Caribbean Radiance.
Cruise ships have their own itineraries – there are special
ships for inland cruising and marine cruising. There are also small
ships that can accommodate less than a hundred people.
Alaskan cruises can be for a week or
nine to ten days. There are several activities that can be performed
onboard. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities. Cruise
ships have their own bands, which play music – especially jazz
and folk music – for the cruisers. There are dance programs
with live or recorded musical accompaniment. Other forms of onboard
entertainment are Broadway shows, comedy performances, and dances.
Food is of local varieties and is served by uniformed waiters and
attendants.
An Alaskan cruise is not just an onboard
sailing experience; there are several shore activities provided. People
can go whitewater rafting and boating. Canoeing and kayaking are other
popular features of cruises. Ketchikan is a popular kayaking hub.
One more important attraction is underwater sightseeing, which may
be provided in a submersible submarine or with snorkeling or scuba
equipment. Such cruises are also known as adventure cruises.
Visiting Alaska is more expensive than
going to Europe from America. Cruise ships leave from two destinations
– Seattle and Vancouver – and end in Seward. Rails, cruise
ships or vehicles cannot access interior places of Alaska. Floatplanes
are used as transport to access these places.
The charm of Alaskan cruises is the
climate. Since Alaska is snow-ridden and inaccessible for the major
part of the year, the cruising season is the summer. This period is
full of activities and natural beauty. Due to the short period of
accessibility, the demand for Alaskan cruises is high.
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