When planning a cruise that offers breathtaking natural vistas, Alaska often comes to mind! After all, taking in the sights of pristine glaciers is truly a sight to see!
However, an Alaskan cruise does offer some planning challenges during the short April to September sailing season. Another concern is choosing a cruise line that sails to Alaska.
Donald on a Disney Cruise to Alaska
To protect the delicate balance of nature and animals by minimizing disturbances and pollution, Alaska has limitations on the number of ships and cruise lines that can sail their waters.
View of the Alaskan Glacier from Disney Wonder
To visit the majestic glaciers of Glacier Park, only two ships per day are permitted to carry passengers to this region in Alaska. This agreement is in effect until at least 2030. Currently, the cruise lines granted permission to sail here are:
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Holland America
- Princess Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean
- Seabourn
- Uncruise Adventures
- Viking Ocean
- Disney Cruise Line
- and a few others.
Typically, you’ll be booking a cruise on a smaller ship when sailing to Alaska. Ships with a gross tonnage of 150,000 or greater are unable to dock at certain ports. And, certain fjords and passageways are completely inaccessible to some of the larger ships.
Skagway as Seen from the Ship
So, how do you choose a cruise line for your vacation to Alaska? Here are some suggestions!
Most Popular
- Holland
- Princess
Popular with Families with Teenagers
- Royal Caribbean
- Norwegian
Disney Cruise vs. Royal Caribbean – We’re Helping You Decide
Popular with Families with Small Children
- Disney
Complete Guide: Disney’s Alaska Cruises for 2023, 2024 and Beyond
©Disney
Best Budget-Friendly Cruise Lines
- Holland
- Celebrity
- Norwegian
- Royal Caribbean
Best Small Ships
- Viking
- Oceania
Best Luxury Cruises
- Regent Seven
- Seabourn Cruiseline
Best Land and Sea Cruises
- Princess
Lesser Known Cruise Lines
- Cunard
- Windstar Cruises
When Is The Best Time To Cruise Alaska?
A cruise to Alaska is a memorable vacation, however there are a lot of options to consider. We hope selecting the best cruise line for your family just got a bit easier!
What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
A NEW hotel is coming to Disney World!
Disney's latest novelty bucket has landed.
A Disney World store is closing with no reopening date in sight.
Hollywood Studios is super popular today!
The PeopleMover has changed!
This new EPCOT ride has opened early!
We got a sneak peek at TWO new merchandise collections coming to Disney World!
The BoardWalk looks totally different!
One of our favorite Disney breakfast foods is now available at a NEW spot!
If you want to add Disney magic to your home, you can't miss this Disney...
TSA PreCheck users need to keep these rules in mind when gearing up to fly.
Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm could be affected by a hazmat situation less than 10...
Guests are going to FLY to this new attraction.
The Mandalorian and Grogu have officially moved into Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!
BaubleBar is having a huge sale!
Mobile ordering at this popular Disneyland restaurant looks totally different!
We've got a FIRST LOOK INSIDE the new Walt Disney Studios land at Hollywood Studios!
2 new stores were just quietly announced for Disney Springs!
The secret is OUT! (Or rather, TONS of secrets are out!!) We’re EXPOSING the BEST...
The NEW Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! show in Hollywood Studios started soft opening...