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There’s so much to explore in Alaska that the best way to discover its one-of-a-kind history, culture and art – not to mention its ice, grizzlies and natural beauty – is to glide through on a Hawaiian Joe Alaskan Cruise. Our northernmost state is now easily assessable from Hawai'i with Alaska Airlines' new flight from Honolulu, Hawai'i.

We have Alaska Carnival Cruises now as low as $679! We also have a 7 Day Alaska Cruise starting at $599 with Cruise Direct.

Our northernmost state is home to pristine wilderness, exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenery – 586,000 square miles in all. The state is more than twice the size of Texas, with glaciers the size of Rhode Island and weather extremes ranging from the cold of Minnesota (as low as 70 degrees below zero) to the heat of Florida (as high as 90 degrees).

By land, Alaska covers one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states, with 15 national parks, preserves and monuments. It’s home to 17 of our nation’s 20 highest peaks. By sea, Alaska offers 36,000 square miles of coastline, three million lakes and more than 3,000 rivers. Don’t forget the 100,000 glaciers.

Simply put, everything in Alaska is enormous, including the number of options you have to explore the fascinating corner of the world. In general, the sailing season begins in April and ends in September. During the Alaskan summer, with up to 20 hours of sunshine each day, cruise ships congregate in Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage.

The Inside Passage of the Alaska Panhandle and British Columbia is a coastal route for seagoing ships between the mainland and the coastal islands. Ships using the waterway avoid the turbulent weather of the open ocean and are able to visit many of the isolated communities that are along the route.

The Alaskan section of the Inside Passage stretches more than 500 miles from north to south, but just 100 miles from east to west. Thousands of coves and bays are tucked in among the 15,000 miles of shoreline, and more than 1,000 islands dot the area.

If you’re cruising with a group to Alaska, book cabins on opposite sides of the ship so you don’t miss a thing as you cruise through nature.

With 1,350 square miles of blue ice, the Hubbard Glacier is one of the most active glaciers in Alaska. Sheets of ice separate from the ice field and crash into the sea below, producing a cracking sound that echoes for miles.

Some ships cross the Gulf of Alaska and sail into Seward, which is in the South Central region of the state. This is also a great area for action and adventure. The six million acres of Denali State Park never fail to amaze visitors, who might spot grizzly bears, caribou and moose as well as 750 species of flowering plants or 165 species of birds. The phrase “Purple Mountain Majesties” comes to life with the Alaska Range and Mo. McKinley, which at 20,320 feet is North America’s highest peak. River rafting, kayaking, hiking and flight-seeing are just some of the sporting activities tourists enjoy.

The most famous sport in Alaska began as practical transportation. Dog-sledding races are held throughout the state, but the best known is the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, along a 1,150-mile trail from Anchorage to Nome. The race actually commemorates a famous serum run of 1925. Mushers and dogs hauled much-needed medicine to the diphtheria-stricken community of Nome when all other transportation had failed.

From mild to wild, you’ll discover a gold rush of pristine wilderness, exotic wildlife and breathtaking scenery unlike any other on our planet. Truly, exploring Alaska should be a “must” on your list of things to do in life.

Featured Ports of Call: Alaska

(Ports vary based on your selected itinerary.)

Juneau, Alaska

What do you get when you cross a glacier helicopter tour with a dog sled tour? A once-in-a-lifetime experience. First, board your helicopter for a flight-seeing tour over the lush rain forest, deep blue crevasses and glacier-carved peaks as you travel to the dogsled camp on the Mendenhall Glacier. Once there, professional mushers and Alaskan sled dogs will help you drive the team or speed away in the sled before you fly back to the ship.

Kodiak, Alaska

Yes, this is the home of those giant bears. It’s also home to the largest U.S. Coast Guard base and two very unique museums. The Baranov Museum displays artifacts from Alaska’s Russian history and outstanding examples of native basketry. The Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository features exhibits of Alutiiq heritage.

Ketchikan, Alaska

The entry point for miners during the 1898 Gold Rush to the Klondike, Ketchikan’s colorful past is still on display. You can see intricately carved totem poles and hear the legends that surround them. Kayak to Tatoosh Island and look for bald eagles, seals and sea lions. Or go fishing for five varieties of North Pacific salmon that thrive in the town known as the “salmon Capital of the World.”