Alaska Cruisetours
Beyond the deck of your ship is a vast expanse of unspoiled wilderness that is too stunning to miss. An Alaskan cruisetour is the best of both worlds. It’s a land and sea vacation that combines the luxury of a cruise with the sightseeing pleasures of inland travel featuring deluxe rail and lodge packages.
The heart of Alaska is home to the tallest peaks and most glorious national parks on the continent. Extend your Alaska vacation with visits to some of the area’s most compelling destinations including:
- Fairbanks – Frequently called the “Golden Heart of Alaska,” Fairbanks is the state’s second largest city. It’s home to the University of Alaska’s renowned Museum of the North and a variety of colorful frontier attractions including gold mining, Pioneer Park, and a nostalgic sternwheeler cruise.
- Denali National Park – Stretching 6 million acres, this national park has one ribbon of a road (mostly unpaved) going 91 miles into the park. It’s also the home of McKinley, North America’s highest peak at 20,360 ft.
- Talkeetna – The historic and quaint village of Talkeetna is nestled at the base of North America’s tallest peak, Denali (Mt. McKinley) and boasts outstanding panoramic views of the Alaska Range.
- Anchorage – Alaska’s largest city is set between the towering Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. This cosmopolitan environment blends seamlessly with the traditional Alaskan setting.
- Prudhoe Bay – On the shore of the Arctic Ocean, this bay is the location of the North Slope oil fields and the beginning of the massive Trans-Alaskan pipeline.
- And much more!
Looking to kick your adventure up a notch?
Optional excursions include:
- Rafting – Paddle through Alaska’s icy waters for a once in a lifetime thrill.
- Heli-hiking – Trek through the most remote areas of the wilderness that only a helicopter can reach.
- Fishing – Reel in local salmon and cod from the freshest waters in the world
- Flightseeing – Get an aerial view of the most breathtaking nature on the planet.
Through our partnerships with the world’s finest cruise lines, Cruises to Alaska/Best Cruises has attained an exclusive privilege – the ability to create custom cruise vacations available only to our customers. Our custom cruisetours depart three different dates from Fairbanks and travel through the heart of Alaska. We provide action-packed adventures you won’t find anywhere else.
14-Day Princess Cruises Heart of Alaska Southbound Custom Cruisetour Vacation
Experience the "Ultimate Alaska Vacation"
We have partnered with Princess to create our own "Custom Alaska Cruise Tour" engineered specifically and exclusively for clients of BEST CRUISES. This itinerary is the result of our own multiple Alaska experiences as well as feedback from the thousands of clients we have sent to Alaska.
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Royal Princess
11 NIGHT HEART OF ALASKA NORTHBOUND
Northbound Cruise-tour featuring Glacier Bay, Denali, and Fairbanks
Departs June through August
Includes: 2-Nights Denali Wilderness Lodge including Tundra Wilderness Tour.
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11 NIGHT HEART OF ALASKA SOUTHBOUND
Southbound Cruise-tour featuring Fairbanks, Denali & Glacier Bay
Departs May through August
Includes: 2-Nights Denali Wilderness Lodge including Tundra Wilderness Tour.
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11-Night Denali Explorer Northbound
Northbound Cruise-tour featuring Glacier Bay, Denali, and Anchorage
Departs May through July
Includes: 3 nights at Denali National Park.
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