This summer thousands will flock to Alaska to experience its legendary wildness, but relatively few will actually explore it. For 40 years, our small ships have been going beyond the predictable ports to where authentic Alaska is truly discovered. Join us this summer to commemorate this milestone and take advantage of special offers on select departures.* Space is limited and filling fast—call now for availability.
Best Times to Visit Alaska: A Month-by-Month Guide
Each part of the Alaskan cruising season also holds its own allures. Midsummer makes for the most daylight hours, while the shoulder season—the first week of May and the beginning of September—is the only time one can transit the entire Inside Passage.
Our exclusive family program is the only one of its kind in Alaska travel. Developed in conjunction with National Geographic Education, it’s designed to help kids and teens develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge of an explorer. And most of all—it delivers glacier-sized fun! /expedition-stories/stories/5-awesome-alaska-activities-for-kids-teens/
During our 40 years of exploring America’s final frontier, we’ve uncovered countless secrets. Popular fishing spots for brown bears, nutrient-rich channels teeming with whales, hushed trails winding beneath towering Sitka spruce—these are just a few of the reasons we love Alaska. Watch the video to see 40 more from our decades of discovery.
*Offer Terms & Conditions:
$700 AIR CREDIT: Book now and receive a $700 air credit per person on select departures. Valid on new bookings only, subject to availability, not applicable on airfare or extensions, and may not be combinable with other offers.
ALASKA FAMILY OFFER: On select 2023 departures, every two full-paying adults are welcome to bring a guest aged 22 and under at 50% off and a second guest aged 22 and under for FREE. Offer applicable only on bookings of two double-occupancy cabins, and second cabin must be in same category or lower as first cabin. An individual full-paying adult is welcome to bring a guest aged 22 and under at 50% off and a second guest 22 and under for free when booking a single double- or triple-occupancy cabin, pending availability. Valid on cabin fare only, not valid on extensions or airfare. Please call for details.
SOLO OFFER: Guests may waive the solo premium on solo cabins on select departures. Valid on new bookings only, subject to availability, not applicable on airfare or extensions, and may not be combinable with other offers.