Don't miss these excursions.

• Be Awed by Alaska's Glaciers.
• Explore the Rainforest.
• Opt for the Perfect Duo: the Tongass National Forest & the White Pass Summit.
• Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don't forget to pack your binoculars, Glacier Bay National Park is famous for its dramatic scenery.
• Kayak to the Tatoosh Islands.

Alaska cruises are popular because they're thrilling, relaxing and unforgettable. Instead of going home with a sun tan, you can go home with memories (and photos) of humpback whale flukes and sea otters playing, stories of native american legend, and a satisfied appetite for seafood.

two formal nights Formal wear: Anticipate two formal nights per week. Ladies wear a cocktail dress or gown and gentlemen don a suit and tie or tuxedo. Smart-casual wear for dinner: Slacks and collared shirts or sweaters for men. Skirt or trousers, sweater or blouse for women.

For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place.

A typical Alaska Cruise can cost between $600 and $5,000 per person, depending on the length of your cruise, the type of cruise you choose, and your room choice. We recommend budgeting an additional $1,000 to $1,500 per person for shore excursions to get the most out of your Alaskan cruise.

As a general rule, plan to have $50 to $100 each day in the local currency. Also, you may want to bring an extra $20 a day for tipping crew members. Make sure to include smaller bills for tips. Fifty to a hundred dollars a day should be enough to cover small purchases, tips and snacks at each port.

5 Fun Facts About Alaska & Its History

• Alaska has 3 million lakes.
• Alaska has more than 12,000 rivers.
• Alaska has an estimated 100,000 glaciers.
• Alaska has more volcanoes than any other state.
• Alaska has 54,563 kilometres of tidal shoreline.

What's Included with an Alaska Cruise Tour?

• Hotel Accommodations in Fairbanks.
• Discover Riverboat Tour and Gold Mine Tour in Fairbanks.
• Domed Railcar Transportation on part or all of your land trip.
• Hotel Accommodations in the Denali National Park Area.
• Either a short or long bus tour into Denali National Park.

Bottom Line: As a rough guide, for a 7-night cruise you will need to bring enough clothing for at least 4 formal or semi-formal nights, a couple of casual evenings, pool and loungewear, and practical clothing for excursions on dry land.

If you only have a long weekend to spare, a 3 day cruise could be your perfect match. If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway.

We really enjoyed our cruise, the destination was fantastic, we enjoyed all the Ports. Alaska was very pretty and absolutely fascinating. The ship was lovely and well looked after with many good communal areas. We had a Vista Suite which we were very happy with; good sized room and balcony and very comfortable.

Holland America offers spacious mid-sized ships which carry no more than 2,700 guests. This creates a more intimate cruising experience. They aren't too big or too small. At less than 1,000 feet, the ships have more options for ports than larger ships.