Deciding to experience the vast beauty of Alaska for the first time can feel overwhelming; a cruise is the perfect option to get a taste. Ovation of the Seas I have been thinking about visiting Alaska for quite some time now and finally got the opportunity via a Royal Caribbean cruise on Ovation of the […]
Anchorage is a prime starting or ending point for any land based Alaska trip. Our recent trip started in Anchorage. It is highly recommended to stay downtown. Anchorage is a fairly easy city to walk around if your hotel is in the right location. The top choice is the Marriott Downtown Anchorage which is where […]
This port is not as popular as Juneau, Seward, Skagway, or Ketchikan, but it should be. Sitka is a hidden gem. I was lucky enough to sail on a cruise that stopped in Sitka, and I fell in love with the small Alaskan port town. When I was visiting, you could feel more of the […]
Ketchikan, Alaska is the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s famed Inside Passage! This is one of my favorite stops on Alaska cruises. The Population as of 2021 is around 8,037 residents. There are so many amazing things to do in this neat town. The Must-do Thing in Ketchikan My favorite excursion is the Misty Fjords by […]
Skagway is a small coastal Alaska town and a common cruise stop. I personally love Skagway, and my favorite excursion that I have taken is the White Pass Rail Trip. Skagway had a population of 1,191 as of 2020. Skagway is a cute, quaint town full of character and history. Many small shops are filled […]
Juneau, Alaska is located in one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States. Juneau is the capital city of the state of Alaska, and most travelers visit Juneau while cruising. I love Juneau, and I wanted to share my Top Five things to do. #1 Whale Watching The whale watching is incredible in […]
Seward is a small coastal town in interior Alaska. This is one of my favorite towns in all of Alaska. Getting to Seward You can reach Seward via cruise ships with open-jawed (cruises that leave from one port and end in a different port) or cruises leaving and dropping off from Seward. If you are […]