Plan Your 2009 Alaska Cruise.

Alaska is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world, & it is very high on most cruise lovers’ list. Some of the most spectacular parts of Alaska are best seen from the sea.
By: Paivi Lawrenz
 
July 4, 2009 - PRLog -- The year 2009 promises to be a great year to plan an Alaska cruise. Alaska cruises normally sell for a higher price than the Caribbean or other popular cruise destinations. Most  7 day Caribbean cruises start around $800, but the brochure price for an Alaska cruise on the same ship, same cabin will start about $1000.





The Alaska cruise season only runs from May through September, and demand is high. Getting to the embarkation port is often more costly than flying to Florida or even to Europe. Some cruise ships are sailing from San Francisco or Los Angeles, which might be a cheaper air fare, but a longer cruise. Summer is the big vacation season in the northwest, and many non-cruisers also choose to head to this beautiful part of the world. Usually the shorter season and high demand add up to a more expensive cruise.



Many of the large and mid-sized cruise ships sailing to Alaska include cabins with private verandas. Cruisers go to Alaska to see the magnificent mountains, beautiful bays, and wonderful wildlife. How better to see all of this than from your own private balcony? In addition to the verandas, ships cruising Alaska often include huge observation lounges and heated indoor/outdoor pools.



There are two great ways to cruise Alaska–on a large or mid-sized cruise ship of 700 to 3000 passengers or on a small ship of a dozen to less than 200 passengers. Both types of cruises have pros and cons. The larger ships have all the extra amenities you could ever wish for, but the small ships provide a more personal look at Alaska and often a better chance to see wildlife from the ship. Either way, Alaska cruise lines offer something for everyone.



Large and Mid-Sized Cruises to Alaska in 2009:-


Princess will have eight ships in Alaska sailing the Voyage of the Glaciers or the Inside Passage. The Coral Princess, Sea Princess, Diamond Princess, Golden Princess, Island Princess, Sapphire Princess, Star Princess, and Pacific Princess will all be sailing in Alaska in the summer of 2009. The Star Princess and Golden Princess will being sailing the Inside Passage from Seattle. The Dawn Princess will feature 10-day cruises of the Inside Passage from San Francisco. The Diamond, Island, Sapphire & Coral Princess will be sailing between Vancouver and Whittier on the “Voyage of the Glaciers” itinerary. The Pacific Princess will have a longer cruise of Alaska - 14 days - with more ports and sightseeing. The Sea Princess will sail twice roundtrip to Alaska from San Francisco.



Celebrity Cruises passengers can choose from interesting Alaska itineraries on the Celebrity Infinity, Mercury, or Millennium. The Alaska cruises will be preceded or followed by repositioning cruises from California or Hawaii, and the Panama Canal cruises are in the spring and fall seasons. The Infinity will sail roundtrip from Seattle, the Mercury sails roundtrip from Vancouver, and the Millennium sails between Vancouver and Seward.



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