The thought of going on a cruise vacation is usually associated with warm weather, beaches, and crowded pool decks cruising through the Caribbean, but that is only one option. Another option is to cruise through Alaska and witness scenic beauty, unique wildlife and native culture.
One of the most popular places to see in Alaska is the Frederick Sound, which is a 80-mile-long body of water that houses an amazing diversity of marine life. It is considered one of the best places in the world to observe humpback whales.
Another recommended sight is Tracy Arm, which consists of two deep fjords (a narrow waterway surrounded by sharp cliffs) filled with shimmering ice glaciers is a place filled with spectacular scenery and wildlife.
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Considered one of the top attractions in Alaska is Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Glacier Bay is a UNESCO world heritage site that covers 3.3 million acres of beautiful and natural wonders home to a rich variety of wildlife. Within the national park there are tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, freshwater rivers and lakes, and deep fjords. Inside the park is the Fairweather Range, which is one of the tallest mountain ranges in the country and reaches 15,320 feet. In the southern part of Glacier Bay the land is mainly temperate rainforest with tons of interesting plant life over 300 years old.
There are many options when choosing a cruise to witness some of these amazing sights. There are the large cruise liners that go all over the world such as Disney, Princess, and Norwegian. And there are also smaller cruise ships that only travel through Alaska which are able to squeeze into the tighter spots and see more places, especially the less touristic spots. One example of such companies is Alaskan Dream Cruises, which prides itself on giving the true Alaskan experience.
A list of top-rated cruise liners that travel to Alaska: https://travel.usnews.com/cruises/best-cruise-ships/alaska/
More information about Alaskan Dream Cruises: https://www.alaskandreamcruises.com
Alaska is a majestic place filled natural gems that have taken thousands of years to cultivate into what they are today. This is the type of vacation where one can sit back and enjoy the breathtaking aspects of the earth and how wildlife and nature coexist without interference from humans.
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