Alaska: When To Go

Alaska: When To Go

Alaska – When is the best time to go? A question a lot of nonrev travelers have is, “when is the best time to go on an vacation to Alaska?” The simple answer is, “it depends”. Each season has advantages over another season. The cruise season runs from May to...
Comparing the Major Glaciers

Comparing the Major Glaciers

There are 4 main glaciers you can see on an Alaska cruise. Those are Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Sawyer Glacier and Tracy Arm. So what are the differences? Glacier Bay – the most well known and popular glacier. A cruise line can only visit if it has a permit which...
Flying In & Out of Anchorage

Flying In & Out of Anchorage

Anchorage is about 75 miles from Seward and 65 miles from Whittier, the two ports Alaska cruise ships depart from. Transfers from the cruise lines will run you about $55pp, one way to or from Whittier or Seward and take about 2 hours. You can take the Alaska railroad...