Planned by a Certified Alaska Expert
Alaska Cruise & Land Vacations
Glaciers, wildlife, Denali and the midnight sun: the trip of a lifetime. I've experienced Alaska by cruise and by rail, and as a Certified Alaska Expert I'll help you choose the right ship, itinerary and pace for everyone traveling with you.
Cruise, Land, or Both?
An Alaska Cruise
A beautiful way to see the coast: the Inside Passage, glaciers, fjords and charming port towns like Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. Your hotel travels with you, and you unpack once.
A Land Trip
Head into Alaska's Interior: Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Fairbanks and the scenic Alaska Railroad.
A Cruisetour: Land and Sea
Combines both, and it's what I recommend most. You see the coast and the wilderness in one well-paced journey.
An Honest Note About Denali
Denali National Park sits deep in Alaska's Interior, far from any cruise port. To see grizzlies, moose and caribou, hike the park or glimpse Denali itself, you'll need land days: a cruisetour or a separate land trip.
Short on Time?
Not everyone can be away from work long enough to do it all at once. That's why I did Alaska in two visits. I'll help you choose which half to experience first and plan the other for a return trip.
How I Plan Your Alaska Trip
The Right Cruise Line and Ship for You
Every line offers a different experience. I match the ship to your style, not the other way around.
Cruisetours Done Right
I often recommend Princess cruisetours, which combine the cruise with lodges and rail into Denali. Ask me about the Princess Premier package, which adds more inclusions so there are fewer surprises on your bill.
Time on Land, Not Just at Sea
True to my approach everywhere I plan, I build in time in Anchorage, Seward or wherever your journey begins or ends, so you experience more than the view from the ship.
Excursions Worth Your Time
Glacier landings, whale watching, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway in Skagway, or the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, chosen for the people in your group.
Every Detail Handled
Flights, transfers, travel insurance and a personalized packing list for cruise and land, so you can simply enjoy the trip.
Month by month
Best Time to Visit Alaska
Each month of Alaska's season has its own magic, from spring bear viewing to midsummer whales and September's fall color and northern lights. Find your timing below, then let's plan around it.