Ports

Information About Alaska Cruise Ports of Call and City Maps

Juneau: The capital of Alaska is also its third most populous city and is accessible only by air or sea.

Skagway: The “garden city of Alaska” became popular during the 19th century Alaskan gold rush. Many sites today are restored to resemble what Skagway looked like in its heyday.

Sitka: The former Russian capital of North America, Sitka is the only city in Southeast Alaska to front the Pacific Ocean.

Ketchikan: Nicknamed the “Salmon Capital of the World,” Ketchikan is home to Creek Street, coined as the most photographed street in the world, and the most totem poles in the Northwest.

Icy Strait: Alaska’s newest port allows cruisers to experience the natural wilderness of America’s 49th state. Only one cruise ship is allowed to dock here per day.

Whittier: This small Alaskan port is one of the closest to Anchorage and can be used as a substitute for the more distant Seward.

Prince Rupert, British Columbia: Prince Rupert, the “halibut capital of the world” is considered to be one of the oldest continuously occupied regions in the world. It is also the site of the deepest harbor in North America.

Vancouver, British Columbia: This Canadian metropolis is a popular departure site for many Alaskan and Pacific Coast cruises. Vancouver’s main attraction is the Seawall, which stretches over 13 miles and boasts many tourist sites.

Victoria, British Columbia: The capital of British Columbia has many historic and touristy areas for your enjoyment such as the Parliment Building and world famous Beauchart Gardens.

Anchorage: The largest and most well-known city in Alaska, Anchorage is a perfect combination of commercial centers and natural beauty.

Fairbanks: Nicknamed the “golden heart of Alaska,” Alaska’s second largest city became famous once gold was struck here in 1902. Less than 200 miles below the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks experiences unusually long summer days (21 hours of sunlight).  Click here to learn more about Fairbanks

Denali National Park: This 6 million acre park north of Anchorage is home to Mt. McKinley, the highest point in North America.

Glacier Bay: This Alaskan national park and preserve is home to the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers in the world. The highest point in Southeastern Alaska, Mount Fairweather, is located in Glacier Bay.

Haines: A calm and pleasant neighborhood in Southeastern Alaska. Some cruises stop here, but if not, there are ferries available from Skagway (the fastest ferries in the world).

Seward: One of the oldest Alaskan settlements is a starting point for many North to South Alaska cruises.

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