How To Book An Alaska Cruise

Introduction

Alaska cruises are one of the best experiences reported among anyone who has ever taken a cruise there. There are many options when it comes to booking an Alaska cruise. 

Step 1

When thinking about taking a cruise to Alaska you must first answer the following questions:

• What dates am I available for travel?
• What destinations or ports do I want to visit?
• Do you want to take a cruise or cruise tour?
• How many passengers will be cruising?
• Have I ever cruised before?
• Are there any health issues among any of the passengers that the cruise line needs to be made aware of?
• Do I want a winter cruise or summer cruise?

Step 2

Keep in mind that not all cruise lines offer Alaska cruises on a year round basis. The most common months for Alaska cruises would be from May to September. The best time to go on cruise to Alaska would be in May when the crowds aren’t as bad and the season has just started. Due to the climate in Alaska, the weather can change drastically in just a short period of time.

Step 3

There are a multitude of travel related websites and many of the cruise booking engines are going to quote you much better prices than others. Some of the best resources for booking a cruise to Alaska would be to visit:

• www.cruisesonly.com
• www.cruises.com
• www.cruisecompete.com
• www.vacationstogo.com
• www.cruises.cheaptickets.com

Those are a few suggested sites that have been known to offer the best deals on Alaska cruises.

Step 4

The cruise lines that offer cruises to Alaska are:

• American Cruise Lines
• Carnival Cruise Lines
• Celebrity Cruise Lines
• Crystal Cruise Lines
• Disney Cruise Lines
• Holland America Cruise Lines
• Inner Sea Discoveries
• Lindblad Expeditions
• Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Princess Cruise Lines
• Regent Seven Seas
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• Silver Sea Cruises

 

Step 5

So you’ve visited the websites and compared prices and decided which cruise you are most interested in? Once you have done that, you will need to contact the booking source you have chosen and be prepared to pay some money upfront. While booking your cruise via telephone or online the policies and procedures of the booking process will be stated to you and recapped when the sale is closed.

Make sure you completely understand the cancellation policies of the cruise lines and other pertinent details such as identification that’s required, passport information and baggage limits.

Tips

• Make sure you understand all payment, cancellation and travel policies.
• Shop around some and search for the best value.
• Consult with your local travel agent for other options.
• Ask for discounts that you may qualify for.
• Determine what promotions are offered on each cruise and opt for the best price with the most promotions.

 

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