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The Magic of a Holland America Alaska Cruise
Alaska nicknamed ‘The Last Frontier' is the largest state of the USA, bordering Canada with the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and the south. A land that is renowned for its stunning scenery, vast mountain ranges and astounding wildlife. Holland America Cruise ships take you into the very heart of Alaska, cruising to some of the most remote and unspoiled places on our planet.
Holland America Alaska cruises offer eight ships that cruise to Alaska each summer. Known as a cruise line that offers exemplary passenger service and some of the best shore/land excursions available. Holland America are also only one of two cruise lines that offer cruises to the infamous Glacier Bay, a national park set in 32 million acres, with the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers in the world.
Holland America cruise liners are modern and traditional, their elegant ships are totally geared to make a 7 or 14 day cruise to Alaska an unforgettable vacation. All their ships are spacious and carry fewer guests than most other cruise lines, therefore offering uncrowned decks from which to view this wondrous landscape
Holland America Alaska Cruises offer a greater selection of Alaskan itineraries than any other cruise line making this land of unparallel beauty accessible. Glacier Bay was first discovered in 1879 by John Muir who proclaimed it ‘Still in the morning of creation'; to this day no words can better describe Glacier Bay. Cruising to the North-Eastern corner the towering snow covered Takhinsha Mountains feed the Muir Glacier, which sheds great walls of ice into the bay. Known for its brilliant blue glow and thunderous roar of ice crashing into the water here you will find some of the most wondrous sights and sounds that make Alaska so memorable. Glacier Bay is abundant with wildlife here you can observe colonies of seabirds, black bears, seals, porpoises and whales.
Denali National Park covers 6 million acres of forest and tundra, towering above this landscape it the famous Mt. McKinley the highest point in all of North America. Exploring Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour is a great way to get up close to moose, bear, wolves, caribou, or take a helicopter ride and see the Cantwell Glacier a waterfall of cascading ice plummeting 900ft in to the valley below.
Fairbanks is known as the ‘Golden Heart' of Alaska made famous after the gold stampede of 1902. 188 miles south of the Arctic Circle Fairbanks enjoys long summer days, and the shortest winter days with less than 3 hours of sunlight. From Fairbanks you can take the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery ride and gain an insight into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture. Or visit the El Dorado Gold Mine where you can try your hand at panning for gold.
One of the most spectacular land excurision that Holland America Alaska Cruises offers is the Arctic Circle Air and Land Adventure. Fly across the Arctic Circle and see the remarkable Brooks mountain range where you will receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure certificate.
Talkeetna is the best place to see the phenomenal Mt. McKinley. From Talkeetna you get to view the south side of the mountain which is more visible than the north. Take a small plane and view the mountain close up. Talkeetna offers a wealth of activities from River Rafting, Canyon Tours, Sled Dogs and Jet boat rides.
The amazing city of Ketchikan has more Totem Poles than anywhere else in the world, a lovely place to shop for hand crafted jewellery and enjoy its restaurants and beautiful scenery. From Ketchikan you can take a sea plane to Misty Fjords home to some of the most spectacular scenery that Alaska has to offer. Fly past sheer granite cliffs and plunging 1000 ft waterfalls. Here is where you will experience the true wilderness of Alaska, as the landscape opens upon untouched forests that surround beautiful clear blue lakes.
An Alaskan Cruise will also take you to the third most populated city in Alaska, Juneau. Juneau is a great city full of marvellous places to shop, where Alaskan tradition meets western commercialism. From Juneau you can take a helicopter ride over some of the most breath taking glacial landscapes in Alaska. Once you have landed it is all aboard the dog sledges an exciting way to travel across the glacial landscape. The Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise from Juneau to Stevens Passage, offers the best opportunity to see close up Humpback whales and Stellers sea lions.
Alaska is only second to the Caribbean as a popular cruise destination, and it is not hard to understand why. There can be nowhere on this planet that offers such glorious scenery, captivating wildlife and some of best excursions that you could ever hope to participate in. Holland America Alaskan Cruises have brought together all the elements that make cruising to Alaska such a memorable and inspiring experience.
The Magic of a Holland America Alaska Cruise - Ideal Cruising - the independant cruise specialist
About the Author
Amanda Barnes is a regular guest author for Ideal Cruising, the UK's premier independent cruise specialist
The Magic of a Holland America Alaska Cruise - Ideal Cruising
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