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10 Day Alaskan Cruisetour

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Shannon Delongchamp, Travel Agent in Ishpeming, MI

Shannon Delongchamp

Ishpeming, MI Travel Agent

Shannon Delongchamp

Ishpeming, MI · 2 Years of Experience

Paradise Travels with Shannon, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Alaska
PLACES VISITED:Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Hubbard Glacier, Inside Passage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway
SUGGESTED DURATION:7 Days
As an Alaska and cruise expert, I curate truly unforgettable, bucket-list journeys designed to showcase the very best of this remarkable destination. Experience glaciers up close, meet future Iditarod sled-dog athletes, and relax aboard a scenic train ride through historic landscapes where the Gold Rush began in the Yukon. Alaska is vast, remote, and not easily accessible on your own—which is why a cruise tour is the most effective and rewarding way to experience it. This approach allows you to see more, travel comfortably, and fully immerse yourself in Alaska’s iconic scenery and experiences.
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DAY1
Fairbanks
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Arrival in Fairbanks
Arrival in Fairbanks, transfer to hotel for one night. Take the Riverboat Discovery tour which provides a comprehensive and educational look into the history and culture of Fairbanks and interior Alaska. After lunch, hop on a motor coach to Denali. Once there you can relax and take in the scenery or visit an Iditarod musher's kennel to meet the dogs and hold the puppies, and learn about the sport of mushing.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Riverboat Discovery Tour
DAY2
Denali National Park
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Denali Wilderness Tour
Sit back and enjoy the Tundra Wilderness Tour, offering excellent opportunities to spot Denali's iconic wildlife! The route goes past picturesque landscapes, including Sable Pass and Cathedral Mountain, with stops along the way for photo opportunities. Once back at the Denali Lodge, enjoy a hot tub or relax by one of the outdoor fire pits. Take the Southbound McKinley Explorer, a premier glass-domed train, to Whittier just in time to board your ship. Once on board, you will begin your cruise to the Hubbard Glacier
HIGHLIGHTS:
Denali Wilderness Tour
DAY3
Hubbard Glacier
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Glacier Bay
Cruising by the Hubbard Glacier is a dedicated scenic cruising day where the ship travels into Yakutat Bay and anchors near the magnificent, actively calving glacier for several hours. Next, cruise Glacier Bay cruising where, the ship slows down to navigate the bay's icy waters, providing passengers with unparalleled views of tidewater glaciers and rugged coastlines. This is where the captain will often rotate the ship 360 degrees to ensure guests on all decks and in all cabins have the opportunity to see the towering Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers, among others.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Margerie glacier calving
DAY4
Skagway
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Skagway
In Skagway, Alaska, you will take the historic narrow-gauge White Pass railroad journey that takes you up to the summit of the White Pass. This tour offers breathtaking mountain scenery, glaciers, and waterfalls.
HIGHLIGHTS:
White pass railroad adventure
DAY5
Juneau
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Juneau
While in Juneau, take a helicopter tour of the world-famous Mendenhall Glacier. The flight path takes you over the glacier, giving you an eagle's-eye view of its icy spires, deep blue crevasses and melt water pools. Descending towards the landing site, and landing on the glacier as you step onto the ice to explore the glacier's surface with an experienced, knowledgeable guide — an opportunity to take once-in-a-lifetime photos.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Helicopter tour of the Mendenhall Glacier
DAY6
Ketchikan
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Ketchikan
Enjoy Ketchikan, while dining on Crab and taking in a lumberjack show that takes place in scenic downtown Ketchikan's historic Thomas Basin district. This is where the largest Sitka spruce mill in the world, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. Fourteen rowdy, no-holds-barred competitive events include chopping, climbing, sawing, axe throwing, and log rolling.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lumberjack show
DAY7
Inside Passage
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Inside Passage
Cruise through the protected waters of the Inside Passage, known for incredible wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Watch for humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and porpoises. Along the shorelines, you may also spot bald eagles and brown or black bears, all set against dramatic coastal mountains and pristine forests as you sail toward Vancouver. Last day, you will debark your ship in Vancouver, where you can stay an extra night on land to enjoy the city or relax before your flight home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The true inside passage
FINAL THOUGHTS
Alaskan Cruisetours deliver the ultimate way to explore this state by sea and by land. Enjoy Alaska’s most spectacular ports, then venture inland for immersive wilderness experiences and unforgettable scenery you simply can’t reach on a cruise alone.