Alaska has long been a destination we’d love to visit – and with all the news lately, we decided to compile a few last minute deals from the major lines. We are not a travel agency nor affiliated with one – and all links on this post go directly to the cruise line’s website.
Below are four of the best deals that we found (at least as of today). These fares are per-person, based on double occupancy, and do not include taxes or government fees – and it’s possible you may qualify for deeper discounts based on location, age, or other factors.
Princess Cruises: 7-Day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
Ship: Golden Princess
Departs: Seattle, Washington
Departure Date: July 31, 2010
Ports of call: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan while sailing in Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm Fjord, depending on your itinerary.
Length: 7 Days
| Inside Cabin | $799 |
| Oceanview Cabin | $949 |
| Balcony | $1,499* |
| Suite | $1,679 |
*Note: Take a look at the August 14th sailing – it’s $200 less per person for a balcony, but the same or higher in every other class.
Visit Princess Cruises for more information. (limited time link!)
Holland America Line: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise
Ship: ms Zaandam
Departs: Seattle, Washington
Departure Date: September 3, 2010
Ports of call: Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Victoria BC while sailing in Glacier Bay
Length: 7 Days
| Inside Cabin | $699 |
| Oceanview Cabin | $699 |
| Balcony | $1,099 |
| Suite | $2,649 |
Visit Holland American Line for more information.
Carnival Cruise Line: 7-Day Glacier Bay Cruise
Ship: Spirit
Departs: Seattle, Washington
Departure Date: September 13, 2010
Ports of call: Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Vancouver BC while sailing in Glacier Bay.
Length: 7 Days
| Inside Cabin | $569 |
| Oceanview Cabin | $779 |
| Balcony | $1,009 |
| Suite | $1,679 |
Visit Carnival for more information.
Royal Caribbean 7-Day Sawyer Glacier Cruise
Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas
Departs: Seattle, Washington
Departure Date: August 27, 2010
Ports of call: Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria BC while sailing in the Alaska Inside Passage and Tracy Arm Fjord.
Length: 7 Days
| Inside Cabin | $644 |
| Oceanview Cabin | $949 |
| Balcony | $1,999 |
| Suite | $2,149 |
Visit Royal Caribbean for more information.
Holland America’s CEO said the cruise line is looking more favorably on Alaska this week after state legislators reduced the head tax imposed on cruisers from $46 a passenger to $34.50.