| In Alaska there is a lot of great sightseeing to be | | | | Sound with its crystal clear waters. Out of Valdez |
| had. Unfortunately much of it must be done by | | | | you are likely to see Glaciers, whales, puffin |
| water or air. In this article I will help outline the top | | | | otters and more. Being one of the furthest ports |
| destinations for day cruising in Alaska as well as | | | | from Anchorage can be a drawback of this day |
| what you can expect on your journey. | | | | cruise destination but the beauties of the scenery |
| When you are going to be on a day cruise it is | | | | will more than make up for it. |
| important to remember to make plans for | | | | Seward - Seward is probably the most popular |
| accommodations after your cruise is over. Each | | | | cruising port in Alaska. The large cruise ships will |
| of these destinations does offer many wonderful | | | | dock here because of the easy access. From |
| accommodations options from Hotels to the | | | | Anchorage you can access Seward by car, tour |
| stylish bed and breakfast. It is however important | | | | bus or train. There are many Alaska day cruise |
| to make reservations ahead of time because | | | | options here including stop on private islands such |
| during the peak season accommodations can be | | | | as Fox Island. You will have the chance to see |
| difficult to find. | | | | otters, sea lions, puffins, orcas and humpback |
| The peak cruising season for each of these | | | | whales. At this popular Alaska port there is never |
| destinations is May through August. In May and | | | | a dull moment. |
| June you can expect a good chance for the sun | | | | Homer - Homer is known mainly as a fishing port |
| to be out. In July it will be on and off again type | | | | however, there are still some day cruise options |
| weather and in August there is a good chance | | | | here. Homer can be accessed from Anchorage by |
| you will find the rain. None the less, whether it is | | | | car or air. There is a water taxi that will take you |
| sunny or overcast a day cruise in Alaska is still a | | | | from Homer to the secluded town of Seldovia. |
| lot of fun. | | | | There are private boats for hire that will allow |
| Popular Alaska day cruise destinations: | | | | you access into Tutka Bay and other secluded |
| Whittier - Whittier is a small town close to | | | | area nearby. Out of Homer you can expect to |
| Anchorage that is now accessible by car or train. | | | | see many sea otters, puffin, humpback whales, |
| Through Whittier you will have access to all the | | | | beluga whales and even the occasional pilot whale. |
| beauty that can be found throughout the Prince | | | | One thing you will find that all of these great day |
| William Sound. It is a well protected port with | | | | cruise destinations have in common is the amazing |
| many amazing Glaciers nearby. There are several | | | | experience to be had by all who participate. You |
| day cruise options out of this port and even a | | | | will see sea life, most likely a glacier or two, |
| ferry that will take you all the way to Valdez if | | | | possibly some orca or humpback whales but for |
| you like. | | | | sure everyone will witness the amazing |
| Valdez - From Anchorage you can reach Valdez | | | | landscapes and scenery Alaska has to offer. A |
| by air, car or the ferry out of Whittier. Valdez | | | | day cruise in Alaska will definitely be an |
| also offers access to the amazing Prince William | | | | experience to remember. |