September is one of the most rewarding months to experience Alaska’s wildlife tours and boat trips, with crisp air and active animals putting on a spectacular show. As summer winds down, Alaska’s ...

The Oceania Riviera sailing through Alaska. From the front row of the whale-watching boat, I could already see the fluke of a gray whale’s tail in the distance. I’m from Alaska originally, and I’ve ...

Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Virgin Voyages are upgrading ships to win over Alaska travelers.

Participants must be at least 10 years old. Tours are offered daily from mid-May through mid-September typically in the early ...

Immense beyond imagination, Alaska covers more territory than Texas, California, and Montana combined. Wide swaths of the ...

Ever since moving to Alaska decades ago, friends and relatives call or write to have me help them plan their trip. That often includes crashing on our couch and picking them up from their midnight ...

These are the tours you don’t want to miss on an Alaska cruise, according to one of Carnival Cruise Line’s shore excursion experts.

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Disney Cruise Line all stand out for their Alaska itineraries. A cruise to Alaska, often dubbed "America’s final frontier," is an extraordinary way to ...

Kayak to a glacier or paddle a canoe while looking for bears snacking along the shore and birds flying overhead. Check out the puffins, the sea otters, harbor seals and more. Scoop glacial ice for ...

The 41,000-square-foot space will offer exclusive amenities — but access won't come cheap.

With 629 staterooms, Riviera is an ideal size—large enough to have lots of amenities but small enough to never feel too crowded. Excellent restaurants, including a steakhouse and venues doing French, ...