When Ballard resident Marguerite David and a group of her baby-boomer college friends began coordinating plans for an Alaska cruise, they sifted through the choices with several priorities in mind.

What’s the ideal family vacation? Road trip? A flight? Even a walk can cause a challenge, or worse – so where’s that perfect solution? Cruising is often considered a hassle-free option, as there is no ...

And the list of ports that Seabourn’s Alaska cruises visit counts as that. Its ships Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Encore carry ...

From expedition ships like Lindblad and HX, to family-friendly Norwegian Cruise Lines and luxury small ships like Seabourn, these are the best Alaska cruises.

Holland America Line has been exploring Alaska longer than any other cruise line — and even longer than Alaska’s been a state — and it’s gearing up for a stand-out season to celebrate its 80th year of ...