Those travelling to this area often spend the day on land walking or climbing mountains allowing the chance to be at one with nature. There is, for the more adventurous, the chance to go white-water rafting on many excursion packages. The temperatures are often of an arctic climate, but this is certainly an exhilarating cruise holiday.
This region is most famous for its wild Alaskan salmon which is large in size and has been eaten in this area for thousands of years. Sea food overall is popular with halibut being another common menu choice. Baked Alaska is a dessert option all visitors must try which is made from ice cream, sponge cake and meringue baked in a pie dish.
English American is the widely spoken language
Native Alaskans still produce handmade Eskimo dolls from wood with painted faces. The faces vary from the ordinary to the bizarre; this is the most famous Alaskan souvenir and one that will evoke memories of this lovely region.
The arctic temperatures mean it can be very cold, always pack some warm jumpers and coats for your holiday.
Any trip to Alaska will involve a trip to the port of Vancouver from which all cruise liners that operate in this region sail from. The port is well connected to central Vancouver and there’s a lot to explore.