01 · 海岸景观
Glacier Bay
国家公园内的潮水冰川与海洋哺乳动物。能否进入取决于探险船的公园许可证。
请查看你已确认行程中的准入情况、活动强度及包含项目。
冰川、雨林与 Inside Passage
The destination is the experience
冰川雕刻的峡湾与温带雨林将 Southeast Alaska 的岛屿社区连接起来。小型探险船能够探索避风的水道，而岸上行程则带你领略潮汐滩涂、森林步道与原住民文化遗产。
穿越 Glacier Bay 及其周边地区的旅程让你近距离领略自然风光。你的探险船将各个沿海地点串联起来，而向导带领的岸上观光则为你揭示那些在甲板上容易错过的细节。
请根据行程中的实际停靠点进行选择，而不仅仅是看目的地名称。与以 Sitka 为中心的航线相比，包含 Tongass National Forest 的航线能带来不一样的自然与文化体验。各项活动、许可证及徒步要求因航次而异。
When to go
Best time to travel: seasons & weather
Match your Alaska route to the season, the shore experiences you want and local conditions. Coastal regions can differ considerably within the same destination.
Shore-excursion season in Alaska at a glance
ExcellentGoodOff-season
Excellent, peak season (Jun – Aug)
Long daylight, bears fishing for salmon at river mouths, active glacier calving and the best chance of dry weather for tundra walks and kayak outings.
Good, shoulder season (May & Sep)
May and September bring fewer ships, migrating whales and autumn colour, but cooler, wetter days on shore.
Off-season (Oct – Apr)
Expedition cruises do not operate in winter; ports are cold, dark and many trails are snowed in.
Typical patterns for planning shore excursions; weather varies year to year and is never guaranteed.
Peak season · Jun – Aug
Long daylight, bears fishing for salmon at river mouths, active glacier calving and the best chance of dry weather for tundra walks and kayak outings.
Shoulder season · May & Sep
May and September bring fewer ships, migrating whales and autumn colour, but cooler, wetter days on shore.
Season & shore-walk conditions
Jan
Limited
294 mm
Limited
Feb
Limited
212 mm
Limited
Mar
Limited
170 mm
Limited
Apr
Limited
162 mm
Limited
May
Variable
161 mm
Seasonal
Jun
Peak
156 mm
Seasonal
Jul
Peak
195 mm
Seasonal
Aug
Peak
264 mm
Seasonal
Sep
Variable
312 mm
Seasonal
Oct
Limited
338 mm
Limited
Nov
Limited
270 mm
Limited
Dec
Limited
276 mm
Limited
| Typical pattern | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore conditions | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Variable | Peak | Peak | Peak | Variable | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Rain / snow · mm | 294 | 212 | 170 | 162 | 161 | 156 | 195 | 264 | 312 | 338 | 270 | 276 |
| Cruises | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Seasonal | Seasonal | Seasonal | Seasonal | Seasonal | Limited | Limited | Limited |
Local conditions differ between coastlines and islands. The chart represents Juneau, not every stop on a voyage. Cruise operation depends on the published itinerary, not the weather rating.
Air temperatures through the year
Average daily highAverage daily low
Temperatures in Juneau shift clearly through the year: July is the warmest month with average highs near 20°C, while February is the coolest at around 2°C, a swing of roughly 18°C. Nights typically run about 6°C below the daytime high, so a layer for evenings is worth packing. The months between these extremes warm up and cool down gradually rather than abruptly.
Juneau · 2015–2024. Monthly averages, rounded for planning; not a forecast or a local station measurement. Rainfall includes water-equivalent snowfall where relevant.
Wildlife on land & along the coast
Meet the locals
The most memorable encounters often happen at walking pace. Animals live in specific habitats, so the places on your route matter as much as the month. Follow local wildlife distances and your guide.
Late spring–early autumn
座头鲸
沿海水道与峡湾口
留意在沿海隐蔽水道和峡湾口觅食的鲸鱼。
Active season (summer–autumn)
灰熊
莎草草甸与鲑鱼溪流
寻找在鲑鱼溪流中捕鱼或在沿海莎草草甸上觅食的熊。
Year-round, peaks vary locally
白头海雕
森林边缘、河口湾及河口
留意观察沿海森林边缘和河口，海雕经常栖息在丰饶的水域附近。
Year-round, best in daylight
海獭
巨藻环绕的海湾及避风海岸
在避风的沿海水域，寻找在巨藻林中漂浮和梳理毛发的海獭。
Long-daylight months (summer)
北海狮
岩石休息地及近海繁殖地
在岩石海岸和繁殖地寻找上岸休息的海狮，通常从甲板上就能看到。
Year-round, seasonal peaks vary
港海豹
岩石水道、潮滩及冰川海湾
在冰川补给的海湾附近，寻找在岩石、潮滩或浮冰上休息的海豹。
Wildlife is wild: sightings, courtship displays and nesting activity cannot be guaranteed. Species occur in different parts of the region, not at every landing.
Show all other animalsEvery shore tells a different story
Shore excursions worth planning around
These are examples of places and experiences, not a promised itinerary. Look for the actual landing names and included transfers in your ship’s day-by-day program.
02 · 当地文化遗产
Tongass National Forest
布满苔藓的云杉与铁杉林、潮汐海岸线漫步，以及沿海野生动物的踪迹。
请查看你已确认行程中的准入情况、活动强度及包含项目。
03 · 向导带领探索
Misty Fjords
部分 Southeast Alaska 航线可抵达的陡峭花岗岩悬崖、瀑布与森林环绕的水湾。
请查看你已确认行程中的准入情况、活动强度及包含项目。
04 · 岸上自然风光
Tracy Arm
遍布冰山与 Sawyer 冰川的狭窄峡湾。冰情与海况决定了探险船能够靠近的距离。
请查看你已确认行程中的准入情况、活动强度及包含项目。
05 · 岛屿体验
Sitka
一个拥有 Tlingit 传统和俄罗斯时代建筑的岛屿社区。请尊重社区的准入规定和当地指引。
请在你的确认行程中查看准入要求、活动强度及包含的项目。
06 · 航线亮点
Chichagof Island
在合格向导的带领下，你可以在安全距离外，于沿海森林和鲑鱼溪流处观赏棕熊。
请在你的确认行程中查看准入要求、活动强度及包含的项目。
冰川景观
冰雪雕凿出了幽深的峡湾；崩解的冰川前缘、冰碛和正在恢复的海岸线表明这里的景观仍在不断变化。
温带雨林
Sitka 云杉、西部铁杉、苔藓和潮湿的沿海森林是许多 Southeast Alaska 徒步路线的主要景观。
国家公园与社区
进入 Glacier Bay 取决于公园许可，而村庄游览则需遵循社区指引和当地习俗。
Choose places before cabins
Which Alaska route is right for you?
Route labels vary between operators. Compare the actual ports, landings and shore programs, not just the regional name.
Inside Passage
Juneau、Sitka 和 Ketchikan 航线将隐蔽的水道与森林漫步结合在一起。
以冰川为重点的 Southeast 地区
如果冰川是你的首要目标，请选择确认包含 Glacier Bay 准入许可或 Tracy Arm 行程的航次。
Alaska 外海岸
Sitka 和无遮蔽的岛屿海岸提供不同的栖息地，但遇到涌浪的可能性更大。
Your base between shore days
Alaska cruise ships
Explore the cruise ships already in our collection. Compare cabins, guest numbers and day-by-day routes; daily prices appear only when current pricing is available.
14 published cruise ships. Ships remain listed even when departure dates are not yet available.
American Constellation
170 guests
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American Constitution
170 guests
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American Ranger
130 guests
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Catalyst
12 guests
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Discovery
10 guests
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Liseron
20 guests
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Flights & arrival
How to get to Alaska
Most small-ship voyages start in Juneau (JNU), Sitka (SIT), Ketchikan (KTN) or Seattle (SEA).
JNU
Flight gateway
Juneau International
Connect through a US gateway such as Seattle. Juneau has no road connection to the wider highway network; confirm the local harbour transfer and arrive a day early.
SIT
Flight gateway
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez
Connect via Seattle or Anchorage (ANC); Juneau is reachable only by air or sea. Confirm the onward flight or harbour transfer from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez with your operator before booking.
KTN
Flight gateway
Ketchikan International
Fly to Ketchikan and allow time for the airport ferry crossing before your onward harbour transfer. Plan an overnight in the embarkation town.
SEA
Flight gateway
Seattle–Tacoma International
Connect via Seattle or Anchorage (ANC); Juneau is reachable only by air or sea. Confirm the onward flight or harbour transfer from Seattle–Tacoma International with your operator before booking.
ANC
Flight gateway
Anchorage · Ted Stevens
The usual starting point for Lake Clark. Most international travellers connect through a North American hub; in summer some seasonal services run. From Anchorage a regional air taxi or bush flight continues to the park in about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Connections & onward transfers
Onward journey
Connect via Seattle or Anchorage (ANC); Juneau is reachable only by air or sea.
Before departure
Plan one night in the embarkation town before departure.
Arrive early, protect your departure
We recommend reaching the embarkation town at least one day before departure. Allow more time for remote destinations, separate flights, ferries or long transfers, and follow any earlier arrival or briefing required by your operator.
- Confirm the embarkation town, harbour meeting point and check-in time before buying flights.
- Ask which airport transfer, ferry or domestic connection is included in the cruise.
- Book flexible connections where possible and allow extra time for remote routes.
- The airports listed are alternatives for different routes, not confirmed flights for this ship. Check the port, meeting time and transfers in your final travel documents.
Flight schedules and entry requirements change. Confirm current arrangements with your operator before booking.
Before you set sail
A little preparation makes a big difference
Pack for the landings
- Grippy walking shoes and suitable footwear for wet landings
- Sun hat, high-protection sunscreen and refillable water bottle
- Light rain jacket and a wind layer for boat transfers
- Binoculars and a camera, with no flash around wildlife
- Personal medication and motion-sickness advice before departure
Respect the destination
- Follow local guides, landing permissions and protected-area rules
- Keep the required distance from wildlife and avoid nesting or resting areas
- Never feed or touch animals; do not collect natural objects
- Clean footwear and equipment before sensitive island landings
- Respect local dress, community invitations and photography permission
Discuss health, mobility and dietary needs before choosing a route. Remote areas may have limited medical facilities; travel insurance should cover your activities and any necessary evacuation.
Good to know
Alaska cruise questions
When is the best time for a Alaska cruise?
Long daylight, bears fishing for salmon at river mouths, active glacier calving and the best chance of dry weather for tundra walks and kayak outings. May and September bring fewer ships, migrating whales and autumn colour, but cooler, wetter days on shore. The climate chart describes Juneau; conditions elsewhere on the route can differ.
Which Alaska route should I choose?
Inside Passage: Juneau、Sitka 和 Ketchikan 航线将隐蔽的水道与森林漫步结合在一起。 以冰川为重点的 Southeast 地区: 如果冰川是你的首要目标，请选择确认包含 Glacier Bay 准入许可或 Tracy Arm 行程的航次。 Alaska 外海岸: Sitka 和无遮蔽的岛屿海岸提供不同的栖息地，但遇到涌浪的可能性更大。
Are shore excursions included?
Check the inclusions and actual day-by-day program. Visits such as Glacier Bay or Tongass National Forest require the right route; park entry, transfers and optional activities may cost extra.
What wildlife can I see in Alaska?
The region supports species such as 座头鲸, 灰熊, 白头海雕. Different species use different habitats; not every animal occurs at every port. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Do I need to be an experienced hiker?
Not necessarily, but uneven paths, steps and wet transfers can be demanding. Ask about the exact walking distances, terrain and assistance before choosing your voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Weather, sea state, tides, ice, permits and wildlife protection can change landings. Your captain and expedition team determine safe alternatives.
What entry documents do I need for Alaska?
Your cruise visits the United States. Visa requirements, electronic travel authorisations and passport-validity rules depend on your nationality and travel documents. Check the current official guidance linked below, including transit-country rules, before travelling.Official entry guidance
When should I arrive before the cruise?
Reach the confirmed embarkation town at least one day early, or earlier if your operator requires briefing nights. Allow extra time for domestic flights, ferries and remote gateways.