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Cruise to Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest community and a great cruise destination. An urban community in the heart of the wilderness, Anchorage is a city that everyone will enjoy.  Those taking a cruise to Anchorage will find themselves at the upper end of Cook Inlet in the Gulf of Alaska. 

This booming city was settled around 1915, when it was primarily used for railroad construction. Anchorage is home to the largest seaplane base in the world and a must see for any aviation enthusiast. Your cruise to Anchorage will not be complete without a fly-in fishing and bear viewing shore excursion, so make sure you bring your binoculars and fishing hat! 

While docked, be sure to check out the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a great place to learn all about the Native Alaska culture.  The museum of History and Fine Art is another wonderful cultural center located in Anchorage. Don’t forget to take a hike, or a stroll on Anchorage’s coastal trail, known as the National Recreation Trail, when you go on your cruise to Alaska. 

It boasts some of Anchorage’s most dramatic views and is perfect for taking pictures to add to your cruise to Alaska vacation album.  The best time of year to visit Anchorage AK is between late May and mid-July.  These summer months have very little rain, extremely long days and temperatures ranging from the high 50’s to low 60s.  Cruise Line that stop at Anchorage, Alaska include Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises. 

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