Touring the 49th State by land is incredible in and of itself, but if you want access to sights that will absolutely take your breath away you should seriously consider taking an Alaskan cruise. If you are working on a travel budget now is the time to book your high seas adventure. Several major cruise lines are currently offering amazing deals for fall departures. The catch: you only have until the end of the month to lock in the price.
Take a look:
Coral Princess
CruisesOnly is offering a weeklong journey to the Gulf of Alaska for just $634. The trip sets sail on September 1, 2008 from Vancouver and makes stops in Ketchikan Peninsula, Juneau, Skagway and ends in Whittier. The price also covers a day at sea and cruising time around the Glacier Bay and the College Fjord. Inside cabins are regularly priced at $1004 so you save 37% off the rack rate.
Holland America
Orbitz is offering a deal very similar to the one designed by CruisesOnly, except that the ship disembarks in Seward instead of Whittier. Also the Holland America trip departs in late August rather than September. For just $649 (inside cabin) you will enjoy a seven-night glacier discovery cruise aboard the upscale Zaandam. The discounted price reflects a reduction of 35%. You can also get an oceanview unit for just $699 provided you book now and depart on August 31st.
Norwegian Star
This final deal is actually an early-bird special (a very early-bird special) that departs in May 2009. The seven-night journey kicks off roundtrip from Seattle aboard Norwegian Star and is priced at a fantastic $649 (inside cabin). Interior units are typically priced at $1,199, which means you save 46%. Vacation Outlet is offering the deal and the trip includes three ports of call in Alaska, three full days of twisting through glaciers and passages, and a stop in historic Prince Rupert, British Columbia. For those of you who are willing to shell out $729 you can upgrade to an oceanview stateroom.
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