As Alaska's biggest city, this serves as one of the main ports for some of our Alaska cruises. Its location on the south-central part of the state on the Cook Inlet south of Denali National Park makes it a great gateway to adventure and exploration of Alaska's virgin wilderness - an excellent extension of a cruise. While it is usually just a stop on an Adventure Life expedition, you will usually have a chance to enjoy a meal in town and learn a bit more about the lore and legends at the famous Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can witness dance and cultural displays and exhibits that will immerse you in Alaska's centuries-old indigenous traditions. Experience authentic Alaska at a wilderness lodge such as Tutka Bay Lodge. Contact one of our Alaska trip experts now to start planning your dream trip to Anchorage today!
Best Anchorage Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026
Aurora Expeditions - has small ship cruises to Alaska with Anchorage as its main port. Each expedition is carefully designed to offer a balanced mix of encounters with wildlife, nature, culture, and history. New in 2021. the Sylvia Earle features the revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW®, providing improved stability in rough seas, enhanced ship speed, and reduced environmental impact.
Lindblad Expeditions -has spent the last 35 years exploring Alaska and developing the richest experience possible, with Anchorage as its principal port. Next-generation expedition ship National Geographic Resolution is purpose-built for polar navigation. A twin to the National Geographic Endurance is a fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Class 5 (PC5) vessel, with patented X-BOW® design to navigate polar passages year-round and safely explore uncharted waters while providing exceptional comfort.
We had the most incredible trip to Antarctica! Plus, we got a fantastic deal (especially considering how expensive expeditions are) and a free cabin upgrade. Prior to our trip, Michelle and Erin took great care of us and made sure we were good to go. Every element of the trip went smoothly with no surprises. Our ship, Ocean Albatross, was beautiful. The cabin was spacious and had everything we needed. The laundry service was cheap and fast (so there was no need to overpack). The food was great. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual (our style). And best of all, the staff and crew were so kind, accommodating and friendly. The guides and expedition leader were all amazing. We did so many shore landings and zodiac cruises, each one unique. There was no shortage of wildlife! We traveled with our 10 year-old son who had the time of his life. There were several other tweens/teens onboard. The guests were mostly a combination of families and solo travelers, mostly from the US. Overall, our trip was spectacular, a truly unforgettable trip of a lifetime!
Chrissy Howard
5 days ago
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Paula Thompson
6 days ago
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