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What To Take With You On An Alaska Cruise

Ed — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:48:01 +0000

When taking an Alaska cruise there are some things that you should make sure to bring with you and also some things that you need to purchase for your cruise. By making sure that you have brought all the things that are needed you can relax and enjoy your vacation. Many of these things will seem like common sense to an experienced cruiser but for first time cruises these things can get over looked in the excitement of taking an Alaska cruise.

First off when booking your cruise make sure that you purchase Travel Protection Insurance. This insurance will protect you in many ways. An Alaska cruise is usually booked well in advance and no one knows what life has in store, so something can come up forcing you to cancel your cruise. With Travel Protection Insurance you are protected in the event that you have to cancel due to an illness, major injury or death of you, a family member, partner or even your traveling partner. This insurance also protects your investment in the event of a natural disaster or even terrorism. Travel Protection Insurance goes beyond just protecting your investment in the event the cruise is cancelled for one of the above reasons. Travel Protection Insurance also protects you when on a cruise. In the event of illness or injury on the cruise your Travel Protection Insurance will pay for your medical treatment. Your luggage will also be protected under this plan.

Make sure to have with you at all times either a passport, notarized copy of your birth certificate and a picture id. Alaska is part of the United States but when taking an Alaska cruise you will end up during part of your cruise in Canada. It is during this time that you must have your proper proof of US citizenship on you.

Bring with you the obvious proper clothing for a cruise. Proper clothing for a cruise are those that are considered to be resort casual and also formal for the formal nights. Swimsuits and such should be brought for times spent in the pool or Jacuzzi. Also allow for the weather in Alaska and bring fall/winter clothes with you. Dressing for the weather includes layering your clothes on. As the weather is changing you can remain comfortable at all times. Hiking boots should also be brought along so that you can take part in certain shore excursions if you booked any.

Most cruise lines place hotel size soaps and shampoos in your room. It is recommended though to bring your own personal soaps and shampoos. With those items you need to include razors, shave cream, lotions, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Keep it to all toiletries items that you would take with you on an extended vacation. The length of your trip and the amount of people in your party will determine the sizes and how much of each item to bring.

Spending money is also recommended so that you can dine while in a port of call or take in some shopping. When traveling on an Alaska cruise don't take a large amount of money instead travel using traveler's checks. You can replace traveler's checks in the event of theft but you can not replace money. A vacation is not the time to have your reserve spending cash gone for good.

Alaska Cruise And Land Tour Packages

Ed — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:01 +0000

Alaska Cruise Tours offers the best in Alaska experiences. These tours combine both worlds into one fabulous vacation package. Spend time on the water enjoying a cruise of Alaska, then finish off your vacation with a land tour. Or take in the land tour prior to your cruise, then set sail on your luxurious cruise to put the finishing touches on your dream vacation.

Your Alaska Cruise Tour can begin in one of two ways. You will begin in Vancouver if you wish for your cruise to take part first. From Vancouver you will cruise up to Seward. In Seward you land portion will begin. The other option you have is to begin your vacation in Anchorage and take the land portion of your vacation first. When your land portion is over you will travel by motor coach to Seward and from there your cruise portion will begin. You will cruise from Seward to Vancouver.

What you see and do on your Alaska Cruise Tour is dependent upon what cruise line you choose and also what tour package you choose. Also when taking your land portion of your vacation or while stopping in ports of call you can choose to take part in more of what Alaska has to offer that are separate from what the cruise line has placed in your package.

Alaska has an abundance of wildlife and while in Denali National Park take the time to take a bus tour and see Alaska's brown bears in their natural habitat. While on your land portion of your trip or even while taking time in a port of call on your cruise, don't miss out on the chance to do some adventurous kayaking. While kayaking keep your eyes open for the caribou and even the bears that are on the arctic tundra. while you can see the glaciers from your ship while on your cruise, you can really get up close to them while on your land tour or while at a port of call during your cruise. For some adventure you can walk onto some of these glaciers.

What you choose to do is really up to you. This is your vacation so you can do as little or as much as you want. Most cruise lines will spend the day in the ports of call, so this gives you a chance to see and do something that you didn't get to do during your land portion.

The cruise lines that you can choose from that offer the Alaska Cruise Tours are Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises. Also Cruise West offers the Alaska Cruise Tours in a smaller ship with only 100 passengers or less. The prices for these cruise tours varies depending on the cruise line and the time of year you will be taking your cruise.

The best time of year to take an Alaska Cruise Tour is starting in late May all the way through to the end of August. Sometimes it may be ideal still at the very beginning of September.

What To Wear On An Alaska Cruise

Ed — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:14:01 +0000

Taking an Alaska cruise is different from cruising to the Bahamas. For one thing the weather on an Alaskan cruise is different from that of the Bahamas. Also when cruising to the Bahamas there is for the most part nothing to look out at other than sky and water. When taking an Alaska cruise on the other hand, there is so much to see. Things such as awe inspiring glaciers, snow covered mountains and the wildlife that you can see from your ship is that of pure nature in an all natural habitat.

It is that scenery that will have you out on deck straining to see a Grizzly bear on the shore hunting for salmon or a humpback whale coming up for air. As the scenery and wildlife are ever changing you may not want to miss a moment of it by being inside.

Now that you know where you will be spending a great deal of your Alaska cruise, you need to look at what type of attire is appropriate for an Alaskan cruise. You may cruise Alaska at anytime year round but the most appropriate times depending on your type of cruise is from April to early September. During these times the weather in Alaska runs from a low of around 40 degrees to a high of around 75 degrees. The climate in Alaska is ever changing so one must be prepared for anything. Dress in winter layers when on deck and out on a shore excursion and take off and add back on clothing as needed to keep you comfortable in the temperature that you are in at the moment. These items include t-shirts, long sleeve shirts and a wind breaker. A winter coat may be needed depending on if you are cruising during normal cruising season or if you are cruising during the winter. Some shore excursions may take you into arctic areas so make sure to have thermal pants on under your jeans or trousers. Heavy socks and hiking boots will be appropriate for these types of excursions.

During your cruise of course you will need the appropriate cruise attire. Most cruise lines have a formal night on at least one night of your Alaska cruise and formal attire will be required. For men this usually means a suit and tie or tuxedo and for the ladies this means a cocktail dress or evening gown. Women may also wear an appropriate pantsuit during formal nights.

As with other times the dress is usually kept to a resort type of casual. Resort casual includes attire such as a sports shirt and slacks, dresses and skirts and pantsuits. Most cruise lines forbid t-shirts, shorts and swimsuits in the dining room. Since most cruise lines have indoor pools that are heated a swimsuit should be brought along so that you can enjoy a swim in the pool.

Just remember that despite the temperature at that moment, the weather in Alaska can change at any moment. So apply your clothes when on deck and on shore excursions in layers so that you are always comfortable and ready for any climate change.

Alaska Glacier Cruises

Ed — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:12:01 +0000

Come see Alaska with a Alaska Glacier Cruise. This unique cruise will take you on a trip of a lifetime through Alaska . These cruises are also what is known as Gulf of Alaska Cruises. The name is dependent upon what cruise line you choose to use. The fact that the cruise is a one-way cruise through the Gulf of Alaska is the same.

During the cruise you will get the chance to see Alaska's many glaciers and mountains. While cruising through the Gulf of Alaska keep your eyes open for a chance to see Alaska's abundant wildlife. Alaska Glacier Cruises also give you more days at ports and National Glacier Parks. This gives you a great chance to see and experience local communities while touring Alaska.

The Alaska Glacier Cruises are either Northbound or Southbound. Northbound cruises sail from south to north and Southbound cruises sail from north to south. When taking a Northbound cruise you will start in Vancouver and begin to sail north and the cruise will end in either Seward or Whittier. From this point in the vacation a motor coach will take you on to Anchorage where you can fly home. When taking a Southbound cruise you will begin in Seward and cruise to Vancouver. The Southbound cruise has you starting by flying in to Anchorage and from there taking a motor coach to the pier in Seward.

During your cruise your port stops will usually last for a day. This will give you ample time to get off ship and enjoy the local scenery. Most ports offer fine dining, local artwork and excellent shopping experiences.

Northbound cruises are offered by several cruise lines. Each cruise line has something unique to offer and prices vary.

Carnival Cruise Lines offers the Alaska Glacier Cruise starting for as low as $810 and going as high as $1830. The prices for this cruise line varies based on the cruise date and what type of room you will be occupying. The activities on this cruise line are limitless and has something for everyone. They also offer five different dining experiences while onboard.

Celebrity Cruises also offers an Alaska Glacier Cruise. Prices for this cruise start for as low as $760 and go as high as $3000. Again prices vary depending on cruise dates and room occupied. Celebrity Cruise lines offer many activities that are sure to offer entertainment for everyone. They offer five different dining experiences along with three different drink lounges. To dine you never have to leave your room with their 24 hour room service along with the pizza delivery as well.

Holland America Line is another cruise line you could choose for your Alaska Glacier Cruise. Their prices start as low as $650 and go as high as $2640. All prices dependant upon cruise dates and room occupied. Holland America Line offer some great dual saunas and massage rooms. They will keep you relaxed throughout your vacation. Activities you can take part in are the casinos, go shopping or relax with a good book from the library. Your dining experience is complete with for different dining areas.

Princess Cruises is one of your choices when you are taking an Alaska Glacier Cruise. Prices start as low as $800 and goes as high as $1900. Prices vary dependent on your cruise date and room you will be occupying. Princess cruise line offers scheduled activities daily, oceanview massages and virtual reality golf. They offer you nine different dining experiences during your stay on board.

When taking an Alaska Glacier Cruise try to aim your cruise during the time when it is peak time to enjoy all the glaciers and abundant wildlife that Alaska has to offer. No matter what cruise line you choose the best time to take a cruise like this is during late April all the way through September.

Charter A Private Yacht For Your Alaska Cruise

Ed — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:10:01 +0000

For a unique experience take your Alaska cruise onboard an Alaska Private Yacht from Alaska Wilderness Voyages. By chartering your own private yacht you can truly make your Alaska cruise your own. Giving you the chance to spend more time seeing what you are wanting to see without having to worry about other guests other than the ones that are in your party. This form of Alaska cruises is great for celebrations because your party is the only ones onboard other than the crew. No worries about being interrupted during your celebrations on special occasions by other passengers that are onboard. Also great for families with children as you can semi control what you children are seeing and doing. Something that is a little harder on a small cruise line and large cruise line. No worries about your children getting lost or conversing with the wrong type of stranger.

Your Alaska cruise through Alaska Wilderness Voyages will be taken aboard the Miss Brizz. The Miss Brizz is a 54 foot aluminum yacht that was custom built to the standards of commercial fishing boats. Don't worry though the Miss Brizz has all the amentias of larger cruise ships.

The Miss Bizz has three staterooms to sleep your party comfortably. One has a queen size bed and a master bath complete with a Jacuzzi tub. Another one has a queen size bed with a shower room that is shared by the last bedroom. The last bedroom has two twin bunk beds.

Your Alaska cruise aboard your privately chartered yacht will take you through Prince William Sound, Kenai Fjords and Seward. While cruising through these areas you will be afforded an abundant amount of time to see whales and other marine life. Look out off of your yacht and see Alaska's impressive glaciers. On the shores will be Alaska's many wildlife come to fish for the salmon that are in an abundance in Alaska. The Miss Bizz can take your into areas that larger vessels can not, allowing for you to observe so much that Alaska has to offer.

For those that wish to take part in the awesome fishing in Alaska the Prince William Sound is home to a large variety of fish. Depending on the time of year you take your Alaska cruise you will have the chance to fish for a number of these types of fish. The types of fish include Halibut, all five species of Salmon, lingcod and several species of rockfish. Your captain will know which are in season for your cruise time. Included in your Alaska cruise fee is one fish box per person, fishing tackle and bait. The crew on the Miss Bizz will also vacuum pack and freeze your fish for you.

Alaska Wilderness Voyages has two pricing scales to choose from. The Premium Voyage in which all meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included and also prepared for you. The prices for the Premium Voyage will run between $3,200 a day to $3,700 a day. The Deluxe Voyage is for guest that will bring and prepare their own meals while onboard during their Alaska cruise. The pricing is between $2,800 to $3,200 a day. The lowest price is for 4 guests while the highest prices is for 6 guests on both types of voyages.

Alaska Cruise Ports Of Call

Ed — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:54:01 +0000

During your Alaska cruise you will be stopping at various ports of call. These ports of call will give you the chance to enjoy some shore excursions that you may find of interested. Which ports of call you stop at will be dependent upon which cruise line and what cruise type that you take. Most cruise lines will allow for a day of sightseeing and such at each port of call that they cruise stops at.

Anchorage has a lot of adventure to offer during your shore excursion. Full of Alaskan history Anchorage, has many places that will allow for you to learn of its history. Information on Alaskan culture can be obtained at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, were you can see traditional structures of native villages along with many informative exhibits. For those that are feeling adventurous and wanting to see the remote wilderness and Alaskan wildlife, then take a bear viewing tour. This tour will take you in a floatplane approximately 70 miles away from Anchorage to the Lake Clark Wilderness Preserve. From there you will go by boat with a guide through the area searching for bears.

Haines port of call will have you deep in native legends and folklores. Have a drink in one of the local bars and be spun a web of tales on ancient tribal legends. Haines is also a remarkable port of call during your Alaska cruise because it offers great dining and awe inspiring museums. You will come away with a wealth of ancient knowledge during your shore excursion in Haines.

Icy Strait Point is a port of call that only accommodates one ship at a time in its port. Icy Strait Point offers history lessons along with some extreme adventures that you can take part in during your shore excursion. Your history lesson can begin with learning of the Icy Straits Packing Company during the historical tour along with the Cannery Museum. As you continue with your history lesson learn of the Tlingit people who are native to the area. For those that want extreme adventure while in Icy Strait Point, then take part in the Grizzly Bear search about a 25-passenger bus that will take you through the Tongrass National Forest. If that wasn't enough you can take a flight out to Glacier Bay National Park and fly around sightseeing the beautiful glaciers. Fishing is also available upon a commercial fishing vessel for those that love to fish.

Juneau is the capital of Alaska and will be sure not to disappoint you during you Alaska cruise. Filled with fine dining, museums and everything you would expect from a big city and then some. For adventure take the shore excursion that put you in a helicopter that will fly you over the glacial landscape. When you land is when the fun really begins as you are taken on an amazing dogsled ride. White-water rafting is also at your fingertips to give you the thrill of a lifetime on your Alaska cruise vacation. While in Juneau take the time to see some of Alaska's magnificent whales on a whale watching tour.

Seward is one of the great ports that you will have the chance to see during your Alaska cruise vacation. Being one of the oldest cities inside of Alaska it has so much to offer visitors. While docked in Seward take the time to try out the fishing. A great fishing excursion will be yours complete with a native Alaskan captain that will dictate what you fish for. His knowledge will allow for you to catch great fish in one of the richest waters in Alaska. See the wonderful marine life on dayboat cruise in the Kenai Fjords National Park. It is here that you will see whales, sea lions and much more.

Small Ship Vs. Large Ship For An Alaska Cruise

Ed — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:09:01 +0000

When taking an Alaska cruise you can do so on a large ships such as a Princess cruise line or you take on cruise on a smaller ship such as Cruise West Spirit of 98. Depending on the type of atmosphere and the experience you want a smaller ship may be for you or it may not be. When deciding you need to look at what each style of cruise ships have to offer.

Passenger Accommodations are one thing you need to look at. Do you want a cruise with a large amount of people or a cruise with a smaller amount of people. Cruise West accommodate around 114 passengers on an Alaska cruise. The Princess on the other hand being such a large ship can carry around 2, 400 passenger in Alaska.

How do you prefer to dress for dinner is another aspect that changes with the size of the cruise ship you are on. A smaller cruise ship such as the Cruise West keeps everything casual even at meal times. The larger ships such as the Princess cruise line have formal nights that require that you are dressed in formal attire for dinner on those nights. So this should be looked into when making your decision on the size of the cruise line you which to take your Alaska cruise. Also during all other times larger ships require resort casual attire where as with the smaller cruise ships such as the Cruise West, blue jeans and such are the normal attire.

The cost of the smaller ships is different from the large cruise ships. A smaller cruise ship such as the Cruise West will run you around $3,800 for 8 nights in an ocean view stateroom. A larger ship like the Princess will run around $1,200 for 7 nights.

If you are wanting to see the remote areas of Alaska then a smaller ship is the answer for you. The Cruise West Alaska cruises will almost always take you through remote and narrow areas such as the Wrangell Narrows and even the Peril Straight. Also on a smaller ship you will get the chance to stop at ports that the larger ship lines can not access. A very amazing experience that the smaller cruise lines offer is the chance to anchor near a out of the way cove and take the gangway onto shore.

The cruise schedule on a smaller ship is different from that of a larger ship line. So depending on what type of schedule you want will help determine what type of cruise ship size is right for you. The smaller ships will change it's schedule to accommodate the majority of the passengers desires to spend more time whale watching or sightseeing of other wildlife. Also with being a smaller ship the captain of the ship is able to get close to glaciers or even get close to waterfalls. All of these things are not able to be done with larger ship lines.

Larger ship lines offer a lot of amenities such as casinos, spas, dance halls and much more activities for you to enjoy on your Alaska cruise. The smaller cruise lines do not offer things like a casino. But gambling is not allowed in Alaska so the larger cruise lines will close down the casino anyway while in Alaska and only open them back up during the times when the ship is in international waters. The smaller cruises focus more on the Alaska trip and what it has to offer than what kind of entertainment they offer that is resort style. The size of the smaller ship lines such as the Cruise West is around 295 feet long and around 5000 tons. This allows for you to be closer to the marine life that you will see during your Alaska cruise. The larger cruise lines such as the Princess is around 900 feet long and around 77,000 tons.

So end the end the size of cruise ship you go with and the cruise lines that you choose from will be based on what you are looking for in your Alaska cruise.

What Not To Do On An Alaska Cruise

Ed — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:01:01 +0000

As with anything in life, an Alaska cruise has some rules, regulations and safe issues that must be adhered to. This is all in place to keep all passengers safe and allow for all passengers to enjoy their cruise. Some things that are in place are in place because of legal issues. These of course are not a complete list of rules and regulations as all cruise lines have their own set of rules and regulations, therefore you must confer with the cruise line you choose to take your cruise on for a full list.

A major issue you must take into account is to not bring any illegal drugs aboard the cruise ship with you. These drug are illegal and can cause you serious legal troubles when you get caught with them. Even a small personal stash will lead to serious legal consciences. There for avoid bring any type of drug that is deemed illegal aboard the cruise ship.

Do not harass the other guests aboard the cruise line. Staff are in place to deal with any trouble makers. Everyone on the ship is there to enjoy their Alaska cruise and no cruise line will tolerate anyone upsetting the other passengers. There for if you do have any conflict with another passenger, try your best to avoid that person. This will keep you from ending up in trouble while on your vacation.

Do not flash around large amounts of cash while on your cruise. This applies to on the cruise ship and also while on shore at any ports of call. By flashing around large amounts of cash you are not gaining bragging rights over the amount of money you have. Instead you are setting yourself up and the others in your party for getting robbed or physically hurt. So use common sense when paying for merchandise or services that you have received.

While on shore at any port of call avoid wandering off on your own into remote areas. Alaska is famous for its remote areas full of wildlife. The wild animals can prove to be dangerous and you should never be out in the remote areas alone. When in remote areas you should have an experienced guide with you that knows the area very well. The terrain can also prove to be dangerous and without someone with you then getting help can become nearly impossible in the event of an emergency.

Avoid feeding the wild animals unless told you can do some by your tour guide while on a shore excursion. Most parks forbid the feeding of wild animals for safety reasons. This should be adhered to even when out in the remote areas of wilderness. There may be a chance to feed the animals during a shore excursion that you take part in. In this event it is fine as long as you follow the instructions of your tour guide. Other times avoid feeding them anything. And make sure when eating outside that you pick up all your trash and food. This should not be left behind because of the animals and also because it pollutes the beautiful untouched wilderness of Alaska.

Alaska Cruise Shore Excursions

Ed — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:47:01 +0000

When you are in each port of call you will have the chance to take part in some great shore excursions. To save you time you should book the shore excursions that you are wanting when you book your Alaska cruise. The cruise line that you choose will then have the shore excursion booked for you prior to you taking your cruise. Most cruise lines will give you a list of shore excursion that are available for the dates and length of the Alaska cruise you are taking. Once you have filled out your shore excursions the cruise line will then total the amount and add it to your cruise price. While each cruise line may differ almost all of them will offer the following shore excursions during your cruise.

Helicopter Glacier Adventure is on of the shore excursions that you may elect to take part in. During this shore excursion you will fly by helicopter over the Mendenhall Glacier where you will view icefalls. Your helicopter ride will take you through mountain passes as you view what makes up the Juneau Icecap. Finally you will land on Hebert Glacier and get the chance to set foot onto the glacier. The cost for this shore excursion is $210 per person.

Another great excursion on your Alaska cruise is the 3 hour Alaskan Whale Watch. The captain will approach as close as he can to the whales. This will give you a wonderfully up close viewing of the whales. The cost of this excursion is 118.00 per person. Of course there is a $40 cash refund if you fail to get a chance to see a whale.

Get really adventurous on your Alaska cruise and go on a Mendenhall River Rafting adventure. Experienced guides will take down the river allowing you to either paddle along or just relax and what the scenery. This shore excursion provides a snack and also all outfitting equipment. Even a beginner can truly enjoy this adventure. The cost is $115 per person.

Dog sledding has always been a true part of Alaskan history and now on your Alaska cruise you can take part in this great Alaskan culture. You will be flown out to where the huskies are waiting for you. From there an experienced guide will walk you through everything. After how have been explained everything then you are off to drive your own dogsled team. Cost for this shore excursion is $428.00 per person.

For the less adventurous and budget minded cruisers there is the shore excursions called the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. This is an excellent all-you-can-eat Alaskan cookout that is sure to make your Alaska cruise a memorable one. Your salmon will be grilled over an alder wood fire ensuring the most scrumptious tasting salmon you have ever eaten. Of course your meal will include more than just salmon with the menu featuring barbecued ribs, baked beans, chicken, a host of different types of salads and so much more. You will dine beside Salmon Creek inside see through domes while listening to the live music that will be performing for you. The cost of this shore excursion is $42.00 per person.

These are the ones that almost all cruise lines will have available to you during your Alaska cruise. There are many more shore excursions that you can experience depending on your cruise line. Remember you can see all the shore excursions that are available for each cruise line prior to booking a cruise with them. This allows you to book the ultimate Alaska cruise.

An Alaska Cruise With Your Kids

Ed — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:37:01 +0000

An Alaska cruise is an experience that can be shared with your children. Alaska will provide your children with an amazing wealth of education on weather, wildlife, glacier formations, marine life and so much more that is out in the vast untouched areas of Alaska. With most cruise lines you do not have to worry about being unable to take part in the things that interest you but that your children are not able to do. Children's programs and onboard sitters will allow for you to have your own time as well as time to enjoy your Alaska cruise with your children.

Carnival cruise lines offers their Camp Carnival for children ages 2-15. Camp Carnival has age appropriate games and entertainment that will keep kids of all ages entertained while you enjoy more grown up aspects of your Alaska cruise. Camp Carnival is a free service while you are on your cruise. Aside from Camp Carnival during the daytime, Carnival cruise lines offers babysitting services in the evenings from 10pm to 3am for a fee of $6 per hour for the first child and then $4 per any additional children.

Norwegian Cruise Lines offers their Kid's Crew for adults that are traveling with children aged 2 to 17. While taking part in Kid's Crew activities your children are constantly supervised and all activities are done at age appropriate levels. You can enjoy your idea of a fun vacation while your children are having blast with their idea of fun. These activities could include storytelling and magic shows for the little ones. For children 6 to 8 these activities could include cooking classes or even a shore excursion that includes a treasure hunt. Your teens are entertained with video games, dances and so much more while on an Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian cruise line.

The Princess cruise lines have their own kid's program that will offer educational activities for your children. As well as educational games there are the television times onboard that allow for children to watch cartoons. Two dinners are afforded during the program to allow you to dine free of the kids while the kids are dining with other kids around their own age. Aside from the free kid's program that is offered there are sitter programs that you can use from 10pm to 1am for a cost of $5 an hour per child.

Royal Caribbean didn't leave the families out when it comes to the kids on an Alaska cruise. Royal Caribbean offers their Adventure Ocean program. This program is open to all 3 years old who are potty trained, all the way up to 17 years old. All adventures are kept within the appropriate age group your child will be in. Ocean Adventures keep the kids entertained with their own kind of fun while as a grown up you can go and have your kind of fun. Ocean Adventure doesn't stop there though because they do plan some really amazing family activities for you to enjoy with your child.

Traveling on an Alaska cruise could prove to be difficult and almost boring for everyone if not for the kid's programs that are offered by these great cruise lines. By taking part in the kid's programs you can take your kids with you for a family vacation without everyone being bored.