Alaska: Discover the Last Frontier – Cruise Maven https://cruisemaven.com/destinations/usa/alaska/ Cruising the World One Port at a Time Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:33:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://cruisemaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-CruiseMaven-favicon-32x32.png Alaska: Discover the Last Frontier – Cruise Maven https://cruisemaven.com/destinations/usa/alaska/ 32 32 Holland America Line Set to Debut New ‘Glacier Day’ and Enhanced Alaska-Focused Experiences on Every Alaska Cruise in 2024 https://cruisemaven.com/holland-america-line-set-to-debut-new-glacier-day-and-enhanced-alaska-focused-experiences-on-every-alaska-cruise-in-2024/ https://cruisemaven.com/holland-america-line-set-to-debut-new-glacier-day-and-enhanced-alaska-focused-experiences-on-every-alaska-cruise-in-2024/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:42:50 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=45756 Culinary highlights include Alaska dishes by Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto and new Alaska-themed cocktails by acclaimed bartender Sam Ross Holland America Line is launching “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises as debuts new programming within its “We Love Alaska” on board experiences. The all new programming includes Alaska Up Close presentations as well as...

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]]> Do You Need a Passport for an Alaska Cruise https://cruisemaven.com/do-you-need-a-passport-for-an-alaska-cruise/ https://cruisemaven.com/do-you-need-a-passport-for-an-alaska-cruise/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:05:17 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=36955 You’re finally going to plan that long-awaited Alaska cruise. One question I’m often asked is, “do I need a passport  for an Alaska cruise?” The answer is easy: yes. And no. Alaska cruises are different. Your destination is America’s 49th state. Why would you need a passport for an Alaska cruise? Let’s break it down...

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]]> Cruise Port Guide: Best Things to Do in Icy Strait Point, Alaska on a Cruise https://cruisemaven.com/best-things-to-do-icy-strait-point-alaska/ https://cruisemaven.com/best-things-to-do-icy-strait-point-alaska/#comments Thu, 26 May 2022 02:50:08 +0000 https://cruisemaven.com/?p=41490 Trying to choose the best things to do in Icy Strait Point, Alaska can be overwhelming. I’ve compiled my list of what to do in Icy Strait Point with only a few hours in port. Icy Strait Point, Alaska is a purpose-built and Alaska Tlinglit native-owned cruise port. The nearest town is Hoonah, a flat,...

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