{"id":111789,"date":"2024-07-15T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/15\/the-best-time-to-cruise-alaska-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-15T17:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T17:00:32","slug":"the-best-time-to-cruise-alaska-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/15\/the-best-time-to-cruise-alaska-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best time to cruise Alaska – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

Alaska<\/a> is a cruise destination with a limited season. Cruise ships arrive in southeast Alaska in spring, stay the summer and linger only into early fall. The 49th state’s snowy, cold and dark winters are not conducive to cruising.<\/p>\n

Most cruise passengers will head to Alaska between Memorial Day in late May and Labor Day in early September when temperatures range from slightly chilly to warm during the long daylight hours. Tourist attractions are in full swing, salmon swim upriver, and bears (and humans) have access to fishing.<\/p>\n

Some adventurous cruisers will board ships when they arrive in Alaska in April to see the remnants of winter. A few big ships cruise into mid-October for those who want a peek at what life is like in Alaska towns when all other tourists have returned home.<\/p>\n

For cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each month has its advantages, not the least of which is discounted pricing in the spring and fall shoulder seasons. Here is a guide to help you decide when to cruise in Alaska.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

April<\/h2>\n

After a long winter, Alaska begins to wake up in April \u2014 that includes the wildlife. Small-ship cruise lines such as Lindblad Expeditions and UnCruise Adventures<\/a> have sailings into the wilderness, where you might spot bears emerging from their slumber and admire huge waterfalls fueled by the snowmelt. A few big ships, such as Norwegian Cruise Line<\/a>‘s 4,000-passenger Norwegian Bliss out of Seattle<\/a>, begin their season this month with discounted early-season pricing.<\/p>\n

\n