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Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours in 2012When it comes to Alaska, you can count on Fox World Travel’s expertise to find the right vacation for you! Fox World Travel specializes in Alaska Cruise and CruiseTour options and sells more vacations to Alaska than any other agency in Wisconsin. Whether you are looking to join a group or for a tailored Alaska experience, your Travel Specialists at Fox World Travel have got you covered! Unique to Fox World Travel, we offer Alaska Exclusive Group Departures. These customized CruiseTour vacations have many “Added Value Inclusions” like a dedicated Tour Manager that travels with the group. Our Tour Managers have been visiting Alaska for 20+ years. Through their experience, your trip will be enjoyable and memorable. |
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Every year Fox World Travel is busy booking Alaska cruises sailing from Seattle or Vancouver. Breathtaking. Dramatic. Majestic. With almost 34, 000 miles of shoreline, an Alaska cruise is a wonderful way to see and enjoy the great land of Alaska. Cruises to Alaska continue to be one of the most popular ways to experience Alaska's grandeur and unspoiled beauty. An Alaskan Cruise provides opportunities for passengers to explore the quaint and charming seaside towns, get up close to tidal glaciers, discover the outlying wilderness, and witness wildlife in their natural surroundings. Longer vacations to Alaska offer more natural wonders and better value. Fox World Travel recommends an Alaska CruiseTour for your ideal vacation. CruiseTours combine a coastal cruise with a trip into the interior, the heart of Alaska. Many itineraries visit Denali National Park, home to Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest mountain, abundant wildlife and pristine vistas.
So many options. So many itineraries. So many cruise lines. Our Alaska travel agents will help you choose a cruise or cruisetour that meets your expectations and travel preferences. Whether you want an Alaska vacation tailored to families, an intimate luxury cruise or a more adventurous experience, you're Travel Specialist will help you explore your options and choose the cruise line that's right for you! Since 1960, Fox World Travel has been helping the adventurous, nature enthusiasts, and the plain curious enjoy Alaskan Cruises and CruiseTours. A once-in-a-lifetime trip, Alaska may be one of the best vacations you'll ever experience. We look forward to planning and booking your next cruise to Alaska! |
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After visiting Alaska twice, my tip is to buy the “stretchy gloves” that come in a two pack and take those along. Even though it is summer up there, on the water it gets cooler and the gloves come in pretty handy.
-Lori Hischke, Travel Specialist
Consider traveling late in the season - early September. The fall colors are beautiful and the shopping is fantastic. The stores are getting ready to close for the season so everything is on sale!
-Carri Kersten, Travel Specialist
Definitely reserve a balcony stateroom if you can. The convenience of being able to whale watch from the comfort of your room and view the scenery as you come up to glaciers or small Alaska towns is so much more convenient than having to make your way up to the top of the cruise ship, especially on the days where it is chilly and misting. It's also very relaxing having your cup of coffee in the morning while taking in the natural beauty of the Inside Passage.
-Kathi Madison, Travel Specialist
I recommend taking a Denali Wilderness CruiseTour that includes two nights in Denali and also staying an extra night in Vancouver either pre/post cruise depending on your route.
-Deb Renkens, Travel Specialist
I’d HIGHLY recommend the snorkeling excursion in Sitka Alaska. It was really cool to see what types of plants and animals sustain the frigid temperatures. Anyone can snorkel in the Caribbean, but it’s not every day you meet someone that has snorkeled Alaska. (Don’t worry, dry suits are provided…but not pretty!)
-Cindy Brill, Travel Specialist
I recommend packing clothes that can be layered due to all the temperature variations in Alaska. It can be quite cool on the water when viewing glaciers so I take along my little “magic gloves” to keep the fingers warm when out on the deck taking photos or using binoculars.
-Cindy Luedtke, Travel Specialist
My 3 musts for packing would be: binoculars, comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. My 3 musts for the destination would be: Do a CruiseTour not just a cruise and enjoy 2 nights in Denali and Glacier Bay National Park.
-Alana Magestro, Travel Specialist
I spent 3 full summers cruising in Alaska and people are always asking when the best time to go to Alaska is. My answer is always, “the weather in AK is more inconsistent than the weather here is- so you should go when it best works for your schedule.
-Tricia Newlands, Alaska Destination Specialist
Remember your binoculars! You never know what you will see on shore or when the whales or seals will make an appearance as you’re cruising along as well as as touring the Alaskan highway. Also the viewing opportunity in Denali National Park is a must with binoculars.
-Dawn Zarnoth, Travel Specialist
If you are visiting Mt. McKinley and the mountain doesn't show, make sure to take a flightseeing tour to get up close and personal with its majesty. After visiting Alaska five times I still look forward to experiencing its natural beauty.
-Jody Piotter, Travel Specialist
When to Cruise to Alaska |
Although Alaska is a year round vacations destination, the majority of visitors arrive between mid-May and mid-September.
Some of the best times to visit Alaska are in late May/early June or late August/early September, the shoulder season. Since Alaska’s tourist season is rather short, availability can be limited in the peak summer months, particularly in the popular destinations such as Denali Park.
Generally, the earlier you reserve space, the better. A year to 9 months prior is not too early! Alaska does not handle the volume of tourists that many other National Park destinations experience, so availability can be limited. By reserving your space early, you will be able to choose the itineraries and accommodations that are right for you. Alaskan Lodges often see peak travel dates full by October of the previous year.
The advantages of early season travel are numerous. The weather is consistently good in May and early June and drier throughout much of the state. Warm spring days aided by long hours of daylight bring Alaska's wildflowers out in full bloom. The wildlife viewing is also excellent since the larger animals are migrating and in lower elevations where the snow has disappeared. Alaska is not as crowded and you are able to take advantage of early season specials and lower rates statewide.
Late August and September are also a prime times to visit Alaska. Fall comes early to Alaska and many of the deciduous trees are blazing yellow and red by Labor Day. Combine the bright yellow colors of the aspen and willow trees with the blazing red tundra plants and you have the best fall colors experience Alaska has to offer. You will see why Polychrome Pass in Denali National Park earns it name! As a backdrop, the tallest mountains will have fresh snow on their peaks while the lower elevations are still dry. Wildlife search opportunities also improve in late season, as the larger mammals begin feeding in the lower elevations in an attempt to pack on as much winter weight as possible. Weather is characterized by large temperature swings between warm days and chilly nights. In fact, it may get dark enough in the Interior of Alaska to see the Northern Lights!
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“FWT” will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. The American with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for disabled individuals are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including a touring motorcoach, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret we cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for most vacations.
