If you're looking to venture beyond the Caribbean this year, why not plan a trip
way up north to Alaska? With more ships sailing the region than ever before, 2020
is a great year to cruise to Alaska. We've sailed to the region multiple
times and we're here to help you find the perfect ship for you and your family.
I'm DB from EatSleepCruise.com, and here's our picks for the top Alaska
cruises of 2020. One of our top picks for the past few years has been Norwegian
Bliss, and it still remains on the top of our list for 2020. The ship offers
several unique features with firsts at sea like a racetrack and an outdoor
laser tag. It's a great ship for families but also for us big kids. The line's
unique freestyle dining lets you choose when and where you want to eat with over
a dozen dining options. This includes the popular Cagney's Steakhouse and the Le Bistro
French restaurant as well as the new Q Texas Smokehouse and the Los Lobos
Mexican restaurant. At night, the main theater comes alive with the
award-winning musical Jersey Boys and the brand-new stage show Six. This mega
ship will sail the classic Alaskan itinerary from Seattle, Washington in
2020 with stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Victoria, British Columbia.
Not to be outdone, Norwegian Cruise Line has added a second Breakaway Plus class
ship sailing in Alaska again in 2020. Norwegian Joy offers many of the same
amenities and onboard experiences as its sister ship Norwegian Bliss. These
include some of the fastest water slides at sea as well as the Observation Lounge
offering unparalleled views while you are cruising the North Pacific Ocean.
However, the ship also has some unique features of its own.
Norwegian Joy is home to the Galaxy Pavilion, an interactive digital
playground with virtual reality experiences, ride simulators, and other
technologically enhanced activities to keep you entertained by day. At night, you
can let loose with the ship's signature show Footloose on the main stage.
Norwegian Joy also offers 7-day round-trip cruises from Seattle, but it
swaps out Skagway for the Icy Strait Point on its itineraries. The largest
ship to ever cruise in Alaska, Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas
offer some of the most innovative features at sea. Built for cold water
cruising, the ship's SeaPlex is a massive indoor complex featuring bumper cars and
rollerskating. There's also the innovative Northstar. This aerial gondola
that extends 300 feet above sea level will give you one of a kind views of the
Alaskan landscape. The ship also has a skydiving simulator and distinct
entertainment in several different venues including the main theater, Two70,
and the Music Hall. Ovation the Seas will be offering seven-day round-trip
cruises from Seattle in 2020 visiting ports that have berths large enough to
handle a ship of this magnitude including Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria,
British Columbia. Always a cruiser favorite, Royal Caribbean's Radiance of
the Seas will continue to sail the summer season in Alaska in 2020. The ship
will offer one-way itineraries leaving from either Vancouver, British Columbia
or Seward, Alaska visiting ports including Ketchikan, Skagway, and Icy
Strait Point. In addition, the ship cruises through the Inside Passage and
the Hubbard Glacier. On Radiance of the Seas, you might not even need a balcony.
The ship offers some of the greatest views of Alaska from the nine story
central atrium and outward facing elevators. While you cruise Alaska, you
can also enjoy over a dozen bars like the signature Schooner Bar and a variety
of dining including Chops Grille and the newly added casual restaurant the Park
Cafe. Celebrity Solstice sailing from Seattle makes our list again this year
for one of the best Alaskan cruises. We might be a bit biased though since we
have sailed on the ship twice. On Celebrity Solstice, you can play some bocce
ball at the Lawn Club or partake in a hot glass class. You can also enjoy some
amazing views in the Sky Observation Lounge or sip a cocktail at the aft
located Sunset Bar if the weather permits.
After a long day exploring the wilderness, you can relax in the Solarium,
join in on the fun at the Crush martini bar, or indulge in some fine dining at
specialty restaurants such as Murano or Tuscan Grille. Celebrity Solstice
will offer seven day round trip itineraries with the typical stops
including Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau, and Victoria, British Columbia. Sister ship
Celebrity Eclipse will also be sailing Alaska this season making round-trip
journeys from Vancouver. With the success of Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Cruise Line has
begun a multi-year five hundred million dollar fleet wide Celebrity Revolution.
Celebrity Millennium was one of the first ships to undergo this extensive
revitalization. With all the updates, this ship makes our list of the best Alaskan
cruises of 2020. Guests will love the upgrades to the cabin including the new
X-hale bedding as well as the improved bathrooms. Dining has also been enhanced
with updates of the menu as well as the addition of Le Petit Chef experience. If
you want to splurge, cruisers opting for suites will appreciate the newly added
Retreat Deck and Retreat Lounge. Celebrity Millennium will sell northern and
southern glacier routes providing one-way trips from either Vancouver or
Seward, Alaska. This itinerary will visit Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point as
well as sail the Inside Passage and visit the Hubbard Glacier. It's tough to
pick the best alaskan cruises for 2020 among the eight Princess cruise ships
sailing the region this year. Given that we're partial to mega ships, Royal
Princess makes our list. This ship will be offering one-way seven-day trips
departing from either Vancouver, British Columbia or Whittier, Alaska. These
immersive cruises offer travelers the ability to see multiple glaciers with
days spent cruising the Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay National Park. Along with
those impressive landscapes, the itinerary includes full-day stops in Juneau,
Ketchikan, and Skagway giving you more options to explore the Alaskan
wilderness. On board Royal Princess, cruisers can indulge in a variety of
culinary treats and enjoy the cruise line's signature entertainment in the main
theater as well as Princess Live! Further, you
won't be able to beat the views from the SeaWalk, a 60-foot glass walkway
extending 28 feet off the side of the ship.
Another Princess Cruises' ship to make our list of the top Alaskan cruises in
2020 is the Star Princess. This ship will sail ten day round-trip voyages from San
Francisco offering two slightly different itineraries. Both stop in
Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria. With one cruise visiting Glacier Bay National
Park, while the other cruises Endicott Arms and the Dawes Glacier. Onboard Star
Princess, guests will find familiar favorites to the cruise line like
Sabatini's and the Crown Grill specialty restaurants. While movie under the stars,
live music, and nightly theater productions will keep you entertained in
the evening. You can relax in the adults-only Sanctuary and rejuvenate on the
Princess luxury bed before another full day ashore exploring all that Alaska has
to offer. Viking Orion will offer an 11-day Alaska
Inside Passage Cruise in 2020. This itinerary will sail from Vancouver to
Seward and visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Valdez.
There's also several pre-cruise and post-cruise extensions available. The best
part is this trip includes seven guided tours. That's right, on Viking Ccean
Cruises, you will enjoy a free tour in each port of call, Wi-Fi, no up-charges
for specialty dining, complimentary room service, included beer, wine, and soft
drinks at meals, specialty coffees and bottled water, access to the thermal
suite, and more without any nickel and diming. The intimate 930 passenger vessel
also boasts state-of-the-art technology in all veranda staterooms. These
destination focused itineraries compliment the unparalleled service and
inclusive nature of the Viking Ocean Cruises. One of Holland America's newest
ships is also making its way to Alaska in 2020. The MS Koningsdam will be
sailing seven day round-trip cruises from Vancouver. The itinerary will visit
Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, as well as cruising Glacier Bay and the Inside
Passage. There's also several different cruise and land tour packages from
Vancouver to Anchorage available, ranging from 9 days to 14 days. When you need
a break from the sightseeing, MS Koningsdam offers plenty of top-notch amenities,
entertainment, and dining as well. There's theater productions at the World Stage,
BB King's Blues Club, the Rolling Stones Rock Room, and the Lincoln Center Stage
showcasing amazing musicians. Cruisers can also indulge in Pacific
Northwest cuisine at the intimate Pinnacle Club as well as Italian, Asian,
and French dishes at other specialty restaurants on board the ship. There's
even an America's Test Kitchen live cooking show and the BBC Earth
Experiences to bring you closer to nature through concerts and films. And
there you have it, that's our list of the top Alaska cruises for 2020, but of
course, we want to hear from you. Let us know in the comments section below your
favorite ship cruising in Alaska this year.
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