Here are five pieces of advice I'd give a friend who told me they were thinking about taking an Alaska cruise.

If you're planning your first Alaska cruise, you've probably typed some version of this into Google or Facebook: “What is the best cruise line for Alaska?” It sounds like a logical place to start, right? One person says Princess. Someone else swears by Holland America. Your neighbor loved Norwegian. Your kids see pictures of a newer Royal Caribbean ship and want that one. Then you discover there are different departure ports, different glaciers, different ports of call and on

There are some trips that are beautiful… and then there are trips that feel almost unreal. Alaska falls into that second category.

Alaska in 2027 is officially open… and if it’s been on your mind (even just a little), this is one of the best times to start looking.

Most people picture glaciers from their balcony when they think “Alaska cruise.” And yes — that part is spectacular. But if you really want to experience Alaska? You add the land.

Lately, I’ve also been spending a lot of time thinking about just how much I love ocean cruising—and how perfect it can be for so many different kinds of travelers.

Are you dreaming about setting sail on an Alaska cruise out of Seattle, Washington? One of the first questions you might be asking yourself is: “Will Seattle be easy for me to get around, especially if I need accessibility?”