Alaska cruises & cruisetours
Your Alaska cruise, planned by Wisconsin advisors who’ve sailed it
Glacier Bay, the Inside Passage, Denali and escorted group sailings — with flights, hotels and excursions handled by Cruise Planners® travel advisors Kirk and Jennifer Kanter.
Alaska rewards good planning
The season runs roughly May through September, the best balcony cabins go early, and the choices stack up fast: round-trip Seattle or one-way Vancouver to Whittier, a Glacier Bay itinerary or not, a land tour to Denali before or after the cruise.
We sort that out with you, then price the whole trip — including whether flying from Milwaukee or O’Hare saves you more.
What we handle
- Choosing the ship, itinerary and cabin location
- Denali and Fairbanks cruisetours, rail and lodge stays
- Flights, pre-cruise hotels and transfers
- Shore excursions worth booking early (whale watching, glacier landings, White Pass railway)
- Escorted group sailings with individual payments per cabin
- Travel protection options
Alaska cruise questions
How far ahead should I book an Alaska cruise?
12 to 18 months for the best cabins and group space, especially for June and July sailings.
Is a cruisetour worth it?
If Denali is on your list, yes. A cruisetour adds several nights on land by rail and motorcoach, and it’s far easier to book as one package than to piece together yourself.
Round-trip Seattle or one-way from Vancouver?
Round-trip Seattle is simpler for flights. One-way sailings reach farther north and pair naturally with a land tour. We’ll show you both, priced out from Wisconsin.
Ready to see the glaciers?
Tell us your dates and who’s going. Consultations are complimentary.