Upscale Alaska

If you like the idea of Alaska but prefer a more upscale experience, you could select a suite on a large ship, so you still get the big ship entertainment and activities but with a larger private area.

There are special categories, such as Celebrity's spa-oriented Aqua Class or Princess' Club Class for foodies.  The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line is a complete "ship-within-a-ship," including a large private area with lounge and pool area along with luxurious suites.



You could also stretch the cruise, on a cruise tour or perhaps simply a longer cruise like Holland America's 14-night Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver or Princess' 10-Night from San Francisco.

For some people, however, it's not simply a more exclusive category or longer vacation.



While families may choose Disney Wonder as an upscale alternative for large ship cruising with exclusive Disney entertainment, many adults prefer a smaller, more intimate ship, one where they will be surrounded by fellow guests with similar tastes, and we have some fantastic upscale cruise lines in Alaska in 2018.

Yes, you will pay more, but if you want this type of excellence --- and you know who you are --- then you won't be too concerned about price.  The experience will often be more inclusive, with your staff anticipating and meeting your needs a moment before you realize that is exactly what you wanted.



It's also more exclusive, in terms of those fellow guests with whom you will be traveling.

It's a more intimate experience, where by the end of the trip you may feel like you know everyone on board, probably realize you like them all, because they do, after all, share common interests with you as evidenced by their cruise selection.

If you've taken a river cruise, you know exactly how special this boutique experience can be.

There are several different small ships in Alaska, each with its own unique approach.



The cast of small ships that will all appear on the grand stage of Alaska varies each summer summer, offering distinct levels of luxury, adventure and amenities as well as some unique itineraries.

Which one is right for you?

To a great extent that depends on exactly who you are and what type of experience you personally desire.

I'd love to help you find the perfect Alaska cruise for you.

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