Alaska
The beautiful ports of call to be found in Alaska.
Astoria
Established in 1811 and the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, Astoria is known as the “Little San Francisco of the Pacific Northwest” due to colourful Victorian homes that cling to its steep hills.
Dutch Harbor
Ketchikan
Totem poles are one of Ketchikan’s main attractions and the best places to view them are the Saxman Village and Totem Bight State Park. Guests can also learn about the local cultures and ecosystems at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.
Juneau
For a state capital, Juneau maintains a surprising small-town charm, in part because it can only be reached by sea or air due to surrounding wilderness. Visitors to theAlaska State Museum can see collections from the indigenous people. More adventurous shore excursions are also available, including a Musher’s Camp & Sled Dog Discovery.
Seward
Sitka
Called “Shee Atika” by the Tlingit Indians, then “New Archangel” by Russians who ousted them, Sitka boasts a multicultural heritage. Two dozen of its attractions are on the National Register of Historic Places, including Castle Hill and Building 29, built by Russian settlers in 1835. The Sheldon Jackson Museum exhibits one of Alaska’s oldest native culture collections.
Skagway
Wrangell
Hoonah-Hoonah
This means “where the north wind doesn’t blow” in the language of the Tlingit Indians. It is the gateway to Icy Strait Point with ample opportunities to see bears and eagles in their natural habitats as well as humpback whales, which migrate to the area in the summer.
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