Experience the fun of walking Alaska with the Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival cruises are designed to offer family-friendly, affordable adventures. Cruises always offer the best entertainment, fascinating shore excursions and culinary delights. It never gets boring on a cruise ship!
Carnival Freedom, Carnival Legend and Carnival Miracle sail to Alaska during the summer months in mild weather. They offer one to two week itineraries. However, what really sets Carnival cruises apart is their attentive stewards, comfortable cabins, and fresh, colorful decor.
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom caters to the passenger who just wants to have fun. When you’re a guest aboard this cruise line, you can spend days exploring the ship and never find an end to the multitude of options available to you.
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Your itinerary begins with departure from Seattle and spend two days at sea. Finally, on the third day, guests encounter Tracy Arm Fjord – a narrow passage between two large glaciers. On your journey you will enjoy sparkling waterfalls and icy sculptures.
Day 4 takes you through the Skagway, also known as “Mr. History” as there are many past wonders to explore. Guests can drive up the Takshanuk Mountain Trail on a 4×4. Explore the Tracy Arm wilderness near the stunning Sawyer Glaciers. You can also leave the city behind and explore Alaska’s remote glaciers by helicopter.
Day 5 begins with a epic adventure in Juneau where people can experience gold mining, kayaking and whale watching. Visit the Mendenhall Glacier & Wildlife Quest to see Alaska’s natural wonders including wildlife and the Mendenhall Glacier.
Embark on a boutique excursion that combines a gentle guided walk with marine exploration. Passengers can also visit Alaska’s top 3 attractions with a whale-guaranteed cruise, see the Mendenhall Glacier, and partake in a salmon bake.
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For those with a passion for the great outdoors, Day 6 takes you to Ketchikan where you can fish, mountain climb or explore the vast forests. In terms of activities, guests can go flying, boating, zip-lining, kayaking, or glacier trekking. If you like art, there is a thriving totem pole art scene.
Victoria will take your breath away on Day 7 as you end your day in an area steeped in British traditions and beautiful gardens. Feel like royalty by visiting Craigdarroch Castle or having a cup of tea. Arrive back in Seattle the next morning to depart from this exceptionally beautiful tour.
Carnival Miracle
the Cruise ship “Carnival Miracle”. takes you to another world full of beautiful destinations and onboard activities inspired by a fantasy theme. Take a break from reality with a show at the Phantom Lounge. Dance the night away in Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab or experience music like never before at Sam’s Piano Bar.
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Cruises last between 10 and 14 days. Passengers can choose to depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Itineraries offered include:
- San Francisco – Juneau – Skagway – Icy Strait Point – Tracy Arm Fjord – Victoria – San Francisco
- San Francisco – Sitka – Skagway – Juneau – Tracy Arm Fjord – Victoria – San Francisco
- San Francisco – Icy Strait Point – Juneau – Skagway – Tracy Arm Fjord – Victoria – San Francisco
- San Francisco – Icy Strait Point – Juneau – Tracy Arm Fjord – Ketchikan – Victoria – San Francisco
- San Francisco – Sitka – Juneau – Tracy Arm Fjord – Ketchikan – Victoria – San Francisco
- San Francisco – Juneau – Skagway – Icy Strait Point – Tracy Arm Fjord – Victoria – San Francisco
- Los Angeles (Long Beach) – Ketchikan – Tracy Arm Fjord – Skagway – Juneau – Icy Strait Point – Sitka – Victoria – Los Angeles
- Los Angeles (Long Beach) – Ketchikan – Tracy Arm Fjord – Juneau – Skagway – Icy Strait Point – Sitka – Victoria – Los Angeles
One of the differences on this cruise is the Icy Strait Point. Explore nature and take a tour of the village of Tlingit. The event ends with a tribal dance performance. Nature lovers can join the whale, wildlife and bear search or whale and wildlife cruise. Experience the wilderness of Chichagof Island by spotting native wildlife.
An excursion takes you to Sitka where you will experience the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains, forests and numerous islands. At this historic site, the United States officially bought Alaska from Russia.
carnival trips
carnival trips is designed for those who want a unique travel experience, ideal for sharing with others. This line offers a limited number of special trips to different ports. Whatever your destination, Carnival Journeys will ensure it is of the highest quality and that guests have the best experience imaginable
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This cruise lasts fourteen days. Passengers depart from Los Angeles and the itinerary is as follows:
- Los Angeles (Long Beach) – Ketchikan – Tracy Arm Fjord – Juneau – Skagway – Icy Strait Point – Sitka – Victoria, British Columbia, Los Angeles (Long Beach)
- Los Angeles (Long Beach) – Ketchikan – Tracy Arm Fjord – Skagway – Juneau – Icy Strait Point – Sitka – Victoria, British Columbia, Los Angeles (Long Beach)
Some of the day trips allow you to zip-line, glacier trek, fly, or kayak in the great outdoors. Others take you on a seaplane to explore five different glaciers in Juneau, or simply spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
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While the most recent bans from Canada were lifted in November 2021, things may change if more variants of the COVID-19 virus are discovered. Cruise ships are currently allowed to transit Canadian waters. The resumption of cruises was put into effect early.
While there are slight differences in the Carnival Miracle and Carnival Freedom Alaskan cruises, the differences aren’t all that great. Each Carnival cruise ship has different offerings and themes. So choose one that includes the activities that you and/or your family enjoy the most.
