Although Royal Caribbean is often considered to be a strictly Caribbean cruise line, this is definitely not the case. Royal Caribbean offers far more destinations of travel than simply the islands of the Caribbean and Alaska is included within this list. For anyone looking to breathe fresh air, stare out at endless mountains and watch wildlife survive and thrive within their own environment, there is no better destination than Alaska.

On the Royal Caribbean website you will find everything you need to help you prepare for your Alaskan cruise. You can find detailed information and deck plans of their two ships that currently cruise to and from Alaska, Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas. Both are approximately the same size, holding a maximum of about 2,500 passengers, but each offers different amenities. It is worth spending some time examining what each ship offers in order to make an informed choice.

What to pack is one of the most common questions associated with an Alaskan cruise and Royal Caribbean has answered this for you. They recommend casual wear for during the day and on excursions but this casual wear needs to be warm. Although you are traveling during the spring months of the year, in Alaska it will feel like a brisk winter day. Be sure to include warm sweaters, jackets and thick socks to keep you warm and comfortable enough to enjoy the sites.

The most popular city of interest for a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise is the city of Juneau. It is often said that Juneau is one of the most majestic and scenic cities within America today and this is all that needs to be said to spark the interest of travelers. The other highlight of this Alaska cruise is the Hubbard Glacier which is one of the most active glaciers in the world. It is a 1,350-foot Alaskan natural wonder that is both breathtaking as it is incomparable.

If you are looking for a bit more adventure within your Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise, there is plenty to choose from. Just outside of Juneau is one of the most popular shore excursion adventures Royal Caribbean offers. Here you can actually hike through glacier waterfalls and rain forests and enjoy scenery that can be seen nowhere else in the world. If you are looking for more you also have the option to take a helicopter ride above the ice fields of Juneau and see what only the birds have the privilege to view.

During the warmer months of the year, you can engage in a high speed catamaran ride to see wildlife in their natural habitat. This can be done preferably during July and August for best weather. The Royal Caribbean also offers 19 different cruise tours which is a combination of your cruise passage and an expert guided land tour of Alaska. These combine what many people are searching for within their cruise experience and can be viewed on the Royal Caribbean website to find the exact combination you are looking for.

Plan, research and book your entire Alaska cruise through the Royal Caribbean website. They tell you how to choose the right duration, the right departure city and of course the proper room accommodations. There is little they do not allow you to choose yourself and even less they do not assist you with through this process. Although it does take time to organize an Alaska cruise, it is almost as much fun planning it as being there.

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