Your complete guide to planning an Alaskan cruise vacation
An Alaska cruise honeymoon can be both incredibly romantic and adventurous, elegant and exciting.
While often honeymoons conjure up images of hot beaches and palm trees, Alaska has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular summer destinations, and having been, I can easily see why.
Instead of sweating it out in the humid summer sun, you can spend time in the wonderfully comfortable summer climate of coastal Alaska, taking in about the most pristine, stunningly beautiful scenery to be found anywhere.
The sunsets (and sun rises!) in Alaska are truly amazing sights to behold. I can't imagine a more romantic moment than watching the sun set behind towering snow-capped peaks behinds a lush, green Alaskan fjord, standing with your arm around your new spouse on the deck of a majestic ocean liner.
But an Alaska cruise honeymoon is about much more than just the amazing scenery.
Alaska is also about thrilling, adventurous shore excursions, incredible wildlife, quaint, picturesque seaports, and, of course, wonderful activities, shows, and food aboard some of the newest, most innovative cruise ships in the world.
Romance, excitement, and tranquility - on a budget
Compared to comparably excellent resorts, a honeymoon on an Alaskan cruise can be a relative bargain.
The better resorts often run $500 per night or more, and that might not even buy you a room with a view, and it probably doesn't include any meals.
On an Alaskan cruise, your fare includes all meals, amazing entertainment, and about the best view you'll ever have - all for a price that is usually quite a bit less than a room at a decent hotel in Hawaii or the Caribbean.
And don't be put off by the weather - summers in Alaska are beautiful, averaging 60 degrees at the shore and in the 70's further inland (even if you go north, it gets warmer away from the cool shoreline).
What better way to get away from the sweltering summertime heat?
An Alaska cruise honeymoon is an amazing experience, one you will remember for a lifetime.
