You may think a cruise to Alaska or Antarctica too cool for Floridians. But Alaska cruise season May – September is an ideal time to visit. Daytime highs range from 60°F – 80°F. Nighttime lows are dip into the 40’s – 50’s.
Carnival Alaskan Adventures
Try a Carnival shore excursion in Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway for an unforgettably fun time in Alaska. You can choose to explore glaciers by helicopter, get a taste of the Gold Rush in Skagway and Juneau, or a sense of Russia in Sitka. You can even choose to spend a whole day in Glacier Bay.
Each Carnival port offers a unique experience:
Juneau
Juneau, Alaska is considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. You’ll find great shopping, fine restaurants and superb museums.
Ketchikan
A popular destination along Alaska’s famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan is teeming with Native American culture. This beautiful city on Revillagigedo Island boasts the world’s largest collection of totem poles, and a selection of museums and cultural centers featuring Native dance, carvings and artifacts.
Skagway
The town of Skagway rests at the base of a river valley bordered by the Coast Mountains. Over 100 years this idyllic native fishing village was overrun by hordes of prospectors. Today, wooden sidewalks, old-fashioned saloons, quaint gift shops and horse-drawn carriages serve as reminders of the Alaskan Gold Rush days.
Glacier Bay
Glacier Bay’s pristine landscape makes this the top Alaska spot on most travelers’ must-see lists. The Glacier Bay Alaska cruise takes you to a protected national park spread across 3.2 million acres in southeast Alaska that is home to 15 active glaciers, numerous seabirds, otters, humpback whales and countless other natural sights.
Azamara Antarctica Cruise
If you really want to explore off the beaten path, cruise Antarctica with Azamara that give passengers access to some of the most desolate and beautiful landscapes imaginable. Passengers enjoy exceptional cuisine with some of its best wines, and marveling at some of the most dramatic views on the planet
Port Stanley, Falkland Island
Trout, whales, black-browed albatrosses, elephant seals, sea lions, and no fewer than five species of penguin also consider the Falklands their domain.Bluff Cove and Sparrow Cove are home to impressive and interesting penguin colonies.
Antarctic Sound/Peninsula
This is the spot for experiencing the best wildlife on the continent. There are gentoo and chinstrap penguins. Blue-eyed shags and snowy sheathbills. Crabeater seals and minke whales.
16 Nights Antarctica and Falklands Voyage
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Montevideo, Uruguay – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – Antarctic Sound/Peninsula (2 nights) – Ushuaia, Argentina – Cape Horn, Chile – Puerto Madryn, Argentina – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why Book with a Travel Agent
Bring the family! Travel agents can help put together a trip that will be fun for the whole family. Whether you want to plan a family cruise “reunion” including grandparents, aunts, uncles and more or a trip just for the girls, a travel agent can help you select the trip that will work the best for the entire group. The good news is that most of the amenities are included in the fare!
Anytime you are traveling outside of the country you should consult a qualified agency. Not to mention the face-to-face contact with an experienced person where you can have a conversation about your wishes and what your options are.
