As Alaska's biggest city, this serves as one of the main ports for some of our Alaska cruises. Its location on the south-central part of the state on the Cook Inlet south of Denali National Park makes it a great gateway to adventure and exploration of Alaska's virgin wilderness - an excellent extension of a cruise. While it is usually just a stop on an Adventure Life expedition, you will usually have a chance to enjoy a meal in town and learn a bit more about the lore and legends at the famous Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can witness dance and cultural displays and exhibits that will immerse you in Alaska's centuries-old indigenous traditions. Experience authentic Alaska at a wilderness lodge such as Tutka Bay Lodge. Contact one of our Alaska trip experts now to start planning your dream trip to Anchorage today!
Best Anchorage Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026
Aurora Expeditions - has small ship cruises to Alaska with Anchorage as its main port. Each expedition is carefully designed to offer a balanced mix of encounters with wildlife, nature, culture, and history. New in 2021. the Sylvia Earle features the revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW®, providing improved stability in rough seas, enhanced ship speed, and reduced environmental impact.
Lindblad Expeditions -has spent the last 35 years exploring Alaska and developing the richest experience possible, with Anchorage as its principal port. Next-generation expedition ship National Geographic Resolution is purpose-built for polar navigation. A twin to the National Geographic Endurance is a fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Class 5 (PC5) vessel, with patented X-BOW® design to navigate polar passages year-round and safely explore uncharted waters while providing exceptional comfort.
Adventure Life seems to be an honest company and has been quite helpful in the planning process. Good about answering questions.
Chris Dralle
1 week ago
Wonderful personal attention to detail and very helpful suggestions by experienced travel experts
John K
1 week ago
Franny has been such an amazing help with all my trip planning. This is our 3rd trip to plan with her and she is always so willing to assist and find the best deals for my family and friends.
Suzanne Turbyfill
2 weeks ago
Our advisor at Adventure Life, Mary Curry, was knowledgable and quick to respond with answers to any questions we had. She made our booking efficiently and set up a time for us to make a secure payment through her directly. We’ve used Adventure Life repeatedly and would definitely recommend it.
