Alaska Cruise Advisor

Many people planning on taking an Alaskan cruise while visiting North America are unaware that Candian transit visas are often required on Alaskan cruises for foreign nationals.  As a rule of thumb, if you are required to have a tourist visa to visit Canada, then you will need to get a Canadian visa for an Alaska cruise - even if you are traveling round trip out of Seattle.

In fact, due to U.S. regulations, every cruise ship sailing from Seattle is required to stop at one foreign port on its itinerary.  Therefore, in addition to stops at the Alaskan cruise ports, most ships stop at either Victoria or Prince Rupert, B.C.  Even if you do not plan on getting off the ship in Canada, you will be required to obtain a Canadian visa prior to sailing.

Of course this is not applicable to U.S. and Canadian citizens, only to certain foreign nationals.  If you are unsure whether or not you need a visa, call the nearest Canadian consulate for assistance.

That’s right, 2009 Alaskan cruises are now on sale for all 6 major cruise lines operating in Alaska (Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Carnival).  So if you’ve been wanting to see Alaska, now is the time to call your travel agent and book at the lowest possible prices!

This is a site deciated to Alaskan cruises, crousetours, inland touring, and excursions into British Columbia, Washington State, and the rest of the amazing Pacific Northwest!

I’ve been to the area several times, loved every minute of it, and can’t wait to get back again and again.  I’ve also helped many people plan their vacations to the region, and I know all the ins and outs of Alaska cruise ports, cruise routes, cruise lines, and inland Alaska tours. 

So keep checking back, because this site is my forum for sharing my knowledge and passion for this truly spectacular region.