On a foggy, rainy June Sunday in Juneau, Alaska, a passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas hurried past us down the corridor toward her cabin, shouting: “Reggie, we’ve been canceled!

One of Viking Ocean Cruises ‘ excursions, the Best of Juneau, lasts more than six hours and takes guests on a naturalist-led whale watching cruise by catamaran. Before heading back to shore, you’ll ...

Holland America Line celebrated National Moose Day by introducing a new exclusive Alaska shore excursion, the company ...

No cruise to Alaska is complete without shore excursions. Much of what Alaska has to offer -- wildlife viewing, fishing and trips to glaciers and fjords -- is just not found in small port communities.

Cruise West's online shore excursion store is now live and accepting reservations for guests booked on 2010 Alaska cruises. The 65 optional shore excursions include eight new ones in Wrangell, a new ...

PETERSBURG, Alaska -- Clunks from chunks of ice, the submerged parts that we could not see, delivered an unnerving soundtrack as our metal boat danced among a thousand icebergs on a zigzag path toward ...

A highlight of my first cruise took place on land. During a stop in Plymouth, England, on a Holland America Line sailing, I walked to the Plymouth Gin Distillery. The hourlong outing included an ...

A helicopter ride to go dog sledding on a glacier is one of the unique experiences in Alaska that’s “once in a lifetime.” This adventure is also one of the more popular and expensive options for shore ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As 2025 winds down and travelers look back on their favorite moments from the year, cruise lines like Holland America Line are ...

Jump in a Zodiac and see migrating humpback whales, plump puffins and noisy harbor seals on a new tour from Holland America Line that explores the remote Inian Islands, a rugged chain at the northern ...