The best way to truly take advantage of Alaska and its sites is to be certain and take a shore excursion. While admittedly many of the impressive sights like Glacier Bay National Park can also be seen from the deck on board ship is best seen from the air. Depending on the stops on your ships itinerary, your choices of shore excursions will be a lot of, each different and exciting. Sea Canoeing is available at several ports of call and is one of the best ways to have a look at the a lot of the sea life that inhabit Alaska. If you stop in Ketchikan, pleas take the Bear Viewing excursion, black and brown Grizzly Bears are abounding in the part of Alaska and can be seen in many locations from seaplane tours.

Lets not forget the seaplane tour over misty Fjords National Monument, this is claimed to be one of the most handsome spots in Alaska, and it is. This was by far my most favorite sight to see, waterfalls that appeared to never stop was the most impressive sight that I have ever seen. Remember the fishing, Alaska has the best salmon and halibut fishing there is and you can have your catch cleaned, flanked, freshly frozen and shipped and waiting at home for you.

Some ships even offer you the option of having the cook cook it for your dinner that evening. Shore Excursion packages will range between moderate to expensive to down right costly, but each is definitely worth the price you pay for seeing the glory of Alaska.