Alaska-N./S. Bound

The first thing to realize about North/Southbound Alaska cruises is that they are by definition, one-way cruises. So that means that you'll have to book a flight (or make some other arrangements) either to or from the cruiseport.

One-way cruises are also often called "repositioning cruises" which is to say, the cruiseline is repositioning its ship. These trips are often a good value and present you with the opportunity to save time - you can choose to fly back and cover the distance you've just traveled much faster than a returning cruise ship would.

Alaska North/Southbound cruises often travel through the Inside Passage and will also visit destinations such as Hubbard Glacier. 

A popular departure point for Northbound cruises (as well as destination for Southbound cruises) is Vancouver. Southbound cruises often originate in Seward. 

Northbound Sailings: Celebrity Millennium, Holland America Statendam, Princess Cruises Diamond Princess and Coral Princess, and Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas.

Southbound Sailings: Look for cruise ships like Holland America's Ryndam, Statendam; Celebrity's Millennium, and Princess Cruises' Island Princess.