Alaska Cruises from New Zealand
Explore Alaska cruises from New Zealand with Cruise Deals NZ. Compare 2027 and 2028 Alaska cruise deals from leading cruise lines including Princess, Holland America, MSC, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity & more. Choose from round-trip cruises from Vancouver or Seattle, Inside Passage itineraries, Glacier Bay cruises and Fly, Stay & Cruise Packages including flights from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Best Places to Visit on an Alaska Cruise
Juneau
Juneau offers the perfect mix of scenic beauty, rich history and exciting shore excursions. Top Excursions include the Mendenhall Glacier and Heli Dog Sledding. The view of Juneau from the top of the Scenic Tramway is exceptional
Juneau in Summer time
Ketchikan
Ketchikan is such a fun stop with opportunities to explore indigenous culture at the Totem pole park, lumber jack shows and some of our favourite zip line trips. Or just wander through creek street for a feel of Ketchikan's colourful pioneer past
Colourful Ketchikan
Glacier Bay National Park
Not offered by all cruise-lines as access to this beautiful National park is limited. A great opportunity to experience Glaciers calving and wonder at their size and scale. The cruise lines who visit here usually bring an Alaskan Ranger onboard to talk to guests during this special day
Glacier Bay
Icy Strait Point
This relatively new destination has been developed around adventure activities and offers a real feel of the Alaska great outdoors
Brown Bear
Skagway
A great opportunity to experience a pioneering frontier town, Skagway is also the starting point for the White Pass & Yukon Railway which is one of the most popular shore excursions
Skagway Main Street
Sitka
With it's onion domed cathedral, Sitka still oozes it's Russian past and is a really interesting destination for Kiwis to visit
Sitka Harbour
When is the Best Time to Travel to Alaska
Late April through May
Often considered one of the best times for Kiwis to travel to Alaska. It is the start of the season, so less crowds, often lower cruise prices and a good chance to see bears & bald eagles
June
Usually excellent weather, lush scenery and nearly 20 hours of daylight in some northern areas. A larger choice of cruiselines and itineraries on offer and one of the peak times for humpback whale spotting
July
Usually the warmest month in Alaska, with the most cruise options and on-shore activities available. It is peak season, so often the busiest and most expensive time
August
Still good for wildlife and warmer temperatures, but pack a rain coat as more chance of showers
September & Early October
Temperatures are cooling down and crowds are fewer as the season winds down, which also often means good cruise deals as well. Autumn colours in most places and the later you go the higher chance of seeing the Northern lights in the northern destinations
We asked our cruise specialist Shelley Williams if she has a favourite time to visit Alaska
If you want to combine great whale watching with excellent fishing, mid June to early July is one of the best times to go. During this time you will have
- Excellent humpback whale activity and if you are lucky a chance to see them bubble net feeding
- Great King Salmon and halibut fishing, look out for shore excursions offering this option
- Long daylight hours for sightseeing & excursions, so more holiday time for your dollar!
- Generally pleasant weather, it’s Alaska though so always pack a jacket
Cruise Alaska from Vancouver, Seattle or San Francisco
Choose from three fantastic gateways for your Alaska cruise. Vancouver and San Francisco offer non stop flights from NZ and Seattle can be reached with one change.
Alaska Cruises from Vancouver
With direct flights from New Zealand, Vancouver is a super popular choice for Kiwi travellers. Add on some time in this great city before or after your Alaska cruise, or combine with a Rockies Tour, or the legendary Rocky Mountaineer train to create a longer holiday
Alaska Cruises from Seattle
Seattle is a great city to explore and for the aviation fans it is home to the Boeing Factory which is well worth a visit. There are a huge choice of great value Alaska cruises departing from Seattle between April and October each year. Flights from NZ require a change of plane on route at LA, San Fran, Vancouver or Honolulu
Alaska Cruises from San Francisco
Home to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the famous tram cars, San Francisco makes a fantastic pre cruise city for your Alaska cruise. With direct flights from NZ it is also a simple gateway city for Kiwis
MSC Bargain Alaska Cruises for 2027
These are great value Alaska cruises and right now you can save up to 40% Off select departures PLUS there are great rates for Kids and Fantastic Savings on Drinks Packages.
What we love about MSC Cruises in Alaska is that they include the daily crew gratuities, so you don't have to think about tipping on board. If you prefer to include your daily drinks, then they also offer great value Drinks included cruise fares, that work out much cheaper than buying them on board
Popular Princess Alaska Cruises for 2027
A favourite cruise line with Kiwis our select Princess Alaska departures include reduced fares and Bonus Onboard Spending Money per room. If you have cruised with Princess before, ensure you enter your past passenger number, so that you benefit from any additional perks based on your Princess Captains Circle status
Favourite Holland America Alaska cruises for 2027
Holland America have been cruising in Alaska since 1947 so nobody knows it like they do. With prime docking locations and unique relationships, they are a great choice to visit Alaska.
Look out for our select sailing banner where you receive bonus onboard cruise cash per room
Alaska Expedition Cruises
Visit the wild side of Alaska away from the tourists. These cruises are the for the adventure seekers that want to have the opportunity of kayaking, hiking and enjoying more of a wilderness experience. You will get to visit some remoter Alaska destinations that the big cruise ships cannot reach
Best Kids Cruise Offers in Alaska
Check out this amazing kids deal. Alaska is a fantastic destination to take children, as it ticks the education boxes for wildlife, nature and indigenous culture. Royal Caribbean offer good size family rooms which are perfect for this sort of family adventure
Kids pay taxes & fees only
Offer applies to Royal Caribbean International sailings* ( not ex Australia ) Kids Pay Taxes and Fees Only. Children aged 0-12 years as of the departure date when traveling in the same stateroom as two full fare paying guests.
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