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When to Go: May through September are all fine months to visit Alaska, but June and July give the best odds of seeing puffins, while July through September are usually the best months for spotting bears. No matter the month, come prepared for rain. Currency: U. S. dollar in Alaska; Canadian dollar in Vancouver Language: English Getting around: Most of Alaska’ s cruise terminals are conveniently located near walkable downtown areas, and most tour providers offer pick-up service right from the cruise docks. On the off chance a ship uses a more remote terminal, a shuttle service will be provided.
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Navigate Alaska’ s Inside Passage on this 11-day sailing with Viking. Consider an Explorer Suite that features an elegant living and dining area that seats four with a floor-to-ceiling glass door opening onto a generous veranda. You’ ll enjoy premium amenities, priority excursion and dining reservations, and a dedicated steward. Board the Viking Venus in Vancouver, Canada, on May 24, 2027.
A weather vane on the shore of Resurrection Bay, Seward
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Seward is Viking Venus’ s last port of call on the itinerary, and the first with connections to Alaska’ s road and rail systems. With the aid of a train or rented car, travelers can journey inland to destinations like Anchorage, Talkeetna, Fairbanks and Denali National Park. But it’ s worth spending at least a day here— a small, welcoming community.
Seward has a knack for setting tired travelers at ease. Maybe it’ s the fresh air, or watching the lapping waters of Resurrection Bay, which are either moody gray or crisp aquamarine depending on the weather.
A few gems shine among Seward activities: the first is Fort McGilvray, a Second World War-era relic that still keeps watch from a nearby promontory and can be reached by kayak or water taxi, followed by a two-mile hike. Next, the hiking trails in Kenai Fjords National Park( reached by shuttle bus).
In Seward, day cruises provide great odds of seeing whales, while the Alaska SeaLife Center offers up-close encounters with seals, sea lions, puffins and even octopuses. image: awl images. illustration: emma kelly
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