alaska bucket list

Onboard Experiences

• Watch for whales from the deck (humpbacks, orcas, and more!)

• Attend a glacier lecture to learn about what you'll see

• Enjoy an Alaskan seafood dinner (salmon, king crab, halibut)

• Catch a sunset over the open ocean

• Relax in the hot tub while sailing past glaciers

• Try an Alaskan beer or cocktail

Must-See Destinations & Excursions

• Glacier Bay National Park – See massive glaciers calving into the sea

• Juneau – Take a helicopter to Mendenhall Glacier or go dog sledding

• Skagway – Ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

• Ketchikan – Visit the Totem Heritage Center & go on a bear-watching tour

• Sitka – Explore Russian history & spot sea otters

• Icy Strait Point – Go ziplining over the forest or kayak with whales

Wildlife & Nature Encounters

• See bald eagles up close

• Spot bears fishing for salmon

• Take a whale-watching tour (peak season: summer)

• Go salmon fishing in one of Alaska’s famous rivers

• Watch for puffins and sea otters

Adventurous Activities

• Kayak through icy waters with stunning mountain backdrops

• Hike through a rainforest in Tongass National Forest

• Go dog sledding on a glacier (seasonal)

• Try snorkeling in Ketchikan

Cultural & Historical Experiences

• Visit a Native Alaskan cultural center

• See a traditional totem pole carving demonstration

• Learn about the Gold Rush in Skagway

• Tour the Russian Orthodox Church in Sitka

Photography Bucket List

• Capture a calving glacier in action

• Take a photo with an Alaskan husky puppy

• Snap a shot of the Northern Lights (if traveling in early spring or late fall)

• Get a picture of a breaching whale

Would you like to add anything specific based on your interests?