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If you are headed to Alaska for a cruise, the last thing you want is to feel like you're on just another cruise ship. The average cruise is great - too much food, music and alcohol can be fun sailing around Caribbean or some other exotic locale, but if you're headed to Alaska you're not going to want to hang out by the pool, or have cocktails on the poop deck. Even if you wanted to, the climate simply won't allow it to be enjoyable. Unless of course you enjoy sipping a cocktail while wearing a pair of mittens. Instead, if you're cruising to Alaska, spend some time on these resources to find an active trip. One where you can really experience the outdoors of Alaska instead of the inside of a stale cruise ship.
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Cruise Critic - One of the most popular options for learning more about cruises in Alaska.
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Adventure Smith Explorations - Todd Smith ranks his cruises by level of difficulty. That's an active cruise. And no, he is not talking about "difficulty" finishing your 6 meals a day or drinking your moneys worth from the open bar. He means can you handle the level of activity. Hiking, kayaking and bird watching are some of the more tame activities.
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Sea Wolf Adventures - The Sea Wolf is a 12 person cruise ship which offers many unique scenic adventures, that an impersonal giant cruise ship simply cannot offer. The glaciers are the stars on this active cruise.
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Knightly Tours - Travelers can add their own special activities into cruises from Knightly. Research has shown that over the years, there are more independent travellers who seek expertise in Alaska itinerary planning that goes beyond mass tourism.
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Alaska Tours - This tour operator enables travelers to create their own itinerary so that they can experience the active Alaskan vacation of their dreams.
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About.com Cruises - Even if you're not hoping for an active trip. Use this site to explore your options. Learn more about the ships that cruise to Alaska. Most currently active ships that are headed to Alaska are small to medium sized.
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From Frommer's and the New York Times - Discusses the options for Alaskan cruise travel and the best lines to use.