We spoke to cruise experts to find the best Alaska itineraries to book this year.

Ashton Palmer is a Seattle-based T+L A-List travel advisor who specializes in expedition cruises.

Dawn Gabree is a travel advisor who specializes in Alaska cruises at Travels by Danielle.

A Princess Cruise ship along the coast of Juneau

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Mary Curry is another T+L A-List advisor who specializes in small-ship cruises to Polar regions and the Galapagos.

“It’s a great value, in my honest opinion.”

Scenic cruising through the Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier is also included.

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HAL prides itself on having more permits for Glacier Bay National Park visits than any other cruise line.

Most ships boast a Music Walk, a section home to venues like B.B.

The onboard culinary offerings are especially noteworthy.

The Holland America Line Inc. Noordham cruise ship passes in front of Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska, U.S., on Friday, July 12, 2019. Fears over melting glaciers are fueling a tourism boom in Alaska, with rising summer temperatures in recent years contributing to the rapid decline of a number of storied glaciers, according to reporting from The Telegraph.

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(HAL is the first cruise line to serve fresh, certified-sustainable Alaskan seafood.)

Cruisers can try his flavorful seafood dishes during their sailing.

From there, its off to Icy Strait Point, Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Victoria.

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The attraction whisks passengers over 300 feet above sea level, offering picture-perfect 360-degree views.

Put simply, she says, This is a one-of-a-kind experience when sailing scenic destinations like Alaska.

Unlike other mega-ship lines, says Gabree, Princess is not at all flashy.

View of snowy mountains from the top deck of a Princess Cruise Ship

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That said, she recommends it for more mature cruisers or those looking for a quieter atmosphere.

Similarly, says Gabree, The naturalists that come aboard are extremely knowledgeable.

Last but not least, the service is top-notch.

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According to the pro, the staff is best described as attentive and very pleasant.

Passengers will cruise round-trip from Vancouver and visit Juneau, Skagway, Anchorage, and Ketchikan.

(WhileEdgeis the newest Celebrity ship to cruise Alaska,Celebrity SolsticeandCelebrity Summitalso sail here.

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska - July 28. 2022: The Celebrity Millenium cruise ship sailing away from Hubbard Glacier into the Pacific Ocean in Alaska.

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The lines identical ocean ships offer a sleek Scandinavian design, which only enhances the tranquil atmosphere on board.

Silversea guests enjoy all-suite staterooms with butler service and an all-around tony atmosphere.

This luxury cruise lineoffers classic and expedition-style cruising, the latter of which takes aboard the 274-passengerSilver Wind.

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Before disembarking in Seward, enjoy scenic cruising around Hubbard Glacier.

With that said, when it comes to activities, options abound.

All in all, UnCruise really does offer something for everyone.

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The itinerary sails between Juneau and Sitka throughout May and September.

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Passenger doing a Polar Plunge off the coast of Alaska

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Exploring the Northwestern Glacier on board the National Geographic Orion in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA

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