An “Inside” look at Alaska’s beauty and culture

The phrase “active exploration” can be both exciting and intimidating. Alaska is the Last Frontier, the largest state in the Union, home to many cultures, climates, and wildlife—how can a person experience a meaningful fraction of that during a single trip? How active does a person need to be?

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COVID-19 Updates

The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority and we continue to closely monitor COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates. We understand many of our guests have concerns about travel during this challenging time. Here are answers to the most common questions, along with some helpful links to keep you…

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Unplug for a Captivating Family Adventure!

Two of the hottest travel trends in 2020 are adventure trips and family travel — right in our wheelhouse!  Red Tricycle, the website whose mission is to help parents have more fun with their kids, urges families to plan big adventures for their next vacation. We can help inspire your…

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Staff Spotlight: Nicolaas Burger

Nicolaas Burger has an adventurous spirit. If he weren’t already busy with his job as Director of Hotel Operations for Alaskan Dream Cruises, he’d likely be sailing around the world! Since he can’t do that right now, his closer-to-home adventures include hiking, biking and home remodeling. Here’s a chance to…

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Anniversary Coming Up? Couples are Trading in Traditional Gifts for Glaciers

“In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you.” –Unknown   With Valentine’s Day coming up we’re thinking about romance! You’re likely familiar with destination weddings, but how about destination anniversaries? Lots of couples now choose to sail away to celebrate their years together. Especially for those…

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Take a Hike!

One of the outstanding advantages of an Alaskan Dream Cruise is that our guests experience the Inside Passage through a local lens. It’s Alaskans giving you up-close and personal tours of the places they know best, including remote spots that are among the region’s best kept secrets – locales that…

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Noah!

After five years in Southeast Alaska, much of that working aboard ships for a large cruise line, Reservations Specialist Noah Rogers has found a home in Sitka and at Alaskan Dream Cruises, Alaska’s premier, small-ship adventure line. A New Hampshire native and outdoor enthusiast, Noah joined the company in July…

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Ride the Wave of Winter Savings on a 2020 Small-Ship Cruise

Maybe you’ve noticed an uptick in advertising for cruises this month. That’s because it’s what we in the biz call “Wave Season” – that time from January to March where cruise companies offer “waves” of discounts, upgrades, and other perks. For example, Alaskan Dream Cruises is running winter specials that…

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Exceptional New Ship and Extraordinary New Itineraries for 2020

The Kruzof Explorer, the newest member of our fleet, gives you an exclusive opportunity to explore Southeast Alaska in a way that’s more intimate and intense than ever before. With three distinct itineraries, you can explore untouched wilderness, spectacular glaciers, historic Native communities, and breathtaking wildlife. 7-night/8-day Ultimate Glacier Bay…

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Our Salt Room is the “Coolest”

After a full day of hiking, kayaking or exploring glacial fjords, Chichagof Dream guests can head to our exclusive salt room to unwind in a warm, soothing, Zen-like setting with low lights and soft music. Some have likened the benefits of time spent in a salt room to a day…

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