From expedition ships like Lindblad and HX, to family-friendly Norwegian Cruise Lines and luxury small ships like Seabourn, these are the best Alaska cruises.

A cruise vacation ... opportunities of Alaska's vast landscapes, calving glaciers and wildlife – including humpback whales in the Inside Passage and around Juneau and Sitka.

Skagway is another busy and popular cruise port in Alaska ... There's also a stop at Sitka National Historical Park, where the 1804 "Battle of Alaska" between the Russians and the Tlingits ...

Embark on a journey through Alaska's pristine wilderness aboard ... This 7-night itinerary from Celebrity Cruises includes port calls at Sitka, the historic Icy Strait Point, and scenic cruising ...

Sitka, Alaska. (Photo Credit: Joni / Adobe Stock) Next year, cruise lines new to Alaska will include MSC ... To learn more about Alaska cruising, log on to the CLIA Alaska website for news, port ...