Alaska National Parks

This itinerary highlights Alaska’s great national parks and the landscapes that define them. Begin in Denali National Park, where early mountaineers first charted North America’s highest peak. From open tundra to glacier-fed rivers, the park remains a sanctuary for moose, caribou, and Dall sheep.Continue to Kenai Fjords National Park for a Wildlife and Glaciers Cruise, exploring the dynamic environment where land and sea meet. Watch for whales, sea otters, and bald eagles as your captain navigates through glacier-carved inlets and shares insight into the park’s remarkable ecosystem along Alaska’s southern coast.In Juneau, board your ship for a voyage through the Inside Passage, exploring ports that reflect Alaska’s layered history. Visit Glacier Bay National Park, a living record of the Ice Age still unfolding within this protected Southeast Alaska wilderness. In Haines, walk the grounds of historic Fort Seward; in Petersburg, see how fishing traditions continue to shape daily life; and in Wrangell, trace the town’s role in the gold rush era. Conclude amid the ice-filled waters of Endicott Arm, where Dawes Glacier showcases the constant transformation of Alaska’s coast. Experience it all aboard American Cruise Lines’ small ships, offering an unmatched way to explore the nation’s most extraordinary views and distinct history.