Silversea Cruises Alaska Cruises

On one of Silversea’s spectacular Alaskan journeys, you will encounter shimmering glaciers, a humpback whale or two, and possibly even spot a grizzly bear. Discover the artistry and handiwork that goes into a totem pole, learn the history of the Gold Rush in Skagway, or engage with the wonderful wildlife of Seward, which is also home to the Iditarod trail.  Whether it’s a hike in the mountains or a sled dog excursion, each day will be new and exciting on a Silversea cruise to Alaska and the Pacific Coast.

Things to Do on an Alaska Cruise with Silversea Cruises

Prepare to share some amazing stories after you return from your Silversea cruise to Alaska. You’ll have the opportunity to explore glaciers, go dog sledding and search for wild bears – all from the nearby comforts of your luxury Silversea Cruises ship.

• Misty Fjords by Floatplane (Ketchikan, Alaska)
  Discover Misty Fjords National Monument, where the area expands to 800,000 hectares of cliffs and crystal waterfalls. You’ll fly over the Tongass Narrows and into the Misty Fjords National Monument for great views of the eagles, mountain goats and whales that call these fjords home. Continuing the flight, you’ll go through New Eddystone Rock, where its past of volcanic activity has left geological imprints.
   

• Alaska Bear Adventure (Ketchikan, Alaska)
  Land at the Tongass National Forest after flying in a floatplane through the mountainous Inside Passage and discover the magnificent landscape. You’ll meet your knowledgeable guide to escort you to a trail overlooking a stream filled with salmon. You’ll spot the black bears that feast on the salmon and the bald eagles that will feed on the bears’ leftovers.
   

• Glacier Discovery by Helicopter (Seward, Alaska)
  Fly over the magnificent and massive glaciers of Alaska, first starting at the Chilkat Glacier and then to the cascading waterfalls of the Ferebee Glacier. You’ll reach the “river of ice” at the Meade Glacier and take a guided glacier walk.
   

• Mendenhall Glacier Dog-Sledding (Juneau, Alaska)
  Travel through the peaks and blue crevasses of the Mendenhall Glacier, arriving at a dog camp to experience a once-in-a-lifetime dog-sledding adventure. The thrilling dogsled adventure will consist of two guests per sled, and each sled with a team of Alaskan huskies to pull. After the ride, you’ll stop to take in the beautiful surroundings and you’ll even be able to interact with the dogs and puppies.
   

• White Pass Railway (Skagway, Alaska)
  Visit the infamous White Pass railroad which was built more than 100 years ago during the gold rush era. The old-fashioned train will travel through the east side of the White Pass Summit and then down the canyon on the west side. Your guides will tell stories of the abundance of men searching for gold as you also pass the Tormented Valley and Pitchfork Falls.
   

• Grizzly Meadows 4x4 Adventure (Sitka, Alaska)
  Discover the extreme wilderness of Kruzof Island, where you will spot whales, sea otters and sea birds on your way to a 4x4 adventure. This off-road vehicle will take you to Alaska’s lush rainforest called Iris Meadows where Alaskan brown bears and Sitka black-tailed deer are commonly found.