Alaska. America’s Premier Cruise Destination.

It’s wild. It’s pristine. It’s simply spectacular – and the member cruise lines of CLIA Alaska are committed to keeping it that way. Sustainability is a driving force for the cruise industry in Alaska – sustainability of the destinations we visit, and sustainable operations to protect the environment and preserve marine life.

This year’s Alaska’s cruise season runs from April 14 with the arrival of the Norwegian Bliss to October 21 when the Bliss sails south for the year.  Twenty CLIA member cruise lines, along with a handful of other cruise lines, sail ships of all sizes in every region of the state. These ships primarily sail round-trip through the Inside Passage from Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia. Several smaller ships spend the season visiting smaller destinations around the state. Over a third of the CLIA fleet crosses the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage via the three turn ports in Seward and Whittier. Many go on to Denali and Fairbanks on land-based tours or on their own. A handful of eco-friendly smaller ships cross the Northwest Passage and explore other offbeat destinations like the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands.

We believe that through cooperation and collaboration, we can create opportunities and benefits for the port communities we visit – and keep this state a great place to visit – and a great place to live.