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USA - ALASKA: CRUISING SOUTHEAST ALASKA  The 500-mile strip that defines the lower corner of Alaska has many names including the Panhandle, the Inside Passage and Southeast Alaska. It consists of a long net of remote islands, fjords and waterways lacing together Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island to the south, with Haines and Skagway to the north.
The region is an endlessly fascinating network of marine mammal habitat, bird rookeries, rich old-growth forests, glaciers , tiny ancient fishing villages and modern towns. This splendor prompted 19th century naturalist John Muir to declare his trip through Southeast waters "pure wildness." The network of waterways, called the Inside Passage, is integral to life in the region. Every Southeast community is connected by this marine highway, and many residents know the region from top to bottom. Alaska's Inside Passage is one of the most popular cruiseship destinations in the world, welcoming over 600,000 visitors a year. The journey takes travelers through a rich tapestry of rivers, fjords, waterfalls, tidal pools and expansive straits. Along the way, the network of waterways provides access to miles of pristine coastline, glaciers and vast populations of porpoises, whales, sea birds, seals, sea lions, otters and eagles. From Seattle and from Vancouver, British Columbia, one- and two-week itineraries include stops at various ports of call where passengers spend the day taking optional land-based tours such as flightseeing, fishing, gold panning, hiking, and touring Alaskan Native cultural attractions. The natural formations and vegetation in Southeast Alaska are equally impressive. A temperate, maritime climate feeds forested shorelines, carpeted moss, giant wild ferns, towering spruce and countless waterfalls cascading down rocky mountainsides. Southeast is home to major attractions such as Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Misty Fiords and Admiralty Island National Monuments, Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau, LeConte Glacier near Petersburg, and the Stikine River near Wrangell. Some 70,000 people live along the Inside Passage. Among the residents is a large Alaskan Native population of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians. Southeast's seaside communities offer a glimpse into life in both urban and rural Alaska. You can explore the shops, restaurants and museums in Juneau, the state capital, or wander among charming older homes weathered by saltwater and sea winds in smaller communities like Petersburg and Sitka. The question is, which sort of watercraft is best for exploring Alaska's Panhandle? If you want to recall the days of the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush, when steamships carried passengers to the land of adventure and wealth, take a cruiseship. This option allows travelers to combine the luxuries of a hotel with the adventure of a trip through America's most spectacular wilderness. Cruiseships range in size and luxury, from megaliners to small ships and formal to casual atmospheres. Or maybe you're more of an independent traveler. You can jump a ferry at Bellingham, Washington, and ride the Alaska Marine Highway, sleeping in recliners on the deck or in berths onboard and other nights in hotels in the towns and villages along the way. Ferry stops along the Inside Passage route begin in the south, with Ketchikan, Wrangell and Petersburg. Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and Haines comprise the northern section of the trip. A car or camper can be easily loaded onto the ferry, expanding independent travel options even further. JUNEAU HOTELS For the truly adventurous, consider loading a sea kayak onto the ferry and designing a trip that allows time to explore the silent coves and tiny islands that pepper thousands of miles of the pristine coastal water. Sea kayaks are easily checked onto ferry vessels, or can be rented in most Southeast towns and villages along the route. Many tour operators offer fully-guided sea kayaking trips for all ages and skill levels that range from one day to one week and include gear and support services such as camp set-up and meal preparation. If you prefer a trip that combines ambiance without the crowds of a cruise, hop aboard a yacht. Often owned by local Alaskans, small yachts offer the luxury of a commercial cruiseship and the intimacy and flexibility of exploring from a private boat. Larger yachts can accommodate 12 guests in six private staterooms and offer fishing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing from the boat and onshore. Many larger yacht charters have on-board naturalists and itineraries can be customized to fit any schedule or interest. Photo: courtesy ©Alaska Division of Tourism
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