Alaska cruises are among the most memorable sea-going vacations you’ll take but planning for one is a bit different from preparing for a cruise to typical warm-weather destinations.  There’s the weather, but also budgeting for more expensive shore excursions, clothing and the perils of traveling by air.  Here are a few tips to help make it easier. 
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Due to the increasing numbers of families and active passengers on Alaska cruises, cruise lines are increasingly offering more adventuresome shore excursions. Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced a roster of 2008 exclusive shore excursions ranging from touring by chauffer-driveen Hummer to sightseeing by small boat for a closer look at Mother Nature.
In Juneau, passengers can take an [...]

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Celebrity Cruises has just announced it’s 2009 Alaska season with innovative itineraries, including the cruise industry’s first round-trip Alaska cruise out of Los Angeles.
Highlights of the season include:
*  Three Celebrity ships, Infinity, Mercury and Millennium, sailing from five ports, will offer passengers an upclose encounter with Hubbard Glacier, the only advancing glacier in the state.
*  Celebrity Mercury will make a 14-night [...]

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Cruise.com offers a terrific price on a seven day Holland America cruise sailing round-trip from San Diego to Mexico. Departing Saturday, February 2, 2008, HAL’s Oosterdam visits Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta with three days at sea. Per person, double occupancy fares start at $469 (inside); $514 (outside); $694 (balcony) and $964 (suite). [...]

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Will 2008 turn out to be a banner year for cruise deals?  Well, it won’t top 2001/2002 when cruise companies practically had to pay people to board their ships, but I believe you’ll have your pick of deals in many cruising regions. 
Based on “Black Friday” retail sales, people are spending less now.  Florida is not only [...]

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