Alaska Marine Highway System

[Mailliw]

In many ways a "DIY Alaska cruise" using the Marine Highway System sounds more intriguing than a traditional Alaska cruise.

I took an overnight ferry in Alaska instead of a big cruise. It was a cheaper, no-frills way to see the same beautiful scenery I would on a mega ship.

Insider's writer took a state ferry in Alaska's Inside Passage instead of a cruise and would gladly book again. It cost $282 for a private cabin.

www.insider.com

 

[Just-Thinking-51]

Not the only cheap ferry/cruise ride out there.

 

[TrackWalker]

Just stepped off the Holland American Line ship Eurodam this morning from a 7 day Alaska Cruise- Seattle, Juneau, Glacier Bay, Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Ketchikan, Victoria, and back to Seattle.

Cost me about $216/day with meals included, cabin with balcony, bed not bunks, pool, hot tubs, entertainment, free sauna & several bars (alas, not free.)

I think I got the better deal and the trip was still intriguing as ever.