Considering an Alaskan Dream Cruise? Read our writer’s day-by-day account of this small ship adventure.
I’ve had the opportunity to sail on six cruises: three with large ship cruise lines and three with small ship operators. Honestly, I’m a big fan of small ships. The experience always has provided my family with the type of vacation that we’re looking for – a vacation where we spend time together not apart. However, I’ll be the first to admit that small ship cruising isn’t for every family. You need to forego some amenities like pools, kids’ clubs, and non-stop entertainment in favor of more nature-centered, enrichment activities.
Because cruising is a big monetary investment for any family, I’ve written this day-by-day account of a small ship cruise with Alaskan Dream Cruises so you know exactly what to expect. This particular cruise is one of two designated family cruises that Alaskan Dream offers every summer through the Inside Passage of southeastern Alaska. Know that the other itineraries offered by Alaskan Dream also are family-friendly, and you’ll definitely have kids on the voyages that sail during school breaks. However, the family cruises have a higher percentage of kids, in addition to some additional programming and staff.
This particular cruise started in Sitka and ended in Juneau. While that itinerary may make your airfare a tad more expensive because of the need to purchase one-way tickets, it wasn’t an issue for our family as we spent an additional week in Alaska visiting Denali, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, Lake Clark, and Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks. Click on the links provided for more on those itineraries.
So let’s get sailing with Alaskan Dream!
