Blog - Alaska Unveiled

Packing for a cruise can be exciting but it can also bring some anxiety. Even experienced cruisers can make rookie packing mistakes. You’ll find plenty of packing lists that can help, but it’s also important to know what NOT to bring on your Alaska cruise. Most cruise lines have a similar list of prohibited items,…

For many travelers, booking a cruise to Alaska ranks high on their lists of must-experiences, with everything from stunning scenery that includes towering peaks, glistening glaciers, and fjords. America’s last frontier is also renowned for its abundant wildlife, from whales to bald eagles and bears, bringing opportunities to glimpse animals that some people only get…

Going on an Alaskan cruise is different than your ordinary cruise in the Caribbean. While it’s not like crossing the Drake to Antarctica, there is a bit more to consider when planning and preparing for your trip. From which route to book and packing your bags to the cruise itself, you’ll want to get all…

With so much to see and do in Juneau,  from breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor adventures to historical attractions, it can be almost overwhelming trying to decide how to spend a day in the Alaskan capital. Ideally, you’ll have at least a few to spend here but if you’re visiting on a cruise stop, you’re…

For a state capital, Juneau feels more like a small town, yet it’s jam-packed with things to see and do, not to mention being surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Downtown overlooks the Gastineau Channel while soaring mountains provide a dramatic backdrop. A wealth of outdoor adventures, enjoyed while immersed in unspoiled nature, are possible, and there’s…

Food is a significant part of travel and the Alaskan capital is no exception. Unless you’re making just a short stop on a cruise, you’ll want to know what to eat in Juneau to make the most out of your experience. And, of course, soothe those hunger pangs after a day of hiking, whale watching,…

Throughout Alaska, salmon are essential to both wildlife and people.  Interwoven into cultures, economies, and ecosystems, they’re also critical to forests like the 16.7 million-acre Tongass National Forest in Juneau. The country’s largest and most unique, it’s made up of yellow and western red cedar, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce as part of the largest…

Alaskan fisheries produce about half the fish caught in the U.S. and they’re often ranked among the best-managed and most sustainable on the planet.  The fisheries are managed for sustainability while keeping the long-term health of the stocks a top priority ever since statehood in 1959, mandated by the state’s Constitution. Seafood species have managed…

One of the many reasons people visit Juneau is the wildlife. The Alaskan capital is famously home to hundreds of humpback whales during the warmer months of the year. Orcas, sea lions, seals, and other marine creatures can also be spotted out in the water while bald eagles search for a feast from above. But…

Juneau is the traditional homeland of the Tlingit people who have lived in the area for more than 10,000 years. Residing here where the land meets the sea, they have a unique relationship with the ocean having relied on it for much of their food. Traveling in outrigger canoes carved out of cedar trunks and…