Top 5 Alaska Cruise Lines for 2025 & 2026 | Insider Picks from Travel Experts
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We were just laughing this morning is that Holland advertises that with them you see more glaciers and with Princes they advertise that more people see more glaciers on Prince you know.
They really started the modern era of Alaska tourism. And as a result, they built lodges, they built uh kinds of activities that could go along with with their tours, they built customuilt rail cars, uh their own bus fleet.
If you want to do something really oneoff, okay, Holland has the Western Dam on June 8th doing a 28 day Arctic Solstice cruise.
They have the best program for family. My family clients, they find that if they have especially little kids and they want to have some child care and programs and all special eating time.
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Planning an Alaska Cruise? Top 5 Cruise Lines You Need to Know for 2025 & 2026! In this must-watch episode of RTE Travel Talk, host Ken chats with Alaska travel veterans Rich and Linda Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville. With decades of experience and countless Alaska sailings under their belts, Rich and Linda break down their expert picks for the top five Alaska cruise lines—and share exactly why each one deserves a spot on your radar. From iconic lines like Holland America and Princess Cruises, known for their deep-rooted infrastructure and classic cruise tour experiences, to Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Class, offering premium-plus luxury and modern amenities, to Viking Ocean with its all-balcony ships and immersive cultural programming, and finally Royal Caribbean, which leads the pack for family and multi-generational travel—there’s something here for every type of traveler. 🧭 Learn the differences between Inside Passage cruises and cruise tours that take you deep into the heart of Alaska. 🌄 Get insider tips on when to go, what kind of itineraries to look for, and how to avoid the crowds. 🎒 Discover why it’s smart to book Alaska cruises a year or more in advance—and why 2026 is already filling up! ⚓ And hear about unique experiences, from Glacier Bay’s 100th anniversary to a rare 28-day Arctic Solstice cruise to the edge of the Arctic Circle. Whether this is your first Alaska cruise or your fifth, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you plan the perfect Alaska vacation. 📌 Thinking about cruising Alaska? This is your ultimate guide. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays of Woodinville Website: https://cruiseholidaystravel.com/ Email: info@luxurient.com Phone: 425-487-4001 Image & Video Credits Cruise Line Image and clips Courtesy of : Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Viking Ocean Cruises RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Special guests, Rich & Linda Skinner 01:35 Overview & special events from Rich 02:28 HAL and Princess "Top Dogs" 05:20 Celebrity Edge Class " Premium Plus" 08:21 Multi-generational 09:17 Ocean "Luxury" 12:18 Seabourn unique itinerary 12:55 HAL "One Off" Itinerary 13:38 RCI "Family/Multi Gen" 15:28 Advice 17:08 Summary & top tips for Alaska 20:11 Contacting the Skinners about a cruise 20:42 Rich & Linda's future travels