BREAKING NEWS FOR SMALL SHIP CRUISE LOVERS

For those of us who love small ship cruising, we had some good news today!

American Cruise Lines announced that it is ready to operate the 2021 Alaska season as scheduled. The season includes 8-Day and 11-Day cruises on the Inside Passage that explore Southeast Alaska in depth, with excursions that bring you up-close-and-personal with this unforgettable landscape.

Cruises will operate exclusively in U.S. waters aboard the American Constellation, one of the newest ships in Alaska. The June to September season will consist of 8-Day Southeast Alaska cruises round-trip from Juneau, and brand new 11-Day Alaskan Explorer cruises which venture further into the Inside Passage, Clarence Straight, Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay. The longer Alaskan Explorer cruises are offered round-trip from Juneau, as well as from Ketchikan to Juneau.

Glorious views over Juneau Alaska from Mt. Roberts Tramway © Joanne DiBona Photography

American’s 2021 cruises have voluntary capacity reductions and industry-leading COVID-19 mitigation practices, including pre-boarding testing and medical staff on board. American’s COVID-19 Operating Protocol is designed to keep communities safe, and these protocols  are  available on the company’s website here.

Explore the Magic of Discovering Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park from the Deck of UnCruise Adventure's "Safari Explorer"

Sail along with me and discover what it's like to be a passenger aboard UnCruise Adventure's majestic sail through Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park.

One of hundreds of magnificent scenes we experienced aboard our UnCruise Alaskan adventure!

Discover Alaska's Mystical Beauty from an Un-Cruise Boutique Adventure Cruise

Thinking about taking an Alaskan cruise? You might want to consider a boutique small ship expedition cruise: the perfect combination of comfort and adventure.

It's an unforgettable experience, as I hope my travel article Alaskan Mystique, featured recently in the San Diego Union Tribune Travel section, conveys.

Since a picture is known to be worth 1,000 words, please check out our JUNEAU TRAVEL GALLERY (©Joanne and Tony DiBona) as well as our UNCRUISE ADVENTURE GALLERY highlighting our sail through Alaska's Inside Passage to Glacier Bay National Park.

Juneau: Picturesque Portal to Alaska's Amazing Wonders

Please enjoy my 10BEST/USA TODAY photo essay on the beautiful city of Juneau, Alaska.

Juneau's colorful history and incredible scenery began drawing visitors back in the early 1900's. Today, the picturesque city, which is the capital of Alaska, is a popular cruise port and a favorite destination among adventure travelers.

Cruise ships of all sizes make their way down the Gastineau Channel from Juneau to explore Alaska's Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park. Juneau itself offers a wide variety of visitor activities and amenities. It is home to the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier, one of the world's few urban, "drive up" glaciers. 

View a complete PHOTO GALLERY OF JUNEAU on my photography website, www.joannedibonaphotography.com

The beautiful city of Juneau Alaska as seen from Mount Roberts Tramway

© Joanne DiBona

Discover Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park on a Boutique Adventure Ship....the "Un-Cruise" Way

The stunningly beautiful and pristine Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska is one of a handful of our national parks that is only accessible by boat or small plane. Several major cruise lines depart from Juneau for this adventure during the late spring/summer season. However, for an unforgettable experience that will provide a truly unique and personal encounter with the beauty of this national park, consider a small, boutique adventure cruise, such as Un-Cruise Adventures.

The relatively small size of the ship allows entry into fjords and inlets not accessible by larger cruise ships. An added bonus is the ability to enjoy off-ship excursions daily, which include kayaking, skiff boat tours, and bushwhacking experiences: not to speak of gourmet dining and spectacular scenery right outside your cabin door.

Please view my photo gallery of this unforgettable adventure currently running on the homepage of  USA TODAY's 10Best.com. For more photos of this cruise, please log on to my Alaska Photography link at www.joannedibonaphotography.com