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Cunard Alaska 2025 holidays now open to book as new season announced

Cunard Alaska cruises are now available to book onboard Queen Elizabeth for 2025 – this is what you need to know.

Cunard has unveiled its highly anticipated Alaska 2025 season with bookings now open to all holidaymakers.

Cunard Alaska cruises 2025

Embarking from Seattle, Cunard’s esteemed Queen Elizabeth cruise ship will host 11 voyages exploring Alaska, ranging from seven to 11 nights, starting from June 12 and running through September 25.

From whale watching from staterooms to on-shore exploration of The Great Land, Queen Elizabeth offers a unique immersion in Alaska. With Alaska Native Voices onboard, including a Cultural Heritage Guide, and a Naturalist providing commentary, Cunard promises an unparalleled experience of the region’s majestic scenery and local culture.

 

– READ MORE: What’s it really like to cruise Alaska?

What to do on Cunard Alaska cruises

Featuring 24 late-evening departures, guests will have ample time to explore port cities like Ketchikan, known for its vibrant totem poles, and Sitka, home to 22 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

Travellers on Cunard Alaska cruises 2025 will witness the awe-inspiring Hubbard Glacier and can partake in thrilling activities at Icy Strait Point, including whale-watching expeditions and riding the world’s largest zipline.

The UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay National Park, with its icy landscapes, along with Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Endicott Arm, and Hubbard Glacier, will be among the notable stops during the voyage.

 

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Cunard Alaska cruises experts

Onboard Cunard Alaska cruises, Queen Elizabeth will host renowned explorers including mountaineer Kenton Cool, polar skier Preet Chandi, and wildlife filmmaker Doug Allen. Their expertise will add an educational and enthralling dimension to each journey, promising an even more exceptional lineup of programming for 2025.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard said: “We are incredibly excited to offer guests the new opportunity of sailing roundtrip into Alaska from Seattle. Due to strong guest demand, Cunard is offering a full summer season in Alaska, allowing travellers to delve into the region’s wildlife and visit extraordinary cities, with extended time in port to fully appreciate this captivating destination.”

To further immerse themselves in Alaskan culture, guests onboard will indulge in indigenous flavours sourced from land and sea, creating a dining experience that complements the breathtaking surroundings of these Cunard Alaska cruises 2025. Additionally, cocktails inspired by Alaska’s glacial scenery will elevate the onboard experience.

 

– READ MORE: What to know about wildlife watching in Alaska

Author

Harriet Mallinson

Sailawaze Editor Harriet has been a travel writer for nine years and specialised in cruising for nearly four. She recently won Specialist Travel Writer of the Year at the Travel Media Awards 2024 for her coverage of the cruise industry. Globetrotting highlights include flyboarding in Malaga, exploring waterfalls in Belize, ziplining in Costa Rica, truffle-hunting in Tuscany and whale-watching in Iceland. Next on her cruise bucket list is Antarctica – or any opportunity to see the Northern Lights!

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Published 13.12.23