One of the best ways to experience Alaska’s majestic natural beauty is on sightseeing cruises and rail tours. Here is a look at the six NTA members in the state that take travelers deep into wildlife-rich forests, through rugged mountains and out on pristine, glacially fed waters.
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Alaska Railroad’s packages are the ticket to memorable day trips and longer tours. The company’s excursions connect the state’s most popular cities and provide access to a range of activities.
NTA contact: Heather Dudick
alaskarailroad.com
Mahay’s Jet Boat Adventures
From its base in Talkeetna in Denali country, Mahay’s offers nature-based tours including the Three Rivers Tour, the Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure and the Devil’s Canyon Adventure.
NTA contact: Sharon Heim Mahay
mahaysjetboat.com
Major Marine Tours & Harbor 360 Hotel
Cruise tours range in length from 3.5 hours to 8.5 hours and cover the pristine beauty of either Kenai Fjords National Park’s Resurrection Bay or the Prince William Sound.
NTA contact: Jara Haas
majormarine.com
Phillips Cruises & Tours
Passengers can experience Alaska’s spectacular tidewater glaciers, abundant wildlife and stunning scenery on board a speedy catamaran on one of the company’s signature sightseeing excursions.
NTA contact: Lisa Kruse
26glaciers.com
Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises
The family-owned company, which started in 1971, features the glaciers of Prince William Sound as the focal point of its tours. Cruises depart from Valdez, Whittier and Cordova.
NTA contact: Colleen Stephens
stanstephenscruises.com
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Passengers can learn about the famous gold rush that gripped southern Alaska and Yukon and take in sweeping views as they ride the rails on one of the company’s tours.
NTA contact: Jacqueline Taylor-Rose
wpyr.com
Top photo by White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
