I have been wondering about this for a loooooong time.
Why do all cruise ships seem to go to Alaska? What is it about it that's so fascinating?
I would love to have someone who has been on an Alaska cruise of any kind to give the details that make it such an attractive destination to so many cruise lines.
I understand the more tropical-type cruises. It's warm, there are tons of places to stop off and visit the local cultures, etc, etc, etc.
It seems like going to Alaska would have these things: It would be cold, there would be miles and miles and miles of uninhabited coastline, when you get to Alaska there most likely isn't a whole lot to do (and you'd have to dress like a lunar-landing astronaut to keep from freezing), and nobody really seems to address the fact that there are ICEBERGS out there (Helloooo, Titanic!).
So, what is it about Alaskan cruises that I am missing? I know that because I haven't done it, I don't know the advantages. Could someone fill me in on why I would take an Alaskan cruise rather than take one to the Florida Keys / Disney World? I am just not able to understand it...
