Wouldn’t you love to see Alaska close up and personal? You have probably always thought you’d never make it there, because it is a long, expensive trip even if you take the land route. One of the finest techniques to get a glance at the attractive countryside in America’s forty-ninth state is to take an Alaskan cruise ship. Though these may also be pricey, there are tips which can save you a lot of money and help you take the cruise you want for a reduction price.

Plan on taking your cruise at either the very beginning or the very end of the Alaskan cruise season. This runs from late April to sometime in October. Most cruisers who head north like to go in the summer when the temperatures are more moderate. By traveling early or late in the season, you will get the best rates, as the cruise lines will be attempting to fill the space on their ships. You may save lots of money if you’re willing to take a cabin on the inside of the ship instead of one that looks out towards the ocean. For example, a 14 day Alaskan cruise that departs in April, 2010 costs $900 for an inside room, $1050 for an external room, $1500 for a room with a balcony, and $2700 for a suite.

You will regularly find the least expensive prices on Norwegian Cruise Lines trips. A seven day cruise starting in Seattle with an inside room in May, 2010 costs $650. If you wish to leave from Vancouver, you can take the same cruise for $450. The prices are per person based primarily on a two person occupancy. Rooms are very small, so if you’re prone to cabin fever, this won’t be a good way for you to travel. For these costs, though, don’t expect to get a lot of extras. Side trips you take from the ports of call, for example, will cost you additional. Onboard service charges will be added to your last bill.

If you’d actually like to see Alaska, and you are not concerned about space, service, and luxury, then a discount Alaskan cruise just might be for you.

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