Cheapest Alaska Cruises
Alaska is a bucket-list cruise destination, and it doesn't have to break the bank. While Alaska cruises cost more than Caribbean sailings, the right timing and cruise line can save you hundreds per person.
We're tracking 2,027 upcoming Alaska sailings with live pricing.
Price Comparison by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSC | $219.17 | $136.29 | 42 |
| 2 | Holland America | $244.83 | $109.21 | 692 |
| 3 | Carnival | $251.00 | $195.43 | 58 |
| 4 | Virgin | $261.74 | $184.71 | 16 |
| 5 | Princess | $294.64 | $126.50 | 379 |
| 6 | NCL | $323.08 | $146.06 | 284 |
| 7 | Royal Caribbean | $475.60 | $142.43 | 276 |
| 8 | Disney | $498.10 | $271.20 | 48 |
| 9 | Celebrity | $615.43 | $150.29 | 232 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland America | Westerdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 9, 2027 | $109.21 | Inside |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer | 16 | Apr 28, 2028 | $112.13 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 16, 2027 | $113.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Noordam | Alaska Explorer | 7 | May 2, 2027 | $117.71 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | May 9, 2027 | $119.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 14, 2028 | $120.29 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | May 16, 2027 | $121.29 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Glacier Discovery Southbound | 7 | May 16, 2027 | $122.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Eurodam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 7, 2028 | $122.43 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 23, 2027 | $123.14 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Alaska Inside Passage | 8 | May 8, 2027 | $123.63 | Inside |
| Holland America | Noordam | Alaska Explorer | 7 | May 23, 2027 | $124.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Eurodam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | Apr 30, 2028 | $125.57 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | California To Alaska: Shores, Fjords & Glaciers | 11 | Apr 29, 2028 | $126.27 | Inside |
| Holland America | Noordam | Alaska Explorer | 7 | May 16, 2027 | $126.29 | Inside |
| Princess | Crown Princess | Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound) | 10 | May 13, 2028 | $126.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | May 23, 2027 | $127.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Eurodam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | May 7, 2028 | $127.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | May 12, 2027 | $127.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Noordam | Alaska Explorer | 7 | May 2, 2027 | $127.00 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Noordam | Alaska Explorer | 7 | May 9, 2027 | $127.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | Apr 29, 2028 | $127.71 | Inside |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | May 14, 2028 | $127.71 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 9, 2027 | $127.79 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Glacier Discovery Southbound | 7 | May 21, 2028 | $128.43 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | Jun 6, 2027 | $128.50 | Inside |
| Holland America | Eurodam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | Aug 27, 2028 | $129.57 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | Sep 19, 2027 | $129.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Glacier Discovery Southbound | 7 | May 23, 2027 | $129.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | May 26, 2027 | $129.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | Apr 24, 2027 | $130.57 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Glacier Discovery Southbound | 7 | Sep 5, 2027 | $132.00 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | Jun 20, 2027 | $132.43 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage | 14 | May 30, 2027 | $132.79 | Inside |
| Holland America | Eurodam | Glacier Discovery Southbound | 7 | May 14, 2028 | $133.43 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Jade | Ketchikan, Whittier & Kodiak | 16 | Sep 21, 2026 | $133.56 | Inside Guarantee |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Great Bear Rainforest And Alaska Explorer | 18 | Apr 24, 2027 | $133.83 | Inside |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | Sep 17, 2028 | $134.14 | Inside |
| Holland America | Noordam | Alaska Explorer | 7 | May 9, 2027 | $134.14 | Ocean View |
| Holland America | Oosterdam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | May 28, 2028 | $134.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Koningsdam | Alaska Inside Passage | 7 | May 6, 2028 | $134.86 | Inside |
| Holland America | Nieuw Amsterdam | Glacier Discovery Southbound | 7 | Sep 12, 2027 | $135.57 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Alaska | 7 | May 10, 2027 | $136.29 | Inside |
| Holland America | Westerdam | Glacier Discovery Northbound | 7 | Aug 29, 2027 | $136.29 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Alaska | 7 | May 3, 2027 | $136.29 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Alaska | 7 | May 10, 2027 | $136.29 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Poesia | Alaska | 7 | May 3, 2027 | $136.29 | Inside |
| Princess | Crown Princess | Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound) | 10 | Jun 10, 2028 | $136.50 | Inside |
| Princess | Crown Princess | Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound) | 10 | Sep 2, 2028 | $136.50 | Inside |
| Princess | Crown Princess | Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound) | 10 | May 27, 2028 | $136.50 | Inside |
How to Save on Alaska Cruises
- Early May and late September: The Alaska season runs May through September. Shoulder weeks at the start and end offer the best prices -- sometimes 30-40% less than peak July sailings. Wildlife viewing is actually better in early season.
- Seattle vs. Vancouver: Cruises from Seattle are often cheaper (no passport needed for some itineraries) and have lower port fees. Vancouver sailings tend to be pricier but may offer different itineraries.
- Inside cabins are fine for Alaska: Controversial opinion, but hear us out: you'll spend most of your time on the top decks watching glaciers and wildlife, not in your cabin. The money saved on an inside can fund a helicopter or whale watching excursion instead.
- Book early for best prices: Unlike Caribbean cruises, Alaska prices tend to go UP as the departure date approaches. The limited season means fewer opportunities to discount. Booking 6-9 months ahead usually gets the best rate.
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Prices shown are per person, per night for inside cabins. Includes all Alaska itinerary variants. Last checked: September 2, 2026.