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See. Misty Fjords National Monument↗ Experience the dramatic fjords and wilderness of Alaska from above via flightseeing. Alaska Oyster Voyage Discover and taste Alaska-grown oysters through farm tours, raw bars, and seafood markets.

Eat. Alaska Fish House Enjoy fresh Alaskan seafood, including salmon and halibut, near the cruise ship docks. Ocean View Restaurant Dine on a wide menu of Mexican and Italian dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Stay. MSC Poesia Cruise Alaska on this refurbished ship, featuring the luxury MSC Yacht Club.

Lonely PlanetSep 20, 2026

A Guide to Seeing Alaska from Above

Just 20% of the land in Alaska is accessible by road, making it an unrivaled destination for flightseeing. Here

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AfarAug 25

Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter

On new sailings in some of the world’s iciest places, excursions come with ice axes, dogsleds, polar bear sightings, and more. Here, nine experiences to book.

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  • SaxmanSightTlingit town in Alaska with cultural encounters.
  • Elsewhere
  • GreenlandSightNuuk, GreenlandArctic island with northernmost settlements on its west coast.
  • PatagoniaNeighborhoodPunta Arenas, ChileRegion for hiking past glaciers and exploring fjords.
  • IcelandSightReykjavík, IcelandIt is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.
  • CanadaSightOttawa, CanadaHome to 60 percent of the global polar bear population.
  • Skara BraeSightKirkwall, United Kingdom5,000-year-old Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Islands.
  • ShetlandSightLerwick, United KingdomIsles with Viking-era longhouses and Iron Age homes.
  • NunavutSightIqaluit, CanadaArea where polar bears may be seen traversing ice floes.
  • QuébecSightQuebec City, CanadaFar northern area with pebble beaches where polar bears may be seen.
  • McMichael Canadian Art CollectionMuseumVaughan, CanadaOntario museum dedicated to the Group of Seven artists.
  • Alaska Native Heritage CenterMuseumAnchorage, United StatesCultural center in Anchorage for indigenous encounters.
  • Petroglyph BeachSightWrangell, United StatesBeach on Wrangell Island dotted with ancient symbols.
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AfarAug 20

Alaska Has Launched an Oyster Trail with Farm Tours, Raw Bars, and Seafood Markets

The oyster industry in Alaska is incredibly unique—and relatively nascent. A new trail, called the Alaska Oyster Voyage, lets visitors know exactly where to find and taste the bivalves.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 17

MSC Cruises Now Sails in Alaska—Here's What to Expect, On Board and Off

The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night MSC Poesia sailing through Alaska.

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