Top 10 Alaska Travel Guide Books
Alaska is one of the most popular summer cruise destinations. Any of these books are excellent for researching a cruise tour to Alaska.
1. Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call 2007
Frommer's Alaska guide is very useful in planning an Alaska cruise and tour.More »2. Fielding's Alaska Cruises and the Inside Passage
This book is a little out of date (1997), but it should be very useful in planning a trip to Alaska. All of Fielding's books that I have used have been excellent.More »3. Adventure Guide Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska
Although this book is geared more toward the independent Alaska traveler and not just for cruisers, it should be a good resource for cruisers. The suggestions for activities were found to be right on target.More »4. Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park
Reviewers say this is a wonderful guide to Denali National Park, home of Mt. McKinley. Denali is a popular tour extension for many Alaska cruisers. This book has details about all 43 sections of the park and information on camping and hiking in Denali.More »5. Ocean Cruise Guides - Alaska By Cruise Ship
This 300+-page book is packed with excellent information that will be useful for planning a cruise to Alaska or to take along when you cruise to Alaska. Book includes details on ships, ports of call, maps, photos, walking tours, wildlife, and the history of Alaska.More »6. Off the Beaten Path - Alaska
Book promises to help the reader find the unique, must-see attractions of Alaska. If you like to explore unusual sights, this book might be useful in planning your trip.More »7. Insight Guides - Alaska
The Insight Guides always have wonderful pictures, and this edition is no different. Excellent information for those planning a trip to Alaska.More »8. Alaska - The Cruise Lover's Guide
Facts and tips to help travelers to Alaska's Southeast get the most out of their cruise through the Inside Passage and beyond.More »9. Cruising Alaska
Detailed descriptions of ships going to Alaska, ports of call, and practical information. Excellent guide for planning. More »10. Inside Passage: Living With Killer Whales, Bald Eagles, and Kwakiutl Indians
Not really a guide book, but interesting reading. A man's experiences living in Alaska. More »
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