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  The voyage from Seattle to Alaska is a trip made from May through September by people drawn to the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest. If you think that all Alaskan cruises are too expensive to afford, think again. Often if you purchase a cruise online and use coupons or package deals, you can save money and make your dream vacation a reality. Searching the Internet is another great cost-saving idea. One of the best resources for finding inexpensive Alaskan cruises is AlaskaCruises.com, which offers some of the cheapest prices.
  
  

Holland America Cruise Line

• Holland America offers seven-day and 14-day cruises that leave from the Port of Seattle, leading you on an adventure to explore the beauty of Puget Sound and Alaska. Although the 14-day round-trip cruise is a deal, if you're looking for a money-saving retreat, a week-long cruise can be the best choice. However, if you only sail one way, you will have to pay airfare for the return trip.
  
  Although you might think you're compromising by embarking on a seven-day cruise, think again. Holland America offers several types of week-long cruises that leave from Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
  
  The Seven-Day Explorer package leaves from Seattle and allows you to explore the majestic views in Glacier Bay, witness the stunning Hubbard Glacier and learn more about Native Alaskan culture in Ketchikan. This cruise stops at ports in Juneau and Victoria, B.C., allowing you to explore these unique cities.
  
  Money Saving Tip: Try working without a travel agent. Holland America offers a variety of discount deals on its website, so check online for specials before booking your trip.
  
  Holland America Cruises
  
  877-932-4259
  
  hollandamerica.com/main/Main.action
  
  

Carnival Spirit

• If you're in the mood for a cruise that is stunning both outside and in, Carnival Cruise is for you. Its seven-day cruises leave weekly from the downtown Seattle Port and offer an interior luxury that will make you want to stay onboard. If you're in the mood to explore, however, this Alaskan Carnival cruise makes stops at a number of ports, including Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Victoria, B.C.
  
  If sailing the high seas for long periods is an idea that makes you feel queasy, you'll find comfort in the fact that the Carnival Spirit stops at port daily, with the exception of the second day.
  
  Money Saving Tip: Look at more than one offer. Although you can feel free to explore Carnival's website to view its cruise information, if you want to save money, try booking your trip with another online company such as AlaskaCruises.com or CruiseCheap.com. Sites like these are designed to save you money.
  
  Carnival Cruises
  
  carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_spirit
  
  

Norwegian Star

• Enjoy the beauty of Puget Sound on the Norwegian Star's many decks, but when the temperature gets a little too cool, go inside for a wide array of entertainment. This Alaskan cruise boasts 14 dining options, nine lounges and bars, a spa and fitness center, a casino, a kids' center and teen lounges. The cruise allows you to tour the Inside Passage, famous Glacier Bay and Sawyer Glacier by day. Enjoy Broadway-style shows and the renowned Second City comedy troupe by night.
  
  Money Saving Tip: Where you choose to stay can save you money. Smaller, inside cabins that are near or below the waterline are the cheapest cabins on the ship. Choosing to stay in a cheap cabin can sacrifice a bit of luxury to save you a lot of money, and you won't have a view. If taking a seven-day trip, ask if your room will face land the whole way or westward toward water. This too determines the cost of your cabin. The Norwegian Star provides a number of housing options, so you can choose the one to fit your budget.
  
  Norwegian Cruise Line
  
  ncl.com/destination/alaska/overview
  
  886-234-7350