Top Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Q: Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half Day Wildlife Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching Ketchikans Best Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours include Hotel Pickup: Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer and Private Tour Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, and Summit Drive Tales & Tides: Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Alaska Tours. Top 10 Alaska 2026 Senior-friendly tours Alaska The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Alaska Top Day Trips from Alaska Things to do in Alaska this summer View all Alaska Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Alaska are: Alaska Luxury & Special Occasions Alaska Luxury Tours Alaska Tours & Sightseeing Alaska Outdoor Activities Alaska City Tours View all tour styles in Alaska →

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

Spend your time in port in Ketchikan paddling through the waters of the Pacific Ocean and discovering Alaska's Eagle Island. On this shore excursion, you'll …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (441)

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

Spend your time in port in Ketchikan paddling through the waters of the Pacific Ocean and discovering Alaska's Eagle Island. On this shore excursion, you'll...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (441)

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$115

For an experience that’s sure to hit the top of your Alaska highlights, how about a casual and interesting wildlife tour of Kachemak Bay with …More

Homer, USA

4.9 (181)

Kachemak Bay Wildlife Tour

For an experience that’s sure to hit the top of your Alaska highlights, how about a casual and interesting wildlife tour of Kachemak Bay with...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (181)

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$119

Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska

A more personal tour. You will be traveling by boat discovering the rich tapestry of Alaska's history and natural wonders as you embark on a …More

Skagway, USA

4.9 (150)

Waterfalls & Wildlife Scenic Cruise - Skagway, Alaska

A more personal tour. You will be traveling by boat discovering the rich tapestry of Alaska's history and natural wonders as you embark on a...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (150)

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$219

Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Explore Juneau’s incredible coastline on this small-group kayaking adventure through the beautiful Mendenhall Wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you glide past eagles perched in …More

Juneau, USA

4.9 (118)

Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Explore Juneau’s incredible coastline on this small-group kayaking adventure through the beautiful Mendenhall Wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you glide past eagles perched in...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (118)

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$189

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive

For guests with their own transportation, this 5.25-hour cruise brings you face-to-face with dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness …More

Whittier, USA

4.8 (105)

Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise, Self-Drive

For guests with their own transportation, this 5.25-hour cruise brings you face-to-face with dynamic glaciers and a variety of wildlife, surrounded by the pristine wilderness...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (105)

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$278

Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

PRIVATE W/Trail Snacks Tour Highlights • Birds eye views of the mountains, glacial rivers and water falls • Stand up Paddle Board in massive ancient …More

4.9 (67)

Helicopter and Glacier Paddle Boarding -PRIVATE

PRIVATE W/Trail Snacks Tour Highlights • Birds eye views of the mountains, glacial rivers and water falls • Stand up Paddle Board in massive ancient...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (67)

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$1,470

Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular …More

Juneau, USA

4.8 (951)

Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (951)

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$199

Your 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when you board a coach bus that departs downtown Juneau from the Mt. Roberts Tram parking lot. A …More

Juneau, USA

4.9 (1,192)

Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch

Your 3 hour whale watching adventure begins when you board a coach bus that departs downtown Juneau from the Mt. Roberts Tram parking lot. A...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,192)

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$156

-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best …More

Anchorage, USA

4.8 (148)

Bears, Trains, & Icebergs Tour

-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best...

7 to 9 hours

4.8 (148)

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$396

Experience one of the most unique seafood excursions in Ketchikan, combining Alaska wildlife, rainforest exploration, and an unforgettable Alaska seafood feast. Cruise through the scenic …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (370)

Alaskan Lodge Adventure and Seafeast

Experience one of the most unique seafood excursions in Ketchikan, combining Alaska wildlife, rainforest exploration, and an unforgettable Alaska seafood feast. Cruise through the scenic...

3 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (370)

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$196

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Our 20 passenger catamaran offers you and your loved ones a personal experience without the crowds. Elevated custom seats are sure to keep you at …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (1,563)

3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau, Alaska

Our 20 passenger catamaran offers you and your loved ones a personal experience without the crowds. Elevated custom seats are sure to keep you at...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,563)

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$209

Your adrenalin will be pumping when you captain a four- or six-passenger Zodiac, a rigid-hulled inflatable boat offering speed and agility. The adventure begins with …More

Ketchikan, USA

5.0 (281)

Wilderness Zodiac Quest

Your adrenalin will be pumping when you captain a four- or six-passenger Zodiac, a rigid-hulled inflatable boat offering speed and agility. The adventure begins with...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (281)

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$255

"Catch of the day" Whale-watching, Icy strait point, Hoonah

We specialize in whale watching in small groups; 16 passengers total. This allows for a more personalized experience and why most people chose our tours …More

Hoonah, USA

4.9 (294)

"Catch of the day" Whale-watching, Icy strait point, Hoonah

We specialize in whale watching in small groups; 16 passengers total. This allows for a more personalized experience and why most people chose our tours...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (294)

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$236

Ultimate Whale Watch and Tracy's Crab Shack Meal

The two most popular things to do in Juneau are whale watching and a stop at Tracy's Crab Shack. Lock in a good crab market …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (631)

Ultimate Whale Watch and Tracy's Crab Shack Meal

The two most popular things to do in Juneau are whale watching and a stop at Tracy's Crab Shack. Lock in a good crab market...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (631)

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$274

Board your comfortable 24-passenger airporter-style bus and settle in for a scenic 30-minute ride to the harbor. Along the way, your guide will share engaging …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (900)

Whales and Wilderness Exploration

Board your comfortable 24-passenger airporter-style bus and settle in for a scenic 30-minute ride to the harbor. Along the way, your guide will share engaging...

3 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (900)

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$178

Explore Mendenhall Glacier on this exclusive adventure tour into the Alaskan Wilderness. Your expert guides will lead you on a journey across Mendenhall Lake where …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (1,482)

Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

Explore Mendenhall Glacier on this exclusive adventure tour into the Alaskan Wilderness. Your expert guides will lead you on a journey across Mendenhall Lake where...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,482)

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$330

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

A MUST DO TOUR IN ALASKA! One of the highest rated tours offered along Alaska's beautiful inside passage. Find out what life is like as …More

Ketchikan, USA

4.9 (879)

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

A MUST DO TOUR IN ALASKA! One of the highest rated tours offered along Alaska's beautiful inside passage. Find out what life is like as...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (879)

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$264

Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise - Near Icy Strait Point

Embark on a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing tour from Hoonah, Alaska in our custom built vessels with heated cabins and restroom. Every …More

Hoonah, USA

4.9 (466)

Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise - Near Icy Strait Point

Embark on a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing tour from Hoonah, Alaska in our custom built vessels with heated cabins and restroom. Every...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (466)

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$225

Please look at our Departure and Return instructions before your trip with us. If you have any questions please reach out before you dock in …More

Hoonah, USA

5.0 (363)

Kayak Tours

Please look at our Departure and Return instructions before your trip with us. If you have any questions please reach out before you dock in...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (363)

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$180

Experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 3.5-4 hour adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier. This adventure starts off at the cruise ship docks …More

Juneau, USA

5.0 (1,644)

Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

Experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 3.5-4 hour adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier. This adventure starts off at the cruise ship docks...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,644)

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$251

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours are:

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Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Alaska Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Alaska trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Alaska?