There has been a boom in cruises to Alaska

At least 100,000 people leave Vancouver every month and head for Alaska, but they are not jamming the airports and highways. This bold rush to the cold happens on cruise ships, 2,000 passengers at a time.
By taking advantage of last minute offers, shoulder season prices (June and September) and stalwart research, a couple can cruise for the same price as an all-inclusive Mexican vacation. But price needn’t be everything: July and August are the only months where the weather can be generous