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SKIP THE BIG SHIP: WHAT I LOVED ABOUT ALASKA DAY CRUISING

Kirsten Harrington

I tried an Alaskan cruise once – the kind with fancy buffets, towels folded like swans, and nightly magic shows. It wasn’t for me. 

I wanted to get up close and personal with this wild remote state, so I’ve returned several times to traverse Alaska by foot, bush plane, and small boats. 

In June, I headed to Seward to explore with Kenai Fjords Tours. I joined a daylong tour and a dinner cruise, leaving plenty of time for hiking, strolling through town, and drinking in the mountain views. 

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Published by Kirsten Harrington

I travel the world looking for delicious eats and tantalizing stories. My work has appeared in print and digital publications including Outdoors, Travel Awaits, World Footprints, BahamasAir magazine, Book Cottages, Edible Orlando, The Beijinger and more. My passions are food and exploring nature. If I can combine the two, even better.