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Alaska's Inside Passage Provides Serene Backdrop for Cruise Passengers

Added Monday, Jan. 30, 2012

No Alaska cruise is complete without a trip down the Inside Passage. The waterway, which winds through islands along Alaska's southeast coast, is not only a passage for industrial and cruise ships, but also an excellent opportunity for travelers to catch glimpses of the state's wildlife. They don't even need to leave the comfort of their cruise ship to enjoy the beautiful sights surrounding one of Alaska's busiest waterways.

The Inside Passage, which begins in the Puget Sound and snakes its way up through British Columbia to the Alaska Panhandle, is one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Along the way, visitors can see the Tongass National Forest, which is the northernmost rainforest in America, sprawling across the mainland and onto the Inside Passage's islands. Distant mountains set the backdrop for the rich, vibrant greens of Tongass National Forest, where travelers may be lucky enough to see bears, moose and other native Alaskan wildlife.

The Inside Passage is one of the best ways for travelers to get to Juneau, Ketchikan and any other northern Alaskan destination. Travelers who get the chance to cruise to Alaska will not be disappointed by the beauty and immensity of the Tongass National Forest as their boat passes through the waters surrounding the nation's northernmost rainforest.

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