We never went on a cruise to Alaska. We drove up there and drove on 6 of the 7 roads. We did this four different years. Back in the day my husband worked up there and then he drove up there his second trip. Then we flew ourselves with our kids in a small plane to Alaska and rented a Rent-A-Wreck and drove 1,602 miles. Then three more times for my husband and I. We also drove on past the Arctic Circle. Wonderful trips.