Alaska is a land of superlatives. It is, first and foremost, the biggest state in the Union. To fathom its scale, try to imagine a place with one square mile for every resident. The state claims 17 out of the nation’s 20 largest peaks, 6,640 miles of coastline, more than 3,000 rivers, and three million lakes. Its seesaw weather spans record temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. In the far north, summer is a three-month day and winter a two-month night.

At 570,000 square miles (365 million acres) it has the equivalent of one-fifth of the landmass of the combined Lower 48 states. It is home to North America’s tallest peak, Mount McKinley (known to the locals as Denali), whose 20,320-foot crown dominates the Alaska Range.

The message is clear: Alaska is big and bold, and while hardly the most populous state in the nation (with 627,000 residents), it is an intriguing, culturally diverse destination with thousands of miles of scenic coastline that make it a natural for cruise ships.

INSIDE PASSAGE – With more coast line than the rest of the lower 48 combined, Alaska’s fabled inside passage and tidewater glaciers are a unique and incredible spectacle to behold. Glaciers bigger then some states. The nation’s highest mountain. And towering forests that are centuries old.

Witness giant icebergs calving from massive glaciers. Spy whales, moose, bears and eagles in their natural habitat. Fish for king salmon in Ketchikan, pan for gold in Juneau and discover frontier Russia in Sitka. See the majestic Prince William Sound. See vast flocks of shorebirds and seals. Shop for native Alaskan art. And since most of southeastern Alaska is protected when cruising the Inside Passage, you’ll have a calm, relaxing and enjoyable journey.

TRACY ARM – This narrow, 26-mile-long fjord is another of Alaska’s most dramatic glacier settings. The lush rain forest recedes to reveal a stunning canyon of bare rock. The panorama of 7,000-foot mountain peaks and nearly vertical rock cliffs is astounding. Waterfalls appear at every turn. Icebergs make their way to the sea in all sorts of wondrous shapes. And tucked away at the end of this remarkable waterway are two very active reminders of the Ice Age – the twin Sawyer Glaciers, calving icebergs into the jade-colored inland sea. Kittiwakes, mountain goats and seals are a common sight. Whales and bears may even make an appearance in this magical place.

Why Morning Song?

1. The Morning Song Music Cruise has recognized recording and concert artists of international note.
2. We offer a round trip cruise that allows you to book cheaper, round-trip flights.
3. We are managed by the leader in faith-based cruises, Inspiration Tours and Cruises.
4. We depart and return on Sunday to allow for a wonderful, Church at Sea experience.