Anchorage AK Cruise Terminal

Located at the head of Cook Inlet along the shores of downtown Anchorage Cruise ships will be sharing time with tankers and cargo vessels at the newly upgraded port of Anchorage AK. The Anchorage Cruise Ship Terminal will be visited this year by the ms Amsterdam from Holland America Cruises.

Port of Anchorage

The port serves all of Alaska except for the Southeast panhandle region including the major military installations like Fort Richardson, Elmendorf AFB and Eielson located about 25 miles southeast of Fairbanks through the means of rail, road and air cargo connections.

Because the Alaskan cruise season is so short (May through September), the majority of the traffic handled at the port of Anchorage is cargo in one form or another. Cargo includes petroleum, autos, retail merchandise, and other misc freight items, but the port facilities are currently undergoing renovations to upgrade and expand cruise ship capabilities due to the increased interest in Alaska cruises and the city of Anchorage.

The Port of Anchorage handles 85% of the general cargo for the Alaska Rail belt area. Several barging and trucking companies are are located at the port and the Alaska Railroad is nearby connecting the Port of Anchorage to Seward, Whittier and Fairbanks.

Our Favorite Shore Excursions from Anchorage, Alaska

1. Fly In Fishing: Undoubtedly, our favorite all time adventure in Anchorage is to experience a fly in fishing trip to one of the magnificent rivers located just minutes away by air from the seaplane base at lake hood. A full day fly-in fishing excursion with guide, license, gear and lunch averages about $495.00 PP.
2. Alaska Ulu Factory: Yup, you have been seeing them in every port and in every airport in Alaska. Now you can tour the actual factory that makes them. Just minutes from the cruise ship dock along ship creek.
3. Wildlife viewing opportunity at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage.
4. Salmon Fishing & Photography: Watch the salmon fishermen test their luck on Ship Creek just minutes away from the cruise ship dock.
5. Alaska Native Heritage Center An exploration of five distinct Alaskan native cultures at Alaska's premier native educational and cultural facility.
6. Anchorage Museum A world-class Museum located in the heart of Alaska's largest city.

There is some great shopping available in downtown Anchorage for souveniors

Checking out Creek Street in Ketchikan AK. during our May 2009 Alaska cruise with Holland America aboard the ms Veendam.	The massive glaciers of Glacier Bay Alaska during our Sept. 2009 Princess Alaska Cruise aboard the Coral Princess.