Who qualifies for our Veteran and Military cruise discounts on cruises to Alaska?
Our military discount applies to:
- All active and retired U.S. and Canadian military personnel
- Honorably discharged Veterans with a DD-214
- AND their friends and family traveling with them!
Do the cruise lines offer Alaska Cruise Discounts for Military and Veterans?
Sometimes. The cruise lines all have different rules on who qualifies for their military rate.
In general, the cruise lines will only allow the military discount to be applied to the cabin which contains the member of the military, or to just the military member themselves.
Spouses and dependents do not qualify for the cruise line’s military rate unless their military partner is in the cabin, deceased, or deployed.
However — all spouses, dependents, family, and friends DO QUALIFY for the military discount from Military Cruise Deals!
Here’s an example of how our military discount and the cruise line’s combine to give military and veterans the best possible deal:
Princess offers an onboard credit for every military member as their military benefit — but only for the military member themselves, not dependents.
If you book with us, you’ll get that onboard credit, plus our military discount applied to your cabin and group, and travel insurance for less than the cruise line rate as well.
Not sure if you’re getting the best deal? Contact us with your ship and sail date, or for assistance finding an itinerary that works for you.
How to Find Alaska Cruise Discounts for Military and Veterans
This page lists all Alaska cruise options from all cruise lines by departure port, cruise line, and length of cruise — ordered from least to most expensive so you see the best deals at a glance. All cruises have a military and veteran discount automatically applied.
Northbound from Vancouver to Seward, Whittier or Anchorage
Southbound from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Whittier or Seward to Vancouver
Alaska Cruise Military and Veteran Discount
Alaska cruises by cruise line:
Alaska cruises by length:
Find all Alaska 2027 cruises here.
Alaska cruise tours by cruise line:
When’s the best time to cruise to Alaska if you want the lowest price?
If you can cruise to Alaska during the ‘shoulder season’ — May and September — you’ll find the best deals. See here for more details.
What is there to do in each Alaskan Cruise Port?
Juneau
Most Alaska cruises stop here! This is the capital of Alaska, sitting at the base of Mt. Roberts, where cruisers can see Mendenhall Glacier. The cruise ships dock right at the base of Mt. Roberts — the tram to the top is walking distance, costs $33 per adult and $16 per kid, and there’s a restaurant at the summit with a stunning view.
You’ll also want to take the Glacier Express Blue bus ($10 per person) to the Mendenhall Glacier visitors center, from where you can take a short flat hike to the glacier. If you want to splurge, helicopter or plane tours to the top of the glacier — or even a dog mushing experience — are available.
Ketchikan
Your cruise ship pulls right up next to this charming town — no tendering necessary. Great for shopping, hiking, or catching a Lumberjack show just one block from the ship.
Make sure you walk through town and visit Dolly’s House — a historic landmark that remains just as it was when Dolly lived and worked there, and one of Alaska’s most colorful historic attractions.
Anchorage
Another small city packed with things to do — hiking, wildlife viewing, great dining, and fishing. Get up close to eagles, owls, and large Alaskan birds at the Raptor Center. For a donation of any size, visit the Fortress of the Bear and get within 10 feet of playful bears rolling around right in front of you.
Skagway
Most travelers arrive here by cruise ship and follow part of the original Gold Rush route by tourist train! It’s a totally walkable, historic town largely restored to its roots with false-fronted buildings and wooden sidewalks.
The best way to see Skagway is a historical sightseeing tour. We also recommend a visit to Davidson Glacier, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, or the Lower Reid Falls.
Victoria
This charming port is known for lush gardens and greenery and is lauded as one of the most walkable cities in Canada. You can walk from the cruise terminal straight into the main downtown area — extremely safe, easy to navigate.
Walking trails lead from the city center to Dallas Road along the Pacific Ocean and around the southern coast. Vancouver Island is also a world-class scuba-diving destination — you can get in the water with seals and sea lions regularly. There are also kayaking and glass-bottom-boat tours for those who prefer to keep their feet dry.
Our military and veteran families voted: Top Ten MOST FUN things to do on an Alaska Cruise
Seniors to kids — everyone loves Alaska. In 2018 our military and veteran Facebook community of 200,000+ members voted. Here are the Top Ten most recommended Alaskan shore excursions.
We provide an extra military discount off the cruise lines’ lowest rates. So when you book with us you get any deal they’re offering, PLUS our discount. Booking with us only makes it better, and costs you nothing.
1. White Pass Summit Excursion — ‘the Scenic Railway of the World’
The 40-mile round trip from Skagway will be one of the most scenic and breathtaking trips of your life. You’ll wonder how they built this railroad back in 1898 — they were motivated by the gold rush. “Give me enough dynamite and I’ll build you a railroad to hell,” said the builder. Reservations are required.
2. Mt. Roberts Tram in Juneau
This is the view of Juneau from the top of Mt. Roberts, reached by tram on cables. Or, if you’re ambitious, you can hike to the top in 2–3 hours — and the tram ride DOWN is free as your reward. There’s a great restaurant at the summit, so plan on lunch up there while you enjoy the view.
3. Halibut Fishing
You can do this in almost any port. It’s expensive, but you will catch fish — lots of it. And they’ll pack it up and ship it home, so you’ll have a freezer full of halibut for months.
4. Bus Tour through Denali — What’s a cruise tour?
A cruise tour is a cruise PLUS a few days spent traveling overland and staying in hotels, often including a train ride. Denali National Park is 6 million acres, so they’ll put you on a bus and drive you through it — and you’ll often have to wait for bears to cross the road.
TIP for BEST PRICE and REDUCED CROWDS: Go in the shoulder season — May or September.
5. Helicopter Tour
A helicopter ride and landing on a glacier! The helicopters on these tours are glass-bottomed, so it feels like the ground is falling out from under you when you ascend. Your stomach will drop. The view will be unlike anything you’ve seen before. Well worth the splurge.
6. ZipLine!
The world’s largest ZipRider at Icy Strait Point — six 5,330-foot ziplines dropping 1,330 feet. You can book through your cruise ship or find all zipline tours directly at alaska.org.
7. Hiking
You can do this in every port, and the hiking in Alaska is some of the best anywhere — and it’s free. There are trails near every ship port.
8. Wilderness Express Dome Train
The Wilderness Express operates on the Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star route, offering daily summer service to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks.
9. Wildlife Watching
Just driving around, you’ll see bald eagles everywhere you look. Dozens of them. You don’t need a tour — just keep your eyes open at any port.
10. Getting up close to the glaciers
All Alaska cruise ships include this — you don’t need to ask for it or pay extra. On one day of your 7-day cruise, the ship will glide slowly up a fjord with steep cliffs on each side, then get right up close to a glacier and do a full 360-degree turn so every passenger gets a panoramic view. Be on deck for this. It’s the quintessential Alaska moment.
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★ Why Book Your Alaska Cruise With Military Cruise Deals? We’re Mitch, Kevin, and Hope — a military-family-owned agency that has specialized in cruise discounts for active duty, veterans, and their families since 2001. We’ve helped over 50,000 military families book cruises, and we have 800+ five-star reviews to prove it. Our discount is applied on top of whatever the cruise line already offers — so you always get the lowest total price available. And we keep watching your booking after you reserve, calling you if the price drops or a free upgrade becomes available. Questions? Call us toll-free at 866-964-5482 or send us a message — we’re real people and we pick up the phone. |