| After you have made the decision to book an Alaskan | | | | Royal Caribbean is another cruise line which offers |
| cruise, it is important to consider the port of departure. | | | | great options departing from San Francisco through |
| It is this aspect of booking a cruise that people often | | | | the best months of the year as stated above. Each of |
| forget and it can become a significant added expense | | | | these cruise lines offer discounted fares for last minute |
| that you may or may not be able to afford. Within the | | | | travel or average accommodations within the ship |
| United States, there are only five ports of departure | | | | itself. |
| and two within Canada to choose from. What this | | | | With an Alaska cruise departing from San Francisco it |
| means is that you are not likely going to be living near | | | | is important you enjoy what your cruise ship has to |
| a port of departure and therefore extra travel | | | | offer. This is where researching your chosen cruise line |
| expenses will quickly accumulate. | | | | becomes important. Many of them have pools, hot |
| In general, the San Francisco port of departure is the | | | | tubs and games on deck. Within the ship there is often |
| most common and popular. If you are wondering how | | | | entertainment, great dining experiences and so much |
| to book an Alaska cruise departing from San | | | | more. |
| Francisco, it is not as difficult as you may imagine. | | | | Let's not forget the great experiences you can take in |
| Many of the most popular cruise lines heading towards | | | | while you are waiting for your departure in San |
| Alaska offer you the choice between several ports. If | | | | Francisco. There are many diverse subcultures, |
| you find that perhaps traveling to Vancouver or even | | | | traditions and foods that can be taken in during your |
| Seattle is too far for you to go, than it is usually simple | | | | stay. You can also take in many different sporting |
| to find a cruise line which departs out of San Francisco | | | | events, museums and the history of San Francisco. |
| as most of them do. | | | | Lastly, don't forget about visiting the legendary |
| Princess Cruise Lines offers a variety of options during | | | | Alcatraz. |
| the most popular months of year, April through | | | | Choosing the right port of departure can definitely |
| September. Their San Francisco prices are a little | | | | enhance your vacation. You have the unique |
| higher due to how far north you will be travelling on the | | | | opportunity to enjoy more than one area of the world |
| ship before you reach Alaska. This is why some | | | | within one trip. Spend two to three days before you |
| people prefer to travel from Vancouver because it is | | | | depart and maybe even longer when you return to |
| less time out at sea and more time within Alaska | | | | port. This is the life of those who love to cruise! |
| exploring. | | | | |