Now you can take a top Alaska cruise from San Francisco, instead of flying to Seattle, Vancouver or Anchorage.

These are five reasons why it is possible want to consider starting your cruise of Alaska from the Bay Area rather than ports further north.

1. The airfare may be more cheap

Flying in San Francisco may be cheaper than flights to Vancouver, Anchorage, or Seattle – especially if you live on the West Coast. In fact, many people in California can save even more by driving and avoid the full fare.

2. You get three days of cruising

Cruise San Francisco are generally ten long days, unlike the seven-day cruises from Seattle and Vancouver. Just needs to be done in a modern cruise ship that can never fit even a fraction of it in a week long cruise. The three days extend your holiday, allowing further enjoy the facilities of the ship, activities and entertainment.

3. You can add some side effects on big trips

There are simply dozens of great side trips to take San Francisco, ranging from day trips to week-long excursions. You can choose from the huge redwoods, beautiful Napa Valley, the perfect image of Lake Tahoe, shoreline of Big Sur, Monterey, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, and the stunning Mendocino Coast – all within several hours of San Francisco Bay. Further afield (within a day trip) are Los Angeles, San Diego, Grand Canyon, and casinos and the thrill of Las Vegas. In fact, San Francisco is easily accessible to the widest range of attractions of any Alaskan cruise ports.

4. You can see more of the coast

When the sail from San Francisco, will get to see much more of the amazing Pacific coast, starting with the Golden Gate Bridge, the stunning coastline of northern California and coastal Oregon and Washington.

5. You can explore San Francisco

Of course perhaps the best part of taking an Alaskan cruise from San Francisco is that you can visit the city of San Francisco itself. One of the most beautiful cities in North America – or anywhere – San Francisco is built on steep hills, allowing stunning views from the block seemingly every day. The city has great restaurants, hotels, museums, nightlife, and cultural life. If you've never been, you will find a treat, and if you have visited before, you know how special it is this city. Of course, no trip to San Francisco is complete without a ride on the cable car and a trip to Ghirardelli's chocolates at Fisherman's Wharf. Throw in a tour of Alcatraz and an afternoon at Golden Gate Park, and is sure to have a fantastic time.

About the Author:

Scott Russell is a writer, consultant, frequent traveler, and editor of the Alaskan Cruise Advisor, a guide to Alaska cruise vacations and inland Alaska tours.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – An Alaska Cruise from San Francisco: 5 Reasons to Take One

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