Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruise 2024 July. Vacation adventures in all sizes. If you want to see the most wildlife (whales, salmon, and bears), the best time to cruise to alaska would be mid july (when the salmon run usually begins) and august.

Juneau is a popular cruise port for alaska itineraries. Memory making starts here — with a full lineup of 2024, 2025 and 2026 future cruises ready to book.