I keep booking Alaskan cruises to see more of the state’s beautiful scenery and wildlife. Ken Edmonds

If there were only one place I could cruise for the rest of my life, I’d choose Alaska. I’ve enjoyed other destinations, but the northernmost US state is unmatched in terms of sheer, unspoiled beauty.

Glaciers — particularly those in and around Juneau, Alaska — are melting at alarming rates, and I don’t want to squander any of my remaining opportunities to take the natural beauty in.

Luckily, Alaska’s cruise industry is booming. In fact, at the start of October, residents of Juneau voted against a bill that would ban cruise ships on Saturdays because the industry is so crucial to the local economy.

With four Alaskan cruises under my belt — and more to come — here are some of the things that make the route so great.

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