Alaska cruise explores the wild frontier by sea

A seven-night voyage aboard the MSC Poesia sails Alaska's legendary Inside Passage, a protected marine corridor of islands, fjords, and glaciers where nature dominates the horizon Source: El Mundo. The journey begins in Seattle, a city that has evolved from coffee and tech hub into a top West Coast culinary destination Source: El Mundo.

Seattle's food scene

Before boarding, travelers can explore Seattle's compact downtown, visiting landmarks like the Space Needle, the Museum of Pop Culture, and Pike Place Market, home to the first Starbucks Source: El Mundo. The city's dining scene blends classics like Canlis with new multicultural spots: Ramie (contemporary Vietnamese), Baiana (Afro-Brazilian), and PARAN Korean Grill Source: El Mundo.

The Inside Passage

Once at sea, the landscape transforms into an endless parade of conifer-covered islands and mountains rising from the ocean. The first 24 hours reveal why the Inside Passage is one of the world's most spectacular maritime routes: orcas accompany the ship, small icebergs drift in calm waters Source: El Mundo. The first stop is Ketchikan, known as the salmon capital of the world, where seaplanes constantly land and take off over the bay Source: El Mundo.

Authentic Alaska

This cruise offers access to places unreachable by road, where small communities survive between mountains and fjords. The ocean has shaped Alaska's economy and culture for centuries, making a sea journey the most meaningful way to experience this remote frontier Source: El Mundo.