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The Ultimate Alaska Cruise Planning Guide
Rusty Meeks · Havacation Travel

We Literally Wrote the Book on Alaska Cruises

Rusty Meeks, co-founder of HAVACATION Travel, authored The Ultimate Alaska Cruise Planning Guide — now available on Amazon Kindle, in paperback, and as a downloadable PDF on Gumroad. Inside: cruise line comparisons, best excursions by port, Glacier Bay tips, a packing checklist, and the 7 biggest mistakes to avoid.

Why plan with us

Alaska rewards the traveler who plans it right

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Cruise line expertise

We know which lines access Glacier Bay, which ships are best for scenic cruising, and how premium vs. luxury small-ship experiences actually differ.

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Excursion guidance

We've done the research — from helicopter glacier landings in Juneau to the White Pass Railway in Skagway — and we know which excursions are worth the splurge.

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Cabin strategy

Alaska is about the scenery. We'll help you choose the right cabin type and location so you don't miss a single glacier, whale, or bald eagle from your balcony.

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Land tour planning

Want to see Denali after your cruise? We coordinate the full Alaska experience — cruise plus land extensions to Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Denali National Park.

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Personalized itineraries

Whether you want a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a group trip, we build an Alaska experience around your travel style — not a cookie-cutter package.

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Stress-free booking

From flights and transfers to specialty dining and excursion reservations, we handle every detail so you can focus on the adventure ahead.

Your certified Alaska cruise advisors

We're Rusty and Shelley Meeks — the husband-and-wife team behind HAVACATION Travel. Alaska isn't just a destination we plan for clients. We've sailed it ourselves, stood on the deck at Glacier Bay watching ice calve into the ocean, spent mornings on our balcony with coffee and binoculars spotting sea otters, and taken the White Pass Railway in Skagway.

With over 25 years of combined experience in event planning, corporate travel, and travel advising — and as Certified Travel Professionals — we bring real expertise and personal passion to every Alaska cruise we plan.

Certified Travel Professionals
Those quiet mornings watching Alaska wake up from our balcony — coffee in hand, binoculars ready — were truly unforgettable. That's the Alaska cruise experience we help our clients create.
— Rusty Meeks, HAVACATION Travel
What we help with

Full-service Alaska cruise planning

Cruise line selection

Holland America, Princess, Seabourn, Silversea, Regent, Cunard — we match you to the right line for your travel style and budget.

Itinerary comparison

Roundtrip vs. one-way, Glacier Bay access, scenic cruising days — we review every option so you choose the right route.

Shore excursions

Glacier helicopter landings, whale watching, the White Pass Railway — we help you book the right experiences at the right price.

Cruise + land packages

Extend your Alaska adventure with a Denali land tour, Anchorage, or Fairbanks — we coordinate the whole journey.

Group & celebration trips

Anniversaries, family reunions, friend groups — Alaska makes an extraordinary backdrop for special occasions.

Ongoing trip support

From first inquiry to homecoming, we're available to answer questions, handle changes, and make sure everything goes smoothly.

Let's plan your Alaska adventure

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