Christian Alaskan Cruises

The Alaska Cruise Association is of the opinion that the market for cruises has seen an unprecedented growth in the past few years and it also is the fastest expanding segment of the travel market. There has been a constant demand since 1980 and this year has seen a growth of eight percent, compared to the last one. More than 51 million of American citizens have expressed their interest in spending vacations on cruise liners. The most popular cruise destinations include Galapagos, Caribbean islands, Hawaii, etc. But of late, the largest American state, Alaska, has also been carving out a niche for itself despite its extreme weather conditions. With the growing popularity of Alaskan cruises, companies have designed special trips to cater to specific consumers and one of such tour is the Christian Alaskan cruises. This article primarily deals with cruise lines that offer Christian Alaskan cruises.

Templeton Tours

Having set out in as early as 1980, Templeton Tours primarily provided pilgrimages and tours of the Holy Land. Since then, they have come a long way to provide seven day, annual Christian Alaskan cruises that center mainly on Christian activities. Departing from Seattle, the cruise travels to Alaska via the Inside Passage with stoppages a Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau and Victoria. There are facilities for angling, sea kayaking, whale watching, traditional salmon baking, glacier walks, etc. Arrangements are also there for worship in the evenings accompanied by gospel music. Templeton Tours can be reached at PO Box 2630, Boone, NC 28607 (800-334-2630) and also at www.templetontours.com.

JRI Christian Cruises

With experience of 11 years to their advantage, this company considers itself to be the last word when it comes to Christian vacations. They conduct annual, weeklong Christian Alaskan cruises with stopovers at Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau and Victoria. Despite the main focus being on on-board entertainment, the cruise has a large number of shore activities for its patrons. There are a number of concerts and shows by famous performers such as Sandi Patty, Chondra Pierce, etc that are followed by elaborate five course dinners. Apart from this, inspirational and devotional seminars are also organized for the tourists. Besides catering to singles, couples and families, and hosting Christian Alaskan cruises, JRI Christian Cruises also offers group discounts on bulk bookings. They can be contacted at 731 White Bridge Road, Suite#103, Nashville, TN 37205 (615-386-9005) or at www.christiancruises.com.

All Christian Cruises

At the service of travelers from June in 2001, this enterprise offers Christian Alaskan cruises for both couples as well as singles, and also provides discounts on bookings for groups. The cruises are of 7 days' duration and they make stops at Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Victoria. Apart from on-board entertainment facilities, there are provisions for whale watching, glacier walks, bear watching, kayaking and canoeing on the sea, etc. There are also arrangements for seminars, workshops, worshipping, etc. The cruise for couples also has 24-hour facility for room service as well as a spa. The cruise line can be contacted at All Christian Cruises, 4555 Mansel Road, Suite#300, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770-521-4245) or at www.allchristiancruises.com.