Best Alaskan Cruise for Wildlife/Scenery Viewing?

[AnnShh]

:confused:We are considering an Alaskan cruise in July. There are several different options. I'm an avid photographer and so we want something that will give us a lot of wildlife and different scenery... Which cruise is best (ie: inside passage, southbound etc...)?

[Yukon]

I'm also an avid photographer, and every trip is chosen for its photo potential. THE port for wildlife viewing tours (via boat) is Sitka, with Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) next and then Juneau. All Alaska cruises sail the Inside Passage, and the direction doesn't matter, only the ports do.

[leoandhugh]

and, I might add, the weather:)

[Budget Queen]

And if you have time for interior Alaska with a one way cruise, getting to Denali Park with at least 2 nights and Seward at least a full day, also offers you big wildlife potential and fantastic scenery. Sample wildife from one trip http://community.webshots.com/user/budgetqueen