Bears of Alaska

Alaska is a place of wonder and beauty. It has been a popular destination for cruises for a very long time, and it's no surprise. With stunning views and countless opportunities to see some amazing wildlife, Alaska is a perfect vacation destination. Alaskaoffers features many great all-inclusive vacation packages to this majestic destination so you can easily afford to experience the splendor of Alaska for yourself.

We invite you to browse through our fabulous options to find the itinerary that best fits your travel needs. Because Alaskaoffers is a company that works hard to satisfy our customers, we also want to give you a little preview of what awaits you in gorgeous Alaska. There are all kinds of wildlife, but this week's special feature is bears! Read more below on the Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Polar Bear.

Black Bear

• Most abundant type of bear in Alaska


• Most associated with forests


• Smallest of North American bears


• Adults measure about 29 inches tall and 60 inches long


• Colors range from jet black to white


• Distinguished from brown bears by their straight face and sharply curved claws

Brown Bear/Grizzly Bear

• "Brown bear" usually refers to the species found in coastal areas


• "Grizzlies" refers to the bears found inland and in Northern habitats


• Has more prominent shoulder hump, less prominent ears, and straighter claws then the black bear


• Colors range from dark brown to light blond


• A large bear can have a skull measuring 18 inches long and 12 inches wide

Kodiak Bear

• Subspecies of brown bear that live only on the Kodiak islands


• There are about 3,500 Kodiak bears


• Largest bears in the world


• Typical litter is 2-3 cubs


• Eat more grass, berries, and plants than meat


• Only 1 person in the last 75 years has been killed by a Kodiak bear

Polar Bear

• Closely related to brown bears


• Have translucent fur and black skin


• Most mature males are 8-10 feet long


• Mostly eat ringed seals


• Also eat walruses, beluga whales, small mammals, and bird eggs