Details About Homer

Destinations » Alaska » Alaska » Homer


Homer, the cultural capital of south-central Alaska, offers a wide range of restaurants and art galleries in its commercial district as well as sweeping views of white-peaked mountains and glaciers set against a deep blue bay.

Right Now
46°F
10d
light rain
79%
Gentle Breeze South-southwest
Thursday, 10/01/2026
10n
46°F / 39
light rain
Friday, 10/02/2026
01n
46°F / 36
clear sky
Saturday, 10/03/2026
10n
46°F / 39
light rain
Sunday, 10/04/2026
10n
46°F / 41
light rain
Monday, 10/05/2026
10n
49°F / 45
light rain

Activities

Cruisitude™ Tip: Don’t miss out on the Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park – a 350,000-acre paradise of mountains and glaciers with protected coves for paddling and ample hiking trails.

  • Wander around the quaint streets of nearby Seldovia or Halibut Cove.
  • Camp on the beach, spot bald eagles and search for record-breaking halibut at the Homer Spit, a 5-mile sandbar.
  • Explore the wonderful Pratt Museum, featuring Native Alaskan artifacts and exhibits on the marine life in nearby Kachemak Bay. 

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.

 
Click red-star to view sailings.
Cruise Line 2026
Sep		 Oct Nov Dec 2027
Jan		 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Crystal Cruises -- -- -- -- red-star -- -- red-star red-star -- -- --
Holland America Line -- -- -- -- -- -- -- red-star -- -- -- --
Oceania Cruises -- -- -- -- -- red-star red-star red-star -- -- -- --
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- red-star -- -- --
Viking Ocean Cruises -- -- -- -- -- red-star red-star red-star red-star -- -- --