Destination guides

  • Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

    Endicott Arm is a breathtaking Alaskan fjord flanked by steep granite walls, soaring waterfalls, and floating icebergs. At the end of the fjord sits Dawes Glacier, an impressive tidewater glacier frequently seen actively calving into the water.

  • Homer

    Situated at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is famous for the Homer Spit extending into Kachemak Bay. Visitors enjoy world-class halibut fishing, bear viewing excursions, and exploring local artisan galleries along the boardwalk.

  • Hubbard Glacier

    Hubbard Glacier is North America's largest tidewater glacier, located in Disenchantment Bay. Cruise ships perform scenic cruising near its massive ice face, offering spectacular views of calving ice and marine wildlife.

  • Icy Strait Point

    Located near the Native village of Hoonah, Icy Strait Point offers cruise passengers rich Tlingit cultural heritage and exceptional wilderness viewing. Visitors can spot humpback whales in Port Frederick or ride one of the world's longest zip lines down the mountain.

  • Juneau, Alaska

    Alaska's isolated capital city is accessible only by sea or air and serves as a gateway to majestic glaciers and temperate rainforests. Cruise passengers often visit Mendenhall Glacier or ride the Mount Roberts Tramway for breathtaking alpine views.

  • Kodiak

    Situated on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak offers lush wilderness scenery and rich maritime heritage. Visitors can explore local Native Alaskan history at the Alutiiq Museum or spot abundant wildlife including eagles and Kodiak brown bears.

  • Seward

    Nestled at the head of Resurrection Bay, Seward is a dramatic gateway for cruise passengers embarking or disembarking on Alaskan itineraries. The port offers stunning mountain backdrops and serves as the starting point for wildlife cruises and rail journeys inland.

  • Sitka

    Sitka is a scenic island community framed by dramatic mountains and rich marine wildlife habitats. Visitors can easily explore its unique blend of Tlingit and Russian colonial history near the waterfront.

  • Skagway

    Nestled along the Inside Passage, Skagway preserves its colorful Klondike Gold Rush heritage with wooden boardwalks and historic storefronts. It serves as the gateway for dramatic mountain railway journeys.

  • Tracy Arm Fjord

    Tracy Arm Fjord features dramatic glacier-carved cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and floating icebergs in Southeast Alaska. Cruise ships navigate these narrow waters to offer passengers breathtaking views of the twin Sawyer Glaciers.

  • Ward Cove (Ketchikan)

    Located about seven miles north of downtown Ketchikan, Ward Cove serves as a modern private cruise facility set in a scenic inlet. Passengers transfer to downtown via dedicated shuttle buses or embark on local wilderness adventures.

  • Whittier

    Whittier serves as a dramatic gateway to Prince William Sound, nestled beneath steep mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls. Travelers arrive through a unique one-way mountain tunnel to embark on glacier and wildlife-viewing excursions.

Cruise ports

  • Homer

    Situated at the end of the Kenai Peninsula, Homer is famous for the Homer Spit extending into Kachemak Bay. Visitors enjoy world-class halibut fishing, bear viewing excursions, and exploring local artisan galleries along the boardwalk.

  • Juneau, Alaska

    Alaska's isolated capital city is accessible only by sea or air and serves as a gateway to majestic glaciers and temperate rainforests. Cruise passengers often visit Mendenhall Glacier or ride the Mount Roberts Tramway for breathtaking alpine views.

  • Kodiak

    Situated on Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak offers lush wilderness scenery and rich maritime heritage. Visitors can explore local Native Alaskan history at the Alutiiq Museum or spot abundant wildlife including eagles and Kodiak brown bears.

  • Port of Anchorage

    Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and a key transportation hub for cruise land tours and regional exploration. Visitors can experience local indigenous culture, city parks, and breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains.

  • Port of Ketchikan

    Known as the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan offers direct access to historic Creek Street and rich Tlingit culture. Ships dock steps from downtown shops, totem pole displays, and rainforest excursion departures.

  • Seward

    Nestled at the head of Resurrection Bay, Seward is a dramatic gateway for cruise passengers embarking or disembarking on Alaskan itineraries. The port offers stunning mountain backdrops and serves as the starting point for wildlife cruises and rail journeys inland.

  • Sitka

    Sitka is a scenic island community framed by dramatic mountains and rich marine wildlife habitats. Visitors can easily explore its unique blend of Tlingit and Russian colonial history near the waterfront.

  • Skagway

    Nestled along the Inside Passage, Skagway preserves its colorful Klondike Gold Rush heritage with wooden boardwalks and historic storefronts. It serves as the gateway for dramatic mountain railway journeys.

  • Ward Cove (Ketchikan)

    Located about seven miles north of downtown Ketchikan, Ward Cove serves as a modern private cruise facility set in a scenic inlet. Passengers transfer to downtown via dedicated shuttle buses or embark on local wilderness adventures.

  • Whittier

    Whittier serves as a dramatic gateway to Prince William Sound, nestled beneath steep mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls. Travelers arrive through a unique one-way mountain tunnel to embark on glacier and wildlife-viewing excursions.

Departure cities and nearby ports

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7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA

7 nights Seattle 4/20/2027

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16 nights Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan 4/24/2027

from $1,899 pp

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20 nights Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan 4/24/2027

from $3,228 pp

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7-DAY ALASKA EXPLORER

7 nights Seattle, Washington, US 4/24/2027

from $1,419 pp

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18-DAY GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST AND ALASKA EXPLORER

18 nights Vancouver, B.C., CA 4/24/2027

from $3,774 pp

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7-DAY ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE

7 nights Vancouver, B.C., CA 4/24/2027

from $1,384 pp

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15-DAY NORTH PACIFIC CROSSING

15 nights Tokyo, Japan 4/25/2027

from $2,799 pp

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7-Day Alaska Round-Trip Seattle: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria

7 nights Seattle, Washington 4/25/2027

from $1,229 pp

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7 nights Seattle, Washington 4/26/2027

from $728 pp

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7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA

7 nights Seattle 4/27/2027

from $755 pp

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7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA

7 nights Seattle 4/29/2027

from $760 pp

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7-DAY ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE

7 nights Vancouver, B.C., CA 5/1/2027

from $1,454 pp

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7-Day Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan & Victoria

7 nights Seattle, Washington 5/1/2027

from $1,119 pp

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7-DAY ALASKA EXPLORER

7 nights Seattle, Washington, US 5/1/2027

from $1,469 pp

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7-DAY ALASKA EXPLORER

7 nights Seattle, Washington, US 5/2/2027

from $1,329 pp

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7-Day Alaska Round-Trip Seattle: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria

7 nights Seattle, Washington 5/2/2027

from $1,149 pp

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10-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from San Francisco, CA

10 nights San Francisco 5/3/2027

from $1,082 pp

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7 Night Alaska Experience Cruise

7 nights Seattle 5/3/2027

from $819 pp

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7 nights Seattle, Washington 5/3/2027

from $698 pp

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7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA

7 nights Seattle 5/4/2027

from $795 pp

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7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA

7 nights Seattle 5/6/2027

from $795 pp

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Alaska Northbound Glacier

7 nights Vancouver 5/7/2027

from $753 pp

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Grand Heartland Adventure Cruisetour (Post Tour)

13 nights Vancouver 5/7/2027

from $3,637 pp

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Majestic Tundra Explorer Cruisetour (Post Tour)

11 nights Vancouver 5/7/2027

from $2,650 pp

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