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Departure
Monday, July 13, 2026
Arrival
Monday, July 20, 2026
Duration
7 nights
Departing from
Whittier, USArriving at
Vancouver, CAShip
Ritz-Carlton Luminara
Cruise Line
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Monday, July 13, 2026
Small port town accessible via the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Gateway to Prince William Sound.
Live webcamTuesday, July 14, 2026
Private port near Hoonah. Known for whale watching and the world's largest zipline.
Ports
Whittier vs Seward: Alaska's Two Anchorage Gateway Cruise Ports
Whittier and Seward are the turnaround ports linking Alaska cruises to Anchorage and Denali. One sits 60 miles away behind a shared road-rail tunnel; the other is a 4-hour scenic train ride.
Ships
Alaska's 2026 Cruise Newcomers: Virgin Voyages and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Two cruise lines launch their first-ever Alaska season in 2026 — Virgin Voyages with Brilliant Lady (adults-only resort), Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection with Luminara (452-guest ultra-luxury). Same season, opposite ends.
Seasons
The 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Opens: First-Week Tracker Recap
Three ships, three stories. Noordam first into Ketchikan, Volendam off-script at Kodiak, Coral Princess opening Whittier. Week one of the 2026 Alaska cruise season.
Ports
Coral Princess Becomes First Cruise Ship of 2026 at Whittier
Coral Princess docked at Whittier on April 28, 2026 — the first cruise ship of the season — wrapping a 131-day world voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Adventure capital of Alaska. Known for bald eagles and gateway to the Yukon.
Live webcamThursday, July 16, 2026
Former capital of Russian Alaska. Rich in Tlingit and Russian heritage with stunning coastal scenery.
Live webcamSaturday, July 18, 2026
Canada Place cruise terminal. Major departure point for Alaska Inside Passage cruises.
Live webcam