6-Night Alaska Cruise on Crystal Symphony — Seward to Vancouver (Jul 18, 2026)

Royal Princess

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Seattle

ms Koningsdam

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Vancouver

Grand Princess

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Whittier

National Geographic Quest

Jul 18 – Jul 25, 2026

7 nights · from Sitka

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.

Explainers

Inside Passage vs Gulf of Alaska: Which Cruise Route Should You Take?

Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska are the two main Alaska cruise routes. Inside Passage is calmer and shorter; Gulf of Alaska adds Hubbard Glacier and routes you to Anchorage. Here's how to choose.

Ports

From Seward to Anchorage by Train: The Cruise Connection

Seward is the second cruise gateway to the Alaska interior — but unlike Whittier, the connection to Anchorage runs through the Kenai Peninsula on one of America's most scenic train rides.

Explainers

Seattle or Vancouver: How to Choose Your Alaska Cruise Homeport

Seattle means easy US flights and round-trip Inside Passage loops with a Victoria stop. Vancouver means one-way Gulf routes, Glacier Bay lines, and no PVSA detour. How to pick.